Podcasts about nurselife

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Courage in Oslo: A Night at Ullevål Sykehus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-30-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt uten stans i Oslo.En: The snow fell relentlessly in Oslo.No: Utenfor Ullevål sykehus raste vinden, og i akuttmottaket var luften fylt med stress og hektiske lyder.En: Outside Ullevål sykehus, the wind howled, and in the emergency room, the air was filled with stress and hectic sounds.No: Sindre var en dedikert sykepleier som jobbet lange skift.En: Sindre was a dedicated nurse who worked long shifts.No: I dag var han ekstra sliten, men han visste at hans plikt var viktig.En: Today, he was especially tired, but he knew his duty was important.No: Blant sykehusets korridorer satt Ingrid.En: In the hospital's corridors sat Ingrid.No: Hun var bekymret for sin bror, som hadde blitt brakt inn tidligere på dagen.En: She was worried about her brother, who had been brought in earlier in the day.No: "Hvordan går det med ham?" spurte hun med skjelvende stemme hver gang en lege gikk forbi.En: "How is he doing?" she asked in a trembling voice each time a doctor passed by.No: Men ingen kunne gi henne raskt svar.En: But no one could give her a quick answer.No: Lars, en ny pasient, lå på en båre.En: Lars, a new patient, lay on a stretcher.No: Hans tilstand var mystisk, og legene kunne ikke raskt forstå hva som plaget ham.En: His condition was mysterious, and the doctors couldn't quickly understand what was ailing him.No: Sindre så på klokken; snart ble det kritisk viktig å få tak i riktige medisiner og utstyr.En: Sindre looked at the clock; soon it would be critically important to get the right medications and equipment.No: Men snøstormen gjorde det vanskelig å få leveranser, og strømmen blinket truende.En: But the snowstorm made it difficult to receive deliveries, and the power flickered threateningly.No: Plutselig gikk strømmen helt.En: Suddenly, the power went out completely.No: Alarmene begynte å pipe.En: Alarms began to beep.No: Sindre måtte handle raskt med resten av teamet.En: Sindre had to act quickly with the rest of the team.No: De begynte å drive maskinene manuelt for å holde pasientene i live.En: They started operating the machines manually to keep the patients alive.No: "Vi må beholde roen," sa Sindre til sine kolleger.En: "We must remain calm," said Sindre to his colleagues.No: Han visste at dette ikke var tiden for å miste fokus.En: He knew this wasn't the time to lose focus.No: Teamet jobbet sammen, og Sindre følte styrken av fellesskapet.En: The team worked together, and Sindre felt the strength of community.No: Det var ikke lett, men de klarte å stabilisere Lars og de andre kritiske pasientene.En: It wasn't easy, but they managed to stabilize Lars and the other critical patients.No: Ingrid satt spent i venterommet, hendene foldet hardt i fanget.En: Ingrid sat anxiously in the waiting room, her hands clutched tightly in her lap.No: Endelig fikk hun gode nyheter: Hennes bror var stabil.En: Finally, she received good news: Her brother was stable.No: Da generatorene endelig brakte deler av strømmen tilbake, slo roen inn.En: When the generators finally restored parts of the power, a sense of calm set in.No: Sindre pustet lettet ut.En: Sindre breathed a sigh of relief.No: Han hadde vokst i respekt for seg selv og sine kolleger denne natten.En: He had grown in respect for himself and his colleagues that night.No: Han forstod nå enda mer hvor viktig det var å jobbe sammen.En: He now understood even more how important it was to work together.No: Utenfor vinduet hadde snøen lagt seg i store mengder.En: Outside the window, the snow had settled in large amounts.No: Inni sykehuset var det varm forsikring om at ingen var alene i stormen.En: Inside the hospital, there was a warm reassurance that no one was alone in the storm. Vocabulary Words:relentlessly: uten stanshowled: rastededicated: dedikerthectic: hektisketrembling: skjelvendestretcher: båremysterious: mystiskailing: plagetcritically: kritiskdeliveries: leveranserflickered: blinketthreateningly: truendemanually: manueltclutched: foldetstabilize: stabilisereanxiously: spentreassurance: forsikringcorridors: korridorerplague: plagetoperating: driveflickered: blinketgenerators: generatorenepower: strømmenrestored: braktecommunity: fellesskapetrespect: respektshifts: skiftemergency room: akuttmottaketboisterous: rastefocus: fokus

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Strength: A Nurse's Night of Decisions and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-30-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: अस्पताल की रात के समय का दृश्य बड़ा ही हलचल भरा था।En: The scene at the hospital during the night was quite bustling.Hi: ठंड की सर्द हवाएँ बाहर तेज़ी से बह रही थीं, जबकि अस्पताल के भीतर का वातावरण गर्म और कीटाणुरहित था।En: Cold winds were blowing rapidly outside, while the atmosphere inside the hospital was warm and sterile.Hi: नारंगी रोशनी के नीचे अस्पताल के कर्मचारी बगैर रुके काम कर रहे थे।En: Under the orange lights, the hospital staff were working tirelessly.Hi: अनन्या एक समर्पित और दयालु नर्स थी।En: Ananya was a dedicated and compassionate nurse.Hi: वह अपने मरीजों का बहुत ध्यान रखती थी, लेकिन अंदर ही अंदर उसने थकान और तनाव को छुपा रखा था।En: She took great care of her patients, but inside, she hid her fatigue and stress.Hi: उसके पिता हाल ही में बीमार हो गए थे, और इस कारण से वह बहुत चिंतित रहती थी।En: Her father had recently fallen ill, and because of this, she remained very worried.Hi: उस रात, रोहित और प्रिया भी उसके साथ काम कर रहे थे।En: That night, Rohit and Priya were also working with her.Hi: वो उसके दोस्त थे और अक्सर अनन्या की मदद किया करते थे।En: They were her friends and often helped Ananya.Hi: लेकिन अनन्या के मन में द्वंद्व था — उसे काम और घर की जिम्मेदारियों के बीच तालमेल बिठाना कठिन हो रहा था।En: But Ananya was conflicted — it was becoming difficult for her to balance work and home responsibilities.Hi: हर नई सांस के साथ अनन्या ने खुद को संभालने की कोशिश की।En: With every new breath, Ananya tried to compose herself.Hi: वह चाहती थी कि वह अपने मरीजों की देखभाल अच्छे से करे लेकिन अपने पिता की चिंता उसे लगातार परेशान कर रही थी।En: She wanted to take good care of her patients, but the worry for her father constantly troubled her.Hi: उसे यह पता था कि उसे मदद लेने की ज़रूरत है, पर उसने अभी तक किसी से कहा नहीं था।En: She knew she needed to seek help, but she hadn't spoken to anyone yet.Hi: अचानक, एक गंभीर आपातकाल की खबर आयी।En: Suddenly, there was news of a serious emergency.Hi: अस्पताल में सब कुछ थोड़ी देर के लिए थम सा गया।En: Everything in the hospital paused for a moment.Hi: अब अनन्या को अपने सभी ध्यान केंद्रित करने की आवश्यकता थी।En: Now, Ananya needed to focus all her attention.Hi: यह वह क्षण था जब उसे अपनी क्षमताओं का परीक्षण करना था।En: It was the moment when she had to test her abilities.Hi: उसने गहरी सांस ली और अपने कलीग्स से सहायता मांगी।En: She took a deep breath and asked her colleagues for assistance.Hi: रोहित और प्रिया तुरंत उसकी सहायता को आगे आए।En: Rohit and Priya immediately stepped forward to help her.Hi: उनके सहयोग से उन्हें आपातकालीन स्थिति को संभालने में मदद मिली।En: With their cooperation, they managed to handle the emergency situation.Hi: आपातकाल खत्म होने के बाद, अनन्या ने महसूस किया कि उसी मदद की जरूरत थी, जैसे उसके मरीजों को उसकी।En: After the emergency was over, Ananya realized that she needed help just like her patients needed her.Hi: अपने दोस्तों के सहयोग से वह राहत अनुभव कर रही थी।En: She felt relieved with her friends' support.Hi: घर लौटते वक्त उसने तय किया कि वह अब से मदद मांगने से नहीं कतराएगी।En: While returning home, she decided that she would not hesitate to ask for help from now on.Hi: उसने समझा कि सभी बोझ अकेले सहन करना ज़रूरी नहीं है।En: She understood that it's not necessary to bear all burdens alone.Hi: अपने पिता के पास समय बिताते हुए उसने यह सीखा कि स्वीकृति और सहयोग से मानसिक शांति मिलती है।En: Spending time with her father, she learned that acceptance and cooperation bring mental peace.Hi: इस अनुभव ने अनन्या को भविष्य के लिए एक सीख दी — कि मित्रता और समर्थन उतने ही महत्वपूर्ण हैं जितनी कड़ी मेहनत।En: This experience taught Ananya a lesson for the future — that friendship and support are just as important as hard work.Hi: उसने अपनी भावनाओं में संतुलन बनाये रखा और नए आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपनी जिम्मेदारियों को संभालने के लिए तैयार हुई।En: She maintained a balance in her emotions and was ready to handle her responsibilities with newfound confidence. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचल भराsterile: कीटाणुरहितcompassionate: दयालुfatigue: थकानconflicted: द्वंद्वcompose: संभालनाtroubled: परेशानemergency: आपातकालpaused: थम सा गयाcolleagues: कलीग्सassistance: सहायताcooperation: सहयोगcapabilities: क्षमताओंrelieved: राहतburdens: बोझacceptance: स्वीकृतिmental peace: मानसिक शांतिbalance: संतुलनconflict: द्वंद्वconfidence: आत्मविश्वासresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंdedicated: समर्पितatmosphere: वातावरणcompose herself: खुद को संभालनाtest: परीक्षणscene: दृश्यserious: गंभीरtirelessly: बगैर रुकेseek help: मदद लेनाdisguised: छुपा रखा

