Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 This week's episode? Total gem. We roped in our rockstar pal Andie Daisley, certified Child Life Specialist extraordinaire, for laughs, life hacks, and low-key therapy sesh. Summer's fading (smoke + heat = grumpy town 😤), but our chat? Pure fire. Grab your iced latte (or EpiPen – more on that! 💉), and dive in.

Summer Slump & Walgreens Woes: Real Talk Starter! ☀️😩

End-of-summer blues? We're feelin' it. Smoke's choking us, heat's melting brains – full moon weirdness without the moon? Yikes.

* Kelly's epic beef: Fought a Walgreens warrior over son's EpiPen (bee allergy drama 🐝). "Two weeks of nonsense? Fired! Never stepping foot again." (No ads here, folks. 🚫)

* Weekend wins: Sam & Kelly teamed up – traumas, great crew, even schooled a sassy teen on mom respect. "Fun all around! 🎉"

* Smoke squad: Heat making peeps squirrely? ER vibes confirm: Chaos incoming.

Meet Andie: Kid Whisperer & Hospital MVP! 🧸❤️

Andie's our guest glow-up: MA in Child Life (thesis on grief support? Deep!), BA in Human Services + psych/sociology minors. Since 2017, she's been slaying at our hospital – from ER to peds oncology, PICU, and even adult units for kiddo visits.

* Role rundown: "Help kids/families cope with hospital hell. Play's the kid language! 🛝" Prep for procedures, diagnosis education, grief support – she's the advocate normalizing scary stuff.

* Swing shift superstar: 12-hour hustles, solo after 5 PM. "Collaborative team – we cross-cover like pros!"

Pro tip: Elevator pitches? Andie's got 'em. "Kids in uncharted territory? We're the guides." 🗺️

Kid Coping Magic: From IV Drama to Grief Hugs! 💉😢

Andie's wisdom bombs? Gold for any nurse/parent. Play heals, honesty rules, and teens? Handle with care (and sass checks).

* Play power: "Universal kid lingo! ER's fast – no full sessions, but bubbles/iPads distract like bosses. 🎈" Normalize the wild: "This is scary – let's chat at your level."

* Procedure prep: Age-tailored truths. Toddlers? "Cold & squeezy!" Teens? Full deets. "No surprises – builds trust. 🤝"

* Grief guru: Sibling support post-loss? "Memory boxes, books, honest talks. 'Mom's body stopped working.'" (Heart-wrenching but healing. 💔➡️❤️)

* Family fails: Parents blocking prep? "Step out if needed – kid's calm > your panic." Siblings? Include 'em safely.

Bonus: Andy's "zone of proximal development" flex – pushing just enough for growth. "First cardio version? Nailed it. Now I know!" ⚡

Rapid-Fire Fun: Tapeworms, Taxes & Trauma Thrills! 🐛💸🚨

We hit Andy with the silly Qs – laughs ensued!

* Illegal but should be legal?

* Legal but should be illegal?

* Fave ER scenario?

* Tapeworm tolerate?

Wrap-Up: Kiddo Coping Queens Unite! 👑🩹

Andie's energy? Infectious. We're obsessed with her kiddo magic – more collabs soon? Fingers crossed! What's YOUR wild ER story or kid-coping hack? Spill below! 👇 Smash subscribe, rate us (nice vibes only ❤️), share with your crew. Seat saved next week!

xoxo, Sam & Kelly (ft. Andy!) At The Nurses Station Pod P.S. Not med advice – consult pros 📞

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