Videos
Caring for Our Caregivers: Nurse Burnout Chat with Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh, Clinical Psychologist [ViD]
In this video interview, Adrianne welcomes clinical psychologist and president of the Sufi Psychological Association, Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh to discuss the current burnout nurses are facing and how she and her organization have responded to this problem.
Life, Death, and What We Read Between the Lines: Nurse Papa Returns [VID]
In this video episode, Adrianne is delighted to welcome back David Metzger and talk about his new book Nurse Papa: 16 Meditations on Parenting from a Pediatric Oncology Nurse. In this easy-to-devour paperback David shares stories, lessons, and perspectives about life through the lens of caring for kids facing their own mortality.
The Path to Self-Advocacy for New Nurses with Deanna Mackey, RN [VID]
In this video episode, Adrianne chats with the nurse and author Deanna Mackey about her experiences in the early days of her career in a variety of settings and a variety of ways she was subject to the old cliche of nurses eating their young. This conversation will provide new grads with some perspective on how they are deserving of respect even as learning members of the profession.
How Attending a Convention Saved Lives During the Pandemic with Faith Lynch, MSN, RN, CNN [VID]
In this video podcast, Adrianne welcomes Faith Lynch, a clinical nurse manager, practice leader, a passionate hemodialysis nurse, former chair of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, mother, and wonderful woman to interview. They have a convivial discussion about Faith’s career as a dialysis nurse, discuss what dialysis is, how it affects patients’ lives but most importantly, they discuss a big change Faith catalyzed at her hospital.
Surviving Cancer During a Pandemic: One Nurse's Story with Courtney Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP [VID]
In this video episode, Adrianne welcomes Nurse Practitioner, educator, mentor, blogger, cancer survivor, and mom, Courtney Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP. She recounts her surreal experience being diagnosed with breast cancer just as COVID was causing the overwhelm and shutdown of healthcare facilities across the country in early 2020. She takes us through the timeline of her treatment, surgeries and complications very openly, candidly, and with just enough humor to keep us from losing our composure.
Nurses with Migraines: A Chat with Nurse Isla [VID]
In this video episode, Adrianne welcomes special guest Isla, a General Practice nurse from Scotland. Isla and Adrianne met through Instagram and this interview is their first time speaking. Isla, like Adrianne, is a migraine sufferer. Adrianne welcomes Isla to share her long and intense experiences dealing with this chronic condition and how it has affected her personally and professionally.
Nursing Pet Peeves: Vol 4 with Mackenzie Kane RN MSN CNL [VID]
You all have been waiting for this - even demanding it - the fourth installment of the Nursing Pet Peeves series. We’ve all got ‘em - those universal irritants of nursing. The things that we all deal with that dance on our last damn nerve. Adrianne welcomes back nurse, educator, SANE, and all-around badass Mackenzie Kane to back and forth with their current priority peeves in this video podcast episode.
Real Talk with Nurse Papa, David Metzger [VID]
In this video interview, Adrianne welcomes David Metzger, pediatric oncology nurse, podcaster, author, and father. He is gracious enough to open up about all of these roles, how they all blend together, and how he is using them to entertain and teach us.
Exploring Stress in Medicine with Nina Ahuja, MD [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Nina Ahuja, surgeon, author, advocate, and creator of the group Docs in Leadership, to explore her book Stress in Medicine. In the book, Dr. Ahuja discusses the unique stresses and challenges faced by doctors, from early days of training through their careers. In this conversation, they talk about how these challenges also apply to nurses.
Supporting the Mental Health of Nurses with Iman Abuzeid, MD [VID]
In this video interview, Adrianne is happy to welcome back Dr. Iman Abuzeid. This conversation dives into the effects the ongoing pandemic has had on the nursing profession and the mental health of individual nurses. They also explore new features Incredible Health has added to their platform to support nurses and their well-being.
Being a Nurse with Chronic Illness with Mikhayla Crawford, BSN RN [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes old pal and fellow nurse, Mikhayla Crawford, to discuss her experiences living as a person, student, and nurse with an invisible autoimmune illness.
The Role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner with Mackenzie Kane, MSN CNL RN [VID]
By request, Adrianne welcomes friend, fellow nurse, and colleague, Mackenzie. Mackenzie is a bedside nurse, clinical educator, and sexual assault nurse examiner, which is the role they’ll focus on today. If you have an interest in this area of forensic nursing, check out this episode.
From Clinic to COVID ICU: One Nurse's Story with Macy Hall MSN RN [VID]
In this video podcast, Adrianne sits down with nurse and former co-worker Macy Hall. 2020 has thrown Macy a number of challenges. One of those challenges was being reassigned from her outpatient clinic job to her hospital’s emergency COVID ICU. Though Macy has previous relevant bedside experience, it’s been a while and it’s been a challenge to re-acclimate to the world of acute care. Macy lays down the truth in this raw interview.
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients with Jeannie Gainsburg [VID]
In this episode, we keep the allyship theme alive. This time Adrianne talks with social worker, advocate, and author of the book The Savvy Ally, Jeannie Gainsburg. Jeannie opens up about her call to allyship, what that means, and her desire to share what she has learned through her book, website, and educational videos. Join them as they open talks about creating safe spaces in healthcare for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community.
White Allyship in Action with Jaime Fregeau, BSN RN [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest Jamie Fregeau, creator and host of the nursing podcast First Do No Harm. Jamie and Adrianne recorded this conversation on Election Day 2020, marking the day with an important, yet uncomfortable topic. They're going to talk about the work to be continuously better allies to the Black community and all communities of color through words and actions.
The Power of Our Collective Voice: Nursing One with Judith Kimchi-Woods, PhD, RN, MBA, CPHQ [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Judith Kimchi-Woods, the President of the Chamberlain University College of Nursing Columbus campus and CEO of Nursing One, which will be the focus of today’s show. Judy talks about how she created the non-profit Nursing One from a desire to see a unified voice for all nurses to advance issues that affect nurses in all settings.
Pediatric Cannabis Nursing: A Chat with Vanessa Peck of Elevated Healing [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne chats with Vanessa Peck, a Pediatric Cannabis Nurse in Vermont. We’re here to talk about the promise and potential of treating life-altering and life-limiting childhood conditions with the very controversial, very versatile cannabis plant. Open your mind and desire to learn as you listen to this conversation about the world of Cannabis for Kids.
4 Ways to Handle Overwhelm with Sandra Payne, Certified Wellness Coach [VID]
In this video episode, Adrianne sits down with her first Canadian guest, Sandra Payne, former NICU nurse and certified wellness coach. Sandra comes to us from Prince George, BC, . She shares how she learned to handle overwhelm in the different areas of her life, strategies for forming good habits, and Kundalini yoga: - what is it and how has it affected her well-being, and more.
New Nurses! Step into Your Power! with Jannel Gooden, BSN, RN [VID]
In this episode, Adrianne tries to control her fangirling long enough to welcome nurse, educator, and coach Jannel Gooden of Novice is the New Nurse. As the title gives away, Jannel is on a mission to help new nurses step into their power. Jannel brings such light to this episode and Adrianne is confident that you’ll feel the inspiration and calm she projects.
Community Mental Health Nursing Post-COVID with Renee DuShane
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes a returning guest, community mental health nurse Renee DuShane Well, Renee is back to share more about how she bounces back - this time as a community-based health professional in the middle of a pandemic.