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Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 158 – Confronting Violence and Injury in the Nursing Workplace Violence and injury have become an all-too-common reality for nurses, impacting safety, morale, and the ability to provide quality care. In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman to address the hard truths of workplace violence, share real experiences from the field, and discuss practical steps for prevention, response, and recovery. We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts. SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC has more than 20 years of experie...
2025-08-1233 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 155 - The New AMSN Safe Staffing Guidelines with Monica van der Zee and Kristi CampoeIn this special episode, we explore the newly released AMSN Staffing Guidelines designed to address the mounting pressures medical-surgical nurses face nationwide. The co-hosts welcome special guests Monica van der Zee and Kristi Campoe to break down what these guidelines mean for bedside nurses, nurse leaders, and healthcare systems alike. Discover how AMSN’s evidence-based framework could serve as a roadmap toward safer staffing, improved patient care, and a more sustainable nursing workforce. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Kristi Campoe, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ, sMBA has dedicated her life and career to creating sup...
2025-07-0126 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 154 - Nutrition in Clinical Practice With Special Guest Beth Quatrara (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*)Did you know improper patient nutrition can severely impact your patient's outcomes? Join the co-hosts as they welcome patient nutrition expert Beth Quatrara for an eye-opening and insightful conversation about patient nutrition. Also, Beth shares some powerful ideas regarding how med-surg nurses can optimize their own nutrition during long shifts and once they get home. (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members who listen to the episode and submit a completed evaluation through the online library. None of the individuals with the ability to control the content of this episode...
2025-06-1731 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 153 - Caring for LGBTQIA+ Patients - An AMSN Core Curriculum Conversation (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours)Looking for new approaches to caring for LGBTQIA+ patients, especially gender diverse patients? This episode begins a periodic conversation series about AMSN's Core Curriculum. In this episode, a conversation about the LGBTQIA+ chapter. Join the co-hosts as they discuss the chapter and share their thoughts, insights, and personal stories regarding this unique patient population. PLUS, find out which co-host just got engaged! (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) The AMSN Core Curriculum can be found at: https://amsn.org/Practice-Resources/Core-Curriculum-for-Medical-Surgical-Nursing * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members who listen to the episode and submit a completed evaluation thro...
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Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 151 - The AMSN Story With Co-Founder Alice PoyssEp. 151 - The AMSN Story With Co-Founder Alice Poyss A cinematic journey into the story of AMSN's humble beginnings with AMSN Co-Founder Alice Poyss. Join Alice along with special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman and the co-hosts as they journey back in time to Philadelphia in 1990. PLUS a very important opening message every med-surg nurse must hear. SPECIAL GUEST Alicemarie S. Poyss, RN, Ph.D., CNL, APRN-BC, FAMSN works at Drexel University, College of Nursing & Health Professions since1992. She was the Track Director for the MSN Clinical Nurse Lea...
2025-05-0636 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 150 - A Conversation About the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar Listen to a lively conversation about the recent Virtual Nursing 101 AMSN Webinar. Join Kellye', Marcella, Sam, and Sydney as they share their takeaways, perspectives, and own experiences regarding the webinar and virtual nursing. REFERENCED DURING THE EPISODE: To watch the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar for yourself CLICK HERE . To learn More About the Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Certification CLICK HERE. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four y...
2025-04-2233 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 148 - How to Survive Pursuing an Advanced Degree PLUS AMSN Update With President Kristi Reguin-HartmanFeeling left behind or lack the motivation to get started on that advanced nursing degree? Join Eric, Kellye', Marcela, Maritess, Sydney and special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman as they share their personal journeys, reluctance, struggles, and strategies for approaching advanced nursing degrees. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts. SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC has more than 20 years of experience...
2025-03-2540 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 146 - A Conversation With National Student Nurses Association President Ethan SlocumCurious about the new generation of nursing students? Join Kellye', Marcela, Sam, and Maritess as they welcome National Student Nurses Association President Ethan Slocum to the show to share his thoughts, insights, and perspectives about the next generation of student nurses you won't want to miss! Learn more about the National Student Nurses Association at www.nsna.org SPECIAL GUEST Ethan Slocum serves as the 73rd president of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA), representing over 50,000 pre-licensure nursing students nationwide. A fourth-year nursing student at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve...
2025-02-2526 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 142 - The Secret Tool for Patient Pain ManagementReady to discover the often-overlooked secret tool that could transform how you manage patient pain as a med-surg nurse? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Dr. Mike Urton to explore the present state of patient pain management, what's missing and how you can unlock this secret tool in your nursing practice. SPECIAL GUEST Mike Urton, DNP, APRN, AGCNS is a Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in North Carolina and is currently the Dirctor for Advanced Practice Nursing at Duke University Health System. He also maintains a faculyt appointment as a Cl...