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Vanishing Patient: A Nurse's Unlikely Journey to Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-13-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt stille utenfor vinduene på den psykiatriske avdelingen.En: The snow fell quietly outside the windows of the psychiatric ward.No: Hver snøfnugg landet mykt og uskyldig på bakken, en skarp kontrast til den uro som svevde inni bygningen.En: Each snowflake landed softly and innocently on the ground, a sharp contrast to the unrest that hovered inside the building.No: Det var desember, og de få julelysene som pyntet veggene, kastet milde farger over korridorene.En: It was December, and the few Christmas lights decorating the walls cast gentle colors over the corridors.No: Likevel kunne verken lysene eller den snart nært forestående julen løse mysteriet som var i ferd med å utfolde seg.En: Yet neither the lights nor the soon-to-be Christmas could solve the mystery that was unfolding.No: Sofie var en dedikert sykepleier på den psykiatriske avdelingen, kjent for sitt varme smil og omsorg for pasientene.En: Sofie was a dedicated nurse at the psychiatric ward, known for her warm smile and care for the patients.No: Men denne vinteren hadde hun en spesielt stor bekymring – Espen, en pasient, hadde forsvunnet sporløst.En: But this winter she had an especially large concern—Espen, a patient, had vanished without a trace.No: Espen var ikke hvilken som helst pasient for Sofie.En: Espen was not just any patient to Sofie.No: Hun hadde kjent ham før hans tid på avdelingen, og de delte et spesielt bånd.En: She had known him before his time at the ward, and they shared a special bond.No: Nå var han borte, og det føltes som om en del av hjertet hennes var borte med ham.En: Now he was gone, and it felt as if a part of her heart had left with him.No: Jakob, en annen pasient, brukte mye tid i stillhet, men hans øyne viste ofte at han oppfattet mer enn han ga uttrykk for.En: Jakob, another patient, spent much time in silence, but his eyes often showed that he perceived more than he let on.No: Likevel, med sitt skakke smil, hadde han ofte rare innfall og kryptiske uttalelser som gjorde det vanskelig å vite hva man skulle tro.En: Still, with his lopsided smile, he often had strange whims and cryptic statements that made it difficult to know what to believe.No: Sofie trodde at Jakob kanskje hadde sett noe, kanskje visste noe om Espens forsvinning.En: Sofie thought that Jakob might have seen something, perhaps knew something about Espen's disappearance.No: En kveld, mens julestjernen lyst opp kvelden utenfor, satte Sofie seg ned ved siden av Jakob.En: One evening, while the Christmas star lit up the evening outside, Sofie sat down next to Jakob.No: "Vennligst fortell meg, Jakob," sa hun med lav stemme.En: "Please tell me, Jakob," she said in a low voice.No: "Hva er det du vet om Espen? Hvorfor gikk han?"En: "What do you know about Espen? Why did he leave?"No: Jakob så på henne, hans uttrykk uvanlig fokusert.En: Jakob looked at her, his expression unusually focused.No: "Espen er en fugl," sa han til slutt, en kryptisk referanse som både frustrerte og fascinerte Sofie.En: "Espen is a bird," he said finally, a cryptic reference that both frustrated and fascinated Sofie.No: Men Sofie visste bedre enn å avfeie Jakobs ord.En: But Sofie knew better than to dismiss Jakob's words.No: Hun bestemte seg for å stole på hans innsikt, til tross for farene ved å bryte avdelingens regler.En: She decided to trust his insight, despite the dangers of breaking the ward's rules.No: Sofie brukte de neste dagene på å undersøke hver krik og krok av avdelingen.En: Sofie spent the next few days investigating every nook and cranny of the ward.No: Jakob pekte ofte i retningen av den eldste fløyen, et sted få ansatte og pasienter besøkte.En: Jakob often pointed in the direction of the oldest wing, a place few staff and patients visited.No: En natt, da alle andre sov, snek Sofie seg mot den gammelmodige gangen.En: One night, when everyone else was asleep, Sofie snuck towards the antiquated hallway.No: Her fant hun en skjult dør bak en bokhylle – en hemmelig passasje.En: Here she found a hidden door behind a bookshelf—a secret passage.No: Hun gikk forsiktig gjennom den mørke passasjen.En: She walked carefully through the dark passage.No: Hun hørte myke fottrinn foran seg og fulgte dem inntil de nådde et lite rom opplyst av funklende stearinlys.En: She heard soft footsteps ahead and followed them until they reached a small room lit by flickering candles.No: Der, ved et lite vindu, sto Espen, vendt mot vinterlandskapet utenfor.En: There, by a small window, stood Espen, facing the winter landscape outside.No: "Espen!" utbrøt Sofie, lettet over å se ham i god behold.En: "Espen!" exclaimed Sofie, relieved to see him safe and sound.No: Espen snudde seg, hans ansikt et blendende smil.En: Espen turned, his face beaming with a smile.No: "Sofie," sa han mildt.En: "Sofie," he said softly.No: "Jeg ville bort fra alt dette. Jeg ønsker å starte på nytt."En: "I wanted to get away from all of this. I want to start anew."No: Sofie følte en blanding av lettelse og forståelse.En: Sofie felt a mix of relief and understanding.No: Hun så inn i Espens øyne og forsto at hans frihet kanskje betydde å finne sitt eget sted utenfor murene.En: She looked into Espen's eyes and understood that his freedom might mean finding his own place outside the walls.No: "Jeg skal ikke stoppe deg," sa hun.En: "I won't stop you," she said.No: "Men vær forsiktig, og hvis du trenger hjelp... ring meg."En: "But be careful, and if you need help... call me."No: Dagen etter var Espen borte, og Sofie holdt hans flukt en hemmelighet.En: The next day, Espen was gone, and Sofie kept his escape a secret.No: Hun fortsatte sitt arbeid, men med en ny forståelse av hvordan forpliktelser kunne balanseres med empati.En: She continued her work, but with a new understanding of how obligations could be balanced with empathy.No: Hun visste nå at frihet ikke alltid betydde å være fri fra ansvar, men å kjenne ens valg.En: She now knew that freedom didn't always mean being free from responsibility, but knowing one's choices.No: Jakob smilte til henne den morgenen.En: Jakob smiled at her that morning.No: "Fuglen har fløyet," sa han, og Sofie kunne ikke annet enn å smile tilbake, trygg i kunnskapen om at hun nå forstod litt mer om livets komplekse natur, og menneskelig frihet.En: "The bird has flown," he said, and Sofie couldn't help but smile back, secure in the knowledge that she now understood a little more about life's complex nature and human freedom. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric ward: psykiatriske avdelingensnowflake: snøfnugginnocently: uskyldigunrest: urohovered: svevdegentle: mildecorridors: korridoreneunfolding: utfolde segdedicated: dedikertnurse: sykepleierconcern: bekymringvanished: forsvunnettrace: sporløstbond: båndlopsided: skakkewhims: innfallcryptic: kryptiskefocused: fokusertreference: referansedismiss: avfeieinsight: innsiktnook and cranny: krik og krokantiquated: gammelmodigehidden: skjultpassage: passasjeflickering: funklendebeaming: blendenderelieved: lettetobligations: forpliktelserempathy: empati

