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  • I Wanna Hold Your Hand

    I Wanna Hold Your Hand
    2025/10/14

    Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 This week's episode? Total gem. We roped in our rockstar pal Andie Daisley, certified Child Life Specialist extraordinaire, for laughs, life hacks, and low-key therapy sesh. Summer's fading (smoke + heat = grumpy town 😤), but our chat? Pure fire. Grab your iced latte (or EpiPen – more on that! 💉), and dive in.

    Summer Slump & Walgreens Woes: Real Talk Starter! ☀️😩

    End-of-summer blues? We're feelin' it. Smoke's choking us, heat's melting brains – full moon weirdness without the moon? Yikes.

    * Kelly's epic beef: Fought a Walgreens warrior over son's EpiPen (bee allergy drama 🐝). "Two weeks of nonsense? Fired! Never stepping foot again." (No ads here, folks. 🚫)

    * Weekend wins: Sam & Kelly teamed up – traumas, great crew, even schooled a sassy teen on mom respect. "Fun all around! 🎉"

    * Smoke squad: Heat making peeps squirrely? ER vibes confirm: Chaos incoming.

    Meet Andie: Kid Whisperer & Hospital MVP! 🧸❤️

    Andie's our guest glow-up: MA in Child Life (thesis on grief support? Deep!), BA in Human Services + psych/sociology minors. Since 2017, she's been slaying at our hospital – from ER to peds oncology, PICU, and even adult units for kiddo visits.

    * Role rundown: "Help kids/families cope with hospital hell. Play's the kid language! 🛝" Prep for procedures, diagnosis education, grief support – she's the advocate normalizing scary stuff.

    * Swing shift superstar: 12-hour hustles, solo after 5 PM. "Collaborative team – we cross-cover like pros!"

    Pro tip: Elevator pitches? Andie's got 'em. "Kids in uncharted territory? We're the guides." 🗺️

    Kid Coping Magic: From IV Drama to Grief Hugs! 💉😢

    Andie's wisdom bombs? Gold for any nurse/parent. Play heals, honesty rules, and teens? Handle with care (and sass checks).

    * Play power: "Universal kid lingo! ER's fast – no full sessions, but bubbles/iPads distract like bosses. 🎈" Normalize the wild: "This is scary – let's chat at your level."

    * Procedure prep: Age-tailored truths. Toddlers? "Cold & squeezy!" Teens? Full deets. "No surprises – builds trust. 🤝"

    * Grief guru: Sibling support post-loss? "Memory boxes, books, honest talks. 'Mom's body stopped working.'" (Heart-wrenching but healing. 💔➡️❤️)

    * Family fails: Parents blocking prep? "Step out if needed – kid's calm > your panic." Siblings? Include 'em safely.

    Bonus: Andy's "zone of proximal development" flex – pushing just enough for growth. "First cardio version? Nailed it. Now I know!" ⚡

    Rapid-Fire Fun: Tapeworms, Taxes & Trauma Thrills! 🐛💸🚨

    We hit Andy with the silly Qs – laughs ensued!

    * Illegal but should be legal?

    * Legal but should be illegal?

    * Fave ER scenario?

    * Tapeworm tolerate?

    Wrap-Up: Kiddo Coping Queens Unite! 👑🩹

    Andie's energy? Infectious. We're obsessed with her kiddo magic – more collabs soon? Fingers crossed! What's YOUR wild ER story or kid-coping hack? Spill below! 👇 Smash subscribe, rate us (nice vibes only ❤️), share with your crew. Seat saved next week!

    xoxo, Sam & Kelly (ft. Andy!) At The Nurses Station Pod P.S. Not med advice – consult pros 📞



