The Nurses' Station by UCHealth
by The Nurses' Station by UCHealth
We’re connecting with nurses and other health care professionals to hear their stories and learn what is exemplary and groundbreaking in the world of nursing right now. The stories they share are extraordinary, inspirational and at times, gut-wrenching. Join us as we explore what drives these individuals to answer the call to care and how their work impacts their lives and the lives of those they serve. Presented by UCHealth. Contact us at [email protected]
Episodes
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Nurses Week 2024: Reflections from our interim chief nursing executive
In this episode, we meet with UCHealth Interim Chief Nursing Executive Tamera Dunseth Rosenbaum, DNP, RN, NE-BC, who shares her journey from a bedside nurse to her current role, discussing innovative strategies and opportunities along the way.
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Workplace violence and safety in nursing
Workplace violence is exceedingly common in health care settings, and nurses are frequently at higher risk, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports. Renee Schoenbeck, UCHealth RN and workplace violence prevention clinical quality specialist, joins us in this episode. We discuss...
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Nurses Leading the Way: 2024 Nurses Week conference
Shawna Butler, RN, MBA, nurse economist and health tech catalyst shares what to expect at our annual Nurses Week conference May 10. Butler hosts the See You Now podcast and will be featured at the Nurses Leading the Way conference jointly provided by UCHealth, Children’s Hospital Colorado and the...
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How any nurse can impact legislation
From local town halls to the U.S. Capitol, the nurse's voice provides valuable expertise on the real-life implications and downstream impacts of legislation. In this episode, Danielle Schloffman, nurse and UCHealth director of nursing innovations and outcomes, shares her experience as a nurse...
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Nurse’s drive to serve improves lives in marginalized communities
Before she was awarded 2023 ANCC National Magnet Nurse of the Year in the empirical outcomes category, Gladiz Martinez leveraged opportunities as a UCHealth nurse to pursue her passions. In this episode, she shares how she became a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) reducing health care disparities...
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How to attract and retain talented nurses
In 29 years of experience with UCHealth, Shannon Bortolotto brings many years of critical care experience to her current role as a manager of talent acquisition. In this episode, she talks strategies that led to a substantial reduction in turnover rates and UCHealth’s largest-ever cohort of new...
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Reflections from our chief nursing executive
At the end of the year, UCHealth Chief Nursing Executive Katherine Howell, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, retires from her role leading over 9,300 nurses. Join us as she shares her thoughts on nursing innovations, family and what matters most to be a successful nurse.
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Nurse Navigation through unchartered territory
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we connect with Libby, an Oncology Nurse Navigator who shares her perspective on how this unique role within nursing can benefit patients during and after a cancer diagnosis. The Nurses Station podcast is proudly sponsored by the UCHealth Memorial...
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Changing the world, one nurse resident at a time
Join us as we chat with Sydney and Emilee about their experience as Nurse Residents implementing an innovative evidence based practice change. The duo shares how as novice nurses they were able to integrate new knowledge into daily practice, make a positive impact for patients and staff and even...
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New frontiers in nursing innovations through Virtual Health Center
In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Amy Hassell, RN MSN and learning about the Virtual Health Center programs paving the way for improving patient care services. We explore where virtual health care has been, where we are at now and possibilities for the future including artificial...
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Wound care nursing changes expand services
In this episode we meet with Leslie Ward, RN WOCN and discuss her career path in wound nursing, advanced education needed for this specialty practice and program innovations that allow for expanded services to support both patients and nurses. The Nurses Station podcast is proudly sponsored by…
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How to get into health care with no experience
To be a patient care assistant (PCA) at UCHealth, you don’t need prior experience or certifications. The training is provided. “Go for it,” said Julian, a U.S. military veteran who became a PCA. “It is one of the best things that has happened to me in a long time. I love, love what I do.” The...