2024-12-3133 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 140 - The Truth About Med-Surg Nursing for Nursing Students PLUS AMSN Update With President Marisa StreelmanBeyond the perceptions, are you ready to discover what the specialty of what med-surg nursing is really like? Join Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their true stories, tips, and honest perspectives about med-surg nursing. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. SPECIAL GUESTS AMSN President Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She progressed into leadership positions, such as charge RN, and clinical coordinator, and then cha...
2024-12-0333 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 139 - How the Intersection of Ambulatory and Inpatient Care Impacts Patient Outcomes with Sandy Page (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours) AMSN Members earn 0.5 CE Hours. The co-hosts welcome special guest Sandy Page to help us navigate the care of oncology patients when they transition between ambulatory and inpatient care. AMSN Members can claim 0.5 CE hours by following these easy steps: Log into the AMSN Online Library at https://library.amsn.org/ Complete the evaluation for the podcast episode and submit to earn your certificate. SPECIAL GUEST Sandy Page MSN, RN, OCN is an experienced and compassionate registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in patient care and nursing leadership. She is skilled in leadin...
2024-11-1932 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 136 - True Stories From The #AMSN24 ConventionEver wonder what it's really like to be at the AMSN Annual Convention or simply looking for powerful insights from this year's event? Join Laura, Maritess, Neil and special guest co-hosts AMSN President Marisa Streelman and Alissa Brown as they share their own personal stories and insights LIVE from the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention in Toronto. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She progressed into leadership positions, such as charge RN, and clinical coordinator, and then changed specialties as...
2024-10-0832 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 135 - Meet the 2024 AMSN President's Award Recipient LIVE From #AMSN2024Who is it? Join Laura, Maritess, and Neil PLUS a special mystery guest co-host for this 2024 AMSN Annual Convention episode to meet and experience the story of the 2024 AMSN President's Award recipient. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a...
2024-09-2435 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 132 - We Need to Talk About Nursing Wellness PLUS AMSN Update With President Marisa StreelmanFeeling burned out? You're not alone. Join Eric, Laura, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their own stories of struggle and how they've found immediate and longer-term solutions to achieve wellness in their nursing and personal lives. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She progressed into leadership positions, such as charge RN, and clinical coordinator, and then changed specialties as the unit...
2024-08-1329 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 130 - Meet a Virtual Nurse and the CAVRN Certification With Special Guest Emily SchmidtEp. 130 - Meet the Virtual Nurse and New CAVRN Certification With Special Guest Emily Schmidt Enter the world of a virtual nurse and learn about the new Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Exam and Certification as the co-hosts welcome virtual nurse and CAVRN exam co-writer Emily Schmidt to the show for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about CAVRN at https://amsn.org/Certification/Earn-Your-CAVRN SPECIAL GUEST Emily Schmidt, BSN, RN, CAVRN SANE has been a dedicated nurse for 14 years with extensive care in Emergency Medicine, Virtual Nursing, and as a Virtual Nu...
2024-07-1626 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 125 - The AMSN Chicago Chapter #317 Story With Cora Palmer AMSN chapter involvement is truly fulfilling on both a professional and personal level, but have you ever wondered what it takes to start and grow an AMSN chapter? Join the co-hosts for a conversation with AMSN Chicago Chapter #317 Founder Cora Palmer as she shares the chapter's story, lessons learned and advice for starting up and growing your own AMSN chapter. The content within the Med-Surg Moments Podcast represents the views, thoughts, and opinions of the co-hosts and may not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. MEET OUR CO-H...
2024-05-0728 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 122 - How to Advance Your Nursing Career PLUS AMSN Update With Marisa StreelmanEver wonder if you're where you should be in your nursing career or what the next step should be? Explore the answers as Laura, Maritess, Neal, Eric, Sam and Sydney welcome back AMSN President Marisa Streelman for an insightful conversation filled with personal stories and perspectives on how to advance your nursing career. Also, get the latest AMSN update direct from AMSN President Marisa Streelman. SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She pro...
2024-03-2637 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 118 - Pathway to the AMSN PRISM Award® With Special Guest Lori MagestroReady for your med-surg unit to be recognized for the exemplary patient care you provide? Join Laura, Neil and Maritess as they welcome special guest Lori Magestro for a conversation about the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award® and how your unit can apply. SPECIAL GUEST Lori Magestro, DNP, RN, MEDSURG-BC has over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse. She spent 20 years practicing as a medical-surgical clinical nurse before moving into leadership as a Magnet Program Manager. After receiving her doctoral degree, sh moved to the academic setting. Lori has experience teaching pre...
