Rapid Response RN

Nurses are trained to treat and save lives, but hospice nurses focus on a different set of skills. As host Sarah says in this episode as she speaks with Hadley Vlahos, RN, “fixing isn’t the only great thing we can do as nurses.”

In this episode and her new book, The In-Between, Hadley shares what it’s like to care for patients that are dying and what she’s learned from their end of life wisdom. She offers insight into what to expect as a patient is passing, what type of vernacular to use with grieving families, and lots more.

Hadley and Sarah also discuss hard-to-describe things like the energy shift that happens after a patient passes, and an often unexplainable final burst of energy many patients have when they are close to dying. Plus, Sarah shares her life-changing first experience with a dying hospice patient in the ER.

Whether you plan to work in hospice or not, tune in to hear tips on how you can be a better nurse to dying patients and their families!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Misconceptions about hospice nursing
• What you can expect when a patient is dying
• Signs that a patient is passing
• How nurses can make patients more comfortable in their final days
• That final burst of energy before death
• Hadley’s most life-changing patient
• What you feel after a patient passes
• How you can be compassionate towards patient’s loved ones
• Tips for speaking to family members about death and dying
• Using the words “death” and “dying”
• Lessons Hadley has learned from her patients

To purchase Hadley's Book "The In-Between":

https://www.amazon.com/dp/059349993X

Follow Nurse Hadley on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses hosts an annual conference called NTI.  Sarah and her team were able to attend NTI 2023 and they’re all recapping their experiences at the 4-day event in the episode!

Sarah is joined by her team, Walker, Elisabeth, and Ashley, as well as special guest, ICU Nurse Sarah. They recorded each night to share the key takeaways from each day of the conference, from the wonderful people they met and inspirational speakers to the educational lessons in their sessions.

You’ll hear highlights from NTI 2023, including how artificial intelligence is being used in the medical field, life-changing products and technology, the importance of mentorship, and LOTS MORE.

Tune in as Sarah and her fellow nurses discuss what’s new in the world of nursing, and how NTI’s upcoming virtual sessions can help you become a better nurse!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Everyone’s experiences in the pre-conference cadaver lab
• The valuable role that mentorship plays in shifting the culture of Nursing
• What everyone learned during the first day’s super session and classes
• Exciting events from day 2… including the “Critical Care Challenge”
• Walker’s discoveries talking to sepsis researchers
• The effect of COVID-19 on nursing
• Rebuilding after COVID and our path forward as Nurses

Get more information on AACN's National Conference NTI and the upcoming virtual event on June 12-14th!

https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti?tab=NTI%20Virtual

Connect with our guest, ICU Nurse Sarah's, Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iseeu_nurse/

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses hosts an annual conference called NTI.  Sarah and her team were able to attend NTI 2023 and they’re all recapping their experiences at the 4-day event in the episode!

Sarah is joined by her team, Walker, Elisabeth, and Ashley, as well as special guest, ICU Nurse Sarah. They recorded each night to share the key takeaways from each day of the conference, from the wonderful people they met and inspirational speakers to the educational lessons in their sessions.

You’ll hear highlights from NTI 2023, including how artificial intelligence is being used in the medical field, life-changing products and technology, the importance of mentorship, and LOTS MORE.

Tune in as Sarah and her fellow nurses discuss what’s new in the world of nursing, and how NTI’s upcoming virtual sessions can help you become a better nurse!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Everyone’s experiences in the pre-conference cadaver lab
• The valuable role that mentorship plays in shifting the culture of Nursing
• What everyone learned during the first day’s super session and classes
• Exciting events from day 2… including the “Critical Care Challenge”
• Walker’s discoveries talking to sepsis researchers
• The effect of COVID-19 on nursing
• Rebuilding after COVID and our path forward as Nurses

Get more information on AACN's National Conference NTI and the upcoming virtual event on June 12-14th!

https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti?tab=NTI%20Virtual

Connect with our guest, ICU Nurse Sarah's, Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iseeu_nurse/

Arterial Blood Gas interpretation is tricky if you aren’t regularly looking at them, and a lot of the information out there makes it really confusing. In today’s episode, you will hear a palatable explanation on what you need to know when looking at ABGs, how the kidneys and lungs work together to maintain pH balance, and examples that will help you wrap your head around all of it.

If you have been looking for a simple explanation of ABGs, this is definitely the episode for you. So be sure to tune in!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How Sarah learned about ABG interpretation
• Values to memorize when looking at an ABG
• Determining whether the ABG is acidotic or alkalotic
• Interpreting the First, Middle, and Last name of the ABG
• Examples of metabolic and respiratory derangements 
• Do you always need an ABG?

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Arterial Blood Gas interpretation is tricky if you aren’t regularly looking at them, and a lot of the information out there makes it really confusing. In today’s episode, you will hear a palatable explanation on what you need to know when looking at ABGs, how the kidneys and lungs work together to maintain pH balance, and examples that will help you wrap your head around all of it.

If you have been looking for a simple explanation of ABGs, this is definitely the episode for you. So be sure to tune in!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How Sarah learned about ABG interpretation
• Values to memorize when looking at an ABG
• Determining whether the ABG is acidotic or alkalotic
• Interpreting the First, Middle, and Last name of the ABG
• Examples of metabolic and respiratory derangements 
• Do you always need an ABG?

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Concluding this two-part series on acute respiratory distress syndrome, Sarah and Christian Guzman APRN focus on the treatment options of ARDS and how you can make a difference in the outcome of ARDS patients.

