Best CFRN Podcasts (2024)

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More than My Hometown: Spotlight on the 2024 Distinguished CFRN Award Winner (Tyler Reeves S5E18) 33:30

4h ago33:30

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Tyler Reeves. Tyler Reeves started his career at Clara Barton Hospital in Great Bend, KS. He advanced from CNA to LPN and then RN, eventually spending a decade there with an initial start in med-surg then moving to the Emergency Department. While working in the ED, Tyler had the o…

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This is the Way Of Nursing (Lionel Lyde S5E17) 44:29

7h ago44:29

44:29

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Lionel Lyde. Lionel Lyde is a retired Military Nurse with 35 years of service in the armed forces. He holds his MHA MBA, and CEN. Lionel has taken on clinical, leadership and executive leadership positions during his 31-year nursing career, spending most of his clinical time as a …

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Take Care of You on the Go (Megan Wood S5E16) 30:05

7d ago30:05

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Megan Wood. Megan Wood is currently a critical care ground transport nurse with AHN LifeFlight and holds the CFRN and Pre-hospital Register Nurse certification. She also works as a nurse intensivist, critical care, and L& D nurse at a PA area hospital. Megan began her career as a …

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Where Comfort Zones End (Jaime Phillips S5E15) 25:46

1M ago25:46

25:46

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Jaime Phillips. Jaime Phillips is currently a special agent with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, a retired Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Army Reserves, a registered nurse, and certified tactical paramedic. Jaime has over ten years of experience in law enforcement and tact…

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Learning to Embrace the In-between (Taylor DuBose S5E14) 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Taylor DuBose. Taylor is an emergency nurse with 6 years of experience in various ED settings, including a level 2 trauma and rural. She holds the CEN and CPEN credentials and is currently working as the Department Chair of Nursing at a technical college. Taylor oversees the Assoc…

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Why I decided to Pause First (Kim Colegrove S5E13) 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Kim Colegrove. Kim Colegrove is an international speaker and the author of Mindfulness for Warriors, The Mindfulness for Warriors Handbook, and Wellness Warrior Style. She’s also the founder of Pause First Academy—an organization that provides online and in-person wellness and resi…

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Quality Trauma Care: From the City to the Burbs (Merideth Gradowski S5E12) 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Merideth Gradowski. Merideth Gradowski is the Trauma Program Manager at an ACS (American College of Surgeons) verified Level I trauma center in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been a nurse since 2009 with the majority of her experience in emergency and trauma nursing. Her prior roles inc…

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Engineering Excellence with Intentional Leadership (Jonathan Green S5E11) 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Jonathan Green. Jonathan Green is the Senior Director of Nursing at Montefiore Medical Center’s Einstein Campus, Bronx, NY, responsible for nursing practice and operations across multiple service lines. He has over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience with an emphasis on e…

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Another bend in the road from PCT to DNP (Becky Rich S5E10) 24:56

4M ago24:56

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Becky Rich. Becky Rich has been in the world of emergency medicine and nursing for the past 9 years, and recently obtained her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She works full time in nursing education teaching didactic and practical skills and also works PRN as a float nurse across m…

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Its more than just a period… PERIOD! 36:14

4M ago36:14

36:14

This episode tackles the taboo of menstrual health. Through real-life stories, Alice highlights conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids, shedding light on their debilitating effects and the importance of a timely diagnosis. With a blend of medical expertise and personal experience, Alice advocates for open conversation and support for me…

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Starting with the End in Mind (Angela Atwood S5E9) 36:12

4M ago36:12

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Angela Atwood. Angela ‘Angie’ Atwood has over 25 years of experience caring for critical care patients in ground, air, and hospital environments. She has served in roles ranging from paramedic, firefighter, ER nurse, Flight RN, and direction of education. Angie has her MSN in Nursi…

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Setting up an LZ in Primary Care (Joe Hill S5E8) 36:02

5M ago36:02

36:02

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Joe Hill. Joe Hill started his career at a Level 1 adult/pediatric trauma center then moved into critical care ground transport. He decided to make the jump into flight medicine where he stayed for 19 years serving as a flight nurse and clinical directors. In 2021, Joe finished his…

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The Skinny on Weight Loss Injectables: A Deep Dive into Benefits, Risks, and Legal Battles 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

Nurse Alice dives into the hot topic of weight loss injectables, shedding light on the increasing number of lawsuits surrounding them and what patients need to know before, and while, taking them. Discover benefits, side effects, and a holistic view on weight management. We tackle patient education, healthcare responsibilities, and the need for tra…