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Courage in the Storm: A Nurse's Journey on Lucia Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-10-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll sakta på Gamla Stans kullerstensgator.En: The snow fell slowly on the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan.Sv: Det var Lucia-dagen, och Stockholm var dekorerad med ljus och kransar.En: It was Lucia Day, and Stockholm was decorated with lights and wreaths.Sv: Men inne på sjukhuset var stämningen stressad.En: But inside the hospital, the atmosphere was tense.Sv: Elin, en ung sjuksköterska med massor av energi, hade precis börjat sin första vecka på sjukhuset.En: Elin, a young nurse full of energy, had just started her first week at the hospital.Sv: Hon ville verkligen imponera, men hennes nerver gjorde sig påminda.En: She really wanted to impress, but her nerves showed.Sv: Greta, en godhjärtad pensionär, låg på en brits i akuten.En: Greta, a kind-hearted retiree, lay on a gurney in the ER.Sv: Hon hade tänkt fira Lucia med sina barnbarn, men plötsligt hade magkramperna blivit outhärdliga.En: She had planned to celebrate Lucia with her grandchildren, but suddenly the abdominal cramps had become unbearable.Sv: Läkaren hade snabbt konstaterat att det var blindtarmen och en operation var nödvändig.En: The doctor quickly determined it was the appendix, and surgery was necessary.Sv: Oskar, den lugna och erfarna kirurgen, förberedde sig för operationen.En: Oskar, the calm and experienced surgeon, prepared for the operation.Sv: Han verkade alltid så säker, till och med när en oväntad snöstorm svepte in över Stockholm och orsakade strömfluktuationer på sjukhuset.En: He always seemed so confident, even when an unexpected snowstorm swept over Stockholm, causing power fluctuations at the hospital.Sv: "Elin, vi måste agera snabbt," sa Oskar med stadig röst när de gick in i operationssalen.En: "Elin, we have to act quickly," said Oskar with a steady voice as they entered the operating room.Sv: Elin nickade och följde honom.En: Elin nodded and followed him.Sv: Hon kunde känna hjärtat slå hårt i bröstet.En: She could feel her heart pounding in her chest.Sv: Det var hennes chans att visa vad hon kunde, men hon var också rädd för att göra fel.En: It was her chance to show what she could do, but she was also afraid of making a mistake.Sv: Strömmen började flimra just när operationen skulle börja.En: The power started to flicker just as the operation was about to begin.Sv: Lamporna blinkade, och för en sekund blev allt mörkt.En: The lights blinked, and for a second everything went dark.Sv: Elin kände paniken närma sig men tvingade sig själv att andas lugnt.En: Elin felt panic approaching but forced herself to breathe calmly.Sv: Hon tänkte på sin utbildning och på Greta som behövde deras hjälp.En: She thought of her training and Greta who needed their help.Sv: "Oskar, vi kan använda reservbelysningen!"En: "Oskar, we can use the backup lighting!"Sv: ropade hon, och hittade snabbt systemen för nödbelysning.En: she shouted, quickly finding the emergency lighting systems.Sv: Ljuset återvände, svagt men tillräckligt för att de skulle kunna fortsätta.En: The light returned, weak but sufficient for them to continue.Sv: Oskar log kort mot Elin, och operationen gick med omsorg och precision vidare.En: Oskar gave a quick smile to Elin, and the operation progressed with care and precision.Sv: När den sista stygnen var på plats, andades Elin ut i en lättnadens suck.En: When the last stitch was in place, Elin breathed a sigh of relief.Sv: Operationen hade lyckats.En: The operation had succeeded.Sv: Greta skulle snart kunna träffa sina barnbarn igen.En: Greta would soon be able to see her grandchildren again.Sv: På sjukhusets avdelning, med Greta som precis vaknat, såg Elin henne blinka mot det svaga ljuset som kom från fönstret.En: In the hospital ward, with Greta just waking up, Elin saw her blinking against the faint light coming from the window.Sv: Utanför hördes de avlägsna sångerna från Luciafirandet.En: Outside, the distant songs of the Luciafirande could be heard.Sv: Greta log och tackade, tårar av glädje i ögonen.En: Greta smiled and thanked them, tears of joy in her eyes.Sv: Oskar klappade Elin på axeln.En: Oskar patted Elin on the shoulder.Sv: "Du gjorde ett bra jobb idag, Elin.En: "You did a good job today, Elin.Sv: Vi är ett bra team."En: We make a great team."Sv: Elin kände hur självkänslan växte inom henne.En: Elin felt her confidence grow within her.Sv: Hon visste nu att hon kunde hantera pressen och arbeta tillsammans med andra för att göra skillnad.En: She now knew that she could handle the pressure and work together with others to make a difference.Sv: Och i det ögonblicket, när snön fortsatte att falla över den vintriga staden, visste Elin att hon hade hittat sin plats.En: And in that moment, as the snow continued to fall over the wintery city, Elin knew she had found her place.Sv: Allt var möjligt, så länge hon litade på sig själv och sina kollegor.En: Everything was possible, as long as she trusted in herself and her colleagues. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: kullerstensgatorwreaths: kransartenseness: stressadretiree: pensionärgurney: britsabdominal: magcramps: kramperunbearable: outhärdligaappendix: blindtarmensurgeon: kirurgoperation: operationsnowstorm: snöstormpower fluctuations: strömfluktuationerflicker: flimrablinked: blinkadepounding: slå hårtbreathe: andasemergency: nödlighting: belysningprecision: precisionstitch: stygnrelief: lättnadensward: avdelningfaint: svagtdistant: avlägsnatears: tårarjoy: glädjeconfidence: självkänslatrusted: litadecolleagues: kollegor

Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, oncology nurses Kellie, Sophie, and Jaz share their insights into the deeply emotional and challenging world of cancer care. The conversation highlights the profound impact of seeing patients who are very unwell and the importance of mental health support for both nurses and patients alike. The nurses reflect on the different care needs across age groups, and the necessity of challenging assumptions and stereotypes to provide compassionate, individualized care.Balancing physical and emotional care is a daily challenge for these nurses, and they talk about how personal experiences and continuous learning are key to understanding patient reactions, especially in a field where drug reactions and the growing prevalence of cancer in younger people are significant concerns. The episode also explores the difference between public and private healthcare systems, the emotional journey of patients living with cancer, and the vital importance of living life to the fullest for both patients and healthcare professionals.Through personal stories, this conversation sheds light on the strength and resilience that oncology nurses witness in their patients and how these moments inspire them amidst the often difficult realities of their work.Key Topics Covered:Emotional toll and mental health support in oncology nursingUnique care needs of different age groupsChallenging assumptions and stereotypes in patient careContinuous learning and understanding drug reactionsRise of cancer prevalence in younger peopleImpact of cancer on patients' livesPublic vs. private healthcare experiencesThe emotional journey of cancer patientsFinding joy and perspective through living life to the fullest This episode is ideal for anyone interested in the human side of healthcare, the complexities of oncology nursing, and the inspiring resilience of patients facing cancer. Hosted by Kellie Finlayson & Sophie Edwards Produced by Kellie Finlayson & Sophie EdwardsLike our show? Please leave us a review here.Each and every review helps us keep this pod on the air!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shttalkerspodContact - shttalkerspod@gmail.com

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses talk about their recent vacations, the importance of travel insurance and how being a nurse never stops! From giving nursing advice to complete strangers, to their kids getting injured and becoming unwell, this is a funny & lighthearted episode you won't want to miss! They also talk about navigating the international healthcare system as travellers. Thank you to our episode sponsor, TMU School of Medicine! In summer 2025, Toronto Metropolitan University's new School of Medicine will officially open its doors and begin shaping a new generation of doctors. Through a bold new approach to medical education, we will train future-ready doctors who are dedicated to delivering primary care to those who need it most. Our doctors will come from our communities and work with our communities to improve health and wellbeing. They will disrupt and drive change within the healthcare system for the benefit of our communities all across Canada. And they will advance our shared vision to build a healthier, more equitable world. The TMU School of Medicine will welcome its first cohort of residents in summer 2025 across 17 residency programs, including seven in family medicine and ten in generalist specialties. MD students will follow in September 2025, pending successful preliminary accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools. Visit torontomu.ca/school-of-medicine  to learn more.   Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses talk about the concerning increase in cyberattacks on hospitals in recent years. Ascension, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation, was hit by a ransomware attack in May 2024 (right around nurses week). Affected were no less than 12 states, over a period of 36 days. Cyber attacks have increased by 128% from 2022-2023. They discuss safety issues when EMR charting is down, how we can better prepare, how much we should rely on paper charting. Technology can be a double edged sword. Resources: https://www.npr.org/2024/06/19/nx-s1-5010219/ascension-hospital-ransomware-attack-care-lapses  https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/05/23/1253011397/how-the-ascension-cyberattack-is-disrupting-care-at-hospitals  https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ascension-cyberattack-impact-ehr-pharmacy-ambulance-diversion/719139/ https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/tracking-ascension-healthcare-cyberattack-impact/716327/  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca!  Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way.  Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!  Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse    

Who is it? Join Laura, Maritess, and Neil PLUS a special mystery guest co-host for this 2024 AMSN Annual Convention episode to meet and experience the story of the 2024 AMSN President's Award recipient.  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a specialty and enjoys helping nurses prepare for specialty certification.    Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.  She is a native Texan currently working in the Dallas area.  She has held many positions throughout her career from bedside nurse to management/leadership to education.  Laura obtained her MSN in nursing education in 2018 and is currently pursuing her DNP.  She has worked both as a bedside educator and a nursing professional development practitioner for both new and experienced staff.  She enjoys working with the nurse residency program as a specialist in palliative care/end of life nursing and mentorship.  She is currently an NPD practitioner for oncology and bone marrow transplant units.             Neil H. Johnson, RN, BSN, CMSRN, epitomizes a profound familial commitment to the nursing profession, marking the third generation in his family to tread this esteemed path. Following the footsteps of his father, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, all distinguished nurses, Neil transitioned to nursing as a second career after a brief tenure as an elementary school teacher. Currently on the verge of completing his MSN in nurse education, he aspires to seamlessly integrate his dual passions. Apart from his unwavering dedication to nursing, Neil actively seeks serenity in nature alongside his canine companions. In his professional capacity, he fulfills the role of a med-surg nurse at the Moses Cone Health System in North Carolina.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN is a clinical educator currently leading a team of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues, especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.   