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  • Slippery Slope

    Slippery Slope
    2025/10/07
    Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 Sam & Kelly here, fresh off At The Nurses Station – your no-patients-allowed zone for ER giggles, life hacks, and "oh god, why me?" moments. This ep? Total chaos fuel. Sam's rocking post-night-shift zombie mode (blame the 7-min wake-up 😴), Kelly's fresh-faced after acing a forensic nursing interview (detective vibes? Yes please! 🔍). We dish on pre-nurse neuroses, stair-counting drama, and high school horrors that still make us blush. Grab your scrubs (or PJs), and let's bullet-blitz this bad boy! 💉✨Wake-Up Woes & Job Jitters: Morning Mayhem Alert! ☕😵‍💫* Sam's survival mode: Night shift queen, but oops – hit record 7 mins after eyes open. "Rough? Understatement. Coffee IV stat!" ☕💉* Kelly's boss babe energy: Nailed that per diem forensic gig interview. "20 years in? Take me or leave me. Hi, it's me!" (Pro tip: ER beats the nerves out of ya. 💪)* Tea time twist: We spill on ditching control-freak eras. Kelly's ex-OCD (food-touching freakout? Gone. 🥦🚫) Sam's teen rage? Tamed by water polo & mom life. "Nursing: The ultimate chill pill... mostly." 😎Stair Counting Showdown: OCD or Just Us? 🪜🤔The saga lives! Last ep's bombshell: Most peeps don't count stairs. Mind. Blown. 🤯* Sam's stance: "Eight from the garage? Still tallying. Natural brain glitch? Fight me!" (Kelly: "Ask around – you're the weirdo now. 😂")* Kelly's glow-down: Used to obsess, but ER chaos cured it. "No brain space for nonsense. Priorities: Patients, not steps!"* Squad callout: Do YOU count? Spill – we're collecting allies (or eye-rolls). 👇Shift Shenanigans: Underwear Wars & Dream Teams! 👙🏆Two nights, 16 hours of gold. Best crew ever? Check. 😍* Team triumph: "We can handle ANYTHING – laughs included!" Epic vibes when the squad clicks.* Control freak flashbacks: ER's the great equalizer. "ICU neurotic? Nah. Flow with the chaos or drown." 🌊Sick Kid Spotting: Monitor Lies vs. Gut Feels! 👶📈That gut-wrenching tale: Vomiting toddler, no IV luck, grunting but "stable" on screen? Yikes. 😱* Scarier scenario: Good numbers, crappy patient look. "Kids crash FAST – vitals lie!" (Vs. bad vitals/good look? Still sus, but less panic.)* Quick-scan hacks (5-sec rule):* Color first: Pale/gray? Red flag city. 🚩* Cap refill + chest rise: Slow refill? Trouble brewing.* Nuance ninja: Tachycardic + tachypneic? Double trouble. "Screaming baby at 220? Meh. But add grunting? STAT!"* Advocacy alert: Providers brush off "feels off"? Push back. "Nurses: The real MVPs." 🦸‍♀️Rapid-Fire Realness: Colors, Critters & Cross-Gender BFFs? 🎨🐶🤝Buckle up – we blitz the fun stuff!* ** fave color?**: Sam: "Beige. Neutral queen – it's safe!" 🧡 Kelly: "Every shade by mood. Too much? Nah, that's me." 🌈* Men + women friends?: Polarized AF! Kelly: "Slippery slope post-marriage. Jealous redhead vibes – what's he missing from US?" 😤 Sam: "Totally fine if married – safety net! But boundaries: No spouse tea or TMI. Electron clouds, baby!" ⚛️ (Backlash incoming? Bring it.)* Talking animals' nicest?: Dogs, duh! "Dumb, happy loyalists. Cats? Sassy villains. Bunnies? Sneaky. Pit bulls? Pass." 🐕💕 (House cats as faves? Sam owns it.)High School Horror Stories: Cringe Level 1000! 😳📚Embarrassment Olympics? We win gold (and scars).* Kelly's smash: Funeral face-plant into glass door. "Mid-rites, hay fever blowout – bloody nose + stares from the whole congregation. Hid in the foyer FOREVER." 😭 (Pro: Catholic family laughs now?)* Sam's catastrophe: Daisy Dukes on a ropes course? Took YEARS to process the wardrobe malfunction. 👖💔 (MIL fail: No pants pep talk? Rookie move.)* Bonus bombshell: Kelly's now-MIL's car-ride lecture: "Don't trap my son with a baby!" At 17. On a 6-hr drive. "Harassment? 100%. Wild." 🚗🚫Outro Vibes: From Cringe to Clutch – We Made It! 🏅Whew – we laughed, cringed, and survived (no bloody noses here). Nursing: The ultimate plot twist. What's YOUR most epic fail? Stair counter? Drop it below – we heart the chaos! 👇 Subscribe, review (thumbs up = love ❤️), and share with your squad. Next week: More nurse nonsense. Seat saved! 🪑xoxo, Sam & Kelly At The Nurses Station Pod P.S. Not med advice – text your BFF, not your ex. 📱 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substack.com
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  • Crunch WARS!

