Pop goes the cork then the wine and stories flow. Join wine country nurses Jen, Kat, and Sarah for wine tasting, story swapping, and unabashed musings over the weird wonders of the human body.
Reports amongst nurses and other healthcare providers is an essential part of maintaining continuity of care for our patients. Desi and Sarah talk about SBAR, a nurse-to-nurse report. While we all have our preferences, there are some dos and don'ts in report that most of us can agree on.
Is nursing intuition valuable or are we just being worrywarts? It's been studied and *spoiler alert*, intuition is an important and useful part of a nurse's decision making. Sarah and Desi discuss this as well as nursing superstitions.
It's fire season in wine country and that means evacuations. Desi and Sarah share their recent experiences and consider the factors that made the recent evacuation of their hospital go smoothly. Also the harrowing true story about a hospital evacuation that was anything but smooth.
Jen and Sarah catch up on work-life, Sarah's many jobs, and our fantasy healthcare careers.
Special guest Emily just graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She tells Sarah about wrapping up her program during COVID times and how her work will change during the pandemic.
Desi shares her experiences thus far in transitioning from a telemetry unit to the ICU. Sarah finally releases some of her anger.
Kat and Sarah on what the office setting looks like these days. Also the small disappointments that come with being pregnant during COVID times.
The nurses return after a long break to discuss what nursing looks like for each of them in the midst of a pandemic. Join Sarah and Jen in this episode to talk about sheltering in place, grocery shopping, and what they're doing while they await the predicted surge of COVID-19 patients in Northern California.
Episode 50: Wining With Nurses Turns 50 by Wining With Nurses
There are pros and cons to floating staff to unfamiliar units for the hospitals, the nurses, and the patients alike. The nurses discuss these and recount positive and negative experiences they've had floating.
Jen has been back at work as a new mom for nearly 2 months. We check in to see how she's adjusting to juggling a full time job, a baby, and a life.
Do you have a vision of wellness for yourself but aren't sure how to make it happen? Your doctor may point you in the right direction to achieve your health goals but it's up to you to follow through. That's where a Wellness Coach can help. The nurses pick the brain of Coach Elaine to learn about one healthcare service available beyond hospital and clinic walls.
How does your nursing unit address patient assignments? There are various approaches to this daunting task, with pros and cons to each. The nurses sift through this as well as patient acuity charting.
The nurses discuss the ups and downs of managing diabetes with the father of a type 1 diabetic and Juicebox Podcast host, Scott Benner. Be sure to check out his podcast, linked below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/juicebox-podcast-type-1-diabetes/id962416631
The public perception of nursing can vary widely. The nurses explore factors that influence the nursing image.
In the first episode, Jen, Kat, and Sarah discuss hospital vs office nursing, external fixators, and afib over a bottle of Lavau Tavel. Pour yourself a glass and join in!
Work-life balance; does it even exist in nursing? The gang makes a 180 degree turn from vices and explores healthy ways to cope with the stress of a nursing career.
How do we handle periods of stress and burnout only to return to our duties with a smile? As Desi explains, no nurse is this nice without having a vice. The nurses confess unhealthy ways they cope.
What does it take to survive a nuclear attack? Vigilance! Guest Craig shares his experiences as a nuclear tech while the nurses sip on a 2015 Vigilance Cimarron.
Desi and Kat discuss nurse burnout, what that means, and why it happens over a bottle of 2017Jax Pinot Noir
Think you have a lot to do within your work day? Wait until you hear what healthcare workers in skilled nursing facilities (SNF's) have on their plates. Nurse Jeff talks about employment at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and his transition into the bread and butter of our profession--med/surg. Sarah listens while sipping some 2016 Blina Barbera D'Asti.
Sarah and Jen discuss experiences orienting nursing students and new grads. What do you think makes a good preceptor? We pondered this over some 2016 Firesteed Pinot Noir
Kat explores the perspective of a man in a world dominated by women. Our guest Hunter shares his experiences as a nurse and a clinical instructor over a bottle of 2017 Meiomi Pinot Noir
Having doctors as coworkers can be weird. They're your bosses but not really. They can build you up with collaboration and education or break you down with harsh words. Our personal hope is that they be team leaders with mutual respect for their teammates. Let's explore this over some 2017 Coqiuille Blanc by Carol Shelton
Desi and Sarah spend some time with THE (well, a) mother of nurses, Sarah’s mom. Join us in our shared psychosis while we sip some bold 2016 Folie à Deux Merlot. And a belated happy Mother’s Day to all you mamas out there!
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