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The Gritty Nurse PodcastSpeaking Through Silence: Broken Oaths & Healthcare's Lack of Morality On The Crisis in Palestine with Dr. Yipeng GeYou would sooner see a medical society protect a physician who has sexually assaulted numerous patients than see them openly defend a physician who stands against the genocide of the people of Gaza/Palestine. This is where we are....and it is SHAMEFUL. In this episode, Amie Archibald-Varley, Sara Fung and guest Dr. Yipeng Ge delve into the critical role of healthcare workers not remaining silent amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza/Palestine. We discuss the ethical and moral obligations we all share in advocating for humanitarian principles. We'll explore: The Silence and the S...2025-03-2043 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastSpeaking Through Silence: Broken Oaths & Healthcare's Lack of Morality On The Crisis in Palestine with Dr. Yipeng GeYou would sooner see a medical society protect a physician who has sexually assaulted numerous patients than see them openly defend a physician who stands against the genocide of the people of Gaza/Palestine. This is where we are....and it is SHAMEFUL. In this episode, Amie Archibald-Varley, Sara Fung and guest Dr. Yipeng Ge delve into the critical role of healthcare workers not remaining silent amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza/Palestine. We discuss the ethical and moral obligations we all share in advocating for humanitarian principles. We'll explore: The Silence and the S...2025-03-2043 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFraud, Felonies and Murder: True Crime in the Medical World From the Medical Investigators NotebookDo you think your physician should continue to practice after 245 complaints of sexual misconduct? Ever wonder what really goes on behind the closed doors of a hospital? Join Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung as we delve into the dark side of healthcare with Bruce Sackman, a seasoned medical center investigator who's seen it all. From the mundane to the truly shocking, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the crimes plaguing our hospitals. Hear firsthand accounts of investigations into fraud, bribery, thefts, drug diversions, and even internet scams targeting vulnerable patients. This isn't just about numbers and statistics...2025-01-3050 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFraud, Felonies and Murder: True Crime in the Medical World From the Medical Investigators NotebookDo you think your physician should continue to practice after 245 complaints of sexual misconduct? Ever wonder what really goes on behind the closed doors of a hospital? Join Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung as we delve into the dark side of healthcare with Bruce Sackman, a seasoned medical center investigator who's seen it all. From the mundane to the truly shocking, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the crimes plaguing our hospitals. Hear firsthand accounts of investigations into fraud, bribery, thefts, drug diversions, and even internet scams targeting vulnerable patients. This isn't just about numbers and statistics...2025-01-3050 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFractured Innocence: An NICU Nurse's BetrayalIn this season 6 premiere episode, Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung delve into the chilling case of a NICU nurse caught on surveillance cameras inflicting harm on vulnerable infants. We grapple with the devastating impact of this betrayal of trust, exploring the unanswered questions that remain: What were the systemic failures that allowed this abuse to occur? Who else should be held accountable beyond the perpetrator? How can we prevent similar tragedies in the future? We also share our profound sorrow for the families affected by this horrific crime, and discuss the enduring...2025-01-1628 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFractured Innocence: An NICU Nurse's BetrayalIn this season 6 premiere episode, Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung delve into the chilling case of a NICU nurse caught on surveillance cameras inflicting harm on vulnerable infants. We grapple with the devastating impact of this betrayal of trust, exploring the unanswered questions that remain: What were the systemic failures that allowed this abuse to occur? Who else should be held accountable beyond the perpetrator? How can we prevent similar tragedies in the future? We also share our profound sorrow for the families affected by this horrific crime, and discuss the enduring...2025-01-1628 min
LifeSpeakThe Wisdom of Nurses: A Conversation With Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara FungNurses are absolutely essential to patient outcomes, but what they do (and why they do it) is often quite misunderstood. Nurses, authors, and co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung share how they are working to change the perception of nursing, what really happens on nightshifts, and why their passion for the profession keeps them going.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-05-2137 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNational Nursing Week conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin TrudeauThere is no better way to finish off National Nursing Week than to hear from the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. In this special episode, Amie and Sara sit down to discuss the triumphs and challenges in nursing with the Prime Minister. We also discuss the role of the Federal Government as it pertains to healthcare & nursing, accountability of the provinces concerning healthcare funding, mental health and why nursing IS POLITICAL! We even hear a personal story from the PM about his most recent interaction with a nurse! We also ask the PM to name some...2024-05-1029 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNational Nursing Week conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin TrudeauThere is no better way to finish off National Nursing Week than to hear from the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. In this special episode, Amie and Sara sit down to discuss the triumphs and challenges in nursing with the Prime Minister. We also discuss the role of the Federal Government as it pertains to healthcare & nursing, accountability of the provinces concerning healthcare funding, mental health and why nursing IS POLITICAL! We even hear a personal story from the PM about his most recent interaction with a nurse! We also ask the PM to name some...2024-05-1029 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureThe Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Front Lines by Amie Archibald-Varley, Sara FungPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690223 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Front Lines Author: Amie Archibald-Varley, Sara Fung Narrator: Chanté Mccormick, Catherine Ho Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: From the hosts of the hit podcast The Gritty Nurse, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of life on the front line One of the enduring lessons of the pandemic has been the pivotal role that nursing plays in health care—vital work that isn’t widely understood or, sadly, appreciated. Sara Fung...2024-04-0205 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Rise & Popularity of Ozempic Use: What is the "skinny" truth of this "wonder" DrugHappy NEW YEAR 2024! What were the 3 most popular resolutions for 2024? Did you guess fitness, finances and weight loss? You guessed right! There has been A LOT of buzz around the medicine OZEMPIC. What is the "skinny" truth on Ozempic? We hear a lot about celebrities using it for weight loss, but what about the patients who need it? It's time to talk about our society's perceptions related to weight, fitness, well-being and what a health body size is--without being judgy a-holes (we think healthy bodies come in many shapes and sizes). It's time for healthcare providers to take over...2024-01-1138 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Rise & Popularity of Ozempic Use: What is the "skinny" truth of this "wonder" DrugHappy NEW YEAR 2024! What were the 3 most popular resolutions for 2024? Did you guess fitness, finances and weight loss? You guessed right! There has been A LOT of buzz around the medicine OZEMPIC. What is the "skinny" truth on Ozempic? We hear a lot about celebrities using it for weight loss, but what about the patients who need it? It's time to talk about our society's perceptions related to weight, fitness, well-being and what a health body size is--without being judgy a-holes (we think healthy bodies come in many shapes and sizes). It's time for healthcare providers to take over...2024-01-1138 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastA Book, A Baby, A Renewed Focus for 2024: Year End in ReviewIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their year-end and how much has changed over 2023. They also discuss the hottest topic this week in healthcare to close the year. Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 2023-12-1436 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastA Book, A Baby, A Renewed Focus for 2024: Year End in ReviewIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their year-end and how much has changed over 2023. They also discuss the hottest topic this week in healthcare to close the year. Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 2023-12-1436 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastGritty Nurse Halloween Edition: What Makes Hospitals So Scary???The Annual Gritty Nurse Halloween episode is here! Sara, Amie, and Nurse Matt sit down and talk about what makes hospitals so scary! We share our insights, nursing ghost stories and what spooky shows we are watching now! We also discuss how we might make hospitals less scary! So turn down the lights, charge your defibrillators, grab your favourite nurse deadite--you don't miss this episode! New Book Coming Soon "THE WISDOM OF NURSES"- Published By Harper Collins From the hosts of the hit podcast Gritty Nurses, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of l...2023-10-2644 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastGritty Nurse Halloween Edition: What Makes Hospitals So Scary???The Annual Gritty Nurse Halloween episode is here! Sara, Amie, and Nurse Matt sit down and talk about what makes hospitals so scary! We share our insights, nursing ghost stories and what spooky shows we are watching now! We also discuss how we might make hospitals less scary! So turn down the lights, charge your defibrillators, grab your favourite nurse deadite--you don't miss this episode! New Book Coming Soon "THE WISDOM OF NURSES"- Published By Harper Collins From the hosts of the hit podcast Gritty Nurses, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of l...2023-10-2644 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastA Nursing Retention Strategy FOR US, BY US: Discussions with Chief Nursing Officer of Canada Dr. Leigh ChapmanThanks to the Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan for sponsoring this episode! ! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees in Ontario who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Already have...2023-08-1036 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastA Nursing Retention Strategy FOR US, BY US: Discussions with Chief Nursing Officer of Canada Dr. Leigh ChapmanThanks to the Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan for sponsoring this episode! ! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees in Ontario who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Already have...2023-08-1036 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs the Florence App Uber for Nurses? The intersection of Health & Tech with Shelly-Ann RampersadIn this episode, Amie and Sara speak with Shelly-Ann Rampersad, the Managing Director of Florence in Canada, a global tech start-up on a mission to tackle the healthcare staffing gap. We discuss needed innovations in healthcare and tech, why this app was created and the pro's and cons of creating a healthcare app such as Florence. Bio: Shelly-Ann Rampersad is Managing Director of Florence in Canada, a global tech start-up on a mission to tackle the healthcare staffing gap. She is the former Vice President of Clinical Operations at Maple, where she built and...2023-06-2930 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs the Florence App Uber for Nurses? The intersection of Health & Tech with Shelly-Ann RampersadIn this episode, Amie and Sara speak with Shelly-Ann Rampersad, the Managing Director of Florence in Canada, a global tech start-up on a mission to tackle the healthcare staffing gap. We discuss needed innovations in healthcare and tech, why this app was created and the pro's and cons of creating a healthcare app such as Florence. Bio: Shelly-Ann Rampersad is Managing Director of Florence in Canada, a global tech start-up on a mission to tackle the healthcare staffing gap. She is the former Vice President of Clinical Operations at Maple, where she built and...2023-06-2930 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIn Between Life and Death: Chat with Hospice Nurse Hadley!In this episode, Sara and Amie chat with Nurse Hadley, and what it's like looking after patients at the end of life. They caht about what drew her into hospice nursing, what kinds of things patients think about and what their biggest regrets are. They talk about how her work has shaped her thoughts about her own end of life plans and her upcoming book called The In-Between! Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started h...2023-06-1528 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIn Between Life and Death: Chat with Hospice Nurse Hadley!In this episode, Sara and Amie chat with Nurse Hadley, and what it's like looking after patients at the end of life. They caht about what drew her into hospice nursing, what kinds of things patients think about and what their biggest regrets are. They talk about how her work has shaped her thoughts about her own end of life plans and her upcoming book called The In-Between! Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started h...2023-06-1528 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Controversial Use of Agency Nurses: Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game!In this episode, Sara and Amie dicuss a hot topic! The controversial use of agency nurses and Internationally Educated Nurses. Using both were supposed to solve the problem of short staffing, but has it helped? They discuss price gouging, short staffing, costs to healthcare organizations, and holding agencies accountable. Little public information about how much is being spent on agency staff, and most of it is anecdotal. Don't hate the player-hate the game! Links: https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/newly-elected-ona-president-wants-to-stop-the-use-of-agency-nurses-1.6380815 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-international-nurses-applications-1.6825724 https://globalnews.c...2023-05-3127 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Controversial Use of Agency Nurses: Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game!In this episode, Sara and Amie dicuss a hot topic! The controversial use of agency nurses and Internationally Educated Nurses. Using both were supposed to solve the problem of short staffing, but has it helped? They discuss price gouging, short staffing, costs to healthcare organizations, and holding agencies accountable. Little public information about how much is being spent on agency staff, and most of it is anecdotal. Don't hate the player-hate the game! Links: https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/newly-elected-ona-president-wants-to-stop-the-use-of-agency-nurses-1.6380815 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-international-nurses-applications-1.6825724 https://globalnews.c...2023-05-3127 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAs You Get Older Will We Care For You?: Interview with the