    Crunch WARS!
    2025/09/30

    Crunch Wars: Hippie Hacks vs. Nurse Real Talk! 🌿💉😂

    Hey, Nurse Fam! 👋 Sam & Kelly here from At The Nurses Station – your chaotic escape pod for nursing gossip, zero patient drama, and a side of "wait, you do WHAT?!" vibes. This week's ep? Pure gold. We dove headfirst into Crunch Wars: that epic clash between crunchy granola life (think essential oils & moon phases) and our no-BS ER reality. Spoiler: We agree on 20%, disagree on 80%, and laugh through 100%. 😆

    Woke up grumpy. (Guilty – diet changes got me feral. Sam? Marshmallow fluff to the rescue. 🍬) But by the end, we were cackling. Grab your kombucha (or IV fluids ☕💉), and let's unpack the madness. Bullet points incoming – because who has time for paragraphs?

    What Even IS "Crunchy"? Granola Goals or Hippie Hype? 🌱✨

    We hashed the def: Liberal, eco-warrior, off-grid vibes with a side-eye to mainstream. (Mildly shady tone? Guilty. 😏) Sam's 70s hippie dreams (homeschooling FTW!); Kelly's modern "MAGA? Nah, MAHA – Make America Healthy Again!" (Health over politics? We stan.)

    * Sam's crunchy cred: Farm eggs, homemade bread, rendered tallow. "No million-acre farm? Canned beans it is. Realist mode activated! 🥫"

    * Kelly's vibe: Whole30 warrior – ditched sugar, felt amazing. "Pimples? Swollen rings? Blame the processed comeback. No bugs for dinner, tho. 🚫🐛"

    * Overlap alert: Both have healthy distrust of the government trust. (But pro-hospital births – NICU horror stories sealed that. 🚨❤️)

    Dream world: Zero processed. Reality: Kids eat dyes. We're winning at not eating bugs. High-five! ✋

    Crunch Wars Battle Royale: Thumbs Up or Hard Pass? ⚔️

    We sparred on the wild stuff. No punches pulled – just popcorn. 🍿

    * Chiropractors 🦴

    * Processed/Organic Obsession 🥦

    * Acupuncture/Reflexology 🪡

    * Red Dye Hyperactivity 🔴

    * Homeopathics/Essentials 🧴

    * Butter & Fats 🧈: Pro-natural!

    * Lotions/Deos/Sunscreen ☀️

    * Home Births 👶: Hospital or bust!

    Polarization peak: "If you're breathing, body heals!" Nah – RIP to trauma victims. Reality check, crunchy podcasters. 🙄

    Superstitions, Intuition & Moon Magic: ER Witchcraft? 🌕🔮

    Nursing's got vibes. We spill:

    * Superstitions 🐱‍👤:

    * Intuition/Psychic? 👻: Yes to gut feels.

    * Leeches/Bot Flies 🦠:

    Rapid-Fire Fun: Cele Crushes, Hype Tunes & Dream Dinners! 🎤🍽️

    End on highs – because we're volatile, not volatile-only. ⚡

    * First Cele Crush 💕: Atreyu (NeverEnding Story) + JTT. "Horse death? Hug therapy needed. Artax vibes forever. 🐎😢"

    * Hype Song on Entry 🎶: Sam: "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" (Spin Doctors – sassy AF). Kelly: "Bad B***h O'Clock" (Lizzo – thick 30 energy! "I've been through a lot, but I'm still flirty. Do-do-do! 💃")

    * Dream Instant Meal 🥩: Kelly: Ribeye (medium-rare grill magic), twice-baked potato, asparagus. Sam: Broccoli rice cheese casserole, Ritz-cracker chicken, lima beans. "Grandma's Divinity? Sentimental slay. 🧀🍗"

    Wrap-Up: Who's Winning Crunch Wars? You Decide! 🏆

    We survived (mood upgraded – fluff forgiven 🍬), but vaccines? Tabled for friendship's sake. 😂 Big Q: What's your crunchy hill to die on? Red dye ban? Moon rituals? Spill in comments – we read 'em all! 👇

    Loved this? Smash subscribe, share with your squad, and join us next week for more nurse chaos. Seat saved at the station! 🪑✨

    xoxo, Sam & Kelly At The Nurses Station Pod P.S. Not med advice – call your doc, not your crystals. 🔮📞



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  • So...there might be an alternative?

    So...there might be an alternative?
    2025/09/23
    # From ER Chaos to Crunchy Vibes: Our Chat with NP Levi Bell! 🚑🌿Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 Welcome back to *At The Nurses Station* – your go-to pod for all things nursing (minus the patients). This week's episode was a total vibe: We sat down with the legendary Levi Bell, a pediatric nurse practitioner who's got stories for DAYS. From wild ER shifts to blending Western meds with natural remedies, we covered it all. If you're into healthcare drama, functional medicine magic, and a sprinkle of "what the heck?!" moments, this one's for you. 🎙️💉Grab your coffee (or bone broth, if you're feeling crunchy ☕🌱), and let's dive in with some fun highlights. We promise emojis, bullet points, and zero boring lectures!## Levi's Epic Nursing Origin Story: From EMT to ER Boss 🦸‍♂️Levi didn't just stumble into nursing – he *leveled up* like a video game hero. Here's the tea on his journey:- **Started as an EMT right out of high school** 🚑: No clue what he wanted, but his dad (a hospital pilot!) nudged him in. Loved it so much, he craved more!- **Became a nurse, then dove into peds pulmonary and ER** 🏥: Worked with trach vent kids (heartbreaking stuff 😢), then switched to a level-one pediatric ER for the adrenaline rush.- **NP transition in the SAME ER? Yikes!** 😱: At 25, he went from nurse to NP overnight. Earned respect the hard way from salty old-timers. Pro tip: Being a kickass nurse first helps!- **Bonus gigs: ICU stint and moonlighting across 7 sites** 🌍: Even got bored in the ER (who does that?!) and tried ICU – spoiler: It was a "forever super resident" nightmare. Back to ER full-time!Levi's energy? Chef's kiss. He walks in, stuff gets DONE, and it's fun. We stan! ❤️## Functional Medicine: Crunchy Meets Clinical! 🌿🧪Okay, this is where it got JUICY. Levi's not just an ER pro – he's trained in functional medicine and even ran a peds practice. We talked blending "alternative" stuff with Western meds without the eye-rolls. Key gems:- **How Levi got crunchy** 😎: Grew up with home remedies (essential oils under a towel? Hippie vibes! ✌️). Then his daughter's chronic issues pushed him to dig deeper.- **Functional vs. Western: Not enemies!** ⚖️: Western fixes acute stuff (appendicitis? Surgery, duh! 🔪). Functional tackles root causes like microbiome, diet, and mold. Placebo power is real – up to 30% effective! 💥- **Evidence check** 📊: Levi believes in it (backed by physiology and new research), but admits it's newer. Trained pros like GI docs are jumping ship to functional for chronic fails.- **Challenges for families** 💸😩: It's lifestyle-heavy (cut dairy/gluten? Easier said than done with toddlers! 🧀🍞). Cash-pay only, so it's "rich person" territory. Insurance? Blow it up! 💣- **ER overlap** 🏨: Levi segments his brain – ER for emergencies, functional chats if families are open (and he has 5 mins!). Pro tip: For eczema flares, steroids short-term, then go root-cause hunting.Big takeaway: Polarized sides (anti-vax vs. vax-everything) need to CHILL and collab. Vaccines have risks (rare, but real), Miralax has long-term studies showing issues... let's talk! 🗣️## Ridiculous ER Tales & Crunchy Myths Busted 😂🤦‍♀️No pod is complete without the LOLs. From Levi's "worst job ever" (part-time ICU + ER = burnout city 🔥) to patient demands:- **Silly specialist snubs** 😤: Some docs hate mid-levels calling – Levi's like, "It's your JOB to help!"- **Protocol waffles** 🧇: Inconsistent orders? Nurses guessing games on labs/swabs. Sepsis alert or nah? Chaos!- **Crunchy crazies** 🌿🤪: Sunscreen causes cancer? (Sam's take – guilty! ☀️) Grounding in non-native grass? Empath vibes? Levi believes in grounding... Kelly? Not so much. 😂## Final Thoughts: Empathy Wins Every Time ❤️🩹Levi dropped wisdom bombs: Assume 100% intelligence, 0% knowledge. People aren't dumb – they're scared, siloed, or burned by the system. Open convos disarm drama. In a broken system (mental health fails, anyone? 😔), join their team: "This sucks, let's try."Loved this ep? We did too! Drop comments: Your wildest ER story? Functional wins/fails? Sunscreen: Yay or nay? 👇 Subscribe for more nurse chats, hit that like, and share with your squad. We'll save you a seat next week at the station! 🪑✨xoxo, Sam & Kelly *At The Nurses Station* Pod P.S. Not medical advice – chat with your doc! 📞 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substack.com
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  • Skills Fair

