The Change of Shift Podcast

The Change of Shift Podcast


Latest Episodes

Tap, tap, tap... Is this thing on? | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 35
March 30, 2016

Times are a'changin'... Today's episode is a recap of where we've been and where we're going. The show is going on hiatus for a bit while I figure out some things. As the one-man-show I'm being spread a little too thin with all of my social media...

My first code blue | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 34
March 23, 2016

The dreaded code blue! Contrary to what most believe.... Hollywood definitely gets this one wrong.I've been doing this job for over ten years, and I still remember that first time. That first code. How unbelievably scary it was. I remember sweating...

10 time management tips for Nurses while on shift | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 33
March 17, 2016

Time management skills are essential to our practice. It's what keeps us from 'drowning' while at work. You can always tell which Nurses have this skill mastered, and which Nurses struggle.It's a skill that can alleviate a great deal of stress in your...

Why I became a Nurse | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 32
March 09, 2016

Another story telling episode! I had recorded this episode some time ago, but felt the need to share it this week. Many Nurses enter this profession with the cookie cutter answer of "I just want to help people". While other Nurses enter this...

My most memorable patient | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 31
March 02, 2016

Story time!   My most memorable patient. Every Nurse has one. That one patient, that one experience that grabbed your attention and shook you.   There are many patients  that we remember, but when you sit at the table and tell your...

Eating habits of Nurses working the NOC shift? | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 30
February 24, 2016

I was contacted by a fellow Nurse via Twitter a while back. She had some questions and concerns about good eating habits. She works shifts as well as a lot of NOC shifts, and she tends to either eat the wrong food, not eat at all or graze all day. My...

So you want to be a Nurse Practitioner? MSN? DNP? PhD?  | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 30
February 17, 2016

This week's episode we discuss the finer points of a career decision. Are you interested in advancing your career? Do you want to become a Nurse Practitioner? Well, the path you travel and the direction you choose matters before you even apply to...

LVN to RN return to school: Interview with Nurse Pammie | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 29
February 10, 2016

Are you an LVN (LPN) returning to school to attain your RN license? Are you an adult learner returning to school?? Well, then this interview episode is for you! Pammie is a practicing LVN who has made the leap to return to school and attain the...

10 little known things about me  | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 28.5
February 07, 2016

Today's episode is a fun mini-podcast extra! I thought I'd share some little known facts about me. Thank you to my returning fans and new listeners! 10 little known things about me: My very first job I was a lifeguard and swimming instructor I...

Interview Jon Haws RN CCRN, founder of NRSNG.com | The Change of Shift Podcast Ep 28
February 03, 2016

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Haws RN CCRN, founder of NRSNG.com. We dive into Jon's history before entering the profession, and of  course talk about his website and online community at NRSNG.com. *Important note* : this interview was...