Episodes

  • ENCORE EPISODE: Achieving Deeply Rooted Wellness

    ENCORE EPISODE: Achieving Deeply Rooted Wellness
    Oct 4 2024
    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Ashley Durant, a board-certified holistic nurse and transformational wellness coach with specific expertise in guiding clients through the labyrinth of autoimmune illness. Ashley speaks from her own personal experience, and she offers tools and strategies for overcoming the challenges of autoimmune illness in a complex 21st-century world and medical-industrial complex. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    58 mins
  • ENCORE EPISODE: Healing Politics One Nurse at a Time

    ENCORE EPISODE: Healing Politics One Nurse at a Time
    Sep 27 2024
    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Kimberly Gordon, DNP, CRNA, an accountant turned nurse who is the co-founder of Healing Politics, a non-profit organization on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, and train nurses and midwives to run for elected office while building a culture of civic engagement within the professions. Ms. Gordon earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from John Carroll University in Ohio. After working seven years in various cost accounting and managerial positions, she chose to pursue a career in nursing and then nurse anesthesia. Kimberly graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She completed her Doctor of Nursing practice at Yale University where she and a colleague developed the first-of-its-kind Campaign School for Nurses and Midwives. As mentioned above, Kimberly is the co-founder of Healing Politics, a non-profit organization on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, and train nurses and midwives to run for elected office while building a culture of civic engagement within the professions. She is an adjunct faculty member teaching health policy and leadership at the Wake Forest School of Medicine and Western Carolina University. She practices anesthesia per diem for Novant Health in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Kimberly has always been involved in the nursing profession. First, in the NC Nurses Association, then the NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and most recently as a board member of Healthcare Providers for Greater Access and the Government Relations Chair for the NC Organization of Nurse Leaders. She loves talking about nursing leadership, professionalism, and political involvement with anyone who will listen. Kimberly wishes that every nurse understood the powerful impact that they have on their communities, colleagues, and the healthcare system. She believes that nurses working together could, quite literally, change the world. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    54 mins
  • ENCORE EPISODE: Playing it Forward — From Master’s in Nursing to PhD in Psychology

    ENCORE EPISODE: Playing it Forward — From Master’s in Nursing to PhD in Psychology
    Sep 20 2024
    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Caroline Cárdenas, PhD, MSN, MA, RN, CBCN, an expert in the science of play. Caroline has completed and defended her doctoral dissertation, titled “The Significance of Play in Restoring Compassion”, and has a great deal to share about the journey. Formerly a dedicated oncology nurse, Caroline's vision is to serve as a play researcher and advocate, educator, clinical psychologist, and public speaker, as well as produce body and movement play retreats to guide women, breast cancer survivors, healthcare professionals, educators, nursing and medical students, and mothers all over the world to discover, explore, practice, protect, and share their unique creative expression through the sacred practice of play, with the hope of reawakening and fostering purpose, meaning, and authentic connection through shared joy. Caroline is featured in James Redford’s documentary film, “Playing for Keeps”, where she speaks about her own journey of what inspired her to become an oncology nurse, her personal experience with burnout and compassion fatigue, her discovery of play through hula hooping, and how teaching hula hooping inspires and cultivates joy. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • ENCORE EPISODE: Trauma, Healing, Racism, and Justice on the Front Lines of Healthcare

    ENCORE EPISODE: Trauma, Healing, Racism, and Justice on the Front Lines of Healthcare
    Sep 13 2024
    On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews emergency physician and NY Times bestselling author Michele Harper regarding structural racism, social justice, personal trauma and healing, and the intrinsic vulnerabilities of the American healthcare system. Dr. Harper's memoir, The Beauty in Breaking, is a stunning personal account of life on the medical frontlines and a deeply spiritual life well-lived. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    57 mins
  • Bridging the Gaps to Save Medically Complex Children

    Bridging the Gaps to Save Medically Complex Children
    Sep 6 2024
    On episode 490 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Natalie McCawley, MSN, RN, CCRN and Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN, co-founders of Project Austin at Children’s Nebraska. In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss the genesis and mission of Project Austin, which seeks to "create awareness within the community regarding the needs of children living with medical complexity and establish an emergency system that is specific to each child, to ensure that every child receives the correct care they require, and that such care is easily accessible within their local community." Tiffany Simon is the Project Austin Co-Founder at Children’s Nebraska. She has been a pediatric nurse for 22 years in Medical and Cardiac Intensive Care Units, Critical Care Transport, ECMO team, Trauma Outreach Coordinator, and currently the Project Austin Program Manager for Internal Affairs at Children’s Nebraska. Tiffany’s personal and professional career drives her motivation to provide optimal care for children with complex medical needs across the continuum. Her “why” is simple, Tiffany’s medically complex son, Austin, suffered a lethal medical error during an emergency. Austin’s death affected numerous people including the first responders and emergency department healthcare professionals caring for him. Tiffany’s passion includes providing exceptional to children with medical complexity by increasing awareness and education to the healthcare professionals who are called to care for them in a time of emergency. Natalie McCawley is the Project Austin Program Manager of External Affairs at Children’s Nebraska and one of the Program’s Co-Developers. Driven by a passion for medically complex children and the communities who are called upon to assist in an emergency, she has dedicated her life to improving outcomes and empowering EMS and Community Emergency Departments with the knowledge, preparation and resources needed to make a difference with this especially vulnerable patient population. Natalie graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Nursing Program with her BSN in May of 2005 and accepted a position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children’s Nebraska. In February of 2010 she joined the Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team and became trained as an ECMO Specialist as well as a member of the heart transplant team. With a passion for education, she transitioned to the Transport Outreach Coordinator position in November of 2014 and graduated with her MSN in December 2016. While in this role, she closely worked with the Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Tiffany Simon, to co-develop Project Austin. Connect with Tiffany, Natalie, and Project Austin Project Austin Tiffany Simon on LinkedIn Natalie McCawley on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.
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    51 mins
  • Light Therapy, Franchises, and Career Opportunities