2024-01-3028 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 114 - A Conversation with AMSN MSNCB Executive Director Matt FenwickReady to meet AMSN and MSNCB's Executive Director? Join Laura, Maritess and Neal as they welcome AMSN MSNCB Executive Director Matt Fenwick to the show to share his story and offer a sneak peek at what will be new for AMSN and MSNCB in 2024. CO-HOSTS Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology. She has held many positions throughout my career including management and leadership. Laura obtained her MSN in nursing education in 2018. Since then, she has worked as a bedside educator with both...
2023-12-0518 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 112 - The Leadership Journey of AMSN President Marisa StreelmanDo you view yourself as a leader? In this special episode, the co-hosts welcome AMSN President Marisa Streelman to share the story behind her inspiring leadership journey and a glimpse into AMSN's future. GUEST BIO Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She progressed into leadership positions, such as charge RN, and clinical coordinator, and then changed specialties as the unit manager of a medicine unit. Her life moved out West to Denver, where she managed a cardiology an...
2023-11-0718 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 111 - Virtual Nursing 101 with Special Guest Kelsea Cox - LIVE from the 2023 AMSN ConventionIs virtual nursing the answer? In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of virtual nursing as a solution to ease the strain on bedside nurses, address staffing shortages and offer a new career pathway for nurses. Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Kelsea Cox for a conversation and case study about the fundamentals and latest advances in virtual nursing. SPECIAL GUEST Kelsea Cox, MSN, BSN, RN, CENP is a Director of Patient Care Services at Saint Luke’s Health System located in Kansas City, Missouri. Kelsea graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 20...
2023-10-2435 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 110 - Addressing the Nurse Staffing Crisis - LIVE from the 2023 AMSN ConventionReady for an update on the lastest steps taken toward solving the nurse staffing crisis? Join the co-hosts with special guests Sarah Delgado and Monica van der Zee LIVE from the 2023 AMSN Convention for an in-depth conversation about recent recommendations from the Nurse Staffing Task Force. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a N...
2023-10-1027 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 105 - How to Connect with Your Patients Through Authentic PresenceReady to improve your ability to connect with patients in a meaningful way? Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess and Parker as they share their stories, experiences and insights regarding how to connect with your patients through authentic presence. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Nurse Le...
2023-07-2529 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 104 - How to Deal with DoctorsIf you've ever experienced frustration working with doctors, this episode is for you. Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess and Parker as they share personal stories, insights and proven strategies for improving your working relationship with doctors. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Nurse Leader. She...
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Distilleuse(s) de BIEN-être#ep hors série spécial PODCASTHON : Le syndrome néphrotique, interview avec Aurélie, membre de L’AMSNCette semaine je vous retrouve pour un épisode spécial, je participe au Podcasthon, un évenement caritatif inspiré de Z Event & du Téléthon, où pendant 7 jours près de 350 animateurs et animatrices de podcasts se mobilisent pour mettre en valeur le monde associatif et ses valeurs.
Dans le cadre de cet événement, j'ai choisi de vous parler d'un sujet très personnel, une des raisons, si ce n'est peut-etre même LA raison, qui m'a poussé à faire ce que je...
2023-03-2937 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 96 - How to Manage Post-Op Handoff and CareWhether you're new to med-surg nursing or looking for a refresher, join Caroline, Laura, Neil, and Maritess as they share their personal stories, tips and perspectives regarding post-op handoff and care. SUBSCRIBE to #AMSN #MedSurgMoments #Podcast CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Nurse Leader. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to t...
2023-03-2131 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 94 - Tips for Managing Alzheimer's PatientsEp. 94 - Tips for Managing Alzheimer's Patients | Have you ever struggled with the challenges of caring for a patient with Alzheimer's Disease? Join the co-hosts as they share their personal stories, experiences, and tips regarding the care of Alzheimer's patients in the med-surg unit. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Nurse Leader. She ha...
2023-02-2231 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 87 - (Part 3) The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness InitiativeHear the story behind AMSN's DEI Initiative and learn about the valuable resources available to you as Parker and Laura welcome AMSN and MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley for the conclusion of our three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative. SPECIAL GUEST Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE has been the CEO of AMSN and MSNCB since 2017. Terri has 10 years of association management experience, coupled with over 32 years in acute care nursing in the healthcare setting. Terri received her RN from Centennial Col...
2022-11-0828 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 86 - Are You Unknowingly Offending Others?Some forms of discrimination are indirect, subtle, and often unintentional, but what do you do when you find yourself on the giving or receiving end of these microagressions? Alissa, Caroline, Laura, and Maritess candidly share their own stories, experiences, and approaches to dealing with these situations in the med-surg unit. GUEST CO-HOSTS Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology. She has held many positions throughout my career including management and leadership. Laura obtained her MSN in nursing education in 2018. Since then...
2022-10-2505 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 85 How to Care for a Dying PatientDo you ever struggle with caring for a dying patient? Alissa, Caroline, Laura, and Maritess offer their personal stories and insights on how to care for a dying patient and their families. GUEST CO-HOSTS Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology. She has held many positions throughout my career including management and leadership. Laura obtained her MSN in nursing education in 2018. Since then, she has worked as a bedside educator with both experienced staff and nurse residency with specialties in end of...
2022-10-0727 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 84 - (Part 2) The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness InitiativeEver wonder what it was like to grow up in the South as a gay man? Caroline welcomes Dr. Justin Fontenot and Dr. Susan Swayze for part two of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC (he/him/his) is a Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience. He started his career in acute care Medical-Surgical nursing and spent the last decade in home ca...
2022-09-2027 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 83 The Unique Challenges of Trauma Patient CareFrom multiple gunshot wounds to unexpected life-changing injuries, Caroline and Parker share stories and insights regarding the unique challenges of caring for trauma patients in the med-surg unit. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been aff...
2022-09-0723 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 82 - (Part 1) The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness InitiativeReady to be the change you want to see in the world? Alissa welcomes Robin Hertel and Shermel Edwards-Maddox for part one of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you. SPECIAL GUESTS Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, RN, CMSRN Shermel Edwards-Maddox, MSN, RN, CNE, RN-BC CO-HOST Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the heal...
2022-08-2528 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 81 - The How & Why of Nursing AdvocacyTired of decisions being made about nursing without the input of nurses? Parker welcomes Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) recipient Theodore Urbano to talk about why we must all learn how to engage in nursing advocacy. SPECIAL GUEST Theodore Urbano, MA, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CCP CO-HOST Chelsea Parker RN, BSN, CMSRN was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Since then she has pursued geriatric and palliative care nursing and developed a l...
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Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 80 Improving the Nursing BurdenGain a better understanding of the "nursing burden" and how technology is offering new solutions as Alissa and Chelsea welcome special guest Kirsten Emmons for an insightful conversation. This episode was made possible by the generous support of Hillrom, now a part of Baxter. SPECIAL GUEST Kirsten Emmons, MSN, RN, NEA-BC is a curious, insightful leader who offers a holistic perspective while challenging the status quo and complacency in the design of medical technology. She focuses on the identification and execution of solutions which contribute to the future of outcome-driven healthcare. Kir...
2022-07-1428 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 79 - If it Bleeds it LeadsAlissa, Caroline, and Chelsea devote an entire episode to blood and patient bleeding as they share their own stories and insights. CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education, and pursued a master’s degree. She is a life...
2022-07-0727 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 78 - The RaDonda Vaught ConvictionAlissa and AMSN CEO Terri Hinkley discuss the RaDonda Vaught story, her criminal conviction, the impact on our nursing profession, and where we go from here. GUEST CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It w...
2022-05-1231 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 77 - How Does Staff Really Feel About Travel Nurses?Caroline and special guest co-host Terri Hinkley tackle the tough question of what staff really thinks about travel nurses and provides useful insights, perspectives, and stories. GUEST CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE CO-HOST Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN
2022-05-0330 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 76 - Is it Sepsis?Ever had that sinking feeling about a patient yet weren't certain whether to call for a sepsis alert? In this episode, Caroline and Chelsea share their stories and insights regarding identifying sepsis in patients. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the w...
2022-04-0822 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastPreventing Patient DeteriorationUnexpected patient deterioration is every med-surg nurse's nightmare. Alissa, Caroline, and Chelsea welcome special guests Dr. Jacinda Bunch and Dr. Frank Overdyk to talk about new approaches to preventing patient deterioration through continuous monitoring. This episode was made possible by the generous support of Hillrom, now a part of Baxter. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Jacinda Bunch, PhD, RN is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing, where she received her PhD in nursing with a focus on healthcare systems, organizational culture, and team dynamics. Her research explores ways in which cult...
2022-03-2527 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastOur 3rd Anniversary, Evie's Farewell, and Call for Co-HostsJoin us as we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Med-Surg Moments and say farewell to Evie as she moves on from the show. PLUS, your chance to become a Med-Surg Moments Co-Host. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach...