They cover the pros and cons of deep sedation, early paralysis, inhaled vasodilators, steroids and more.  You’ll also learn about the rationale for prone position therapy and ECMO.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Pharmacological interventions for ARDS
• Pros and Cons to sedation and paralytics for patients with ARDS
• The controversial use of steroids and more medications
• Benefits of prone position therapy
• The role of fluid management
• How Christian treated his ARDS patient
• Determining when to cannulate for ECMO and when take a patient off ECMO
• Christian’s tips on recognizing and treating ARDS

If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com

To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Concluding this two-part series on acute respiratory distress syndrome, Sarah and Christian Guzman APRN focus on the treatment options of ARDS and how you can make a difference in the outcome of ARDS patients.

They cover the pros and cons of deep sedation, early paralysis, inhaled vasodilators, steroids and more.  You’ll also learn about the rationale for prone position therapy and ECMO.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Pharmacological interventions for ARDS
• Pros and Cons to sedation and paralytics for patients with ARDS
• The controversial use of steroids and more medications
• Benefits of prone position therapy
• The role of fluid management
• How Christian treated his ARDS patient
• Determining when to cannulate for ECMO and when take a patient off ECMO
• Christian’s tips on recognizing and treating ARDS

If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com

To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Sarah is welcoming back Christian Guzman APRN on the show for a two-part series on acute respiratory distress syndrome, otherwise known as ARDS. Don’t know how to properly diagnose ARDS, or treat it without further damaging the lungs? This episode will answer your questions!

Christian shares the case of a patient who presented with abnormal symptoms for his age, and how they reached an ARDS diagnosis. ARDS is a secondary diagnosis, so you’ll also hear how to differentiate between ARDS and other conditions like pneumonia, aspiration, congestive heart failure, viral infections, etc.

In this episode, Christian gives a history of ARDS, how our treatment methods have changed, and why lung protective ventilation is essential for care. He also details the 3 types of trauma that can occur with ventilation, including atelectotrauma, barotrauma and volutrauma, plus one newer trauma that’s showing up in the literature.

For a breakdown of the history, pathology, and treatment for ARDS, listen to this conversation!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Christian’s career in critical care
• His patient’s unusual presentation in the ER
• What the patient’s tests showed and what was concerning
• The cause of the patient’s pleural effusion
• Diagnostic criteria for ARDS
• The progression of ARDS
• How we treat ARDS
• Types of ventilation trauma
• How to prevent harm and promote resting of the lungs

If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com

To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Sarah is welcoming back Christian Guzman APRN on the show for a two-part series on acute respiratory distress syndrome, otherwise known as ARDS. Don’t know how to properly diagnose ARDS, or treat it without further damaging the lungs? This episode will answer your questions!

Christian shares the case of a patient who presented with abnormal symptoms for his age, and how they reached an ARDS diagnosis. ARDS is a secondary diagnosis, so you’ll also hear how to differentiate between ARDS and other conditions like pneumonia, aspiration, congestive heart failure, viral infections, etc.

In this episode, Christian gives a history of ARDS, how our treatment methods have changed, and why lung protective ventilation is essential for care. He also details the 3 types of trauma that can occur with ventilation, including atelectotrauma, barotrauma and volutrauma, plus one newer trauma that’s showing up in the literature.

For a breakdown of the history, pathology, and treatment for ARDS, listen to this conversation!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Christian’s career in critical care
• His patient’s unusual presentation in the ER
• What the patient’s tests showed and what was concerning
• The cause of the patient’s pleural effusion
• Diagnostic criteria for ARDS
• The progression of ARDS
• How we treat ARDS
• Types of ventilation trauma
• How to prevent harm and promote resting of the lungs

If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com

To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

It’s a huge shift in mindset and level of responsibility to go from introducing yourself as “Hi! I’m the nursing student” to “Hi! I will be your Nurse today”.  This episode is not just for Nurses who are making that transition from student to “The Nurse” but also for anyone who will be precepting and mentoring new Nurses.  Sarah welcomes Stephanee Beggs to the show for an important discussion on how to successfully make this transition.

Stephanee Beggs, BSN, RN, has made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List since leveraging her business background with a new nursing career as CEO of RNExplained. Her company provides fellow nurses and students with educational resources, and her social media content has attracted a large following. After graduating from an accelerated nursing program, Stephanee thought the hardest part of transitioning from student to nurse would be applying the skills taught in simulation labs. In reality, the toughest aspect of the job proved to be very different.

Stephanee shares how she balanced gaining new knowledge and developing her skills in the busy environment of the ER as a new nurse. We also go over the flaws in nursing education, how nursing schools can improve, and the most effective way to train new grads.

If you want to prepare for the transition from nursing student to nurse, including how to deal with tough personalities and what you have to learn on the job, tune in now!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Stephanee’s career journey and nursing education
• Her fears and the hardest parts of becoming a nurse
• How to get the most out of your new Nurse orientation
• Navigating nursing culture and Stephanee’s approach to dealing with “bullies”
• How nursing school education could be improved
• What hospitals can do to better help nurses transition into their career
• Stephanee’s advice to preceptors training the new wave of grads
• Our best advice to new nurses

Connect with Stephanee Beggs:

https://www.instagram.com/stephaneebeggs/

https://www.tiktok.com/@stephbegg

https://www.youtube.com/@rnexplained

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RNExplained

If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com

To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com