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses talk about a new medical school at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) with their founding dean, Dr. Teresa Chan! They discuss their bold new training model, what sets them apart from other medical schools, student racial inequities, bullying and advocacy! Dr. Teresa Chan is a Canadian emergency physician and medical educator. On July 15, 2023 she became the Founding Dean of the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) School of Medicine.  ​She is currently a practicing emergency physician and clinician educator at William Osler Health System in Ontario, Canada. She has formerly served as the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Associate Dean of Continuing Professional Development within the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.  Dr. Chan is also the founder and editor-in-chief of the medical education website, CanadiEM.org, which provides resources for medical learners and educators in Canada and around the world. She is a well-known figure in the medical education community and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field. Thank you to our episode sponsor, TMU School of Medicine! In summer 2025, Toronto Metropolitan University's new School of Medicine will officially open its doors and begin shaping a new generation of doctors. Through a bold new approach to medical education, we will train future-ready doctors who are dedicated to delivering primary care to those who need it most. Our doctors will come from our communities and work with our communities to improve health and wellbeing. They will disrupt and drive change within the healthcare system for the benefit of our communities all across Canada. And they will advance our shared vision to build a healthier, more equitable world. The TMU School of Medicine will welcome its first cohort of residents in summer 2025 across 17 residency programs, including seven in family medicine and ten in generalist specialties. MD students will follow in September 2025, pending successful preliminary accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools. Visit torontomu.ca/school-of-medicine  to learn more. Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Bridge of Empathy: How Small Gestures Heal Big Hearts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-bridge-of-empathy-how-small-gestures-heal-big-hearts Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu es filtrava per les finestres grans de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.En: The summer sun filtered through the large windows of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.Ca: El bullici habitual omplia els passadissos, on pacients caminaven lentament, i infermeres es movien amb pas ràpid.En: The usual hustle and bustle filled the corridors, where patients walked slowly, and nurses moved quickly.Ca: La Laia, una infermera dedicada, es va dirigir cap a la petita botiga de regals de l'hospital durant la seva pausa.En: Laia, a dedicated nurse, headed to the small gift shop in the hospital during her break.Ca: Tenia un objectiu clar: trobar un regal perfecte per a la Maria, una pacient gran que passava uns dies difícils.En: She had a clear goal: to find the perfect gift for Maria, an elderly patient going through rough days.Ca: Dins la botiga, l'ambient era diferent, més càlid i acollidor.En: Inside the shop, the atmosphere was different, warmer, and more welcoming.Ca: Les prestatgeries estaven plenes de llibres lleugers, mantes suaus i flors de colors.En: The shelves were full of light books, soft blankets, and colorful flowers.Ca: Les parets, cobertes de cartells amables, oferien una escletxa d'alegria.En: The walls, covered with kind posters, offered a glimpse of joy.Ca: La Laia va començar a mirar els regals, pensant en què podria alegrar la Maria.En: Laia began browsing the gifts, thinking about what might cheer Maria up.Ca: Sabia que la Maria estimava els llibres, però també pensava que una mica de confort podria ajudar.En: She knew Maria loved books, but she also thought a bit of comfort could help.Ca: Mentre estava allí, en Jordi, un jove metge ambiciós, va entrar a la botiga.En: While she was there, Jordi, an ambitious young doctor, entered the shop.Ca: Ell lluitava per trobar l'equilibri entre ser professional i mostrar empatia.En: He was struggling to find the balance between being professional and showing empathy.Ca: Havia sentit a parlar de la dedicació de la Laia cap als pacients i estava curiós.En: He had heard about Laia's dedication to her patients and was curious.Ca: "Bon dia, Laia", va dir en Jordi amb un somriure lleugerament nerviós.En: "Good morning, Laia," Jordi said with a slightly nervous smile.Ca: "Et veig sovint amb els pacients.En: "I see you often with the patients.Ca: Què estàs buscant?En: What are you looking for?"Ca: "La Laia va aixecar la vista i va somriure.En: Laia looked up and smiled.Ca: "Hola, Jordi.En: "Hello, Jordi.Ca: Estic buscant un regal per a la Maria.En: I'm looking for a gift for Maria.Ca: Ella necessita un somriure avui.En: She needs a smile today."Ca: " La Laia va agafar un llibre amb una portada alegre.En: Laia picked up a book with a cheerful cover.Ca: "Crec que això li pot agradar", va dir, però encara semblava indecisa.En: "I think she might like this," she said, but still seemed unsure.Ca: En Jordi, intrigat per l'atenció de la Laia als detalls, va decidir acompanyar-la.En: Intrigued by Laia's attention to detail, Jordi decided to join her.Ca: "Si em permets, puc ajudar-te?En: "If you don't mind, I could help you.Ca: No sé gaire dels pacients fora de les rondes, però estaria bé conèixer-los una mica millor.En: I don't know much about the patients outside of rounds, but it would be nice to get to know them a bit better."Ca: "Ambdues mirades es van trobar i van començar a buscar junts, parlant dels gustos de la Maria.En: Their gazes met, and they started searching together, talking about Maria's likes.Ca: En Jordi, sorprès per la passió de la Laia pels pacients, va començar a veure que potser hi havia una altra manera d'entendre la seva feina.En: Jordi, surprised by Laia's passion for her patients, began to see that maybe there was another way to understand his work.Ca: Van trobar una manta suau d'un color que sabia que li agradaria a la Maria.En: They found a soft blanket in a color they knew Maria would like.Ca: "És preciosa", va dir la Laia, feliç amb la tria.En: "It's lovely," said Laia, happy with the choice.Ca: "Això la farà sentir estimada.En: "This will make her feel loved."Ca: " En aquell moment, va comprendre que no només li donava un regal, sinó una part de la seva empatia.En: At that moment, she realized she was giving not just a gift but a piece of her empathy.Ca: En Jordi la va mirar amb admiració.En: Jordi looked at her with admiration.Ca: "Aprenc molt de tu, Laia.En: "I learn a lot from you, Laia.Ca: Crec que l'empatia no és una debilitat, sinó una força.En: I think empathy isn't a weakness but a strength."Ca: "Quan van lliurar el regal a la Maria, el seu somriure d'agraïment va ser el millor retorn per la seva dedicació.En: When they delivered the gift to Maria, her grateful smile was the best reward for their dedication.Ca: La Laia va sentir una connexió nova amb els seus pacients, i en Jordi va comprendre que ser un bon metge era més que només coneixements tècnics.En: Laia felt a new connection with her patients, and Jordi understood that being a good doctor was more than just technical knowledge.Ca: Aquell dia van sortir del lloc no només amb un regal lliurat, sinó amb una nova amistat i un respecte mutu que aniria creixent.En: That day, they left not only having delivered a gift but with a new friendship and mutual respect that would grow.Ca: L'estiu a l'hospital semblava més càlid, ara que la Laia i en Jordi havien trobat un pont entre cor i professió.En: The summer at the hospital seemed warmer now that Laia and Jordi had found a bridge between heart and profession. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estiuthe sun: el solfiltered: es filtravathe windows: les finestresthe hustle and bustle: el bullicithe corridors: els passadissosthe nurse: la infermeradedicated: dedicadato head to: es va dirigir cap athe gift shop: la botiga de regalsthe break: la pausathe atmosphere: l'ambientwelcoming: acollidorthe shelves: les prestatgeriesthe blanket: la mantasoft: suauto offer: oferira glimpse: una escletxato cheer up: alegrarcomfort: confortambitious: ambiciósto struggle: lluitarthe balance: l'equilibrito show empathy: mostrar empatiathe dedication: la dedicaciócurious: curiósa gift: un regalto seem unsure: semblar indecisato be intrigued: estar intrigatthe gaze: la mirada

Have you heard that all nurses aren't made the same? That some are Registered Nurses and others are Registered Practical Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses? Did you know that even within nursing, we create categories of who is "really" a nurse? Let's cut the bullshi*t, shall we? In this episode, the Gritty Nurses talk about registered practical nurses (RPNs) with none other than Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN. We discuss what RPNs can do, common misconceptions, and raising awareness and improving working conditions, and her hopes and aspirations for RPNs. After all, if nurse is in your title, you're a nurse.  Dianne Martin has been a nurse since 1979. She graduated first as an RPN and then in 1998, she graduated as an RN with a diploma in nursing and is dually registered as both an RN and RPN. Currently she works as an RPN in the role of Chief Executive Officer of WeRPN where she has been recognized for her work to build bridges of greater understanding and respect among the categories of nurses in Ontario. Dianne has experience working in several Ontario hospitals predominantly in the field of Perinatal Care. She has held several leadership positions including professional practice coordinator in an Ontario hospital and senior policy analyst with the Nursing Policy and Innovation Branch of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (formerly The Nursing Secretariat). In 2016, Dianne received the Premier's Award which recognizes college graduates whose achievements have made a difference in the province of Ontario. She is the daughter of a nurse, mother to a nurse, and she holds all those who care for others in the highest regard. Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse Follow WeRPN- Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario https://www.werpn.com/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/we_rpn Facebook @wearepracticalnurses: https://www.facebook.com/wearepracticalnurses/ Instagram @we_rpn: http://instagram.com/we_rpn  

