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
107 episodes
Your Nursing License Could Be at Risk—Here’s What No One Tells You
Your nursing license is everything—but most nurses were never taught how easily it can be put at risk.In this episode, Nurse Converse host Jana Price sits down with legal expert and nurse practitioner Jaime Weiland (aka “The Legal NP”) t...
Starting a SANE Program When You’re Not a SANE Nurse (Yes, You Can) — With Jana Price, Marcina Doze and Shannon Krebs
Two Alabama nurses saw a glaring gap in care and decided not to ignore it. Hosted by Jana Price, this episode of Nurse Converse features Shannon Krebs and Marcina Doze as they share how they built a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)...
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From Bedside to City Hall: How One Oncology Nurse Became Mayor of Plymouth, Michigan (With Linda Filipczak and Jana Price)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Linda Filipczak shares how over 40 years in nursing shaped her approach to leadership in Plymouth, Michigan. From bedside care to city hall, she explains how skills like listening, crisis management, and relat...
How New Federal Loan Limits Could Reshape the Future of Nursing (With ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy and Jana Price)
Proposed federal student loan caps could significantly impact the future of nursing. In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Jana Price speaks with ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy about what these changes mean for nurses, education ac...
These Nurses Built the “Facebook Marketplace” for Healthcare Gigs (With Jana Price, Jaclyn Passante, Katherine Brennan and Amanda Ciardiello)
Nurse burnout is real, and “just pick up overtime” is not a personality trait. In this episode of Nurse Converse, Jana Price sits down with Jaclyn Passante, Katherine Brennan, and Amanda Ciardiello, the team behind Nurse Connect: a marketplace ...
Millions Laugh at Her Videos—But Her Real Work Happens at the Bedside (With Jana Price and Courtnee Stagner)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Jana Price welcomes palliative care nurse practitioner Courtnee Stagner, the viral nurse who makes millions laugh online while doing some of the most sacred work in healthcare. Beneath the humor is a clinician...
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911 Calls From Psych Nurses During Violent Youth Riot Released (With Jana Price)
Disclaimer: Names and identifying details have been withheld to protect the nurse involved.In this gripping episode of Nurse Converse, an anonymous psychiatric nurse shares firsthand details from two violent riot...
Nurses Helping Nurses: Inside a Healing Outreach After the Hurricane (With Melanie Van Sistine, Courtney Kindrew and Tara Kosmas)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Melanie Van Sistine is joined by nurse leaders Courtney, founder of Rekindled Nurse, and Tara, founder of
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Big Announcement: Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast Joins the Nurse.org Podcast Network
In this episode of the Love n’ Leary Nursing Podcast, Marion Leary and Rebecca Love announce the podcast’s new partnership with Nurse.org and reflect on how this milestone represents the power of saying yes to opportunity. They revisit the earl...
Emory University: Invention—How to Pitch, Patent, and Prosper as a Nurse Entrepreneur (With Jeri Ford, Dr. Rasheeta Chandler and Dr. Monique Bouvier)
Nurse inventors, this one’s for you. 💡In this special Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, host Jeri Ford, RN sits down with
Emory University: 5 Key Things Nurses Need to Know About Data Science (With Raquél Pérez, Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour and Dr. Jane Chung)
In this Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, data isn’t just for tech bros and spreadsheets—nurses are doing it every day.Host Raquél Pérez, RN sits down with
Emory University: From Burnout to Balance—7 Resilience Boosters for Nurses (With Rebeca Leon, Dr. JoEllen Schimmels and Dr. Nicholas Giordano)
In this Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon sits down with Dr. JoEllen “E...
Emory University: How to Negotiate Your Best Nursing Compensation Package (With Ama Mathewos, Dr. Catarina Fernandes and Dr. Kim Dupree Jones)
How do you ask for more money in a profession that’s built on selflessness? In this episode of the Emory University series on nurse empowerment and advocacy, host Ama Mathewos sits down wit...
