Christina joins us on this podcast to discuss the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Response Team (CASART). As one of the members of CASART, Christina explains what her role as a nurse is and how this team has come together to make a positive impa

Ep. #7 - Kelly - STARS Nursing

Apr 14th, 2022 56m 53s

After many questions about STARS nursing from my students, I finally have a conversation with Kelly, a nurse with a decade worth of STARS experience. Not only does Kelly talk about her training and nursing experience, she also speaks about the

Ep. #6 - Rebekkah - The Role of a Doula and Interprofessional Collaboration

Apr 12th, 2022 1h 7m

Have you ever wondered what the role of a Doula is? Rebekkah talks to us today about her training, role as a doula, how she supports her clients, and works alongside the nurses in the hospital setting. She discusses her experiences with diverse

Ep. #5 - Natalie and Shannon - NICU Nursing

Dec 22nd, 2021 1h 13m

Want to learn more about NICU nursing? Look no further!Natalie and Shannon are both experienced NICU nurses who join the podcast today to talk all about their knowledge within the world of NICU nursing. They answer many questions that are comm

Ep. #4 - Susan - Union Talk: United Nurses of Alberta

Sep 10th, 2021 40m 31s

Susan is the Local 2 (Red Deer and area) UNA President. She gives many great insights into what the union does, how to determine if you need to contact the union, what the Collective Agreement is and what to do when your manager says "we need t

Ep. #3 - Tamara - Advice from a fourth year student, Clinical Jitters, Note Taking, and Stress Management

Aug 26th, 2021 55m 3s

Tamara is a fourth year nursing student who is about to enter her preceptorship. She gives some great insights into her experience as a nursing student that includes how to deal with high instructor expectations, how to *try* to maintain a bala

Ep. #2 - Danica Part 2 - MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying), Family Centered Care, Personal Coping Strategies

Aug 5th, 2021 1h 5m

Part 2 of Danica Mattiussi - In this episode, Danica talks about her experiences of a MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) nurse, how she personally copes with the stressors of work and her philosophy of Death and Dying.Topics:McGill ModelDeat

Ep. #1 - Danica - Trauma Nursing and Assessment, Teamwork, Courses and 'The Pause'

Aug 5th, 2021 1h 15m

Danica Mattiussi has been an ER nurse for 9 years. She shares her insights and experience as a trauma team member and talks about everything from the coolest things she has ever seen, to what she feels like nursing is really all about.Topics: