What a pleasure to sit down again with author, columnist and brilliant storyteller, Kevin O'Hara. His new book, The Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward, paints a beautiful and authentic picture of the Jones Unit at Berkshire Medical Center where he worked for several decades. In our conversation, we explore his journey becoming a nurse and what it was like to be the "male nurse" in the 1970s, how his dear Missy (his beloved donkey) served as an inspiration to approach his work in the ward differently and for better outcomes, how he met his lovely wife, Belita, how he earned the nicknames "Kevlar," "Nurse-Lite" and the "Bearded Nurse," and much, much more. 

By the way, Kevin has a book launch gathering Sunday, May 1st from noon to 6 pm at Patrick's Pub in Pittsfield. It's sure to be a beautiful gathering of old friends and great stories. See you there!

I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Kevin O'Hara.