Welcome to the very first episode of the State of Health Care Podcast! I'm Tracy Karas, DPT, and I'm honored you are here and listening to the show! As a health care professional of over 20 years, this topic is very close to my heart. I am always curious about what is happening, what challenges are cropping up, how are we solving them, and how do we provide the best care possible for clients and patients. The US is the forerunner world-wide in how much money we spend on health care, but usually with less than expected or desired results. On this podcast, I am speaking with other professionals in the health care industry, wellness advocates, alternative healthcare providers, clinicians, clients, and more. And no topic is off limits! Thank you for being here, as we attempt to pull back the veil and see what's truly happening in our world of health and wellness.
Our first guest on the podcast is Trista, who is a licensed nurse practitioner, and we cover a lot of topics. From her journey to becoming a nurse, what she likes/dislikes about her job, the mental health challenges she faces, the PTSD that a lot of nurses experience for themselves, and life during the pandemic, Trista openly shares what it's like to be a nurse practitioner in these current times. Check our her bio below!
If you've ever wondered what a day in the life of a nurse looks like, the impact of so many traveling nurses, how hospitals are doing "silent hirings", what magnet status means for hospitals, and generally, Trista's hope for her job and health care, this is the episode for you! Tune in and let us know what you think!
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Trista Apostoles is a registered nurse who has been working in the healthcare industry for over a decade. As she chipped away at her degree, Trista worked as a caregiver and became a certified nurse assistant (CNA). She first got hired into acute care as a unit coordinator on a busy neuro telemetry floor until a CNA position became available. This unit specialized in stroke cases and mostly consisted of a geriatric population based on location. After graduating nursing school with a bachelor’s degree, Trista spent her first year as a new grad there before transferring to an inner-city level one trauma center within the same company. She has been on the same telemetry surgical unit ever since which specializes in cardiac procedures including coronary bypasses, heart transplants, ventricular-assist devices, and more. Furthermore, Trista spent most of 2020 caring for critical covid patients during the height of the pandemic as surgeries were cancelled and the hospital was converted into isolated areas. In total, Trista has been a registered nurse for almost five years now, with eight of those years spent in the hospital. She has precepted many new grad nurses and has served as charge nurse during her journey.
Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for any form of professional physical health care or medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Tracy Karas, DPT. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only.
