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Sedation Vacation Radio

by Sonja

This podcast is for anyone but is probably most helpful to people who work on the same unit I do, a really cool ICU. There isn't any medical advice in this, don't be daft.

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Episodes

  1. A Porsche with No Breaks

    Joelle is unstoppable. She is a Porsche with No Breaks. Joelle shares her experience with getting treatment for breast cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month, and we all have breasts and know people with breasts so please, if you are due for a check, go. Helen's soup recipe is below....

  2. Karen Kills Goliath

    Welcome to the first episode of a three-episode series focusing on cancer. I am doing some cancer education and then I interview Karen who knows about nursing those in cancer treatment. Check it out! PS- the first file I uploaded had a gap in the audio, but it should be fixed now.

  3. Jackattacka

    Welcome to season 2! We are starting off strong with some reminders and then an interview with someone I think you will recognize. Then I introduce what is coming in the future. Here is an article I reference Neuromuscular blockade management in the critically Ill patient | Journal of Intensive...

  4. Mmm, whatcha say?

    Nikita is telling us about herself and also about why language discordance matters. Watch this hilarious clip and see if it resonates Phone Translator | Getting On | BBC Comedy Greats Gaudeamus Igitur (the poem)jama_fleming_2023_am_230004_1686254592.18456-2

  5. Hurrying Hard with Joanne

    There are a few minutes of updates and news. If you are only here for Joanne, that starts around minute 6. But check out the beginning, because what if you learn a little something about critical care nursing? If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice;...

  6. Foxy Coworkers at Fox Burger

    The appetizer includes some unit education and updates. The main course is listening to Lindsay and I chat over cheeseburgers. Desiderata (the poem) is worth checking out. Here is a quote. "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as...

  7. (K)im-possibly Wonderful

    HantyV and Ebols for eight and a half minutes. Then an ode to Kim. I didn't ask Kim's permission, and we'll see if I need to ask forgiveness. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice; don't be daft. The poem is below. Through critical care's demanding…

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  8. Drugs, Drugs, Drugs

    I am going off format a bit for this episode. I took my microphone with me to an education session. Have a listen as Kinnon, the CNE for the Acute Care Addictions Recovery Program, teaches us all a bit about opioids. Check out this link for my childhood drug education. Drugs Drugs, Drugs, Ask…

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  9. I Don't Like to Brag

    This episode has 6 minutes of updates. I really go into the upcoming Epic update and other things. After is my interview with Slava, the Keanu Reeves of our unit. Below is Slava's recommendation for some easy listening after your next shift. Check it out below. Nightwish - Wish I Had An Angel...

  10. Ellen and Sonja go to Sweden

    As always, unit education and updates are first. After that we are off to IKEA for my interview with Ellen, former CNE on our unit and recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. It gets a little wild. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice;...

  11. An Andes Airplane Crash

    All the news and happenings on the unit, followed by an interview with Amy. All profits from the episode go to a great cause! I have linked the Learning Hub (you will have to sign in) so that you can check out the graphic I describe on the Podcast portion of the homepage....

  12. "A Good Mix of Space and Murder"

    There are unit updates, some learning resources for palliative care, and then a sampler of the GSICU book club. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice; don't be daft.

  13. Teatime With Kelly

    This episode starts with 8.5 minutes of updates and reminders and then after is an interview with Kelly. I talk to Kelly about her career, how it felt to become a patient on our unit, and how life is now. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice; don't…

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  14. A Netflix Special

    Updates, some food for thought, and an interview with Richie. Hey, if you work somewhere else, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice; don't be daft.

  15. "Hello My Lovelies"

    A few practice tips, but more importantly, I have Quiche with Karen. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical advice; don't be daft.

  16. A new adventure

    Welcome to ICU staff who work with me. Learn about recent updates. This episode is only reminders and new updates. Let your imagination take you away with possibilities and suggestions. We are just getting started. If you work on another unit, follow your unit guidelines. This isn't medical…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is for anyone but is probably most helpful to people who work on the same unit I do, a really cool ICU. There isn't any medical advice in this, don't be daft.

HOSTED BY

Sonja

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sedation Vacation Radio have?

Sedation Vacation Radio currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Sedation Vacation Radio about?

This podcast is for anyone but is probably most helpful to people who work on the same unit I do, a really cool ICU. There isn't any medical advice in this, don't be daft.

How often does Sedation Vacation Radio release new episodes?

Sedation Vacation Radio has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Sedation Vacation Radio?

You can listen to Sedation Vacation Radio on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Sedation Vacation Radio?

Sedation Vacation Radio is created and hosted by Sonja.
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