Minister of Seniors of CanadaIn this eye-opening episode, Sara and Amie interview nurse, politician and Minister of Seniors of Canada, Kamal Khera. They discuss the national standards for seniors, the top priorities for seniors, concerns related to oversight in long-term care, access to treatment and how nursing and others in healthcare be a part of the solution. The Honourable Kamal Khera was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015. Minister Khera is one of the youngest women ever elected to Parliament. A registered nurse, community volunteer, and political activist, she is passionate about improving the li...2023-05-1849 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAs You Get Older Will We Care For You?: Interview with the Minister of Seniors of CanadaIn this eye-opening episode, Sara and Amie interview nurse, politician and Minister of Seniors of Canada, Kamal Khera. They discuss the national standards for seniors, the top priorities for seniors, concerns related to oversight in long-term care, access to treatment and how nursing and others in healthcare be a part of the solution. The Honourable Kamal Khera was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015. Minister Khera is one of the youngest women ever elected to Parliament. A registered nurse, community volunteer, and political activist, she is passionate about improving the li...2023-05-1849 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNotorious Nurses: Fraud, Scandal and MurderIn this episode, Sara and Amie interview guest Bruce Sackman, a former Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations about the Florida Nursing License Scandal. We also discuss Netfilx’s The Good Nurse, a true story based Charles Edmund Cullen an American serial killer. Cullen, a nurse, murdered dozens – possibly hundreds – of patients during a 16-year career spanning several New Jersey medical centers, until being arrested in 2003. Bruce Sackman served as the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspect...2023-05-0449 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNotorious Nurses: Fraud, Scandal and MurderIn this episode, Sara and Amie interview guest Bruce Sackman, a former Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations about the Florida Nursing License Scandal. We also discuss Netfilx’s The Good Nurse, a true story based Charles Edmund Cullen an American serial killer. Cullen, a nurse, murdered dozens – possibly hundreds – of patients during a 16-year career spanning several New Jersey medical centers, until being arrested in 2003. Bruce Sackman served as the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspect...2023-05-0449 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Intersection of Healthcare and Comedy: Two Gritty Nurses, a Doctor and a Comedian!Thanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com The Gritty Nurses decided to team up with another Canadian medical podcast duo, Doctor vs. Comedian, for this episode! Get ready for some lighthearted comedy! Dr Asif Doja i...2023-04-2039 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Intersection of Healthcare and Comedy: Two Gritty Nurses, a Doctor and a Comedian!Thanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com The Gritty Nurses decided to team up with another Canadian medical podcast duo, Doctor vs. Comedian, for this episode! Get ready for some lighthearted comedy! Dr Asif Doja i...2023-04-2039 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNurses Murdered by their Partners: The Prevalence of Intimate Partner ViolenceThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com Trigger warning (intimate partner violence and sexual assault): the stories discussed in this episode may be triggering for some. In this episode, Amie and Sara talk about two very shocking st...2023-04-0631 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNurses Murdered by their Partners: The Prevalence of Intimate Partner ViolenceThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com Trigger warning (intimate partner violence and sexual assault): the stories discussed in this episode may be triggering for some. In this episode, Amie and Sara talk about two very shocking st...2023-04-0631 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastManslaughter Charges Dropped & Unequal Justice: The Nurse DonQuenick Joppy StoryThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the case of nurse DonQuenick Joppy with nurse Amanda Golino. Ms. Joppy, a Black nurse claims she faced racial discrimination at an Aurora hospital that led to h...2023-03-2340 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastManslaughter Charges Dropped & Unequal Justice: The Nurse DonQuenick Joppy StoryThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the case of nurse DonQuenick Joppy with nurse Amanda Golino. Ms. Joppy, a Black nurse claims she faced racial discrimination at an Aurora hospital that led to h...2023-03-2340 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastBad NICU Nurse: What Happens When a Nurse is the One Abusing PatientsNurses being abused on the job is unfortunately common, but what happens when it's the other way around? In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the shocking case of baby Nikko, whose nurse was caught slamming him down face first into a bassinet, with video evidence to prove it. They discuss the event, was happened afterwards, and steps that should be taken to prevent a situation like this from happening again. They discuss the idea of Family Integrated Care, more transparency and screening in the hiring process, and legal actions. Patients and especially Infants being...2023-03-0936 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastBad NICU Nurse: What Happens When a Nurse is the One Abusing PatientsNurses being abused on the job is unfortunately common, but what happens when it's the other way around? In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the shocking case of baby Nikko, whose nurse was caught slamming him down face first into a bassinet, with video evidence to prove it. They discuss the event, was happened afterwards, and steps that should be taken to prevent a situation like this from happening again. They discuss the idea of Family Integrated Care, more transparency and screening in the hiring process, and legal actions. Patients and especially Infants being...2023-03-0936 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastBecoming Your Own Boss: Rise of the Nurse Entrepreneur with Janine KelbachCould you be a badass nurse entrepreneur? So many of us want to be our own boss, but don’t actually know how! In this episode, we have not just one but THREE nurse entrepreneurs sharing their hacks: nurse and healthcare writer Janine Kelbach, and of course Sara and Amie! Janine Kelbach, BSN RNC-OB, is a wife, mom of 2 boys (and a Great Dane), educator and author of the book, Entreprenurse: 30+ Nurses Turn Into Business Owners and Share Their Secrets to Success. She has been a Freelance Health Content Writer since 2013 and is the CEO of...2023-02-2430 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastBecoming Your Own Boss: Rise of the Nurse Entrepreneur with Janine KelbachCould you be a badass nurse entrepreneur? So many of us want to be our own boss, but don’t actually know how! In this episode, we have not just one but THREE nurse entrepreneurs sharing their hacks: nurse and healthcare writer Janine Kelbach, and of course Sara and Amie! Janine Kelbach, BSN RNC-OB, is a wife, mom of 2 boys (and a Great Dane), educator and author of the book, Entreprenurse: 30+ Nurses Turn Into Business Owners and Share Their Secrets to Success. She has been a Freelance Health Content Writer since 2013 and is the CEO of...2023-02-2430 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastEp 3. NYC Nurses Striking to Save Our Patients, Healthcare System & ProfessionIn this episode, nurses and healthcare advocates Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung discuss the strike of over 7000+ nurses in New York and their victory. The crisis surrounding safe patient-nurse ratios, a larger nursing workforce and low morale is a universal and International nursing issue—should more nurses across the globe go on strike? If so- tell us where and when- we ride at dawn. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; But make it hot by striking”~ William Bultler Yeats. “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress”~ Martin Luther Kin...2023-02-0924 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastEp 3. NYC Nurses Striking to Save Our Patients, Healthcare System & ProfessionIn this episode, nurses and healthcare advocates Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung discuss the strike of over 7000+ nurses in New York and their victory. The crisis surrounding safe patient-nurse ratios, a larger nursing workforce and low morale is a universal and International nursing issue—should more nurses across the globe go on strike? If so- tell us where and when- we ride at dawn. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; But make it hot by striking”~ William Bultler Yeats. “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress”~ Martin Luther Kin...2023-02-0924 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDestroying the Public Healthcare System to Fund a Private One: The New Wave of Healthcare in CanadaIn this episode, nurses and healthcare advocates Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung discuss the new privatization clinics and hospitals proposed by the Ford government in Canada and Ontario. We also discuss strategies for how people can get involved in making changes and protecting our current system. “That’s the standard technique of privatization: Defund, make sure things don’t work, people get angry, you hand it over to private capital”~ Noam Chomsky. #privatization #healthcare #health #canada #ontario #surgery #privateclinics #forprofit #hospital #care #caplitalism #upselling #OHIP #nursing #Nurse #podcast #upselling #twotieredsystem #dougford #slyviajones #grittynurse #AmieArchibaldVarley #SaraFung #advocates #equity #h...2023-01-2630 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDestroying the Public Healthcare System to Fund a Private One: The New Wave of Healthcare in CanadaIn this episode, nurses and healthcare advocates Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung discuss the new privatization clinics and hospitals proposed by the Ford government in Canada and Ontario. We also discuss strategies for how people can get involved in making changes and protecting our current system. “That’s the standard technique of privatization: Defund, make sure things don’t work, people get angry, you hand it over to private capital”~ Noam Chomsky. #privatization #healthcare #health #canada #ontario #surgery #privateclinics #forprofit #hospital #care #caplitalism #upselling #OHIP #nursing #Nurse #podcast #upselling #twotieredsystem #dougford #slyviajones #grittynurse #AmieArchibaldVarley #SaraFung #advocates #equity #h...2023-01-2630 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAs a Nurse, We Have a Nursing Ick: It's Nurses Doing Ick Videos About PatientsWelcome Back to Season 4 of The Gritty Nurse Podcast! Our first episode back is about nursing icks. What in the hell got into these nurses why they thought this was ok? We discuss our takes as Maternal Child nurses/OB nurses, give other options for "venting" and discuss how social media can be used by nurses in a more productive way. Forgive our crazy video setup! We are just getting started using videos and video editing! Next episode we will have 3 cameras....please pray for us. Your Gritty Nurses, Amie & Sara Articles: https...2023-01-1224 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAs a Nurse, We Have a Nursing Ick: It's Nurses Doing Ick Videos About PatientsWelcome Back to Season 4 of The Gritty Nurse Podcast! Our first episode back is about nursing icks. What in the hell got into these nurses why they thought this was ok? We discuss our takes as Maternal Child nurses/OB nurses, give other options for "venting" and discuss how social media can be used by nurses in a more productive way. Forgive our crazy video setup! We are just getting started using videos and video editing! Next episode we will have 3 cameras....please pray for us. Your Gritty Nurses, Amie & Sara Articles: https...2023-01-1224 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastOver 1700+ Minutes, Listened to in 27 Countries and Top 5% of Podcasts: The Gritty Nurses Say Goodbye to 2022! In this episode, the Gritty Nurses say goodbye to 2022! We discuss our Spotify Wrapped Stats, our favourite episodes of 2022 and what to expect from us in 2023. The only place to go is up! We will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule (episodes will still be released on Thursdays) but we will also be going visual! You will still be able to find us on all of your favourite listening platforms and now watch us on our youtube channel. We also are planning to do more in-person engagements (A Gritty Nurse Tour- perhaps)! So stay tuned, stay safe and stay b...2022-12-2236 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastOver 1700+ Minutes, Listened to in 27 Countries and Top 5% of Podcasts: The Gritty Nurses Say Goodbye to 2022! In this episode, the Gritty Nurses say goodbye to 2022! We discuss our Spotify Wrapped Stats, our favourite episodes of 2022 and what to expect from us in 2023. The only place to go is up! We will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule (episodes will still be released on Thursdays) but we will also be going visual! You will still be able to find us on all of your favourite listening platforms and now watch us on our youtube channel. We also are planning to do more in-person engagements (A Gritty Nurse Tour- perhaps)! So stay tuned, stay safe and stay b...2022-12-2236 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDoes Teamwork Actually Make the Dream Work? Discussing The Power of Teamwork with Dr. Brian GoldmanIn this episode, Amie & Sara sit down to talk with Dr. Brian Goldman about his new book, "The Power of Teamwork". We discuss examples of high-functioning teams within other industries, why teamwork in healthcare is crucial and how better teams create better healthcare outcomes. We also touch on toxic environments and how individual behaviour can disrupt teams. Dr. Brian Goldman is an emergency physician, author, public speaker, and radio personality. He practices in the Schwartz Reisman Emergency Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto He has been a regular medical columnist on CBC Radio One...2022-12-1549 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDoes Teamwork Actually Make the Dream Work? Discussing The Power of Teamwork with Dr. Brian GoldmanIn this episode, Amie & Sara sit down to talk with Dr. Brian Goldman about his new book, "The Power of Teamwork". We discuss examples of high-functioning teams within other industries, why teamwork in healthcare is crucial and how better teams create better healthcare outcomes. We also touch on toxic environments and how individual behaviour can disrupt teams. Dr. Brian Goldman is an emergency physician, author, public speaker, and radio personality. He practices in the Schwartz Reisman Emergency Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto He has been a regular medical columnist on CBC Radio One...2022-12-1549 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastCan the Role of a Nurse Practitioner Save Primary Healthcare?Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system. Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse p...2022-12-0838 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastCan the Role of a Nurse Practitioner Save Primary Healthcare?Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system. Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse p...2022-12-0838 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastPay Me What You Owe Me: Bill 124 and Women Talking About MONEYIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss 2 hot trending topics: Bill 124 has been deemed unconstitutional and the "taboo" subject of talking about pay equity. In nursing, there is a long history of saying that "we are called by god", well some nurses are called by the paper,- and that's just fine too. This thinking as well is PROBLEMATIC. We are not servants, we are not just caregivers, the church does not, nor should influence what we do. Nursing is a job- just like any other jobs, but the price of not bargaining what we are worth can have even...2022-12-0138 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastPay Me What You Owe Me: Bill 124 and Women Talking About MONEYIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss 2 hot trending topics: Bill 124 has been deemed unconstitutional and the "taboo" subject of talking about pay equity. In nursing, there is a long history of saying that "we are called by god", well some nurses are called by the paper,- and that's just fine too. This thinking as well is PROBLEMATIC. We are not servants, we are not just caregivers, the church does not, nor should influence what we do. Nursing is a job- just like any other jobs, but the price of not bargaining what we are worth can have even...2022-12-0138 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThey Don't Give a F*ck About Nurses or They Would Protect Us: Nursing HomicidesIn this podcast episode, Amie & Sara discuss the deaths of two nurses that happened less than weeks apart. On Oct 18, 2022 June Onkundi, a wife, mother, and psychiatric nurse practitioner was stabbed to death by one of her patients, James Gomes, while at work. On Oct 20th, 2022, Jacqueline Pokuaa (social worker), 45, and Katie Flowers (nurse), 63, were shot and killed by Nestor Hernandez, 30, who was on parole following an aggravated assault conviction. How does this continue to happen? Are nursing lives worth nothing? What is being done to stop this? Why aren't the hospitals doing more to protect healthcare s...2022-11-0336 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThey Don't Give a F*ck About Nurses or They Would Protect Us: Nursing HomicidesIn this podcast episode, Amie & Sara discuss the deaths of two nurses that happened less than weeks apart. On Oct 18, 2022 June Onkundi, a wife, mother, and psychiatric nurse practitioner was stabbed to death by one of her patients, James Gomes, while at work. On Oct 20th, 2022, Jacqueline Pokuaa (social worker), 45, and Katie Flowers (nurse), 63, were shot and killed by Nestor Hernandez, 30, who was on parole following an aggravated assault conviction. How does this continue to happen? Are nursing lives worth nothing? What is being done to stop this? Why aren't the hospitals doing more to protect healthcare s...2022-11-0336 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastHaunted Hospitals: A re-release of our own scariest storiesHave you seen our Haunted Hospitals Episode yet? This creepy podcast that we released in Oct 2020 is now on a TV show!! Amie & Sara are both featured Season 4 of Haunted Hospitals premieres within our Creep Week programming event on Wednesday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT. Links attached! Our podcast episode gets into Halloween spirit by discussing personal encounters with the paranormal! Spooky stories that happened in the hospital and at home. Listen to this one curled up in the comfort of your bed or couch :) Sara talks about a spooky encounter on nights at the...2022-10-2742 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastHaunted Hospitals: A re-release of our own scariest storiesHave you seen our Haunted Hospitals Episode yet? This creepy podcast that we released in Oct 2020 is now on a TV show!! Amie & Sara are both featured Season 4 of Haunted Hospitals premieres within our Creep Week programming event on Wednesday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT. Links attached! Our podcast episode gets into Halloween spirit by discussing personal encounters with the paranormal! Spooky stories that happened in the hospital and at home. Listen to this one curled up in the comfort of your bed or couch :) Sara talks about a spooky encounter on nights at the...2022-10-2742 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastPregnancy and Infant Loss & Perinatal Mental Health: When it's more than the BluesOctober is pregnancy & infant loss awareness month. Thousands of families are devastated each year by the death of their baby. But the grief of these families and the value of their babies’ lives are very rarely acknowledged. In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss Perinatal Mood Disorder and Pregnancy loss. We also discuss how we coped with loss in our professional and personal experiences and signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders. It's ok to not be ok. Mental health matters. https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/about-us/awareness/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-day/ https://starlegacyfoundation.org/awareness-month/2022-10-2035 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastPregnancy and Infant Loss & Perinatal Mental Health: When it's more than the BluesOctober is pregnancy & infant loss awareness month. Thousands of families are devastated each year by the death of their baby. But the grief of these families and the value of their babies’ lives are very rarely acknowledged. In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss Perinatal Mood Disorder and Pregnancy loss. We also discuss how we coped with loss in our professional and personal experiences and signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders. It's ok to not be ok. Mental health matters. https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/about-us/awareness/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-day/ https://starlegacyfoundation.org/awareness-month/2022-10-2035 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNurses and the Supernatural: Fact, Fiction or Fun?It's OCTOBERWEEN! Your Gritty Nurses are at it again! In this light hearted episode, we discuss nursing/ healthcare ghost stories? Are they real? Are they fake? Is it just fun? We also have a para-skeptical guest, Jordan Varley, joining us to give us his take on our experiences. We also discuss our experineces recording Haunted Hospitals, Season 4 premieres October 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on T+E. Creep Week programming starts Oct 10- 15th! See the Creep Week hub here for more info. Amie's Episode: Haunted Hospitals, Season 4, Episode 1 (The world premiere episode of Season 4 on October 12 a...2022-10-0646 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastNurses and the Supernatural: Fact, Fiction or Fun?It's OCTOBERWEEN! Your Gritty Nurses are at it again! In this light hearted episode, we discuss nursing/ healthcare ghost stories? Are they real? Are they fake? Is it just fun? We also have a para-skeptical guest, Jordan Varley, joining us to give us his take on our experiences. We also discuss our experineces recording Haunted Hospitals, Season 4 premieres October 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on T+E. Creep Week programming starts Oct 10- 15th! See the Creep Week hub here for more info. Amie's Episode: Haunted Hospitals, Season 4, Episode 1 (The world premiere episode of Season 4 on October 12 a...2022-10-0646 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Dark Side of Working in Healthcare: Violence towards Healthcare Workers"92% of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence in April 2022" (Security Magazine) In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the current rise of violence towards healthcare workers. In an article posted by the Amercican Medical Association, it was noted that "...violence against healthcare employees has markedly increased since the onset of the pandemic. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace injuries because of violence than any other profession". It is not just verbal but physical violence as well. Our guest this week, Dr. Resa Lewiss, discusses the pervasiveness of violence she has seen and experinced in...2022-09-2239 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Dark Side of Working in Healthcare: Violence towards Healthcare Workers"92% of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence in April 2022" (Security Magazine) In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the current rise of violence towards healthcare workers. In an article posted by the Amercican Medical Association, it was noted that "...violence against healthcare employees has markedly increased since the onset of the pandemic. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace injuries because of violence than any other profession". It is not just verbal but physical violence as well. Our guest this week, Dr. Resa Lewiss, discusses the pervasiveness of violence she has seen and experinced in...2022-09-2239 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThere's a New Role in Town- The Chief Nurse Officer: Our Gritty ExpectationsThere's a new role in town: the Chief Nurse Officer. Do you have a CNO position where you live? What is the role of a CNO? What will the CNO's first 90 days look like? In this episode, Amie & Sara give their "gritty" take on what the first 90 days of the CNO positions should look like. Its just our opinion...but we put it all out there. No BS here, just looking out for the needs of nurses. 2022-09-0139 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThere's a New Role in Town- The Chief Nurse Officer: Our Gritty ExpectationsThere's a new role in town: the Chief Nurse Officer. Do you have a CNO position where you live? What is the role of a CNO? What will the CNO's first 90 days look like? In this episode, Amie & Sara give their "gritty" take on what the first 90 days of the CNO positions should look like. Its just our opinion...but we put it all out there. No BS here, just looking out for the needs of nurses. 2022-09-0139 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDental Care: It's NOT Universal and You'll Be SHOCKED To Find Out WhyIn Canada, over six million people avoid seeking treatment from the dentist each year. It's not the "fear" of going to see the dentist, but the fear of going absolutely broke doing it. But missing dentist's appointments has costs- it degrades the quality of life, and can introduce severe health problems down the road. At the end of the day, to decrease healthcare costs, keep a healthy community and reduce socioeconomic inequities- Canada NEEDS a universal dental care plan. In this episode, Amie and Sara speak with Dr. Brandon Doucet, a Dentist and advocate about the importance of having...2022-08-2538 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastDental Care: It's NOT Universal and You'll Be SHOCKED To Find Out WhyIn Canada, over six million people avoid seeking treatment from the dentist each year. It's not the "fear" of going to see the dentist, but the fear of going absolutely broke doing it. But missing dentist's appointments has costs- it degrades the quality of life, and can introduce severe health problems down the road. At the end of the day, to decrease healthcare costs, keep a healthy community and reduce socioeconomic inequities- Canada NEEDS a universal dental care plan. In this episode, Amie and Sara speak with Dr. Brandon Doucet, a Dentist and advocate about the importance of having...2022-08-2538 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastGun Violence in America: A Healthcare Issue That Is In Our Lane with Dr. Mark ShapiroAs of August 15, 2022, There have been 27,889 deaths from gun violence by all causes. There have been 419 mass shootings and 19 mass murders. There have been 215 children between the ages of 0-11, as well as 852 teenagers that have been killed by gun violence. There have been 24,849 individuals injured by gun violence. Where do occur? In our schools. In our homes. At our places of employment. Where do they end up? In our hospitals. Who takes care of them? Physicians, Nurses and allied health. The devastating effects of gun violence is vicerally seen in healthcare. In 2018, the NRA told doctors to "stay i...2022-08-1840 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastGun Violence in America: A Healthcare Issue That Is In Our Lane with Dr. Mark ShapiroAs of August 15, 2022, There have been 27,889 deaths from gun violence by all causes. There have been 419 mass shootings and 19 mass murders. There have been 215 children between the ages of 0-11, as well as 852 teenagers that have been killed by gun violence. There have been 24,849 individuals injured by gun violence. Where do occur? In our schools. In our homes. At our places of employment. Where do they end up? In our hospitals. Who takes care of them? Physicians, Nurses and allied health. The devastating effects of gun violence is vicerally seen in healthcare. In 2018, the NRA told doctors to "stay i...2022-08-1840 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastTreat YOU Better: What Healthcare Can We Learn from Shawn MendesIn this episode, Amie and Sara do a mental health check-in. We discuss the importance of taking a break, acknowledging that self-care and time to oneself are important. We also discuss a tweet from a Canadian Pop Star, Shawn Mendes and how taking care of ones mental health should not be "commendable" or "brave". It's just the right thing to do. The more we talk about and normalize mental health, the more likely we can make changes in healthcare overall and begin to treat and see mental health as healthcare. Please take care, folks! If you or someone you...2022-07-2128 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastTreat YOU Better: What Healthcare Can We Learn from Shawn MendesIn this episode, Amie and Sara do a mental health check-in. We discuss the importance of taking a break, acknowledging that self-care and time to oneself are important. We also discuss a tweet from a Canadian Pop Star, Shawn Mendes and how taking care of ones mental health should not be "commendable" or "brave". It's just the right thing to do. The more we talk about and normalize mental health, the more likely we can make changes in healthcare overall and begin to treat and see mental health as healthcare. Please take care, folks! If you or someone you...2022-07-2128 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Gruel of Nursing SchoolIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their experiences in nursing school. What was it like being in nursing school? Which one of us is the introvert/extrovert? How did we survive 4 years of schooling? You have to listen to find out!2022-07-0740 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastThe Gruel of Nursing SchoolIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their experiences in nursing school. What was it like being in nursing school? Which one of us is the introvert/extrovert? How did we survive 4 years of schooling? You have to listen to find out!2022-07-0740 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAbortion is Healthcare: We got some “choice” words…Post Roe Vs WadeIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade in the US. As women who both provided care to women who needed abortions, we discuss our personal experiences, thoughts and what we believe is the way forward. Please visit the links below and see how you can support folks with a uterus. This is work we ALL need to do. This is a human rights issue. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade AOC Response to things we can do to protect abortion rights: - entertain expansion of...2022-06-3034 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAbortion is Healthcare: We got some “choice” words…Post Roe Vs WadeIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade in the US. As women who both provided care to women who needed abortions, we discuss our personal experiences, thoughts and what we believe is the way forward. Please visit the links below and see how you can support folks with a uterus. This is work we ALL need to do. This is a human rights issue. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade AOC Response to things we can do to protect abortion rights: - entertain expansion of...2022-06-3034 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAmie & Sara in the Multiverse: What Would We Be if We Were Not NursesIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss what careers they would have gone into if they didn’t get into nursing. We also believe it’s never too late to combine our passions, or maybe, change them altogether! Ehem News/Media/TV, “We are ready for our close up Mr. DeMille”2022-06-2329 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAmie & Sara in the Multiverse: What Would We Be if We Were Not NursesIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss what careers they would have gone into if they didn’t get into nursing. We also believe it’s never too late to combine our passions, or maybe, change them altogether! Ehem News/Media/TV, “We are ready for our close up Mr. DeMille”2022-06-2329 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastInflation, Gas Prices and Mental Health- A Gritty Nurse PerspectiveIf the pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, we still have not fully addressed the rising cost of living. With gas prices at an all-time high, and inflation over 6%, our mental health is suffering. Are we all in this together? Believe what people do, not what people say. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the politics and costs of inflation. We all know the true costs of policy decisions. Poverty. Food Insecurity. House Insecurity. Our Lives. If you need help, please reach out. You are not alone. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htm...2022-06-1629 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastInflation, Gas Prices and Mental Health- A Gritty Nurse PerspectiveIf the pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, we still have not fully addressed the rising cost of living. With gas prices at an all-time high, and inflation over 6%, our mental health is suffering. Are we all in this together? Believe what people do, not what people say. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the politics and costs of inflation. We all know the true costs of policy decisions. Poverty. Food Insecurity. House Insecurity. Our Lives. If you need help, please reach out. You are not alone. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htm...2022-06-1629 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastHighways over Healthcare: No, Life isn't a HighwayIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the recent election and how elections can impact healthcare. Are highway by-ways more important than bypass surgery? We don't hold back because we cant hold back. THIS IS ALL OUR HEALTH THAT WILL BE AFFECTED. 2022-06-0934 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastHighways over Healthcare: No, Life isn't a HighwayIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the recent election and how elections can impact healthcare. Are highway by-ways more important than bypass surgery? We don't hold back because we cant hold back. THIS IS ALL OUR HEALTH THAT WILL BE AFFECTED. 2022-06-0934 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFor Pox Sakes! Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?For pox sakes, we have had enough! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss: Monkeypox. We discuss what it is, where it came from, how it is currently being treated and some of the myths that go along with it. Is this a new pandemic of massive proportions, or do we just need to think outside of the "pox"? Monkeypox response will show what, if anything, we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, by Andre Picard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-moneypox-outbreak-canada-virus-response/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links 2022-06-0233 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFor Pox Sakes! Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?For pox sakes, we have had enough! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss: Monkeypox. We discuss what it is, where it came from, how it is currently being treated and some of the myths that go along with it. Is this a new pandemic of massive proportions, or do we just need to think outside of the "pox"? Monkeypox response will show what, if anything, we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, by Andre Picard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-moneypox-outbreak-canada-virus-response/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links 2022-06-0233 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs it the Breast Choice? The Best "Formula" for Feeding Your BabyIn this episode, Amie FINALLY gets Sara to discuss breast vs bottle feeding. The sh*t rolls down hill as always and when the US sneezes, Canada gets the cold! The formula shortage in the US is affecting us all. From the major shut down from Abbott due to 2 infant deaths, to the capitalism, supply chain issues and monopoly of the market- it has forced us to continue this debate on how infants are fed. We also discuss the good, bad and the ugly with in regards to lactation consultants. We have the "best formula" for our listeners. 2022-05-2634 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs it the Breast Choice? The Best "Formula" for Feeding Your BabyIn this episode, Amie FINALLY gets Sara to discuss breast vs bottle feeding. The sh*t rolls down hill as always and when the US sneezes, Canada gets the cold! The formula shortage in the US is affecting us all. From the major shut down from Abbott due to 2 infant deaths, to the capitalism, supply chain issues and monopoly of the market- it has forced us to continue this debate on how infants are fed. We also discuss the good, bad and the ugly with in regards to lactation consultants. We have the "best formula" for our listeners. 2022-05-2634 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastKeep the CHANGE, You Filthy Animal! Navigating Change with Nurses and in HealthcareYou would think that in such a dynamic environment such as healthcare that change would come easily? You would also think that when the evidence is presented for change it would be an easy sell and quick win, right? WRONG! Nurses and other healthcare professionals tend to resist change, but change is good! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss why change in healthcare is so difficult and what we can all do to make change more successful and less daunting. 2022-05-1930 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastKeep the CHANGE, You Filthy Animal! Navigating Change with Nurses and in HealthcareYou would think that in such a dynamic environment such as healthcare that change would come easily? You would also think that when the evidence is presented for change it would be an easy sell and quick win, right? WRONG! Nurses and other healthcare professionals tend to resist change, but change is good! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss why change in healthcare is so difficult and what we can all do to make change more successful and less daunting. 