2022-03-1126 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastEp. 73 - The COVID Nursing Shortage and Alternatives to QuittingIt's been a tough couple of years for nurses, but Caroline, Alissa, and Evie offer hope, insights, and advice to all nurses out there struggling with burnout. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Revi...
2022-02-2526 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastRemoving the Stigma of Nurse Substance Use DisorderGiven the nature of our work, it's no wonder nurses struggling with a substance use disorder are often afraid to seek help. Alissa and Chelsea share their thoughts and experiences regarding how we can remove the stigma of nurse substance use disorder to pave the way to support and recovery. CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and...
2022-02-0419 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Handle Uncooperative PatientsStruggling with uncooperative patients? Alissa and Chelsea share their stories, experiences, and approaches to handling uncooperative patients. CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education, and pursued a master’s degree. She is a lifelong learner, and loves to teach. Born a...
2022-01-2024 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast"Meet the Co-Hosts" Video Series - My Favorite Book of All-TimeSee and hear Alissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie share their favorite books of all-time in this special "Meet the Co-Hosts" video episode. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and...
2021-12-3002 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThe Truth About Travel NursingChelsea discusses her recent transition to travel nursing and shares a candid perspective with Alissa and Caroline regarding the ins, the outs, the ups, and downs of travel nursing, including how to get started and what to expect. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the...
2021-12-1527 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastPost-Op Assessment 101Caroline and Alissa discuss, review, and share their own experiences and perspectives regarding post-op patient care. Whether you're new to med-surg nursing or an experienced med-surg nurse looking for a refresher, this episode is for you. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wo...
2021-12-0331 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastMed-Surg Nursing Advice to Prospective Nursing StudentsAn episode for aspiring nursing students. Alissa and Chelsea share their med-surg nursing advice and insights with those considering nursing school. Be sure and share this episode with an aspiring nursing student! CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion f...
2021-11-1622 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastUnexpected Pathways to Med-Surg Nursing Wisdom | LIVE from the 2021 AMSN Virtual Annual ConventionAlissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie share their own stories of med-surg nursing wisdom gained during this special LIVE from the 2021 AMSN Virtual Annual Convention episode. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and...
2021-11-0223 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Reduce Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in PatientsCaroline welcomes Dr. Carla Jungquist to discuss the latest evidence from the PRODIGY Study regarding the risk-factors and prevention of opioid-induced respiratory depression in patients. This episode was made possible by Medtronic. GUEST Dr. Carla R. Jungquist, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN is an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo and a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Rochester Thompson Health Sleep Disorders Center. She has over 40 peer reviewed publications in the areas of sleep and pain, and has received funding from the CDC, NI...
2021-10-1434 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWhat Does Patient Centered Care Mean to You?Can patient centered care go too far? Alissa and Evie share their personal experiences as they explore the 'ins' and 'outs' of patient centered care. THE CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education, and pursued a mast...
2021-09-1421 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast"Meet the Co-Hosts" Video Series - How I Unwind After a ShiftSee and hear Alissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie share their secrets for unwinding after a tough shift. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for AMSN. Coll...
2021-09-0802 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast"Meet the Co-Hosts" Video Series - Why Med-Surg Moments is Important to YouSee and hear Alissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie talk about why AMSN's Med-Surg Moments podcast is so important to all Med-Surg Nurses. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and...
2021-08-2401 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWhy Med-Surg Nursing RocksNeed a little inspiration? Caroline and Chelsea share their insights and stories to remind us why the specialty of medical-surgical nursing truly rocks. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United Stat...
2021-08-1220 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastMy Worst Day as a Med-Surg NurseAlissa and Evie open up to share their worst days as med-surg nurses and provide perspective, tips, support, and encouragement on how you can face those difficult days. THE CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for...
2021-07-2724 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Med-Surg Nursing PracticeChelsea and Dr. Terri Hinkley discuss issues and approaches to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within med-surg nursing practice and patient care, including the announcement of a new AMSN program focusing on DEI. GUEST & HONORARY CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE Chelsea Parker RN, BSN, CMSRN was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Since then she has pursued geriatric and palliative care nursing and developed a lo...
2021-07-1323 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Improve Patient Satisfaction ScoresThe co-hosts have a candid conversation about the ups and downs of patient satisfaction scores and offer tips and insights on what you can do to improve them. HONORARY CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Div...
2021-06-2230 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastAm I Competent?Alissa and Caroline welcome special guest Dr. Terri Hinkley to discuss med-surg nursing competencies as well as AMSN's first-ever competency model for med-surg nurses across their career span. GUEST & HONORARY CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Div...
