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Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.org
by Nurse.org
Welcome to Nurse Converse, a collaborative podcast, presented by Nurse.org. Picture this: In each episode, we bring you a fresh perspective with a rotating lineup of incredible nurse hosts from various backgrounds, specialties, and experiences. From seasoned nurse veterans to passionate newcomers, our hosts share the spotlight. What makes this podcast truly unique is that all of our hosts were selected by the nursing community. 💜 Help more nurses find this amazing podcast by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating and a positive review of Nurse Converse! Learn more about Nurse Converse here: https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-podcast/
Episodes
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School Nurse Fired After Refusing Assignment; Investigation Questions Staffing and Scope
A small-town newspaper headline blamed a school nurse for delaying classes. The real story is much bigger. In this investigative episode of Nurse Converse, nurse journalist Jana Price sits down with Moriah Benjamin, a Pennsylvania LPN who was fired after refusing to work as a school nurse without...
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Trapped in a Blizzard With a Dying Patient: Flight Nurse Claire Barnett's Survival Story
Flight nurse Claire Barnett joins host Jana Price on Nurse Converse to share one of the most intense survival stories in flight nursing. Claire is a quadruple board-certified emergency nurse and the chief flight nurse for an international medevac company. About a year and a half ago, she and her...
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(Part 2): Flight Nurse Helicopter Crash Survivor Speaks: From Kidney Transplant to Saving Lives Through Legislation — Dave & Amanda Repsher
This is episode two of a two-part series. Part 2 of one of the most powerful survival stories in nursing. Host Jana Price welcomes back flight nurse Dave Repsher and his wife Amanda — also a nurse — to continue the story they started in part 1. After a helicopter crash left Dave with burns over…
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(Part 1) Flight Nurse Helicopter Crash Survivor Speaks: 90% Burns & a Miracle Recovery — Dave & Amanda Repsher
This is episode one of a two-part series. Flight nurse Dave Repsher and his wife Amanda — also a nurse — join host Jana Price on Nurse Converse to share one of the most powerful survival stories in nursing. On July 3rd, 2015, Dave was working a shift on a Flight for Life helicopter when it…
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Your Nursing License Could Be at Risk—Here’s What No One Tells You
Your nursing license is everything—but most nurses were never taught how easily it can be put at risk. In this episode, Nurse Converse host Jana Price sits down with legal expert and nurse practitioner Jaime Weiland (aka “The Legal NP”) to break down the real-world legal risks nurses are facing...
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Starting a SANE Program When You’re Not a SANE Nurse (Yes, You Can) — With Jana Price, Marcina Doze and Shannon Krebs
Two Alabama nurses saw a glaring gap in care and decided not to ignore it. Hosted by Jana Price, this episode of Nurse Converse features Shannon Krebs and Marcina Doze as they share how they built a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program from the ground up in a fast-growing community with...
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From Bedside to City Hall: How One Oncology Nurse Became Mayor of Plymouth, Michigan (With Linda Filipczak and Jana Price)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Linda Filipczak shares how over 40 years in nursing shaped her approach to leadership in Plymouth, Michigan. From bedside care to city hall, she explains how skills like listening, crisis management, and relationship-based care translate directly into serving a...
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How New Federal Loan Limits Could Reshape the Future of Nursing (With ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy and Jana Price)
Proposed federal student loan caps could significantly impact the future of nursing. In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Jana Price speaks with ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy about what these changes mean for nurses, education access, and patient care. They break down how loan…
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These Nurses Built the “Facebook Marketplace” for Healthcare Gigs (With Jana Price, Jaclyn Passante, Katherine Brennan and Amanda Ciardiello)
Nurse burnout is real, and “just pick up overtime” is not a personality trait. In this episode of Nurse Converse, Jana Price sits down with Jaclyn Passante, Katherine Brennan, and Amanda Ciardiello, the team behind Nurse Connect: a marketplace that helps nurses (and CNAs/HHAs/LPNs/NPs) find...