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Creating Space for Pediatrics in Trauma Services (Mandy Felder S5E7) 38:19

5M ago38:19

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Mandy Felder. Mandy Felder is a leader in pediatric trauma care with over 20 years of pediatric nursing experience. She is currently the Pediatric Trauma Program Manager at an ACS Level II trauma center in South Carolina. Mandy serves on the South Carolina Emergency Medical Service…

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Emergency Nursing Til Dawn Edition (Tesla Teitge S5E6) 39:08

6M ago39:08

39:08

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Tesla Teitge. Tesla is an emergency nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience. She is also the owner and creator for the dynamic and “Paradise” inspired compressions socks from her company, Up at Dawn Compression Socks. In 2023, Tesla completed her Masters in Nursing Educatio…

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No Wasted Time (Lynn Miller Hayward S5E5) 33:28

6M ago33:28

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Lynn Miller Hayward. Lynn Miller Hayward was born in South Africa and started her nursing career by obtaining a Bachelor of Social Sciences as a Registered Nursing and Midwife in 1979. She moved to the US shortly after graduating and spent 3 years in US healthcare before returning …

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Establishing an Eminent Legacy (Shawntay Harris S5E4) 29:20

7M ago29:20

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Shawntay Harris. Shawntay Harris is the President and CEO of Eminent Healthcare Resources Consultants Inc, which offers education for nurses from bedside clinical training to leadership and administrative coursework. With over 23 years of nursing experience in emergency services, s…

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Reigniting Leadership in Nursing (Mary Whelan S5E3) 34:45

7M ago34:45

34:45

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Mary Whelan. Mary Whelan has held many different leadership positions over the past 24 years of her career as a director of emergency services from a level II Trauma Center to a community hospital ED, she proved time and again with every leadership role that she possesses the tools…

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Navigating and Challenging the Trauma Landscape (Joe Blansfield S5E2) 35:14

8M ago35:14

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Joe Blansfield. Joseph “Joe” Blansfield is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 5 decades of experience in the emergency and trauma setting. The last 27 years of his career were spent in the role of the Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Program Manager at Boston Medical Cen…

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When a passion for burn care ignites your whole career (Anne O’Connor S5E1) 34:48

8M ago34:48

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Anne O’Connor. Annemarie O’Connor is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner at the Burn and Complex Wound Center at the University of Chicago Medicine in Illinois. With over 35 years of nursing within burn care from the bedside to administration and advanced practice, Anne has tak…

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My Way to Becoming Nurse Alice (Alice Benjamin) 36:16

9M ago36:16

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Alice Benjamin. “Nurse Alice” Benjamin is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, author, speaker, podcast host and a nurse pioneer on TV as a medical correspondent. Her experiences range from cardiovascular health, critical care, and emergency medic…

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Not all Heroes are in Comic Books: Spotlight on the 2023 Distinguished CTRN Award Winner (George Olschewski) 37:13

10M ago37:13

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend George Olschewski. George Olschewski started out in healthcare as an EMT in 1993 and finished an English degree with a minor in journalism before going back for his nursing degree. Since 1998 George worked in the hospital from the intermediate and step down units to the ED at the L…

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No Escaping this Distinguished Nurse: Spotlight on the 2023 Distinguished TCRN Award Winner (Jordan Tyczka) 33:16

10M ago33:16

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jordan Tyczka. Jordan is currently the director of trauma services at Inova Loudoun Hospital, which is a Level III trauma center in Leesburg, VA. Since starting her nursing career in 2007, Jordan has worked in various Level I and Level II trauma centers along the east coast. She ha…

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Speak Now with the Birth Trauma Mama (Kayleigh Summers) 39:11

11M ago39:11

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Kayleigh Summers. Kayleigh Summers is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Downingtown, PA. Kayleigh uses her training as a licensed therapist and her own experience as an Amniotic Fluid Embolism survivor to treat and support families experiencing perinat…

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Walking the Line for quality pediatric prehospital care (Kris Ramos) 34:20

11M ago34:20

34:20

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Kris Ramos. Kris Ramos is a master’s prepared registered nurse and paramedic with a broad base of critical care experience including ground and air ambulance prehospital care, adult and pediatric emergency departments, pediatric cardiovascular intensive care, PICU, NICU, hemodialys…

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RaDonda Vaught Seeks Nursing License Reinstatement 32:55

