On this episode, we had the exciting opportunity to speak with a military nurse about her experience in the field. Special guest, Ari Flowers, BSN, CEN, TCRN, shared her career journey, detailing her nursing and military background, the different roles of a military nurse, a day in the life of a military nurse, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:10) Ari's Nursing and Military Background
• (8:25) How is it Being Stationed in Korea
• (9:52) Did Ari Always Know She Wanted to Be a Military Nurse
• (11:20) Juggling ROTC & Nursing School at the Same Time 
• (14:00) Different Roles of a Military Nurse
• (19:49) Military Nursing Specialties
• (21:40) Day in the Life of a Military Nurse 
• (24:21) How COVID-19 has Affected the Military
• (27:51) What's Next for Ari
• (29:06) Benefits of Being a Military Nurse 
• (30:20) How to Become a Military Nurse 

About Ari Flowers, BSN, CEN, TCRN

CPT Arianna (Ari) Flowers serves as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse for the United States Army. She has been in the military for 7 years and held a variety of roles and responsibilities. Currently, CPT Flowers is stationed overseas in Korea in a Forward Surgical Resuscitative Detachment. She loves the military and all the opportunities it has given her and plans to the Army her career.

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay 

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Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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On our first episode of 2022, we got to talk about a very popular realm of nursing: Endoscopy. Special guest, Shelby Evans, BSN, joined us to share her experience as an endoscopy nurse, detailing her journey finding endoscopy, a day in the life of an endoscopy nurse, the characteristics of a good endoscopy nurse, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) Introduction to Shelby Evans, BSN
• (2:25) How Work is Going for Shelby During the Pandemic
• (12:42) Why Shelby Left Inpatient to go to Endoscopy
• (21:25) Did Shelby Find What She was Looking for with Endoscopy
• (25:05) Day in the Life of an Endoscopy Nurse
• (32:47) Who's Typically in the Procedure Room
• (36:58) What Does an Endoscopy Nurse Do During a Procedure
• (40:32) Is it Difficult Moving from Inpatient to Outpatient
• (45:04) Challenges of COVID Restrictions with Patient Families
• (57:00) Characteristics of a Good Endoscopy Nurse

About Shelby Evans, BSN

Shelby began her nursing career as an inpatient BMT (bone marrow transplant) & oncology RN. She experienced burnout as a new nurse, so she began searching for different roles as an RN. For the last 5 years, she has been working in the Endoscopy Lab. Recently, Shelby helped form a COVID-19 phone line to triage patient care at the beginning of the pandemic. To keep up with Shelby’s nursing adventures, follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

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Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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On this episode, we got to bring to light a lesser-known and important aspect of the OR—surgical smoke. Special guest, Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, joined us to break down the issue of surgical smoke, discussing the procedures with higher exposure to surgical smoke, the health risks of surgical smoke for nurses, advocating for a smoke-free OR, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Vangie and her nursing background 
• (2:56) What is surgical smoke? 
• (4:41) High-risk procedures for surgical smoke 7:09
• (7:13) The health effects of surgical smoke on OR nurses
• (14:47) Protecting nurses from surgical smoke 20:05
• (20:06) Solutions to creating a smoke-free OR environment 26:24
• (28:02) Advocating for a smoke-free OR as a staff nurse 32:14
• (32:27) The future of care in the OR 

AboutVangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO

Vangie is an independent consultant, speaker, and trainer in the areas of lasers, surgical procedures, advanced technology, and nursing practice. She has lectured nationally and internationally for:

• AORN and AORN Chapters
• Advanced Technology Specialty Assembly
• American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
• The International Laser Safety Conference
• Canadian Nurses Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association Gynecological Laparoscopists
• MedSun CODA Conference, and
• Medical Societies and facilities.

Vangie is on the Board of Directors for Laser Institute of America, the chair for the National Certification on Lasers, a committee representative for the American National Standards Institute and serves on the Board of Directors for AORN National.

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On this episode, we had the opportunity to talk about a different side of the nursing profession. Special guest, Carlisle Nottingham RN, MSN, joined us to share her experience working as a nursing ambassador, discussing the role of a nursing ambassador within a pharmaceutical company, the relationship between nursing ambassadors and their patients, the ideal candidate for a nursing ambassador job, and more.