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Millions Laugh at Her Videos—But Her Real Work Happens at the Bedside (With Jana Price and Courtnee Stagner)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Jana Price welcomes palliative care nurse practitioner Courtnee Stagner, the viral nurse who makes millions laugh online while doing some of the most sacred work in healthcare. Beneath the humor is a clinician guiding families through life’s hardest decisions....
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911 Calls From Psych Nurses During Violent Youth Riot Released (With Jana Price)
Disclaimer: Names and identifying details have been withheld to protect the nurse involved. In this gripping episode of Nurse Converse, an anonymous psychiatric nurse shares firsthand details from two violent riots inside an Arizona adolescent behavioral health facility. After repeated warnings...
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Nurses Helping Nurses: Inside a Healing Outreach After the Hurricane (With Melanie Van Sistine, Courtney Kindrew and Tara Kosmas)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Melanie Van Sistine is joined by nurse leaders Courtney, founder of Rekindled Nurse, and Tara, founder of Debriefing the Front Lines. Together, they reflect on a nurse-led relief outreach trip to Asheville, North Carolina, organized nearly a year after...
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Big Announcement: Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast Joins the Nurse.org Podcast Network
In this episode of the Love n’ Leary Nursing Podcast, Marion Leary and Rebecca Love announce the podcast’s new partnership with Nurse.org and reflect on how this milestone represents the power of saying yes to opportunity. They revisit the early conversations that sparked the show, including...
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Emory University: Invention—How to Pitch, Patent, and Prosper as a Nurse Entrepreneur (With Jeri Ford, Dr. Rasheeta Chandler and Dr. Monique Bouvier)
Nurse inventors, this one’s for you. 💡 In this special Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, host Jeri Ford, RN sits down with Dr. Rasheeta Chandler and Dr. Monique Bouvier from Emory University to talk about something nurses are already doing every day—but rarely get credit (or...
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Emory University: 5 Key Things Nurses Need to Know About Data Science (With Raquél Pérez, Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour and Dr. Jane Chung)
In this Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, data isn’t just for tech bros and spreadsheets—nurses are doing it every day. Host Raquél Pérez, RN sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour and Dr. Jane Chung, nurse scientists and faculty at Emory University’s School of Nursing, to unpack...
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Emory University: From Burnout to Balance—7 Resilience Boosters for Nurses (With Rebeca Leon, Dr. JoEllen Schimmels and Dr. Nicholas Giordano)
In this Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon sits down with Dr. JoEllen “Ellen” Schimmels, Interim Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Specialty Director, and Dr. Nicholas Giordano, Assistant Professor at the Emory School of Nursing, for an honest...
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Emory University: How to Negotiate Your Best Nursing Compensation Package (With Ama Mathewos, Dr. Catarina Fernandes and Dr. Kim Dupree Jones)
How do you ask for more money in a profession that’s built on selflessness? In this episode of the Emory University series on nurse empowerment and advocacy, host Ama Mathewos sits down with Emory professors Dr. Catarina Fernandes (Goizueta Business School) and Dr. Kim Dupree Jones (School of...
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Emory University: 8 Keys to Cultivating Power in Your Nursing Career (With Dr. Everett Moss II, Dr. Beth Ann Swan, Dr. Shawana Moore and Sofi Igyan)
In this inspiring episode of the Emory University series on Nurse Converse, host Dr. Everett Moss II, CRNA, sits down with three powerful voices from the Emory University School of Nursing—Dr. Beth Ann Swan, Dr. Shawana Moore, and recent graduate Sofi Igyan—to unpack one of the most misunderstood...