11M ago32:55

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In this episode, Nurse Alice revisits the case of Redonda Vaught, who was convicted of gross negligence in a medication error that resulted in the death of a patient. Her nursing license was revoked by the Tennessee Board of Nursing in 2021 but seeks nursing license reinstatement. Nurse Alice discusses the importance of medication safety systems an…

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Counterfeit Pill Usage in The U.S. is Crisis 35:26

12M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses the alarming increase in drug overdose deaths in the United States. With over 105,000 deaths reported in 2022 alone, the issue of counterfeit pill use is becoming a major concern. Alice highlights that these deaths are often a result of drugs being abused and sold illegal…

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Inconceivable! From emergency medicine to podcast producer (Sean Fox) 40:06

12M ago40:06

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Sean Fox. Dr. Sean Fox is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and of Pediatrics as well as the Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He works half his shifts in the Pediatric ED and the other half in the Adult ED. Since his time at the Univ…

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16-Year-Old Graduates Nursing School with BSN Degree 26:52

12M ago26:52

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In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses the story of Eliana Tinnenbaum, a 16-year-old who recently graduated from Arizona State University's accelerated nursing program. Alice shares how this achievement sparked controversy and divided opinions among people. While some praised Eliana's academic prowess, others …

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The Vital Role of Clinical Nurse Specialists: A Conversation with Dr. Mitzi Saunders 33:30

11M ago33:30

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In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes Dr. Mitzi Saunders, the president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Dr. Saunders, who has 34 years of nursing experience and is a professor and graduate nursing coordinator, discusses the role of the clinical nurse specialist and its importance in …

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Next thing you know: ED nursing to hospital contracts and design (Carole Covey) 33:22

1y ago33:22

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Carole Covey. Carole Covey has worked in various roles within healthcare over the past 15 years, ranging from ED to ICU, trauma to flight nursing, pre-hospital to administration and lots of in between. She has a passion for education, leadership and serving those in vulnerable popu…

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10 Things I Love (and Hate) About Working Remotely as a Nurse 38:33

1y ago38:33

38:33

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice discusses her transition to working remotely as a family nurse practitioner. She discusses her extensive experience working in various healthcare settings and the challenges faced along the way. Despite her love for patient care, she needed a change and is thrilled to have found a remote o…

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Digging into Research: growing compassion satisfaction (Travis McCall) 36:09

1y ago36:09

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Travis McCall. Dr. Travis McCall obtained his MSN in 2013 from Vanderbilt University specializing in ED education and earned his Doctor of Philosophy in 2021 from the University of Tennessee College of Nursing with a graduate minor in Epidemiology in Public Health. His dissertation…

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I Saved A Life At The Airport - here's what to do if you respond to an emergency while off-duty 29:14

1y ago29:14

29:14

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice talks about a recent situation where she saved a life at the airport baggage claim. Nurse Alice discusses Good Samaritan laws and the challenges healthcare professionals face when providing care outside of their clinical setting. She shares a personal experience of rendering care while off…

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Nurse Casey's Story: 85th Nurse To Ever Hold All Five Emergency Nursing Certifications (with Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP) 36:35

1y ago36:35

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In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes nurse Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP. They discuss the importance of nursing certifications and emphasize how they can enhance a nurse's career, increase their knowledge and skills, and how they contribute to better patient outcomes.…

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Living with Purpose as a Child Life Specialist (Caitlin Parker) 49:53

1y ago49:53

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Caitlin Parker.. Caitlin Parker is a Certified Child Life Specialist at Atrium Health Levine Children's in Charlotte, NC. In her 13-year career at Levine's, she has worked in various roles across multiple service lines in pediatric and adult populations. She is driven by a passion …

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Hospice Nurse Hadley Helps Those Struggling With Death and Loss Through Best Selling Book and TikTok (with Hadley Vlahos of @nursehadley) 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos of @nursehadley as a guest. Hadley shares her experiences and insights as a hospice nurse, discussing the importance of providing compassionate end-of-life care and the challenges healthcare professionals face in these situations. Alice and Hadl…

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Prenuvo Full-Body MRI Scans and The Future of Preventative Care (with Prenuvo CEO Andrew Lacy) 31:16

1y ago31:16

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In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin is joined by Andrew Lacy, founder & CEO of Prenuvo, a transformative healthcare company growing fast across North America. They discuss their experience using Prenuvo, a comprehensive whole body MRI scan and emphasize the differences of this specialized scan compared to traditional…