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Carlisle and her nursing background 
• (4:44) Nursing ambassador pharmaceutical job overview 
• (9:12) Understanding nursing ambassador programs 
• (16:47) The relationship between patients and nursing ambassadors 
• (21:06) Nursing ambassador specializations
• (22:50) Working for a pharmaceutical company vs. a hospital 
• (29:18) Challenges of working as a nursing ambassador
• (38:26) Rewards of working as a nursing ambassador
• (43:11) What’s next for Carlisle?
• (44:28) The ideal candidate for a nursing ambassador job 

AboutCarlisle Nottingham RN, MSN

Carlisle graduated from James Madison University in 2014 with her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. From there, she went on to work as a Registered Nurse in Richmond, Virginia in a Cardiac PCU for a few years before transitioning to travel nursing. Carlisle traveled for about three and a half years working on a variety of different units including Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Respiratory, Immune Deficiency, and Infusion Units across the United States. 

While traveling, Carlisle enrolled through St. Xavier University’s online program to obtain her MSN specializing in Clinical Education. After her years of travel nursing, Carlisle found a position with a healthcare firm as a Nurse Educator providing telephonic and virtual patient education and was able to finally complete her Master's in May of 2020. To see where Carlisle heads on her next adventure, follow her on Instagram!

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On this episode, we were able to speak with a certified flight registered nurse about her experience caring for patients through air transport. Special guest, Hannah MacIsaac, CFRN, discussed flight nursing practices at her current location in Washington State, detailing the typical patient calls for a flight team, rural vs. city flight nursing, the biggest challenges and rewards of flight nursing, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Hannah and her nursing background 
• (8:36) Hannah’s experience as a flight nurse in Washington 
• (14:44) Useful nursing prerequisites to flight nursing 
• (16:46) Typical calls for a flight nurse in Washington 
• (27:03) Resources for flight nurses while on the job 
• (28:57) Types of patients treated by flight nurses 
• (37:31) Comparing rural vs. city flight transport
• (44:23) The biggest challenges and rewards of flight nursing 

About Hannah MacIsaac, CFRN

Hannah has been a nurse since 2014, working in adult and pediatric intensive care before becoming a flight nurse in 2020. After growing up moving around the world with a father in the Navy, she now calls the Pacific Northwest home as a CFRN in Washington State.

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Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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On this episode, we brought in someone who has been an incredible resource for nurses everywhere to speak about empowering new (and experienced) nurses. Special guest, Katherine Weaver, BSN, RN, CMSRN—better known as Nurse Katherine—shared the mission behind creating her nursing YouTube channel, her insight into addressing burnout among new grad nurses, ways to empower our fellow nurses, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Katherine and her nursing background 
• (9:09) Nurse Katherine’s YouTube Channel 
• (17:10) Transitioning from nursing school to new grad employment
• (21:24) Advice for nurses in a precepting role 
• (28:25) Incorporating philanthropy into nursing practice
• (38:23) Addressing burnout with new grad nurses
• (43:00) Ways to empower our fellow nurses

About Katherine Weaver, BSN, RN, CMSRN

Katherine started her nursing career after graduating nursing school in 2016 and after a few years, realized that the profession was lacking in professional precepting for the new generation of nurses. She saw the need to build a community for nurses and nursing students to feel valued and flourish in their own careers. In 2019, she built her YouTube channel, Nurse Katherine, to help educate, inspire, and mentor nursing students and registered nurses everywhere—a mission she continues to fulfill today. 

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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On this episode, we brought in an OR nurse to talk about life in the OR and bullying in the workplace. Special guest, Andrea Mary Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR, shared her own experience working with pediatric patients in the OR, before providing her insights into the issue of bullying, addressing bullying in the workplace, standing up for others, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Andrea and her nursing background 
• (4:17) Life as an OR nurse 
• (7:17) Working with Pediatric patients in the OR 
• (16:23) Standing up for others in the nursing workplace 
• (31:38) Bullying in the nursing workplace
• (45:46) Addressing bullying in the nursing workplace

About Andrea Mary Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR

Andrea is a pediatric traveling operating room nurse currently at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. She has been an operating room nurse for over 12 years working in numerous health care systems around the country, including several level-1 trauma facilities. Andrea is the President of AORN Chapter 2001—the State of Maine. She is on the Nominating Committee for AORN and an active member of the American Nurses Association, the International Council on Surgical Plume, and the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association. 