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Emory University: Unlocking the Power of Persuasion in Your Nursing Career (With Melissa Mills, Dr. Roxana Chicas, Dr. Sharron Close and Sofi Igyan)
Persuasion isn’t just for politicians and advertisers—it’s a core nursing skill. In this episode of the Emory University series, host Melissa Mills sits down with Dr. Roxana Chicas, Dr. Sharron Close, and recent Emory School of Nursing graduate Sofi Igyan to explore how nurses can use the power…
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When a Nurse’s Story Changes—Finding a New Path Through Creativity, Resilience & Community (With Melanie Van Sistine)
In this inspiring episode of Nurse Converse, Melanie Van Sistine of Mel's Crafty CoRNer shares her journey from canceled shifts and burnout during the pandemic to becoming a two-time Best of Nursing Award winner and full-time nurse entrepreneur. She opens up about navigating a serious back…
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Protect Your Nursing License: How to Handle a False BON Report—Essential Knowledge to Protect Your License (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz closes out the Protect Your Nursing License Series with an essential conversation on how to handle a false report to the Board of Nursing. As a nurse advocate and former Board of Nursing investigator, Maggie draws on 25 years of experience to guide...
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Nurse Breaks Silence After Being Fired for Reporting Hospital’s Baby Mix-Up (With Jana Price, Joyce Fisher and Matthew A. Luber)
When a mother in a New Jersey hospital looked down and realized the baby in her arms wasn’t hers, veteran mother–baby nurse Joyce Fisher did what every good nurse is trained to do — she acted fast. But instead of being praised for preventing further harm, Joyce was fired and reported to the Board...
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Our Once-in-a-Lifetime Honor with the Chicago Fire for Nurse Appreciation Night (With Melanie Van Sistine, Jahnik Dismuke and Hannah Kimmel)
Former pediatric nurse and two-time Best of Nursing Award winner Mel sits down with Chicago nurses Hannah Kimmel and Jahnik Dismuke to unpack Nurse.org’s Nurse Appreciation Nights—including an unforgettable MLS game where nurses were honored on the field and Jahnik joined the captains for the...
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Vote in Scrubs: Why Civic Health Is Public Health (With Rebeca Leon, Gilanie De Castro and Marcos Damian-Noyola)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon partners with Vot-ER to explore how civic health is public health. She’s joined by Marcos Damian-Noyola, Deputy Director of Partnerships at Vot-ER, and Gilanie De Castro, RN, MSN, OCN, NE-BC, a nurse leader and former Civic Health Fellow....
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You’re More Than a Nurse—This Life Coach Helps You Reignite Your Purpose (With Colton Lord and Tania Epremian)
Colton teams up with Coach T—aka Tania, a Montreal-based personal and professional development coach who works virtually with clients across Canada, the U.S., and Europe—for a real-talk session on burnout, identity, and the fear that keeps so many of us stuck. Whether you're a nurse questioning...
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Nurse Assaulted by Patient, Loses Pregnancy—Her Story Exposes Healthcare’s Safety Crisis (With Jana Price, Lora Smith and Robert Rehkemper)
Disclaimer: This episode discusses workplace violence, physical assault, and pregnancy loss. Listener discretion is advised. In this powerful episode of Nurse Converse, host Jana Price sits down with psychiatric nurse Lora Smith and her attorney, Robert Rehkemper, for a raw conversation about...
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Facing the Reality of Violence in Healthcare—A Nurse’s Push for Safer Workplaces (With Kelsey Springer and Jana Price)
Disclaimer: This episode discusses workplace violence, physical assault, and PTSD in healthcare. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Nurse Converse, Nurse Jana sits down with Kelsey Springer to talk about the growing crisis of violence in healthcare. Together, they share their...
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Nurse Co-Creates FIGS Satin-Lined Scrub Cap That Protects Hair (With Ama Mathewos and Farida Labaran)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Ama Mathewos talks with nurse innovator Farida Labaran about her journey co-creating the first satin-lined scrub cap with FIGS. Farida shares how her passion for natural hair, creativity, and nursing came together to design a product that protects hair,...