    Skills Fair
    2025/09/16

    This week Kelly and Sam share what makes a good stick, why they would personally pass on an NG and all the other ways they shove things in peoples’ places.

    * Family Pet Drama 😸: Kelly recounts the chaos of her kids adopting a stray cat, leaving everyone in a whirlwind of emotions.

    * ER Skill Secrets and Struggles 💉: Tourniquets, can you have too much of a good thing? What should you say, or not say, during a good report?

    * Nurse Confessions 😂: The duo dives into quirky habits, debating shower routines and revealing unexpected personal quirks from their off-duty lives.

    This week is skills fair, so grab a note pad, fill your cup and get ready to laugh and learn!



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  • We Wear Pink on Wednesdays

    We Wear Pink on Wednesdays
    2025/09/09

    This week we have a hilarious deep-dive into the ever-evolving world of nursing fashion. From tight scrubs and spiky eyebrows to bows and bras, this episode is packed with laughs and relatable moments for anyone who’s ever donned a pair of scrubs.

    * The Evolution of Nursing Fashion 👗

    * Professionalism vs. Self-Expression 💄

    * Generational Judgments 😆



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  • One Stop Shop!

    One Stop Shop!
    2025/09/02

    Today we are chatting with the amazing Dr. Barger! This episode dives into the chaos and variety of pediatric ER life—staffing woes, burnout, and teamwork triumphs. We also get into global health, what make healthcare in the States unique and challenging! It’s raw, honest, and inspiring. 🌟

    * Team Dynamics 🤝: From ER to inpatient, communication’s key—Dr. Barger calls for empathy across floors. Shadowing each other? Game-changer for understanding! 👏

    * Future Fixes 🔧: More staff, better training, and tech upgrades could ease the load. Dr. Barger’s vision: A collaborative, efficient ER dream team! 🚀

    * Fun Vibes 😂: Light moments include homeschool tales and dream teams—Sam and Kelly shine with Dr. Barger’s wisdom!



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  • Strings Attached

    Strings Attached
    2025/08/26

    Strings Attached 🩺🎸

    Kelly and Sam kick off their post-summer hiatus episode with fun chit-chat about hobbies clashing with nursing life, the imperfect mental health system and how they protect their patients and theirselves down in Pyschland!

    * Yips and IO’s 💉: What’s a girl to do when she can’t hit the broad side of a barn? … get the drill out of course.

    * Psych Ward Real Talk 🧠: From young kids to adults in crisis, Kelly and Sam navigate aggression, heartbreak, and a broken system with grit and heart. 😥

    * Boundaries & Burnout 🚨: Some are the mom figure, reading bedtime stories to foster kids stuck in the ER. Others sets hard boundaries, frustrated by inappropriate cases and endless paperwork. We all agree: nurses shouldn’t play security guard! 💪

    * Pulse Check Fun 🎉: We talk prom, aliens and vacation stays!

    Fill your cup and grab a seat At The Nurses’ Station!



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    58 分