Andrea is a champion for perioperative practice issues including the elimination of surgical smoke and bullying in the workplace and has presented nationally on both topics. In Oregon, she facilitated the implementation of smoke evacuation equipment at her facility and testified before the Oregon legislative bodies on Surgical Smoke Elimination. Dyer continues her work with both topics, knowing she is making a practice and safety difference for patients and practitioners everywhere.

Andrea wants to dedicate this podcast episode to her late father, who passed away two years ago, and “he was awesome.”

Where to Find Andrea Online:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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On this episode, we split time discussing float pool nursing and nurse education. Special guest, Irene Aghahowa, BA, MSN, MPH, RN-BC, shared her professional wisdom on both topics, discussing the role of an acute care SRO nurse, the differences between float pool and floor nursing, nurse education in a post-COVID world, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Irene and her nursing background 
• (2:05) The role of an acute care SRO nurse
• (6:43) Differences between the float pool and floor nursing experience 
• (15:04) The advantages and disadvantages of SRO nursing 
• (20:52) Concept-Based nursing education 
• (25:49) The role of a nurse educator 
• (34:20) Nursing education post-COVID 

About Irene Aghahowa, BA, MSN-Ed, MPH, RN-BC
Irene is a nurse educator and clinician and has been a nurse for over 13 years. Her illustrious education background includes a BA in biology, a BSN in nursing, an MSN in education, and a master’s in public health. During her career, Irene has worked in adult acute care as a cardiovascular thoracic and medical-surgical nurse, long-term care, clinical in-patient case management, and nursing education. To see what Irene has going on today, make sure to follow her on Instagram!

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On this episode, we dove deep into a setting that is becoming more and more popular among nurses today—the PACU. Our special guest, Ali Moog, RN, BSN, shared her personal account of life as a PACU nurse, her memorable moments from the PACU, working as a PACU nurse during COVID, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Ali and her nursing background 
• (5:53) Life as a PACU nurse
• (12:50) PACU nurse orientation
• (15:55) Understanding PACU codes 
• (19:07) Differences between an anesthesiologist and CRNA
• (22:25) The culture of the PACU 
• (25:09) Work-life balance as a PACU nurse
• (29:22) #PACUProblems 
• (32:18) Memorable moments from the PACU
• (34:01) Working as a PACU nurse during COVID 
• (38:21) The main challenges of working in PACU 
• (40:30) Driving factors for nurses to transition to PACU 

About Ali Moog, RN, BSN

Ali has been a nurse for six years, starting her career in a surgical step-down unit before transitioning to her current role in the PACU—where she has been for the last five years. She works as a level-3 clinician and a PRN Evening Charge Nurse and advocates for giving other specialty nursing units a closer look at life in the PACU. When she is not working, Ali is a mother to her beautiful 3-year-old and 1-year-old daughters at home. To keep up with Ali’s nursing career and lifestyle, follow her on Instagram!

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On this episode, we brought in a road-tested nurse to discuss how to get started with travel nursing. Special guest, Hannah Quirk, RN, BSN, gave us the full rundown of what it takes to jumpstart your nursing career with confidence, offering her advice on finding the right travel company and recruiter, what to look for in a travel nursing contract, travel interview best practices, and more.

We Discuss

(0:00) An introduction to Hannah and her nursing background
(2:24) Where to get started exploring travel nursing
(15:03) Finding your travel nursing company & recruiter
(21:30) Travel nursing housing options
(28:13) What to look for in travel nursing contracts
(35:49) Travel nursing interviews
(43:05) Hannah’s favorite assignment(s)
(47:49) Hannah’s favorite NICU patient population
(50:03) Advice for transitioning to travel nursing

About Hannah Quirk, RN, BSN
Hannah graduated from the Duquesne University School of Nursing in 2016. She began her nursing career in the Level 3 NICU in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she worked for two years. She then began her travel nurse journey which brought her to California, Washington, Arizona, and Colorado. She was a travel nurse for 3 years and worked in NICUs of all different sizes and levels. She even met her boyfriend, Eric, along the way and he traveled by her side.
Hannah is now back in Pittsburgh at her home hospital, as her travel journey has come full circle. Hannah loves to hike, ski, spend time in the mountains and in nature, try new food and beer, and meet new friends! You can follow Hannah and Eric online through their travel Instagram, Hannah’s personal Instagram, and her travel nursing blog!

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