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Where in the world is Jonah? (Jonah Pregulman) 25:27

1y ago25:27

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jonah Pregulman. Jonah has been a nurse since 2016, having initially obtained his BSN from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He earned his MSN from Capella University with a specialization in Informatics in 2020. Jonah specializes in emergency, flight, and critical …

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Firing Your Employer: Taking Control of Your Nursing Career 29:55

1y ago29:55

29:55

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin shares her personal experience of firing her employer. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when an employer is not the right fit, or if the environment does not support your growth & happiness and taking action to find a better opportunity. Nurse Alice discusses the proces…

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Nurse Blake's Story: From Bedside Nurse to Self-Made Entrepreneur, Comedian, Advocate and Influencer 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

In this episode of Ask Nurse Alice, host Alice Benjamin reconnects with Nurse Blake, a nurse and content creator known internationally for his work as a comedian, health advocate, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. The two discuss Nurse Blake's journey and his various roles in healthcare, as well as his advocacy for mental health awareness a…

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Professionalism any way you slice it! (Jacob Miller) 48:57

1y ago48:57

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jacob Miller. Jacob Miller is a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nationally Registered Paramedic with a background in flight, critical care transport, and emergency nursing, in addition to over 15 years of EMS practice. Jacob received his Master of Science in acut…

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Nurse Entrepreneur Creates Resources to Help Nursing Students Succeed (with Kristine Tuttle, Nurse In The Making) 28:52

1y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin speaks with Kristine Tuttle, a registered nurse and founder of Nurse In The Making, about her journey into nursing and nursing education. She shares valuable insights and advice for nursing students and those interested in pursuing a career in nursing. She also recommends her work …

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Meet the FIRST Nurse To Be Hired To Work For Indeed.com (with Travis Moore aka “The Indeed Nurse”) 39:54

1y ago39:54

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Dr. Travis Moore, also known as the Indeed Nurse, is the first nurse to be hired by Indeed. His role involves helping people find jobs in the healthcare industry through innovative thinking and market analysis. Dr. Moore's background in nursing has influenced his approach to this work, as he seeks to challenge the status quo and push boundaries. Wi…

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Exponential Impact: From flight nursing to organ donation (Steven Malarchick) 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Steven Malarchick. Steven Malarchick began his career in prehospital care as an EMT-basic progressing to a Paramedic. His medic career included roles as the Regional EMS Coordinator for Colorado as well as offshore work on a deep-water drill ship and as public safety Director for t…

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Nurse Invents Bras and Underwear For Healthcare Workers (with Virginia Lynn Peterson, SWOOP Founder) 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, invites Virginia Lynn Peterson, founder of Swoop, a company that creates underwear and bras for medical care workers, to discuss the importance of comfortable undergarments for healthcare professionals. They discuss how uncomfortable undergarments can affect the quality of care provided and the benefi…

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Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur with Erin Holowach 1:19:29

1y ago1:19:29

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Born just outside Edmonton, Erin Holowach and her husband Travis are the minds behind ComFree, which is a name well-known by anyone involved in Edmonton real estate in the early 2000's. Nowadays, Erin and Travis run its spiritual successor, homeFree, and are bringing fully supported private sales back to the real estate market. In 2009, in an attem…

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How To Care For Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Victims as a Nurse 36:33

1y ago36:33

36:33

Leah Helmbrecht a Forensic Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (FNE/SANE) talks with Nurse Alice to discuss the importance of sexual assault reporting, examination, and how to identify and how victims of human trafficking as a nurse. >>Read about how to care for sexual assault and human trafficking victims as a nurse here! Connect With Leah on …

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Leveling Up with the New Thing Nurse (Sarah Wells) 47:59

1y ago47:59

47:59

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Sarah Wells Sarah Wells is a certified emergency nurse with her master’s in nursing. She is a national speaker, educator, and the founder of New Thing Nurse, an academic and professional coaching company for the nursing community. Sarah works with nurses and nursing students from a…

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Nurse Tech Entrepreneurs Launch Online Marketplace For Nurses (With Anthony Scarpone-Lambert and Jennifferre Mancillas, Adni) 39:24

1y ago39:24

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In this episode, Nurse Alice welcomes special guests Anthony Scarpone-Lambert and Jennifferre Mancillas, the co-founders of Adni, an online marketplace for healthcare workers that recently partnered with Nurse.org. Over 70% of the businesses within the marketplace are founded and owned by NURSES! Both Anthony and Jennifferre highlight the versatili…

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