Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.org
Welcome to Nurse Converse, a collaborative podcast, presented by Nurse.org. Picture this: In each episode, we bring you a fresh perspective with a rotating lineup of incredible nurse hosts from various backgrounds, specialties, and experiences. From seasoned nurse veterans to passionate newcomers, our hosts share the spotlight. What makes this podcast truly unique is that all of our hosts were selected by the nursing community.
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Episodes
89 episodes
Protect Your Nursing License: Malpractice Insurance Myths Debunked—Are You Putting Your Nursing License at Risk? (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series by busting myths about malpractice insurance and explaining why every nurse — from new grads to NPs — needs to understand how coverage pr...
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Episode 58
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How This Nurse Turned Hangovers Into an IV Hydration Empire (With Courtney Jones)
Courtney Jones isn’t just inserting IVs—she’s injecting new energy into what it means to be a nurse entrepreneur. After 17 years at Boston Children’s Hospital, she traded scrubs for business ownership and built I.V. League, a booming IV hydrati...
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Episode 57
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I Quit My Job as a Forensic SANE Nurse — Here’s the Trauma No One Talks About (With Leah Helmbrecht)
Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive and potentially distressing topics, including domestic violence, rape, suicide and death. Listener discretion is advised.After nearly 200 forensic exams and 16 years in nursing, Leah ...
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Episode 56
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WFH Isn’t Just for Tech Bros—Nurses, Here’s Your Remote Job Guide (With Colton Lord and David Rosenbeck)
Colton chats with David Rosenbeck—former oncology nurse turned remote work evangelist and co-founder of Go Beyond the Bedside. They spill the tea on what it really looks like to ...
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Episode 55
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How Winning Nurse.org’s Best of Nursing Awards Opened Doors We Never Imagined (With Melanie Van Sistine, Travius Keandric, Georgina Villarreal and Brandy Pinkerton)
In this powerful 30-minute panel episode, Nurse.org brings together four inspiring Best of Nursing Award winners—including your host Melanie, a two-time winner herself—to share how being recognized by their peers has shaped their lives, careers...
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Episode 54
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More Than a Transition: Liam Lazore on Truth, Transformation & Living Authentically (With Colton Lord)
Liam’s story isn’t just about transition—it’s about guts, grace, and finding your truth. In this episode, he opens up to Colton about what it really feels like to live with gender dysphoria, the messy beauty of coming out, and the rollercoaster...
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Episode 53
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Breaking Stereotypes: Men in Nursing (With Brian Benjie, Joscel James and Zac Shepherd)
What’s it really like to be a man in a profession traditionally dominated by women? In this episode, nurses Brian, Joscel, and Zac share their personal journeys into nursing, shedding light on the motivations that led them to the field—and the ...
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Episode 52
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How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful (With Colton Lord and Julie McFadden)
Colton's getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep se...
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Episode 51
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Nurses and the Medical Draft: What Would Really Happen? (With Colton Lord)
Colton gets real about the rising anxiety over world events, nurse draft rumors, and why everyone on TikTok is spiraling (again). He breaks down the actual history of nurses in the military, shares his own COVID-era trauma, and offers a much-ne...
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Episode 50
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Why Are Nurses Still Bullying Each Other? Let’s Talk Toxic Nursing Culture (With Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares)
Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares get real about something many nurses face but don’t often talk about—dealing with toxic coworkers. Jeri opens up about her own experiences with bullying in nursing and how the structure of healthcare can sometim...
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Episode 49
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Imposter Syndrome Is Real in Nursing—But These Tips Can Help You Crush It (With Dr. Wali Khan)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Dr. Wali Khan dives into a rarely discussed but critical topic in healthcare: the insecurities that plague nurses and providers at every stage of their careers. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience—in...
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Episode 48
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@NurseDaddies Talk Gay Nurse Life Across Generations—From the U.S. to the Philippines (With Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo)
In this Pride-packed episode, Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo get raw, real, and ridiculously relatable as they open up about their LGBTQ journeys—from coming out stories to navigating the messy mix of culture, identity, and healthcare.They’...