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles welcomes Amy Hill, a nurse and avid music fan, to discuss her rich history of attending live concerts. Amy shares the story of how she first met Charles at a bar before a Jonathan Van Ness show and discusses her lifelong passion for music. She reminisces about her first concert experience seeing Poison, a love for music that she surmises began even before her birth, and her diverse musical tastes ranging from Goth industrial to Luke Bryan.Amy talks in depth about her unique experiences on Gothic music cruises, her encounters with bands like Combichrist and Empathy Test, and the close-knit community that forms on these trips. She also describes taking her mom to concerts, including a memorable 30 Seconds to Mars show in Lake Tahoe. Throughout, Amy emphasizes the unifying power of music, sharing personal stories that underline the joy and connections sparked by live performances.BANDS: 30 Seconds to Mars, Aesthetic Perfection, Amy Hill, Anthrax, Bauhaus, Beyonce, Combichrist, Empathy Test, Freddie Mercury, God Module, Gothsicles, Jane's Addiction, Jonathan Van Ness, Luke Bryan, Ministry, Motley Crue, Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Pearl Jam, Poison, Project Pitchfork, Queen, Sisters of Mercy, Skid Row, Skinny Puppy, Social Distortion, Steven Perkins, System Synning, Taylor Swift.VENUES:  Alpine Valley, Bottom Lounge, Carnival (cruise line), Four Seasons Hotel, Lollapalooza, Mira Luna, MSC (cruise line), Norwegian (cruise line), Royal Caribbean (cruise line), Soldier Field, Vic Theater. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

In this episode, The Gritty Nurses and Nurse Matthew discuss two juxtaposing cases: first of a nurse who uploaded a video showing her at a strip club before her shift and a horrifying case of a nurse who fell asleep in her car and then accidentally drove off the top floor of a parking garage. We discuss both cases, the circumstances around each, the "upload/pick me" culture and how common falling asleep while driving among shift workers are. Details of Case 2: "I was so exhausted..." A Boston nurse was injured after driving off the top floor of a parking garage. Authorities responded to the incident at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, according to a police report from the Boston Police Department. Responding officers found a “heavily damaged” 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee next to the garage, as well as a piece of railing that appeared to match the railing on the garage's roof. Boston fire officials reportedly informed police that a vehicle had plunged off the top of the parking garage, though it was unclear how. Article: https://people.com/nurse-slept-in-car-drove-off-top-floor-hospital-parking-garage-8656111  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Life-Saving Moments: Courage and Compassion at Barcelona Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/life-saving-moments-courage-and-compassion-at-barcelona-airport Story Transcript:Ca: L'estiu era abrasador, i l'interior de l'aeroport internacional de Barcelona era un formiguer de gent movent-se d'un lloc a l'altre.En: The summer was scorching, and the interior of Barcelona's international airport was a beehive of people moving from one place to another.Ca: Els terres brillants reflectien la llum del sol que entrava pels grans finestrals.En: The shiny floors reflected the sunlight coming through the large windows.Ca: Mireia, una infermera d'uns trenta anys, esperava amb impaciència el seu vol a Ginebra.En: Mireia, a nurse in her thirties, was impatiently waiting for her flight to Geneva.Ca: La seva destinació era una conferència mèdica, però el seu sentit del deure sempre estava present.En: Her destination was a medical conference, but her sense of duty was always present.Ca: Enric, un home de negocis de gairebé cinquanta anys, intentava oblidar l'estrès i concentrar-se en els documents de la seva maleta.En: Enric, a businessman nearing fifty, was trying to forget the stress and concentrate on the documents in his briefcase.Ca: El seu vol era gairebé a punt per embarcar.En: His flight was almost ready for boarding.Ca: Mentrestant, Joan, un jove viatger, mirava el seu mòbil emocionat, planejant la seva propera aventura.En: Meanwhile, Joan, a young traveler, was looking at his phone excitedly, planning his next adventure.Ca: De sobte, un crit va trencar l'ambient monòton de la sala d'espera.En: Suddenly, a shout broke the monotonous atmosphere of the waiting room.Ca: Enric s'havia desplomat a terra, amb la mà al pit.En: Enric had collapsed to the ground, clutching his chest.Ca: Mireia va reaccionar immediatament, corrent cap a ell.En: Mireia immediately reacted, running towards him.Ca: “Sóc infermera, apartin-se, si us plau!”, va cridar amb autoritat.En: “I'm a nurse, please step aside!” she shouted authoritatively.Ca: Joan va aixecar la vista del seu mòbil, fascinant-se per la situació.En: Joan looked up from his phone, fascinated by the situation.Ca: Va començar a gravar amb la càmera del seu telèfon.En: He started recording with his phone's camera.Ca: Mireia, agenollada al costat d'Enric, va començar a prendre mesures d'urgència.En: Mireia, kneeling beside Enric, began to take urgent measures.Ca: “Necessito ajuda!” va dir, mirant als voltants.En: “I need help!” she said, looking around.Ca: Però ningú s'hi apropava.En: But no one approached.Ca: Una lluita interna va passar per la ment de Joan.En: An internal struggle passed through Joan's mind.Ca: Continuar gravant o ajudar?En: Continue recording or help?Ca: Finalment, va abaixar el telèfon i es va agenollar al costat de Mireia.En: Finally, he put down his phone and knelt beside Mireia.Ca: “Què necessites que faci?” va preguntar, mirant-la als ulls.En: “What do you need me to do?” he asked, looking her in the eyes.Ca: “Busca un desfibril·lador,” va respondre ella, “i avisa el personal de l'aeroport.”En: “Find a defibrillator,” she responded, “and alert the airport staff.”Ca: Joan va saltar a l'acció, mentre Mireia realitzava maniobres de reanimació cardiopulmonar a Enric.En: Joan sprang into action while Mireia performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Enric.Ca: El temps semblava alentir-se i Mireia sentia la pressió de cada segon que passava.En: Time seemed to slow down, and Mireia felt the pressure of every passing second.Ca: Afortunadament, Joan no va trigar a tornar amb el personal de l'aeroport i el desfibril·lador.En: Fortunately, Joan quickly returned with airport staff and the defibrillator.Ca: “Bonic treball, Joan,” va dir Mireia mentre posicionava els elèctrodes al pit d'Enric.En: “Good job, Joan,” said Mireia as she positioned the electrodes on Enric's chest.Ca: Amb una descàrrega, el cos d'Enric es va sacsejar, i de cop, l'aire va tornar als seus pulmons.En: With a shock, Enric's body jolted, and suddenly, air filled his lungs again.Ca: Va esclatar a respirar amb profunditat.En: He gasped deeply.Ca: “Està bé, senyor. Li portarem a l'hospital,” va assegurar-li Mireia.En: “You're okay, sir. We'll get you to the hospital,” Mireia assured him.Ca: El personal de l'aeroport va carregar Enric en una llitera i se'l van endur.En: The airport staff loaded Enric onto a stretcher and took him away.Ca: “Gràcies...” va dir Enric, amb veu baixa però plena d'agraïment.En: “Thank you…” Enric said, his voice low but full of gratitude.Ca: Quan tot va acabar, Mireia va mirar el seu rellotge i va veure que havia perdut el vol.En: When it was all over, Mireia looked at her watch and saw she had missed her flight.Ca: Tot i això, no estava disgustada.En: Nevertheless, she was not upset.Ca: Va trucar per reprogramar el seu viatge mentre pensava en l'important que era el seu treball.En: She called to reschedule her trip while reflecting on the importance of her work.Ca: Joan, al seu costat, havia après una lliçó valuosa.En: Joan, beside her, had learned a valuable lesson.Ca: “Gràcies per la teva ajuda,” va dir-li Mireia.En: “Thank you for your help,” Mireia said to him.Ca: “De res,” va respondre Joan. “He après que ajudar és més important que qualsevol vídeo.”En: “You're welcome,” Joan replied. “I learned that helping is more important than any video.”Ca: Enric, des del llit de l'hospital, va prometre cuidar la seva salut.En: From his hospital bed, Enric promised to take better care of his health.Ca: Aquell dia, tres vides van canviar gràcies a la dedicació d'una infermera, un jove inspirat i un home que finalment va afrontar la seva realitat.En: That day, three lives changed thanks to the dedication of a nurse, an inspired young man, and a man who finally faced his reality.Ca: Així, entre la calor de l'estiu i la tensió d'un aeroport, Mireia, Enric i Joan van trobar un nou camí.En: Thus, amidst the summer heat and the tension of an airport, Mireia, Enric, and Joan found a new path.Ca: Titubejant entre l'aventura i el deure, van descobrir que ajudar és l'autèntic propòsit de la vida, i cap viatge és més important que cuidar els altres.En: Hesitating between adventure and duty, they discovered that helping is the true purpose of life, and no journey is more important than caring for others. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estiuthe interior: l'interiorthe beehive: el formiguerthe nurse: la infermeraimpatiently: amb impaciènciathe sense of duty: el sentit del deurethe businessman: l'home de negocisthe documents: els documentsthe briefcase: la maletathe young traveler: el jove viatgerto collapse: desplomar-sethe nurse: la infermeraauthoritatively: amb autoritatfascinated: fascinant-sethe urgent measures: les mesures d'urgènciathe internal struggle: la lluita internakneel beside: agenollar-se al costatthe defibrillator: el desfibril·ladorthe cardiopulmonary resuscitation: la reanimació cardiopulmonarthe electrodes: els elèctrodesto jolt: sacsejar-sethe stretcher: la lliterathe gratitude: l'agraïmentto reschedule: reprogramarthe valuable lesson: la lliçó valuosathe bed: el llitto promise: prometrethe duty: el deureto discover: descobrirthe purpose: el propòsit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Redemption: How Art and Care Transformed a Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-redemption-how-art-and-care-transformed-a-life Story Transcript:Nb: Solens stråler kaster lange skygger inn i det lyse rommet i den psykiatriske avdelingen.En: The rays of the sun cast long shadows into the bright room of the psychiatric ward.Nb: Plantene ved vinduene trives godt i sommervarmen.En: The plants by the windows thrive in the summer warmth.Nb: Pasientene i dagligstuen sitter stille, noen leser bøker, andre ser ut i luften.En: The patients in the lounge sit quietly; some read books, others stare into space.Nb: I et hjørne sitter Olav, en mann med alvorlige øyne som stirrer på gulvet.En: In a corner sits Olav, a man with serious eyes, staring at the floor.Nb: Han har vært på denne avdelingen i flere år.En: He has been in this ward for several years.Nb: Ingrid, den nye sykepleieren, går rolig inn i rommet.En: Ingrid, the new nurse, walks calmly into the room.Nb: Hun er nervøs, men skjuler det godt.En: She is nervous but hides it well.Nb: Dette er hennes første dag, og hun er fast bestemt på å gjøre en forskjell.En: This is her first day, and she is determined to make a difference.Nb: Hun har allerede blitt fortalt om Olav.En: She has already been briefed about Olav.Nb: Han er skeptisk til nykommere, lukker seg inne.En: He is skeptical of newcomers, shuts himself off.Nb: Men Ingrid gir seg ikke så lett.En: But Ingrid is not easily deterred.Nb: Hun går bort til Olav og setter seg ved siden av ham.En: She walks over to Olav and sits down next to him.Nb: "Hei, Olav," sier hun med en varm stemme.En: "Hi, Olav," she says warmly.Nb: "Jeg heter Ingrid.En: "My name is Ingrid.Nb: Hvordan går det med deg i dag?"En: How are you today?"Nb: Olav løfter hodet litt, ser på henne med et blikk av mistro.En: Olav lifts his head a bit and looks at her with a mistrustful gaze.Nb: "Det samme som alltid," svarer han kort.En: "The same as always," he responds briefly.Nb: Ingrid bestemmer seg for å prøve noe nytt.En: Ingrid decides to try something new.Nb: Hun har lest igjennom journalen hans.En: She has read through his file.Nb: Olav pleide å male før tilstanden hans ble verre.En: Olav used to paint before his condition worsened.Nb: "Jeg har hørt at du var veldig flink til å male," sier hun forsiktig.En: "I've heard you were very good at painting," she says carefully.Nb: Olavs ansikt endrer seg litt.En: Olav's face changes slightly.Nb: "Det var lenge siden," mumler han.En: "That was a long time ago," he mutters.Nb: "Har du lyst til å prøve igjen?En: "Would you like to try again?Nb: Jeg kan finne noen maleutstyr til deg," fortsetter Ingrid.En: I can find some painting supplies for you," Ingrid continues.Nb: Hun lar forslaget henge i luften.En: She lets the suggestion hang in the air.Nb: Olav sier ingenting, men hun ser en liten gnist i øynene hans før han igjen ser ned på gulvet.En: Olav says nothing, but she sees a small spark in his eyes before he looks down at the floor again.Nb: Over de neste ukene fortsetter Ingrid å snakke med Olav om malingen.En: Over the next few weeks, Ingrid keeps talking to Olav about painting.Nb: Hun presser ikke, men tilbyr det som en mulighet.En: She doesn't push, but offers it as an option.Nb: Hun viser ham at hun bryr seg, en liten bit av gangen.En: She shows him that she cares, a little bit at a time.Nb: Hun engasjerer ham i små aktiviteter og tar seg tid til å lytte når han endelig begynner å åpne seg litt.En: She engages him in small activities and takes the time to listen when he finally begins to open up a little.Nb: En dag, når solen er på sitt høyeste, går Ingrid til Olavs rom med et sett maleutstyr.En: One day, when the sun is at its highest, Ingrid goes to Olav's room with a set of painting supplies.Nb: "Vil du prøve i dag?"En: "Would you like to try today?"Nb: spør hun.En: she asks.Nb: Til hennes overraskelse nikker Olav forsiktig.En: To her surprise, Olav nods cautiously.Nb: De går sammen til en aktivitetstue hvor Olav setter seg ned med pensel og lerret.En: Together, they go to an activity room where Olav sits down with a brush and canvas.Nb: Olav maler sakte, usikker på sine bevegelser.En: Olav paints slowly, unsure of his movements.Nb: Men etterhvert lar han seg rive med.En: But gradually, he lets himself get carried away.Nb: Fargene som sprer seg over lerretet er et tegn på noe som rører seg inne i ham.En: The colors spreading across the canvas are a sign of something stirring inside him.Nb: Ingrid ser på med en følelse av håp.En: Ingrid watches with a feeling of hope.Nb: Det skjer et gjennombrudd i en terapiøkt ledet av Ingrid.En: A breakthrough occurs during a therapy session led by Ingrid.Nb: Olav begynner å snakke om en frykt han har båret lenge.En: Olav starts talking about a fear he has carried for a long time.Nb: Han møter det, en knute i hans sjel som sakte løses opp.En: He faces it, a knot in his soul that slowly unravels.Nb: For første gang på lenge ser han en fremtid for seg selv.En: For the first time in a long while, he sees a future for himself.Nb: Ukene går, og Olav begynner å engasjere seg mer aktivt i sin egen bedring.En: As weeks pass, Olav begins to take a more active role in his own recovery.Nb: Han deltar i flere aktiviteter, snakker mer med de andre pasientene.En: He participates in more activities, talks more with the other patients.Nb: Ingrid ser hvordan han forandrer seg, og det gir henne en styrke og tillit til hennes egne evner.En: Ingrid sees how he changes, and it gives her strength and confidence in her own abilities.Nb: Sommeren går mot slutten, men på avdelingen spirer noe nytt.En: Summer draws to an end, but in the ward, something new is budding.Nb: Olav har begynt å male regelmessig, og viser frem sine verk med stolthet.En: Olav has started painting regularly and shows his work with pride.Nb: Ingrid har funnet sin plass, tryggere i sin rolle som sykepleier.En: Ingrid has found her place, more secure in her role as a nurse.Nb: Mellom dem har det vokst frem en profesjonell relasjon som er bygget på tillit og respekt.En: Between them, a professional relationship has grown based on trust and respect.Nb: Det sterke sommersollyset er borte, men inne på avdelingen skinner nå noe annet.En: The strong summer sunlight is gone, but inside the ward, something else now shines.Nb: En følelse av håp og en vei fremover for begge to.En: A feeling of hope and a path forward for both of them. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric ward: psykiatriske avdelingenpatients: pasientenelounge: dagligstuenstare: stirremistrustful: mistroskeptical: skeptiskbriefed: blitt fortaltcaretaker: pleierdeterred: gir segmutters: mumlersuggestion: forslagetthrives: trivesnervous: nervøshides: skjulerdetermined: bestemtengages: engasjereropens up: åpne segbrush: penselcanvas: lerretgradually: etterhvertcarried away: rive medspreading: sprer segtherapy session: terapiøktbreakthrough: gjennombruddknot: knuteunravels: løses oppparticipates: deltarrecovery: bedringactivities: aktiviteterconfidence: tillit

