Nurse Narrative

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

In this episode, we kick off 2024 with a brief “Welcome Back” from Meghan Jones. This season, we have a few new voices on the podcast and will be bringing you new content, including student spotlights, alumni profiles, Mindfulness Mondays, and Wellness Wednesdays. 

Chris and Meghan talk with Anderson López, a 2020 Auburn University School of Nursing graduate. Anderson details his experiences transitioning into the role of new graduate nurse while working through the COVID-190 pandemic.

Chris and Meghan sit down with Mrs. Pamela Short to discuss her nursing journey. During 

their discussion, Mrs. Pamela Short shares her passion for promoting mental health and eliminating the 

stigma associated with mental illness.

LINKS

If you are in need of immediate or emergent assistance, please contact the following:

Call 911 for immediate assistance.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741

East Alabama Mental Health Emergencies: 1-800-815-0630

East Alabama Medical Center Emergency Service: 334-528-1150

Auburn University Student Counseling & Psychological Services (Auburn students only):

334-844-5123 http://wp.auburn.edu/scs/

Auburn University Psychological Services Center 

https://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychology/aupsc/therapy-services/

October is SIDS Awareness month. SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the 

third leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Ann Lambert 

discusses SIDS, including what it is and what can be done to reduce the risk for SIDS.

ADPH   
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/perinatal/safe-sleep.html

NIH  
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/

APP

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

Nursing school interviews begin next month as part of AUSON’s Holistic Admissions process. In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Stephanie Wood to discuss the Holistic Admissions process, including why it matters, what students can expect, and how to prepare.  

Dr. Jean Dubois joined the faculty at AUSON in 1999. She was instrumental in starting the MSN-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, serving as the program coordinator. She served as the AUSON Director of Outreach until this last year when she relinquished the position in preparation for retirement. In this episode, we discuss Jean’s nursing journey, including her impact on AUSON outreach activities and her lasting legacy after 22 years of service.

In this episode we kick off our “Nursing in the Community” series through an interview with Elizabeth Kaufman, Auburn City Therapeutic Programs Coordinator and Lee County Special Olympics Director. We discuss the partnership Elizabeth initiated with Auburn School of Nursing and her dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We also discuss why it’s important for members of the healthcare team to work alongside individuals with IDD, and how we can offer support to caregivers.

For more information and resources, you can visit the following websites:

Auburn residents:

https://www.auburnalabama.org/parks/programs/#therapeutics
https://efofea.org/
https://cla.auburn.edu/cpp/
http://www.education.auburn.edu/degree-certificate/eagles/

AL residents:

https://www.auburnalabama.org/parks/programs/Resources%20in%20Alabama.pdf
https://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/

National residents:

https://www.hopeheals.com/
https://www.specialolympics.org/

We are thrilled to participate in the Auburn Alumni Association’s Inaugural Women’s Summit! In this episode, we interview Dr. Caralise Hunt, an Associate Professor and our Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Prior to entering academia, she practiced as a registered nurse in a variety of settings. Dr. Hunt’s program of research is focused on self-management behaviors of people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this episode we celebrate her success as a woman in leadership at a rigorous academic institution! 

DeAsha Powell loves to cook, read, binge watching Grey’s Anatomy, and she’s fluent in Spanish! She always knew that Auburn was the school for her, and she’s been an excellent addition to our nursing program. In this episode we discuss what it’s like to be a nursing student during a worldwide pandemic. We also discuss Black History Month and the nurses of color who have inspired her along her journey. DeAsha bravely shares her experience as a student of color and gives some wisdom to other students from underrepresented groups. We are so excited to see how DeAsha enhances the nursing profession, and grateful that she trusted Auburn to prepare her for her promising career!