School of Nursing
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School of NursingApr 14, 2022
Ep. #8 - Christina - Central Alberta Sexual Assault Response Team and Patient Advocacy
Christina joins us on this podcast to discuss the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Response Team (CASART). As one of the members of CASART, Christina explains what her role as a nurse is and how this team has come together to make a positive impact on the community it serves. She discusses the importance of nursing roles in patient care after a traumatic event how CASART has impacted her patients in dealing with trauma for long after it has happened. CASART is fueled by the ability to make meaningful connections with the people that utilize it and revolves around the nursing role as a patient advocate - something that is crucial to positive health outcomes in patient care.
Resources:
CASART: https://informalberta.ca/public/service/serviceProfileStyled.do?serviceQueryId=1039601
News Article: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page14454.aspx
Ep. #7 - Kelly - STARS Nursing
After many questions about STARS nursing from my students, I finally have a conversation with Kelly, a nurse with a decade worth of STARS experience. Not only does Kelly talk about her training and nursing experience, she also speaks about the best and most challenging parts of the job. She gives us a insiders look at what a typical day on the job looks like for her, what her scope of practice consists of, and how their team manages difficult calls. Do not miss this podcast!
Resources:
STARS: https://stars.ca/
Mission Ready (STARS Podcast) - https://open.spotify.com/show/58eVK67N0EQ94sQGBAu6s5?si=24f54be1890649c9
STARS Academy - https://stars.ca/education-and-training/stars-academy/
A Look into a career at STARS: https://youtu.be/F9-0DUFLB6I
Training Links:
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/acls?language=en_US
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/pals?language=en_US
ITLS (International Trauma Life Support): https://www.itrauma.org/
NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support): https://canadianheart.ca/nrp/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjN-SBhCkARIsACsrBz5kqCvBEBLAjuxl29yIU0Us9gYe4GB6pjmWit_O5-brIBX5KE1lKtoaAi3PEALw_wcB
TNATC (Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course): https://www.astna.org/page/TPATCProvider
Ep. #6 - Rebekkah - The Role of a Doula and Interprofessional Collaboration
Have you ever wondered what the role of a Doula is? Rebekkah talks to us today about her training, role as a doula, how she supports her clients, and works alongside the nurses in the hospital setting. She discusses her experiences with diverse families, explains how she handles unexpected events within the labor/birth setting, and what a "dilation station" is.
We discuss the importance of interprofessional collaboration and how it can benefit patient outcomes, specifically within the topic of role clarification. Rebekkah outlines where her role ends and the nurses role begins, as well as how ego can be the most detrimental factor in communicating with the interdisciplinary team. The passion that Rebekkah has for her career and client care is inspiring - this is a must listen!
Resources:
Evidence Based Birth. (2021, September 9). Evidence based birth. Evidence that empowers. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Rebekkah’s Educational Resources - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheBirthWorkCo
Red Deer Doula Association - https://www.reddeerdoulaassociation.com/rebekkahtraptow
Rebekkah's email: rebekkah.traptow@gmail.com
CIHC framework -
Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative. (2010, February). A National Interprofessional Competency Framework. https://ipcontherun.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/National-Framework.pdf
Ep. #5 - Natalie and Shannon - NICU Nursing
Want to learn more about NICU nursing? Look no further!
Natalie and Shannon are both experienced NICU nurses who join the podcast today to talk all about their knowledge within the world of NICU nursing. They answer many questions that are commonly asked by students, talk about NICU as a specialty, discuss why diverse nursing experience is important, what attributes and skills are needed in neonatal nursing, and even share some tips on how to build your resume!
Come laugh with us! **Bloopers Included**
Resources:
Natalie.Ford@rdpolytech.ca
Family Centered Care: https://www.ipfcc.org/
NiDCAP: https://nidcap.org/families/
CANN: https://neonatalcann.ca/
NANN: https://nann.org/
Neonatal Nursing Extension Certificate: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/healthhumanservice/Nursing/NeonatalNursing/index.htm
CNA Neonatal Certification Exam: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/about-certification
Ep. #4 - Susan - Union Talk: United Nurses of Alberta
Susan is the Local 2 (Red Deer and area) UNA President. She gives many great insights into what the union does, how to determine if you need to contact the union, what the Collective Agreement is and what to do when your manager says "we need to talk".
Resources
UNA Website: https://www.una.ca/
UNA Collective Agreement between AHS: https://www.una.ca/files/uploads/2018/11/Provincial_AHS_UNA_CA_2017-2020.pdf
UNA App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.ab.una.membersapp.android
UNA App for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/una/id719049771?ls=1&mt=8
Ep. #3 - Tamara - Advice from a fourth year student, Clinical Jitters, Note Taking, and Stress Management
Tamara is a fourth year nursing student who is about to enter her preceptorship. She gives some great insights into her experience as a nursing student that includes how to deal with high instructor expectations, how to *try* to maintain a balance between school and life, as well as talks about some strategies to overcome clinical jitters. She also gives some tips and tricks on note taking and maintaining good study habits.
Resources:
Note Taking - https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/effective-note-taking-in-class/
CINAHL: https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/cinahl-complete - also accessible through the RDC library with your login
Ep. #2 - Danica Part 2 - MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying), Family Centered Care, Personal Coping Strategies
Part 2 of Danica Mattiussi - In this episode, Danica talks about her experiences of a MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) nurse, how she personally copes with the stressors of work and her philosophy of Death and Dying.
Topics:
McGill Model
Death and Dying
MAID
Person and Family Support through the process of MAID
Resources:
MAID - https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page13497.aspx
Danica's email - danica.mattiussi@albertahealthservices.ca
3 Good Things Strategy - http://ercast.libsyn.com/3-good-things
McGill Model - https://currentnursing.com/theory/McGill_model_of_nursing.html
Ep. #1 - Danica - Trauma Nursing and Assessment, Teamwork, Courses and 'The Pause'
Danica Mattiussi has been an ER nurse for 9 years. She shares her insights and experience as a trauma team member and talks about everything from the coolest things she has ever seen, to what she feels like nursing is really all about.
Topics:
Trauma Triangle
Primary and Secondary Trauma Assessment
Trauma Courses - TNCC and EPICC
Closed Loop Communication, Leadership and Teamwork in the trauma room
'The Pause' and experiences with debriefing
Resources:
The Medical Pause - http://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-q-word-podcast/id1407523803?i=1000456044576
TNCC - https://www.ena.org/education/tncc
EPICC - https://epicclearning.ca/
Trauma Triad of Death - https://persysmedical.com/blog/hypothermia-prevention/trauma-triad-of-death/
Danica's email - Danica.mattiussi@albertahealthservices.ca
Intro
Lisa explains what this podcast IS and is NOT. Thank you for joining if you are giving this podcast a try!