2021-06-0826 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastTips for Preventing CLABSI and CAUTIThe co-hosts tackle CLABSI and CAUTI prevention with plenty of tips, scenarios, insights, and personal experiences. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for AMSN. Collecting air...
2021-05-2828 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastDealing with Actively Dying Patients and Patient DeathWhile dealing with actively dying patients and patient death is not the norm for med-surg nurses, the co-hosts share their insights and experiences regarding how to deal with patients, their families, and your own self-care when it comes to the death of a patient. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Med...
2021-05-1331 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastCaring for Complex Behavioral Health PatientsAlissa and Chelsea have an open and honest conversation about the struggles in properly caring for complex behavioral health patients. THE CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education and pursued a master’s degree. She i...
2021-04-2723 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastA Nurse-to-Nurse Conversation About the COVID-19 Pandemic One Year LaterAlissa and Chelsea reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their lives and the lives of med-surg nurses a year later. THE CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education and pursued a master’s de...
2021-04-1323 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHappy Certified Nurses DayAlissa, Caroline, and Chelsea talk about the importance of Certified Nurses Day and offer plenty of ideas on how to celebrate and recognize the CMSRNs in your unit. THE CO-HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion fo...
2021-03-1822 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastStories About the Patients We'll Never ForgetAlissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie share humorous, harrowing, and heartwarming stories of the patients they'll never forget. THE CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for...
2021-03-0927 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Get Certified and Stay CertifiedAlissa, Caroline, and Chelsea share their personal journeys toward certification and offer a step-by-step approach to pursuing and maintaining the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the...
2021-02-2326 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastSpecial 2nd Anniversary Episode of Med-Surg MomentsJoin Caroline, Alissa, and Chelsea as they reflect upon the last two years of Med-Surg Moments and the show's impact on the med-surg nursing community across the country and around the world. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teac...
2021-02-0525 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastA Nurse-to-Nurse Conversation About the COVID VaccineAlissa and Dr. Nancye Feistritzer talk nurse-to-nurse about the current COVID vaccines and the many reasons it's important to trust the science and get vaccinated. GUEST Dr. Nancye Feistritzer serves as Chief Nursing Officer and vice president of patient care services at Emory University Hospital. Prior to her arrival at Emory in 2014, Dr. Feistritzer worked for 20 years at Vanderbilt University Hospital where she served in the role of Associate Hospital Director and Associate Chief Nursing Officer of the surgical patient care center. during her time at Vanderbilt, she played an integral role in quality and sa...
2021-01-1327 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastSimple Ideas for Taking Care of Your Fellow Nurses PLUS a Special Gift for YouAlissa and Caroline share with you simple ideas and approaches to taking care of your fellow nurses, including a special visit from Aromatherapist Emilee Hughes to help us announce a special gift for you. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opp...
2020-12-2930 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThe COVID Staffing CrisisAlissa, Caroline, and AMSN CEO Terri Hinkley share updates, insights, and available resources regarding the COVID staffing crisis. GUEST & HONORARY CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been...
2020-12-1128 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastFresh Perspectives on Patient Pain ManagementAlissa and Chelsea take a fresh look at the evolving issues and practices surrounding patient pain management. HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for education, and pursued a master’s degree. She is a lifel...
2020-11-2729 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThings I Would Have Done Differently in My First Year as a Med-Surg NurseTravel back in time with Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie as they reflect upon and discuss the things they would have done differently in their first year as a Med-Surg Nurse. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Cou...
2020-11-1317 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastStranger Things Only a Med-Surg Nurse Would Understand | LIVE from the 2020 AMSN Virtual Annual ConventionJoin the Co-Hosts for a lighter-side, laughter-filled conversation about the strange and peculiar things only a med-surg nurse would understand. Recorded LIVE at the 2020 AMSN Virtual Annual Convention. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Cour...
2020-10-3028 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastA Conversation with Nurse BlakeNursing social media sensation Nurse Blake joins Caroline, Evie, and Chelsea to talk about the importance of fostering community, connection, laughter, and advocacy in nursing. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States an...
2020-10-1625 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Incorporate CNE into Nursing PracticeAlissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie discuss the vital importance of continuing nurse education (CNE) in patient care and professional development as well as a multitude of ways to access CNE. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg...
2020-10-0226 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Navigate NPO OrdersEvie, Chelsea, Alissa, and Caroline help you navigate the necessity and confusion of NPO orders with patients, their families, and the care team. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and...