2022-05-1930 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastReproductive Justice: Abortion Rights in a Post Roe World?What is Roe v. Wade? What does USA law have to do with Canada? We are not so far removed from n the United States, when it comes to the right to choose and Canada’s own history related to abortion access. Who decides what women get to do with their bodies? The state or the women? In this episode, Amie & Sara discussion abortion rights with ADRIANNE M. BEHNING, a nurse who previously worked at an abortion clinic and the host of Nursing Uncensored Podcast. With the ongoing pull back on services, health disparities in maternal outcomes, and the fact...2022-05-121h 03The Gritty Nurse PodcastReproductive Justice: Abortion Rights in a Post Roe World?What is Roe v. Wade? What does USA law have to do with Canada? We are not so far removed from n the United States, when it comes to the right to choose and Canada’s own history related to abortion access. Who decides what women get to do with their bodies? The state or the women? In this episode, Amie & Sara discussion abortion rights with ADRIANNE M. BEHNING, a nurse who previously worked at an abortion clinic and the host of Nursing Uncensored Podcast. With the ongoing pull back on services, health disparities in maternal outcomes, and the fact...2022-05-121h 03The Gritty Nurse PodcastGive Yourself Permission To Say NO: Matters of the MindIts Mental Health Awareness week. In this episode, Amie and Sara do a mental health check in and discuss their challenges over the past 2 years. It’s ugly, it’s raw, but it’s honest. We also discuss a nurse who recently died by suicide, how organizations need to step up their mental health resources and we give our “gritty” tips to how we can all make it through another year.2022-05-0534 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastGive Yourself Permission To Say NO: Matters of the MindIts Mental Health Awareness week. In this episode, Amie and Sara do a mental health check in and discuss their challenges over the past 2 years. It’s ugly, it’s raw, but it’s honest. We also discuss a nurse who recently died by suicide, how organizations need to step up their mental health resources and we give our “gritty” tips to how we can all make it through another year.2022-05-0534 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFake Nurse Throws herself "Nurse of the Year Party"- No You Can't Make This Ish UpThere are no words to truly describe the f%^&kery of this story. What type of person, fakes being a healthcare professional, wants attention and recognition so badly that they throw themselves a party to win a fake award for a fake nursing association? In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the odd case of Betty Lichtenstein, 57, of Connecticut who threw herself a "Nurse of the Year" party. The story only gets weirder and weirder as it goes. What do you need to know as a member of the public to keep yourself safe? Tune in for our tips! ...2022-04-2128 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastFake Nurse Throws herself "Nurse of the Year Party"- No You Can't Make This Ish UpThere are no words to truly describe the f%^&kery of this story. What type of person, fakes being a healthcare professional, wants attention and recognition so badly that they throw themselves a party to win a fake award for a fake nursing association? In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the odd case of Betty Lichtenstein, 57, of Connecticut who threw herself a "Nurse of the Year" party. The story only gets weirder and weirder as it goes. What do you need to know as a member of the public to keep yourself safe? Tune in for our tips! ...2022-04-2128 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastLet's Talk About Sex...Baby? The Gritty Nurses Talk Sex EducationIn this episode, Amie and Sara get down and talk about sex. No, not their sexual experiences (get your mind out of the gutter), but how they approach talking about sex, gender and consent with their kids. This one was a "listener request"! Thanks to our sponsor Executive Links! Are you looking for continuing education from a Canadian provider? Executive Links has almost 200 webinars to choose from on many topics including: med/surg, critical care, geriatrics, peds, mental health and more! Each webinar is $35 and includes handouts, a certificate of completion and the option to watch...2022-04-1433 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastLet's Talk About Sex...Baby? The Gritty Nurses Talk Sex EducationIn this episode, Amie and Sara get down and talk about sex. No, not their sexual experiences (get your mind out of the gutter), but how they approach talking about sex, gender and consent with their kids. This one was a "listener request"! Thanks to our sponsor Executive Links! Are you looking for continuing education from a Canadian provider? Executive Links has almost 200 webinars to choose from on many topics including: med/surg, critical care, geriatrics, peds, mental health and more! Each webinar is $35 and includes handouts, a certificate of completion and the option to watch...2022-04-1433 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs It Too Late Now To Say Sorry? Apologies, Accountability and Calling out the Bullsh*tIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the importance of leaders making public apologies. Should our governments, politicians, healthcare leaders and CEO's be held to a different standard? Who holds them accountable when they muck it up? WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD. It’s time to take off your rose coloured glasses, and see them for who they are. People like you and me holding them accountable is one step to seeing change. 2022-03-1737 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastIs It Too Late Now To Say Sorry? Apologies, Accountability and Calling out the Bullsh*tIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the importance of leaders making public apologies. Should our governments, politicians, healthcare leaders and CEO's be held to a different standard? Who holds them accountable when they muck it up? WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD. It’s time to take off your rose coloured glasses, and see them for who they are. People like you and me holding them accountable is one step to seeing change. 2022-03-1737 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAndre Picard & Fixing a Broken Healthcare System: Let's Start with AccountabilityIn this episode, Amie and Sara sit down with André Picard, one of Canada’s top health & public policy observers and commentators. We discuss how often history repeats itself in healthcare and what we can and SHOULD learn from it. We also discuss current challenges with the healthcare system and the importance of accountability in leadership. What do we need to do to make our healthcare system more equitable, cost effective and beneficial for all? Andre knew the answer over 30 years ago. Listen to find out! Andre is an eight-time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards, Canada’s top...2022-03-1036 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAndre Picard & Fixing a Broken Healthcare System: Let's Start with AccountabilityIn this episode, Amie and Sara sit down with André Picard, one of Canada’s top health & public policy observers and commentators. We discuss how often history repeats itself in healthcare and what we can and SHOULD learn from it. We also discuss current challenges with the healthcare system and the importance of accountability in leadership. What do we need to do to make our healthcare system more equitable, cost effective and beneficial for all? Andre knew the answer over 30 years ago. Listen to find out! Andre is an eight-time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards, Canada’s top...2022-03-1036 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAnti-Black Racism in Healthcare: When Cell Phone Use is More Important Than Providing CareDisclaimer: In the introduction of this podcast, we play a recorded clip (with permission from Shirley Archibald) of the recording that was taken by Amie during her mom's visit to the hospital. It does contain disturbing and difficult content to listen to. It may be triggering to some. Please listen at your own discretion. When did cell phone usage in the emergency department become more important than delivering care to a cardiac patient who told you they feel their heart is going to stop? Anti-Black racism in healthcare is a pandemic. Its effects are long l...2022-02-2447 minThe Gritty Nurse PodcastAnti-Black Racism in Healthcare: When Cell Phone Use is More Important Than Providing CareDisclaimer: In the introduction of this podcast, we play a recorded clip (with permission from Shirley Archibald) of the recording that was taken by Amie during her mom's visit to the hospital. It does contain disturbing and difficult content to listen to. It may be triggering to some. Please listen at your own discretion. When did cell phone usage in the emergency department become more important than delivering care to a cardiac patient who told you they feel their heart is going to stop? Anti-Black racism in healthcare is a pandemic. Its effects are long l...2022-02-2447 min