On this weeks episode we talk about more work shenanigans I seem to keep getting into. With co-workers, and patients! Plus we talk about our adventure in the 4th of July parade we were a part of. And Jason updates us on the state of his babysitting duties.CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

In this insightful episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with Len Pierre, an Indigenous leader who provides education and awareness in Indigenous Cultural Safety & reconciliation: Indigenous cultural advising, education & training, and consultation services. They chat about pressing issues in healthcare affecting Indigenous people, how healthcare providers can give better care to vulnerable populations, and more.  Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. Len is an educator, consultant, TEDx Speaker, social activist, traditional knowledge keeper, and cultural practitioner. He has completed his Master of Education degree from Simon Fraser University focusing on curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various health organizations, including the First Nations Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Addiction. As an agent for change, Len leads and advises for systemic transformation in universities across North America. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind, and hopes to be received in the same way.   Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse      

Oh boy do we have an episode for you! We call out to everyone who wants to come on the show with us. And one special person in particular. We go down a rabbit hole about conspiracy theories and Elissa comes up with a new "Word Of The Podcast".CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

On this weeks episode we talk about Elissa's first full week at the new job as well as some sight seeing she does on the way to work. And somehow Snow White & The 7 Dwarves show up. You'll just have to listen and find out how that happened. Plus we get to talk about how a family member somehow resurrected themselves.CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