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Episode 47
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We’re the Less Than 8%: What It’s Like Being Black Male APRNs in Advanced Nursing (With Everett Moss II, Geremy Wooten and Mike Supplice)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Everett Moss II is joined by fellow advanced practice nurses Mike Supplice and Geremy Wooten for a candid conversation about their journeys in nursing as Black men in a predominantly female field.T...
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Episode 46
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This Nurse Survived Domestic Violence—Now She’s Changing How Hospitals Help Victims (With Leah Helmbrecht, Tamara Sawyers and Nadirah Burgess)
Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion on domestic violence, which can also be known as intimate partner violence or narcissistic abuse, attempted homicide and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised.In this ...
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Episode 45
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Honoring Indigenous Nurses: Bridging the Past and Future in Healthcare (With Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Taloa Sharp and Sonya Frazier)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez speaks with Indigenous nurses Sonya Frazier and Taloa Sharp about the importance of Indigenous representation in nursing. They share personal stories of advocacy, cultural identity, a...
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Episode 44
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‘The Only One’—But Not Alone: Black Nurses on Overcoming Bias, Finding Support & Growth (With Ama Mathewos, Everett Moss II, Casey Green and Travius Keandric)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, four accomplished Black nurses — ranging from bedside RNs and CRNAs to doctoral-prepared leaders and influencers — came together to share their personal and professional journeys. Their conversation shed light...
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Episode 43
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I Didn’t Pass the NCLEX—3 Times. Here’s How I Turned Setbacks Into a CRNA Dream (With Dr. Wali Khan)
Join Wali Khan on this episode of NurseConverse as he shares his inspiring journey through multiple NCLEX failures, revealing the emotional and practical hurdles he faced. Discover how resilience, self-care, and smart study strategies can help ...
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Episode 42
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Inside Oncology Nursing: Stories, Challenges, and Triumphs from the Frontlines of Cancer Care (With Rebeca Leon, MSN, RN)
Join Rebeca Leon on this episode of the Nurse Converse podcast as she pulls back the curtain on the world of oncology nursing. She shares her personal journey into this life-changing specialty, reflecting on the emotional highs, the profound pa...
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Episode 41
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From GenZ to Boomers: How Generational Strengths Are Building a Stronger Future for Nursing (With Carol Simpson, Jeri Ford, Patricia Danz and Nurse Allie)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Carol Simpson (Gen X) leads a panel discussion with nurses from four generations to explore how age diversity shapes the nursing profession. Joining her are Patricia Danz (Baby Boomer), Jeri Ford (M...
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Episode 40
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Meet the Disabled Nurses Who Turned Doubt Into Power (With Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Andrea Dalzell and Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine)
In this powerful episode, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez speaks with nurses Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine and Andrea Dalzell about their personal journeys into nursing and the challenges they faced navigating disability and systemic ableism. Together...
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Episode 39
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RaDonda Vaught Shares Advice for Nurses Before a Board of Nursing Investigation (With Maggie Ortiz and RaDonda Vaught)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz and RaDonda Vaught explore the lasting impact of RaDonda’s case, focusing on the Board of Nursing’s role, the legal risks nurses face, and the complexities of due process following medical errors....
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Episode 38
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A Nurse's Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device), With Shenell Thompkins and Tiffany Cannon
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Shenell Thompkins is joined by Tiffany Cannon, who shares her powerful story of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). At just 28, Tiffany experienced heart failure during pregnancy, lea...
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Episode 37
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Whistleblowing in Nursing: Navigating the Risks and Rewards (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series as she talks about what it really means to blow the whistle in nursing. From reporting unsafe care to protecting your license, she breaks...
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Episode 36
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The Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Nurses and How to Cope (With Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares dive deep into the emotional complexities of vicarious trauma—a profound experience many healthcare providers face as they care for...
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Episode 35
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This Encrypted Platform Is Quietly Revolutionizing How Nurses Can Support Sexual Assault Survivors (With Leah Helmbrecht and Tracy DeTomasi)
Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains a discussion on sexual assault and may be triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.In this episode of Nurse Converse, Leah Helmbrecht interviews Tracy DeTomasi, licensed socia...
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Episode 34
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