This week on At The Nurses’ Station, we’re stepping into the glass booth, literally. Kelly and Sam unpack what it really means to sit in “the penalty box” of the emergency room: triage. From the stress of ranking patients in real time to the unspoken hierarchy of “sick, sicker, sickest,” this episode brings humor and humanity to one of nursing’s most misunderstood roles. Together, they break down how triage nurses decide who gets seen first, why waiting rooms move at a crawl, and the emotional tightrope of being both gatekeeper and caregiver. You’ll hear stories from the front lines, from clearing the lobby with a gunshot wound to the small victories of moving someone up the list just in time. Along the way, the conversation explores how perception shapes patience, what it feels like to be “stuck in the glass cage,” and why compassion doesn’t always look like an apology. It’s a candid, lively look at the skills, intuition, and humor that keeps the ER running (most days). 💬 “You can trust me as a nurse! I’m good at it. I’m not perfect, but I know my people. And if you really need to be seen, I’ll get you there.”🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.✉️ Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the realities of healthcare. The work, the people, and the laughter that keeps it all together.#NurseLife #HealthcareStories #AtTheNursesStation #PodcastCommunity #TriageTalk

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