Remote work is a hugely hot topic right now! How the heck can you work from home as a NURSE?! The Gritty Nurses chat with Emma, aka Nurse Fern, who has built a platform and community centred on helping nurses find work from home jobs! Listen for Emma's story on how she got into remote work and how you can too, plus pros and cons of the WFH life! Emma Geiser is the founder of Nurse Fern, a platform dedicated to helping nurses explore non-traditional and remote roles through education, support, and community. She has a background in medical intensive care, emergency, and clinical documentation integrity nursing. Once an adrenaline junkie, she now enjoys working from home in her pajamas.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected.  Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!  Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast! https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse Follow Nurse Fern! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursefern LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurse-fern YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5F77rzHJMWz4DVsojWwA9Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.fern/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remotenursefern/ 

On this week's episode we talk about Elissa's first day on the new job and how she powered through the day in a new and unknown environment. We also talk about some random stuff thats funny too. So don't worry.CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

Why is it that the only thing that seems to matter in traditional nursing is seniority? Ask a nurse, any nurse to tell you about themselves and they will start by saying how long they've worked. While the rest of the world focuses on performance and skills, nursing somehow seems stuck on where you are on the seniority list. Does seniority have a role in nurses eating their young? Or are times changing? Listen and see what The Gritty Nurses think.    Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!! We share some funny healthcare stories and dive a little deeper into some personal experiences. And there might be a soapboax at the end. Just have to listen all the way through and find out!CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

In this episode, Amie and Sara talk about the whirlwind of events that have taken place in the last few months. An exciting national media tour, a book release, hitting #1 National Bestselling status, NurseCon, and more! This is just the beginning. Unstoppable, Unflappaple, Undeniable!  Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse Thank you to our sponsor Healthcare Providers!! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!      

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss a viral Instagram reel in which a nurse describes what she believes to be the hardest specialty in nursing. We discuss the pros and cons! Which is the hardest or most stressful? There are so many, how do we decide? Does it mean the hardest is the best? You be the judge! Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

As it was for everyone, the pandemic shut down many industries, with theater being the hardest hit. However, Danny Burgos (“On Your Feet!”, “The Band's Visit”, “Moulin Rouge!”) took it as an opportunity to revisit another passion: nursing. In today's episode, Danny discusses what it was like to be a nursing student during the pandemic, and what it is like to lead “Moulin Rouge!” in a way he hasn't before.

Yes we have talked about nursing retention...and we have to keep talling about it... What will it take to actually retain nurses? Will CEO's and hospital executives listen and adhere to nurse-led interventions? The Gritty Nurses take a deeper dive into the results of Nursing retention toolkit: Improving the working lives of nurses in Canada, of which they were contributing members.  Which parts resonated the most with them and why? Take a listen to find out.  Resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/health-human-resources/nursing-retention-toolkit-improving-working-lives-nurses.html  Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse

Join PollyAnnamazing and her guest, viral TikTok Sexual Health Educator, Christopher Hetzer RN, MSN, as they discuss the ever evolving landscape HIV treatments.  Check out our conversations on the use of the antiretrovirals PEP and PrEP. This is Part 1 of a memorable conversation regarding responsible sex education and treatment for all humans so don't forget to  jump on board with Buried Pleaseures ! 

In this powerful episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with Minaa B,  a licensed mental health professional and therapist specializing in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is also the author of the book "Owning our own struggles- A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World" and sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez. They chat about why there is still so much stigma around mental health, how we can break the cycle of nurses eating their young, and how we practice self-care when many nurses, healthcare providers and the general public are simply trying to keep their heads above water.   Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast! https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  Follow MinaaB.! https://www.minaab.com/about-minaa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaa_b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinaaBe    

WARNING! Bobby Joe Long's crimes may be the most triggering crimes we have had on the show. Before listening, we suggest you look up Bobby Joe Long's crimes before proceeding. We don't go super deep into the details on any of his crimes, but still, this episode may not be for you.  Never do what Bobby Joe Long did. Please.

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses sit down with another fellow nurse, podcaster and entrepreneur, Amanda Guarniere! Amanda is an Ivy-league educated Nurse Practitioner, Keynote Speaker and Career Mentor who helps nursing professionals find and land their dream job. She founded The Résumé Rx in 2018 and since then has grown the community to over 40,000 nursing students and professionals worldwide. They chat about how she pivoted from bedside nursing to becoming a business owner, whether she sees herself as a nurse influencer or an advocate, her friendship with Katie Duke, and what the biggest issues are for nurses today. Oh, and they touch on their mutual love of true crime! Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/02/21/katie-duke-instagram-nursing-pandemic/ Follow Amanda and The Resume Rx! https://www.theresumerx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresumerx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresumerx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehdWid2dE8GW2qG0DEh6uQ  Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse

Thank you to HMA Benefits for sponsoring this episode! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees in Ontario who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? Healthcare Providers still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! In celebration of Ottawa Pride Week 2023, the Gritty Nurses chat with 2SLGBTQIA+ advocate Fae Johnstone. They discuss how healthcare providers can protect trans folks, rising hate and the safety of those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. Fae Johnstone (she/they) is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, a 2SLGBTQIA+-owned and operated consulting firm, and President of the Society of Queer Momentum - a 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy Nonprofit. She is a leading voice on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in Canada, a prominent advocate for queer and trans rights, a recurring voice in Canadian news on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Over the past ten years, she has trained thousands of people and hundreds of workplaces on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. She's also on a chocolate bar!  Foillow Wisdom2Action! Website: www.wisdom2action.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisdom2action Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdom2action/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom2action Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/CYCCNetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisdom2action/ Follow Fae Johnstone! Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaeJohnstone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/ Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast! Website: https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss a recent arbitration decision that will increase wages of nurses part of the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) by 11% over the next 2 years. They discuss their thoughts and opinions of this wage increase that was so badly needed and well-deserved by nurses! Although this win was historic for nurses in Ontario--not all nurses get this pay bump. Listen to hear the positives, and what is still needed after a step in the right direction. Bill 124: In 2019, the Ford government introduced and passed Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation negatively impacting registered nurses, nurse practitioners, health-care professionals and other public-sector workers. This bill limits wage increases to a maximum of one per cent total compensation for each of three years. Bill 124 Reopener:  This is on top of the previous decision by Arbitrator Stout that allocated additional wage increases of 0.75 per cent and 1.0 per cent, effective April 1 of 2020 and 2021, respectively. Hospital members also received unlimited mental health coverage in this decision. ONA members working in the charitable nursing homes sector will receive an additional 0.75 per cent in each of three years, effective July 1 of 2021, 2022 and 2023. ONA arbitration decision July 20, 2023: The arbitration decision provides average wage increases of 11 per cent over two years. When added to two additional recent arbitration decisions stemming from the overturn of Bill 124 – wage suppression legislation passed by the Ford government – Ontario hospital RNs and health-care professionals will receive wage increases that average 16 per cent from March 31, 2023 to April 1, 2024. This amounts to an average hourly wage increase of approximately $5 to $7. References Bill 124- Ontario Nurses Association ONA press release, July 20, 2023  

Join us as we uncover the dark and disturbing tale of John Dale Caveness, a seemingly ordinary healthcare professional whose life took a sinister turn.

In this exciting episode, the Gritty Nurses interview the one and only Nurse Blake! If you haven't seen his hilarious, heartwarming and HONEST videos, you have been missing out! Blake Lynch (aka Nurse Blake) is a nurse, creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker. Earning viral video status via his light takes on his experience as a nurse, he now takes his comedy to stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. Nurse Blake's sold out 2022 PTO Comedy Tour began as a 14 show run and grew to 55 shows due to demand. He is the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides free continuing nursing education courses. Nurse Blake is also the author of the best-selling children's book "I Want To Be A Nurse When I Grow Up" available online and at bookstores everywhere. Blake is the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides the free continuing nursing education courses. He will host the next NurseCon cruise & conference in April 2024.   Blake started Banned4Life to end the FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. It recently surfaced in the news again with updates made to the ban.  He also leads the drive for safer nurse staffing at hospitals. Chicago Tribune story: https://news.yahoo.com/social-media-influencer-leads-drive-214300674.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall   Nurse Blake talks about how he advocates for underpaid healthcare workers through his online content and comedy shows: https://advocatechannel.com/nurse-blake-opens-up-supporting-nurses-comedy-tour    Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast!   Website: https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse   

In this episode, Sara and Amie chat with Nurse Hadley, and what it's like looking after patients at the end of life. They caht about what drew her into hospice nursing, what kinds of things patients think about and what their biggest regrets are.  They talk about how her work has shaped her thoughts about her own end of life plans and her upcoming book called The In-Between! Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. As a hospice nurse, she now visits people at their home while also educating and sharing stories about hospice care on social media, where she has more than a million followers.   Follow Nurse Hadley: Tik Tok Instagram THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments (on sale 6/13/23) Here's Nurse Hadley talking about THE IN-BETWEEN in her own words: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursehadley/video/7205664042373926186 Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

James Marion Sims A.K.A. "The Grandfather of Gynecology."   But... is he really?   Tune into this episode of Healthcare Horrors to hear about the horrors of James Marion Sims. Instead of "The Grandfather of Gynecology," some would rather call him "The Josef Mengele of Gynecology."   WARNING - This episode touches the topics of Racism, the deaths of infants, and the extreme details of the experiments Sims would perform on the vaginal area of his victims.     