    Light Therapy, Franchises, and Career Opportunities
    Aug 30 2024
    On episode 489 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Bevens Goodman, RN, MSN, FNP-C, the Chief Brand Officer of Array Skin Therapy. As a company founded by a nurse practitioner, Array is the only stand-alone purveyor of narrowband UVB light therapy, a highly effective treatment for psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, and other challenging skin conditions. Array offers visionary nurse practitioners (and ambitious RNs) the opportunity to purchase an Array Skin Therapy franchise and build a business with the support and expertise of the dynamic team based in Array's California corporate headquarters. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Bevens discuss the nature of franchises, the challenges of the mainstream nurse practitioner career path and lifestyle, and how curiosity and saying yes can lead to unforeseen treasures and success. Bevens Goodman, MSN, FNP-C, has been a nurse practitioner at Array Skin Therapy since 2016, specializing in narrowband UVB light therapy for patients with chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. Inspired by her work with Array's CEO, a pioneering NP, she developed a passion for branding, leading her to become the Chief Brand Officer. Bevens is on a mission to increase awareness of narrowband UVB light therapy as a drug-free solution for skin conditions, and make it more accessible through franchising. Connect with Bevens Goodmand and Array Skin Therapy: Array Skin Therapy Array Skin Therapy Franchise Opportunity Facebook Instagram Tiktok YouTube Bevens Goodman on LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    48 mins
  • Confronting Obesity as a Chronic Disease of Pandemic Proportions

    Confronting Obesity as a Chronic Disease of Pandemic Proportions
    Aug 23 2024
    On episode 488 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, a family nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of obesity. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. George discuss obesity as a chronic disease of pandemic proportions, current treatment strategies, the concept of "food noise", the latest scientific evidence, and much more. Excellent resources shared by Dr. George include the Consensus Statement on Obesity as a Disease by the Stop Obesity Alliance; the consensus statement by the the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology; an informative article about "food noise"; the Obesity Action Coalition, and the Obesity Medicine Association. Dr. Thomas George is a family nurse practitioner and assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, and the Clinic Director and obesity specialist and business consultant for Wellspring Weight and Wellness, a new startup in rural SE Idaho. Dr. George chairs the Obesity Medicine Association's CME Committee, and holds a certificate and advanced education in obesity medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association, and a certificate in primary care obesity management from the Obesity Society. He is a certified personal trainer and weight loss specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and he himself is a person living with obesity. Connect with Thomas George: Wellspring Weight and Wellness LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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    57 mins
  • Changemakers and the Revitalization of Healthcare

    Changemakers and the Revitalization of Healthcare
    Aug 16 2024
    On episode 487 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Andrea Austin, a dedicated physician, podcaster, author, educator, and advocate. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Austin discuss her forthcoming book, "Revitalized: A Guidebook to Rediscovering your Heartline While Doctoring", the "Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare" podcast, and her overarching mission of supporting and highlighting changemakers in the healthcare space. Dr. Andrea Austin is a leading emergency physician, simulation educator, and advocate for physician well-being. Her forthcoming book transcends her personal burnout narrative, offering physicians insights into navigating the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence and innovation as essential to thriving in healthcare. Firmly believing in the power of a well-being-oriented workforce to deliver superior care, Dr. Austin's work focuses on autonomy, belonging, and competency for healthcare providers. Her pioneering efforts advocate for simulation as a pivotal tool in healthcare education. Her career includes a deployment to Iraq, serving at the forefront of emergency medicine at the Navy Trauma Training Center (NTTC) at LA County + USC, and significantly impacting military medical personnel training. Dr. Austin's narrative advocates for a supportive healthcare culture, emphasizing her commitment to physician well-being through serving as Chair-Elect of the American Association of Women Emergency Physicians and host of the Revitalizing Healthcare podcast. Connect with Andrea Austin: AndreaAustinMD.com Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare podcast Instagram LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.
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    57 mins