2020-09-2125 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Implement Evidence-Based PracticesYou've identified a much-needed evidence-based practice, now what? Learn the right way to implement evidence-based practices with special guests Jill Arzouman, DNP, RN, ACNS, BC, CMSRN and Lynn Gallagher-Ford, PhD, RN, NE-BC, DPFNAP, FAAN Jill Arzouman, DNP, RN, ACNS, BC, CMSRN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Director of Nursing Professional Practice for Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campuses and Clinics. She co-leads the Evidence Based Practice Fellowship for Banner Health’s 28 hospital system. Jill has an academic appointment at the University of Arizona and oversees all DNP cap...
2020-09-0430 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Overcome the Causes and Consequences of Unfinished CareSpecial guest Dr. Terry Jones RN, PD joins Alissa to share new perspectives and strategies for solving the difficult dilemma of unfinished patient care. GUEST Dr. Terry Jones RN, PD is currently an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Virginia where she teaches and conducts research. She has over 30 years’ experience in nursing and has served in a variety of roles to include direct patient care, staff development, management, executive leadership, performance improvement, and care coordination. Dr. Jones received her PhD from The University of Texas at Austin and now teaches courses on le...
2020-08-2133 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Improve Engagement When Working with Nursing Students and OrienteesCaroline, Chelsea, and Evie offer fresh ideas and perspectives regarding how you can turn the responsibility of working with nursing students and orientees into a fun and rewarding experience. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses ac...
2020-08-0726 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Overcome the Reality Shock of Being a New NurseEvery nurse was once a new nurse. Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie share their own stories, wisdom, and advice for overcoming the reality shock of being a new nurse. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across th...
2020-07-2928 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Navigate Exceptional vs. Safe Patient ExperiencesAlissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie discuss how to navigate the dilemma of delivering safe patient experiences that collide with the patient and/or patient family's idea of the exceptional patient experience. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med...
2020-07-1021 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Work with a Toxic Boss or Co-WorkerAlissa, Evie, and Chelsea examine the issue of toxic behavior in the med-surg unit from all perspectives to provide you with fresh insights, techniques, and strategies for facing this common challenge for med-surg nurses. HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a...
2020-06-2927 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow to Better Understand Nurse-Driven ProtocolsGet ready to master your understanding of nurse-driven protocols with Alissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie and learn how they strengthen the practice and influence of medical-surgical nursing. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the Un...
2020-06-1523 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastCompassion Fatigue and BurnoutAlissa, Caroline, and Chelsea help you explore the med-surg nursing issues of compassion fatigue and burnout. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for AMSN. Collecting air miles and sha...
2020-05-2823 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastMaintaining a Positive Mental State Between the Front Lines and FurloughsAlissa, Chelsea, and Evie address the med-surg nursing pressures from the front line to furloughs, including a simple technique to restore a positive mental state in less than a minute. HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg unit where she discovered a passion for...
2020-05-0823 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastCOVID-19 Huddle (4/24/20) AMSN COVID-19 Support Available to You with Terri HinkleyFrom quarantine awaiting COVID-19 test results, Alissa has a conversation with AMSN and MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley regarding AMSN COVID-19 support and resources available to AMSN members, including the AMSN Emergency Grant Program. Learn more at www.amsn.org/covid19 GUEST & HONORARY CO-HOST AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN HOST Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN
2020-04-2823 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastCOVID-19 Huddle (4/16/20) Self-Care and COVID-19 Unit ReadinessAlissa and Chelsea share their ultimate COVID-19 self-care strategies and discuss the ups and downs of COVID-19 unit readiness, redeployments, and cross-training. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for...
2020-04-2122 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWeekly COVID-19 Huddle (4/9/20) Overcoming the Fear of COVID-19In this week's COVID-19 Huddle episode of Med-Surg Moments, a Maryland nurse shares her personal and professional transition to caring for COVID-19 patients and the Co-Hosts open up about overcoming fear of COVID-19 and how this crisis will shape a strong future for med-surg nursing. We're all in this together and you'll never stand alone when you stay connected to the Med-Surg Moments Weekly COVID-19 Huddle. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United Stat...
2020-04-1526 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWeekly COVID-19 Huddle (4/2/20) Living the Daily Realities of COVID-19In this week's COVID-19 huddle, we hear from the frontline of a COVID-19 unit in Utah where a nurse educator shares her stories about the proper use of PPE. We also catch up with one of our Co-Hosts who is in home quarantine after exposure to a COVID-19 patient. We're all in this together and you'll never stand alone when you stay connected to the Med-Surg Moments Weekly COVID-19 Huddle. HOSTS Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the...