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Innovation at the bedside: Partners in Care
How has your department adjusted to staffing shortages? Join us as we chat with Nurse Manager Tosha Kieffer, Clinical Nurse Liz Ferriman and Patient Care Associate Amy Stanaway as we discuss a new approach to care delivery in the Neurosciences Unit. This group discusses the lessons learned while...
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Finding balance through nursing job share; Meet Sam
"Gig Nursing" and job share programs seem to be the new wave of nursing workforce and staffing innovations. While the practice has been going on for some time, formalized programs are now starting to be developed and implemented more mainstream in healthcare systems. Job share programs can help…
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Nurses' Week 2023; Dear Nurses, Love Doctors
As a special thank you and Nurses' Week episode, we asked doctors from across UCHealth to answer questions about nurses and share stories of gratitude. Happy Nurses' Week my friends! We hope you know how special you are!
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Second-year nurse shares journey as trauma-surgical RN, meet Anna
The latest episode of our Nurses' Station podcast features Annastasia Milton, trauma-surgical unit nurse with UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies. Milton reflects on starting her nursing career during a global pandemic in summer 2021, her passion for the acute care-trauma population…
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The most valuable gift of life
In honor of National Donate Life Month, this new episode of The Nurses’ Station highlights the meaningful relationships between Organ Procurement Organizations and nurses. Rachel Merling, BSN RN and Sundee Gilbert, Donor Alliance Consultant discuss how nurse led committees, process improvement…
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Dear Doctors; Love, Nurses
In honor of National Doctor's Day 2023, Nurses from across UCHealth shared tips for new physicians, their most memorable moments and funny stories. On behalf of nurses, we thank our physician colleagues and recognize you on this day!
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ED Nurse Resident shares COVID-19 experience
In Episode 6 we speak with Wesley, a recent graduate nurse in the Emergency Department. Wesley shares his experience with graduating nursing school during the Covid-19 pandemic, the support provided by a nurse residency program and his most recent achievement: the DAISY award.
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How can journaling help nurse burnout and retention?
In this episode David Ricke shares the innovating and impactful program piloted in the UCHealth Anschutz campus Intensive Care Unit. The program was launched and supported by a previous patient's generous financial donation. Personal wellbeing and wellness have not always been a foundation in the...
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Novice to expert, this is Lisa
On this episode of The Nurses' Station by UCHealth we chat with Lisa a registered nurse in the intensive care unit. She details how UCHealth Memorial has supported her career advancement from a care technician to the co-founder of a Rapid Response program that supports nurses and provides...
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Myth Busting: Nursing edition
In this episode of The Nurses' Station by UCHealth, we meet with Maureen, a PhD prepared Research Nurse Scientist by day and a clinical nurse in the Neuro unit by night. She helps us to better understand what a career path in research looks like and how exciting being a pioneer in nursing…
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From Intensive Care to Forensic Nursing, meet Sarah
Join us for an exceptional interview with Sarah, Forensic Nurse Examiner as we dialogue about her career path from ICU to FNE, evidence-based practice initiatives to improve Elder Abuse and Neglect identification, as well as integration of self-care within nursing practice.
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Intensive Care RN returns from Ukraine
In our first interview we meet with Josh, an Intensive Care RN with an emergency medicine background. We discuss his most recent mission work in Ukraine and how gratitude and reflection have impacted his career.
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Meet Amanda, host of The Nurses' Station by UCHealth
Welcome to The Nurses' Station! Meet your host, Amanda in our inaugural episode. The Nurses' Station podcast is a symbol of the physical space where nurses and healthcare professions congregate and converse. The nurses' station is often where we laugh, cry, celebrate and break bread. It's where…
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We’re connecting with nurses and other health care professionals to hear their stories and learn what is exemplary and groundbreaking in the world of nursing right now. The stories they share are extraordinary, inspirational and at times, gut-wrenching. Join us as we explore what drives these individuals to answer the call to care and how their work impacts their lives and the lives of those they serve. Presented by UCHealth. Contact us at [email protected]
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