Introduction to Theory and Dr. Margaret A. Newman's Theory Guests: Drs. Marie Gill, Mona Wicks & Carolyn Graff In this episode, I have the honor of talking with three distinguished guests from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing. Drs. Marie Gill, Mona Wicks & Carolyn Graff will be discussing nursing theory in general and as nursing theory relates to Dr. Margaret Newman, a nursing theorist, for whom the UTHSC CON has established a Center for Nursing Theory that is opening in May 2023.My guests and I dialogue about nursing theory and how it relates to research and practice. We also discuss Dr. Margaret Newman's theory, “Health as Expanding Consciousness”. You will hear about Dr. Newman's journey to becoming a nurse and a nurse theorist. This episode will challenge you to think about how nursing theory applies to your own understanding of nursing and practice, nursing and teaching, and nursing and theory itself. Resources for this episode: https://uthsc.edu/nursing/community-partnerships/nursingtheorycenter.phphttps://nursology.net/

In this eye-opening episode, Sara and Amie interview nurse, politician and Minister of Seniors of Canada, Kamal Khera.   They discuss the national standards for seniors, the top priorities for seniors, concerns related to oversight in long-term care, access to treatment and how nursing and others in healthcare be a part of the solution. The Honourable Kamal Khera was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015. Minister Khera is one of the youngest women ever elected to Parliament. A registered nurse, community volunteer, and political activist, she is passionate about improving the lives of those around her. Links: New National Long-Term Care Services Standard New voluntary standards released for long-term care homes devastated by the pandemic Members of Parliament: Kamal Khera   Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 

In this episode, Sara and Amie interview guest Bruce Sackman, a former Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations about the Florida Nursing License Scandal. We also discuss Netfilx's The Good Nurse, a true story based Charles Edmund Cullen an American serial killer. Cullen, a nurse, murdered dozens – possibly hundreds – of patients during a 16-year career spanning several New Jersey medical centers, until being arrested in 2003.  Bruce Sackman served as the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Northeast Field Office until May 2005 when he retired after 32 years' service. In this capacity, he was responsible for all major criminal investigations involving VA from West Virginia to Maine. During his tenure he was involved in hundreds of investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption, false claims, thefts, patient assaults, pharmaceutical drug diversions and suspicious hospital deaths.  Bruce is a former self-employed licensed private investigator in New York City specializing in healthcare related matters. Under contract he had directed major investigations for a large New York metropolitan regional healthcare system. He is the co-author of the book “Behind the Murder Curtain, Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans”. Find Bruce at: https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/ https://www.amazon.ca/Behind-Murder-Curtain-Special-Veterans/dp/1682617149   

Jump on board with PollyAnnamazing and the creative women co-founders behind CBD Stat brand products, Morgan and Leah. Join them as they discuss how their partnership and passion for affordable and effective analgesic CBD products has turned into a business that does not only help them but, benefits others in so many ways. If you are a fan of learning from women entrepreneurs and are curious if CBD Stat is for you or your pets then join us and let's see what we can dig up!!!! 

Thanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com The Gritty Nurses decided to team up with another Canadian medical podcast duo, Doctor vs. Comedian, for this episode! Get ready for some lighthearted comedy!   Dr Asif Doja is a pediatric neurologist and Ali Hassan is a stand up comedian and actor (CBC‘s Laugh Out Loud, Designated Survivor, Goon) who are each fascinated by what the other one does. In each episode, Asif picks a topic for Ali from comedy and entertainment and questions Ali about it. Then Ali picks a topic from medicine and health and grills Asif on that subject.    We discuss the hilarious story of how Asif and Ali met in smalltown East Coast Canada and created the podcast. How do they come up with their topics compared to Amie and Sara? They discuss stories of being people of colour in mainstream media, celebrities who are vocal about their health issues, their favourite episodes and the hottest topics in healthcare right now!   Follow Doctor vs. Comedian: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorVComedian  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/doctorvcomedian/   Contact Doctor vs. Comedian: doctorvcomedian@gmail.com https://www.doctorvscomedian.com/    Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast: Website: https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse   

Thanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com  Trigger warning (intimate partner violence and sexual assault): the stories discussed in this episode may be triggering for some.  In this episode, Amie and Sara talk about two very shocking stories about nurses who were brutally murdered by their partners, and the common themes between both of them.  Story 1: Susan Chen, a nurse at Sick Kids Hospital and mother of 5, subjected to years of physical, verbal and sexual abuse, was found dead in 2019 on her bathroom floor from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Surprisingly, her killer was also a nurse.   Story 2: Rebecca Bliefnick, a registered nurse who was going to become a nurse practitioner and mother of 3,  whose husband is accused of her murder. She had a restraining order against her husband when was shot to death in her home. He was known for being a contestant on Family Feud, where he made misogynistic comments on the show.  They discuss the need for stronger policies, support and protection for women who are abused by their partners. They talk about the cycle of abuse and toxic masculinity.  If you or something you know is a victim of intimate partner violence, please reach out by talking to someone you trust.  Related links: MANDEL: Mom of five speaks from the grave at husband's murder trial https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/mandel-mom-of-five-speaks-from-the-grave-at-husbands-murder-trial   A Scarborough man is on trial for the murder of his wife Susan Chen, a nurse https://globalnews.ca/video/8920808/a-scarborough-man-is-on-trial-for-the-murder-of-his-wife-susan-chen-a-nurse   SickKids nurse was killed in sex assault by husband, judge rules, dismissing defence's ‘fantastic claims' https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/02/22/sick-kids-nurse-was-killed-in-sex-assault-by-husband-judge-rules-dismissing-defences-fantastic-claims.html?fbclid=IwAR1mqVD1Mowe1drQhM_NluwZCh2_qVVd2CnxrthzZ3qJmCBr3WXBpVm5FSs   Illinois Nurse Allegedly Killed by Estranged Husband with Bizarre History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls7cYRh_kNM   Rebecca Bliefnick obituary https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/whig/name/rebecca-bliefnick-obituary?id=48787337   Rebecca Bliefnick Gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/f/sf6w9h-becky-bliefnick-memorial-and-support-fund  Resources: Government of Canada family violence resources https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html  CASW Domestic Violence Resources https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/domestic-violence-resources  CDC Intimate Partner Violence https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html   

This episode takes a humorous look into the often-contentious relationship between emergency department (ED) nurses and inpatient nurses. Hosts Adrianne Behning, an inpatient nurse, and guest Kevin McFarlane, an ED nurse educator, discuss the root causes of the friction and its impact on patient care. They will also share their own experiences and perspectives on the issue, including some outrageous work stories. Kevin and Adrianne also offer practical solutions for improving communication and collaboration between the two specialties. Whether you're a nurse looking to bridge the divide, looking for a laugh, or simply interested in the inner workings of healthcare, this is a must-listen episode. NSFW. If you are not already familiar with Kevin's podcasts, check out The Art of Emergency Nursinghttp://artofemergencynursing.com/How Not to Kill Your Patienthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061Thanks to Kevin for being such a fun guest with a wealth of stories and information. ----------------Like the show? Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript & Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Summer Solstice on the June Planet - Bail Bonds

Nurses being abused on the job is unfortunately common, but what happens when it's the other way around? In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the shocking case of baby Nikko, whose nurse was caught slamming him down face first into a bassinet, with video evidence to prove it. They discuss the event, was happened afterwards, and steps that should be taken to prevent a situation like this from happening again. They discuss the idea of Family Integrated Care, more transparency and screening in the hiring process, and legal actions. Patients and especially Infants being abused by nurses should NEVER occur! Video shows New York NICU nursing slamming baby into bassinet:  https://youtu.be/6enuQUkVQDE 

Jump on board with PollyAnnamazing and her delightful guest, Health Educator, Christopher Hetzer RN, MSN. This episode dives into some of the ways that sexual education can be shared with people of all ages. Christopher is helping to educate through community action and has a growing TikTok following allowing him spread HIV and LGBTQ+ awareness. This show is meant to educate on sensitive topics and may be triggering for some, so as always,  proceed with caution. 

Welcome back for another season of The Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey gives you the real talk on how to start asking yourself the deeper, more real questions on what you want in your life and in your career and how to take the first steps to aligning those things! For this episode you will need a pen and paper - Lacey gives you 3 journal prompts to use to help you navigate your career clarity.  Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/  

Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it's time for Season 9!!In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what's been going on the last few months since she's been off the air. The podcast is coming back so be sure you're subbed to the pod, our IG, and Tik Tok.For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast~~~~~~~~~~The music you heard in this episode can be found in the YouTube Audio Library:Divine Life Society - Jesse GallagherJellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500030Artist: http://incompetech.com/Thank you to all the listeners, old and new, for your continued support. Send Adrianne a message at nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com

Happy Nurses Week! Let's talk about things that matter to nurses with a wonderful guest, nurse and lawyer, Irnise Williams (AKA Your Nurse Lawyer). Irnise and Adrianne are focusing on two important themes for nurses in 2022: Growth and Protection. Irnise brings her expertise and insights on ways nurses can protect their licenses, practice, and integrity. They also explore ways nurses can harness their skills and talents for reaching their goals at and away from the bedside. This is a valuable episode full of insights and perspectives that will make you think, evaluate your own strategies and goals, and set you on a path to achieve them.Please look to Irnise for more valuable wisdom and information by visiting her website at https://iwilliamslaw.com/