In our recent podcast episode, we were privileged to host Dr. Karen Bourgeois, the esteemed director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Manhattanville College. Dr. Bourgeois shared her journey in the nursing field, shedding light on the steps to becoming a nurse practitioner, the different nurse practitioner specialties, and the importance of advancing your nursing education.

Dr. Bourgeois' career spans from her first steps into nursing to her years spent imparting wisdom in nursing education. She emphasizes that the nursing journey goes beyond professional development - it's a deep dive into the heart and soul of nursing. She shares a touching story of how her nursing career not only changed her life but also the lives of her patients.

In the field of nursing, the role of nurse practitioners is pivotal. They promote healthy habits, teach patients, and advocate on their behalf. This role involves more than just working in a hospital setting or primary care; it requires a blend o...

Entering the realm of maternity nursing can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. This is the message conveyed by Pam Dymond, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse, in our latest podcast episode. Over the past seven years, Pam has been deeply immersed in the world of OB maternity care, and her insightful stories provide a clear picture of what this specialized field entails.

Maternity nursing, particularly in labor and delivery, is a demanding yet fulfilling career. The typical day is a blend of routine tasks and unexpected events, requiring a high degree of adaptability and resilience. According to Pam, the role of a maternity nurse extends beyond clinical care. It involves guiding new mothers, managing their anxieties, and helping them build confidence.

A striking revelation from Pam's journey is that she initially had a leaning towards cardiac nursing. However, a maternity clinical sparked her interest in labor and delivery, leading her to reconsider her career path. This serves as...

Healthcare is more than just technical proficiency and medical knowledge. It's about empathy, compassion, and effective communication, aspects that often seem to be overshadowed by the urgency of the job. In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into this crucial yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare, sharing first-hand experiences from a personal journey that began with a minor accident while preparing dinner and ended up in the ER.

As an ER nurse, the host found herself in a unique position. She had been on the other side of the equation, providing care to patients, but that night, she was the patient. This experience gave her a fresh perspective on patient care, an insight that she would have otherwise missed.

The journey begins with the cold interaction with the triage nurse. The lack of empathy and warmth, even though it might have been due to the end of a long shift, sets a rather unsettling tone for the entire ER experience. This experience underlines the importance of c...