Emory University: 8 Keys to Cultivating Power in Your Nursing Career (With Dr. Everett Moss II, Dr. Beth Ann Swan, Dr. Shawana Moore and Sofi Igyan)
In this inspiring episode of the Emory University series on Nurse Converse, host Dr. Everett Moss II, CRNA, sits down with three powerful voices from the ...
Emory University: Unlocking the Power of Persuasion in Your Nursing Career (With Melissa Mills, Dr. Roxana Chicas, Dr. Sharron Close and Sofi Igyan)
Persuasion isn’t just for politicians and advertisers—it’s a core nursing skill.In this episode of the Emory University series, host Melissa Mills sits down with
When a Nurse’s Story Changes—Finding a New Path Through Creativity, Resilience & Community (With Melanie Van Sistine)
In this inspiring episode of Nurse Converse, Melanie Van Sistine of Mel's Crafty CoRNer shares her journey from canceled shifts and burnout during the pandemic to becoming a two-time Best of Nursing Award winner and full-time nurse ent...
Protect Your Nursing License: How to Handle a False BON Report—Essential Knowledge to Protect Your License (With Maggie Ortiz)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz closes out the Protect Your Nursing License Series with an essential conversation on how to handle a false report to the Board of Nursing.As a nurse advocate and former Board...
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Nurse Breaks Silence After Being Fired for Reporting Hospital’s Baby Mix-Up (With Jana Price, Joyce Fisher and Matthew A. Luber)
When a mother in a New Jersey hospital looked down and realized the baby in her arms wasn’t hers, veteran mother–baby nurse Joyce Fisher did what every good nurse is trained to do — she acted fast. But instead of being praised for preventing fu...
Our Once-in-a-Lifetime Honor with the Chicago Fire for Nurse Appreciation Night (With Melanie Van Sistine, Jahnik Dismuke and Hannah Kimmel)
Former pediatric nurse and two-time Best of Nursing Award winner Mel sits down with Chicago nurses Hannah Kimmel and Jahnik Dismuke to unpack Nurse.org’s Nurse Appreciation Nights
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Vote in Scrubs: Why Civic Health Is Public Health (With Rebeca Leon, Gilanie De Castro and Marcos Damian-Noyola)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon partners with Vot-ER to explore how civic health is public health. She’s joined by Marcos Damian-...
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You’re More Than a Nurse—This Life Coach Helps You Reignite Your Purpose (With Colton Lord and Tania Epremian)
Colton teams up with Coach T—aka Tania, a Montreal-based personal and professional development coach who works virtually with clients across Canada, the U.S., and Europe—for a real-talk session on burnout, identity, and the fear that keeps so m...
Nurse Assaulted by Patient, Loses Pregnancy—Her Story Exposes Healthcare’s Safety Crisis (With Jana Price, Lora Smith and Robert Rehkemper)
Disclaimer: This episode discusses workplace violence, physical assault, and pregnancy loss. Listener discretion is advised.In this powerful episode of Nurse Converse, host Jana Price sits down with psychiatric nurse Lora...
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Facing the Reality of Violence in Healthcare—A Nurse’s Push for Safer Workplaces (With Kelsey Springer and Jana Price)
Disclaimer: This episode discusses workplace violence, physical assault, and PTSD in healthcare. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode of Nurse Converse, Nurse Jana sits down with Kelsey Springer to talk...
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Nurse Co-Creates FIGS Satin-Lined Scrub Cap That Protects Hair (With Ama Mathewos and Farida Labaran)
In this episode of Nurse Converse, host Ama Mathewos talks with nurse innovator Farida Labaran about her journey co-creating the first satin-lined scrub cap with FIGS. Farida shares how her passion for na...
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Find Your People, Save Your Sanity: Why Community in Nursing Matters More Than Ever (With Brandy Pinkerton, Georgina Villarreal, Melanie Van Sistine, and Travius Keandric)
Nursing is rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. In this heartfelt episode of Nurse Converse, four award-winning nurses share raw stories of burnout, bullying, chronic pain, and cultural challenges that left them questioning their place in...
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