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Find Your People, Save Your Sanity: Why Community in Nursing Matters More Than Ever (With Brandy Pinkerton, Georgina Villarreal, Melanie Van Sistine, and Travius Keandric)
Nursing is rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. In this heartfelt episode of Nurse Converse, four award-winning nurses share raw stories of burnout, bullying, chronic pain, and cultural challenges that left them questioning their place in the profession. They explore how finding community…
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Protect Your Nursing License: Malpractice Insurance Myths Debunked—Are You Putting Your Nursing License at Risk? (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series by busting myths about malpractice insurance and explaining why every nurse — from new grads to NPs — needs to understand how coverage protects their license, career, and peace of mind. Drawing on…
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How This Nurse Turned Hangovers Into an IV Hydration Empire (With Courtney Jones)
Courtney Jones isn’t just inserting IVs—she’s injecting new energy into what it means to be a nurse entrepreneur. After 17 years at Boston Children’s Hospital, she traded scrubs for business ownership and built I.V. League, a booming IV hydration and aesthetic biz in Boston and New Hampshire....
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WFH Isn’t Just for Tech Bros—Nurses, Here’s Your Remote Job Guide (With Colton Lord and David Rosenbeck)
Colton chats with David Rosenbeck—former oncology nurse turned remote work evangelist and co-founder of Go Beyond the Bedside. They spill the tea on what it really looks like to ditch the floor and take your nursing skills online. From burnout and identity crises to freedom, flexibility, and...
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How Winning Nurse.org’s Best of Nursing Awards Opened Doors We Never Imagined (With Melanie Van Sistine, Travius Keandric, Georgina Villarreal and Brandy Pinkerton)
In this powerful 30-minute panel episode, Nurse.org brings together four inspiring Best of Nursing Award winners—including your host Melanie, a two-time winner herself—to share how being recognized by their peers has shaped their lives, careers, and businesses. These aren’t just accolades—they’re...
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More Than a Transition: Liam Lazore on Truth, Transformation & Living Authentically (With Colton Lord)
Liam’s story isn’t just about transition—it’s about guts, grace, and finding your truth. In this episode, he opens up to Colton about what it really feels like to live with gender dysphoria, the messy beauty of coming out, and the rollercoaster of medical steps that shaped his journey from female...
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Breaking Stereotypes: Men in Nursing (With Brian Benjie, Joscel James and Zac Shepherd)
What’s it really like to be a man in a profession traditionally dominated by women? In this episode, nurses Brian, Joscel, and Zac share their personal journeys into nursing, shedding light on the motivations that led them to the field—and the unique challenges they’ve faced along the way. From...
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How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful (With Colton Lord and Julie McFadden)
Colton's getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose. They talk about the beauty in...
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Nurses and the Medical Draft: What Would Really Happen? (With Colton Lord)
Colton gets real about the rising anxiety over world events, nurse draft rumors, and why everyone on TikTok is spiraling (again). He breaks down the actual history of nurses in the military, shares his own COVID-era trauma, and offers a much-needed reality check: you’re probably not getting...
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Why Are Nurses Still Bullying Each Other? Let’s Talk Toxic Nursing Culture (With Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares)
Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares get real about something many nurses face but don’t often talk about—dealing with toxic coworkers. Jeri opens up about her own experiences with bullying in nursing and how the structure of healthcare can sometimes make the problem even harder to address. You’ll…
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Imposter Syndrome Is Real in Nursing—But These Tips Can Help You Crush It (With Dr. Wali Khan)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Dr. Wali Khan dives into a rarely discussed but critical topic in healthcare: the insecurities that plague nurses and providers at every stage of their careers. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience—including his work as a CRNA—Wali unpacks the…
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@NurseDaddies Talk Gay Nurse Life Across Generations—From the U.S. to the Philippines (With Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo)
In this Pride-packed episode, Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo get raw, real, and ridiculously relatable as they open up about their LGBTQ journeys—from coming out stories to navigating the messy mix of culture, identity, and healthcare. They’re spilling on everything: finding acceptance in scrubs,...