2020-04-1026 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWeekly COVID-19 Huddle (3/26/20) Preparing for COVID-19This week's huddle begins with a message from AMSN President Robin Hertel regarding AMSN's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Then, Alissa, Caroline, Chelsea, and Evie send you positives vibes as they discuss the importance of preparation, planning, and education during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as staffing redeployment and coping with PPE shortages. Always remember, we're in this together, you are not alone. Stay connected to the Med-Surg Moments Weekly COVID-19 Huddle. AMSN President Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, CMSRN HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two...
2020-04-0231 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastHow Can a Behavioral Emergency Response Team be Important During Covid-19Caroline, Chelsea, Evie, and Alissa share their thoughts and experiences regarding the importance of behavioral emergency response and Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERT) in these days of COVID-19. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across th...
2020-03-2026 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastTips & Tricks for Effective PreceptingIn this episode, Caroline, Chelsea, and Alissa, and Evie are sharing their tips, tricks, and personal experiences regarding effective precepting. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe for AMSN. Co...
2020-03-0626 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastTips for Multitasking and Time ManagementIn this episode, Caroline, Alissa, and Evie are sharing their tips, insights, and experiences about med-surg multitasking and time management. OUR CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Europe fo...
2020-02-2425 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThe One-Year Anniversary of Med-Surg MomentsIn this episode, we’re together as co-hosts celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Med-Surg Moments Podcast sharing reflections, insights, and a big announcement. HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently serves as a Division Director for Medical-Surgical Education for HCA. She has also been afforded the wonderful opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United States and in Eu...
2020-02-0725 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastAcuity-Based vs. Ratio-Based StaffingIn this episode, we're taking a close look at acuity-based vs. ratio-based staffing. Nurses address patient care needs through a variety of nursing interventions, all of which require time to execute. Insufficient time means insufficient care. Administrators seek to achieve staffing levels that are lean enough to contain labor costs yet robust enough to support quality patient care and safe nurse workloads. Because the demand for nursing services is dynamic and associated with much uncertainty, this goal is often elusive. GUEST Dr. Terry Jones RN, PD is currently an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in...
2019-12-1930 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThe Nightingale ChallengeIn this episode, we're learning more about The Nightingale Challenge. The World Health Organization is calling the year of 2020 “The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife,” honoring the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. During 2020, Nursing Now is launching the Nightingale Challenge to invest in young nurses and midwives as it is essential for improving health and health care globally. Nursing Now is a campaign to improve health globally by raising the status and profile of nursing. The Nightingale Challenge offers young nurses an opportunity to be part of a global movement that will equip and empower the nex...
2019-11-1519 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastLive from AMSN Convention 2019In this special episode, recorded live at the 2019 AMSN Convention, the Med-Surg Moments Hosts converge on the exhibit hall floor in Chicago to share their reflections and insights about the AMSN Convention and their journey as hosts of Med-Surg Moments, the AMSN Podcast. Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a med-surg bedside nurse on an Ortho, Trauma, and Surgical Specialty Unit. It was through that experience in the med-surg...
2019-10-0428 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastViolence in the WorkplaceWe are confronted by violence in the news daily but who imagined that violence would reach the bedside? Violence caused by patients and visitors is an international problem that continues to worsen in its frequency and severity. In this episode, we talk to two advanced practice nurses who have led the charge in the Cleveland Clinic's response to violence in the workplace. GUESTS Dianna Copley, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN serves as Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where she covers three high acuity Internal Medicine telemetry units. Since starting her nursing c...
2019-08-2325 minMed-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastThe Ins and Outs of the AMSN ConventionIn this special episode, we’re bringing the experts together to talk about the experience that awaits you at the Annual AMSN Convention. GUESTS Maureen Murphy, BS-HCA, RN, CMSRN, Chair of the 2019 AMSN Convention Program Planning Committee Katie Locke, Membership Manager for the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses HOST Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN
2019-07-1924 min
Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastWhy Med-Surg is the Foundation for all Nursing PracticeIn this episode, we’re talking about med-surg nursing as the foundation for all nursing practice. Too often, we hear that med-surg is ‘where you have to do your time before you can go to a specialty area’, or nursing professors tell students ‘if you’re not top of class, you’ll have to rotate through med-surg, and not a specialty area’. In this episode, we explore AMSN’s position that med-surg is not only a critical practice area but also a nursing specialty. GUEST - AMSN President Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, CMSRN GUEST - Samm...
2019-02-1127 min
Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN PodcastMeet the Co-Hosts of Med-Surg MomentsIn this inaugural episode of Med-Surg Moment, the AMSN Podcast, we’ve gathered together all four co-hosts of Med-Surg Moments to give you the opportunity to meet them. The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only specialty nursing organization dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. Our mission is to promote excellence in medical-surgical nursing. To learn more, visit www.amsn.org
2019-02-0829 min