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We’re the Less Than 8%: What It’s Like Being Black Male APRNs in Advanced Nursing (With Everett Moss II, Geremy Wooten and Mike Supplice)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Everett Moss II is joined by fellow advanced practice nurses Mike Supplice and Geremy Wooten for a candid conversation about their journeys in nursing as Black men in a predominantly female field. They discuss what inspired them to pursue advanced practice,...
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Honoring Indigenous Nurses: Bridging the Past and Future in Healthcare (With Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Taloa Sharp and Sonya Frazier)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez speaks with Indigenous nurses Sonya Frazier and Taloa Sharp about the importance of Indigenous representation in nursing. They share personal stories of advocacy, cultural identity, and the challenges Native nurses face within…
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‘The Only One’—But Not Alone: Black Nurses on Overcoming Bias, Finding Support & Growth (With Ama Mathewos, Everett Moss II, Casey Green and Travius Keandric)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, four accomplished Black nurses — ranging from bedside RNs and CRNAs to doctoral-prepared leaders and influencers — came together to share their personal and professional journeys. Their conversation shed light on the challenges they've faced navigating systemic...
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I Didn’t Pass the NCLEX—3 Times. Here’s How I Turned Setbacks Into a CRNA Dream (With Dr. Wali Khan)
Join Wali Khan on this episode of NurseConverse as he shares his inspiring journey through multiple NCLEX failures, revealing the emotional and practical hurdles he faced. Discover how resilience, self-care, and smart study strategies can help nursing students bounce back from setbacks. Wali…
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Inside Oncology Nursing: Stories, Challenges, and Triumphs from the Frontlines of Cancer Care (With Rebeca Leon, MSN, RN)
Join Rebeca Leon on this episode of the Nurse Converse podcast as she pulls back the curtain on the world of oncology nursing. She shares her personal journey into this life-changing specialty, reflecting on the emotional highs, the profound patient connections, and the powerful community of...
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From GenZ to Boomers: How Generational Strengths Are Building a Stronger Future for Nursing (With Carol Simpson, Jeri Ford, Patricia Danz and Nurse Allie)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Carol Simpson (Gen X) leads a panel discussion with nurses from four generations to explore how age diversity shapes the nursing profession. Joining her are Patricia Danz (Baby Boomer), Jeri Ford (Millennial), and Allie (Gen Z). Together, they examine how...
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Meet the Disabled Nurses Who Turned Doubt Into Power (With Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Andrea Dalzell and Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine)
In this powerful episode, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez speaks with nurses Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine and Andrea Dalzell about their personal journeys into nursing and the challenges they faced navigating disability and systemic ableism. Together, they explore how nursing education and healthcare...
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RaDonda Vaught Shares Advice for Nurses Before a Board of Nursing Investigation (With Maggie Ortiz and RaDonda Vaught)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz and RaDonda Vaught explore the lasting impact of RaDonda’s case, focusing on the Board of Nursing’s role, the legal risks nurses face, and the complexities of due process following medical errors. They discuss the urgent need for accountability…
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A Nurse's Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device), With Shenell Thompkins and Tiffany Cannon
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Shenell Thompkins is joined by Tiffany Cannon, who shares her powerful story of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). At just 28, Tiffany experienced heart failure during pregnancy, leading to an emergency C-section and the life-changing decision…
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Whistleblowing in Nursing: Navigating the Risks and Rewards (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series as she talks about what it really means to blow the whistle in nursing. From reporting unsafe care to protecting your license, she breaks down your legal and ethical responsibilities, what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Nurse Converse, a collaborative podcast, presented by Nurse.org. Picture this: In each episode, we bring you a fresh perspective with a rotating lineup of incredible nurse hosts from various backgrounds, specialties, and experiences. From seasoned nurse veterans to passionate newcomers, our hosts share the spotlight. What makes this podcast truly unique is that all of our hosts were selected by the nursing community.
💜 Help more nurses find this amazing podcast by subscribing, leaving a 5-star rating and a positive review of Nurse Converse!
Learn more about Nurse Converse here: https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-podcast/
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