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Nurse Coffee Talk

158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratings

Honest conversation from real nurses about pressing issues in healthcare today. 

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239: Nailing the Interview

October 02, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Hop on board with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the process of interviewing as well as give you strategies for SUCCESS!! Like us, Love us, and SHARE US WITH YOUR FRIENDS!  Thanks for listening!

238: Alternative Pain Strategies

September 25, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss alternative pain management strategies and how it affects nursing. As always, Like us, Love us, and share us with your friends!  Thanks for all of your support!

237: Careers Other Than Bedside

September 19, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Jump on board with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss nursing careers OTHER THAN the bedside....There's so much more to nursing out there!!

236: Anniversary Episode: Favorite Nursing Stories

September 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Come celebrate Nurse CoffeeTalk's 1 year anniversary with Jamie and Sarah!  We've compiled our favorite stories from listeners like YOU!!  As always, Like us, Love us, Subscribe, and SHARE US WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Thanks to all of our listeners who have made our first year such an incredible success!!  We couldn't do this without YOU!  WE LOVE YOU!  GOOD BRUNCH!!!

235: Why YOU Chose Nursing

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they share YOUR stories about why you got into nursing.  This one will get you right in the feels.

234: Patient Accommodations

August 28, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Jump on board as Jamie and Sarah discuss various patient accommodations...and whether we should support them! Like us, love us, and share us with your friends! Insta @NurseCoffeeTalk or [email protected]

233: Patient Privacy

August 21, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the very complex issue of patient privacy...It's way more complicated than pulling the curtain closed... Like us!  Love us! and share us with your friends!  We love you all!

232: Picking Up Overtime

August 14, 2020 19:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the pro's and con's of OT...Plus, how are other nurses feeling about it?  As always, leave your message or post on Insta @NurseCoffeeTalk or [email protected].  We love you, and stay safe out there!

231: Frequent Flyers

August 07, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Hop on board as Jamie and Sarah discuss the prevalence of frequent flyers.

230: Nursing Trends

July 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they delve into some of the trends that were predicted for 2020.  Does 2020 meet the predicted expectation???? Send us your feedback, questions, concerns, and most importantly, YOUR FAVORITE NURSING STORY on Insta @NurseCoffeeTalk or to our gmail at [email protected].  WE LOVE YOU!!!

229: Inappropriate Physicians

July 24, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they attempt to navigate the supremely difficult issue of dealing with inappropriate physicians.   Send us your favorite nursing stories, reasons you became a nurse, and any responses you have to this episode to [email protected] or instagram @nursecoffeetalk. Make sure you share us with your friends!  We love you all!

228: Nursing is a Different Type of Job

July 17, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Have fun with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss how nursing is a totally different profession than most jobs.  Nurses face so much pressure to perform, behave, AND save money for hospitals...not to mention save lives!  Do other people have to do all that every day?

227: Travel Nursing

July 10, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Get swept away with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the pro's and cons of travel nursing.   Also, Check out our interview with premier medical staffing on facebook (June 24th).  NurseCoffeeTalkInterview.

226: Culture of Reporting

July 03, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Hop on board with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the ALLEGED Non-punitive culture of reporting in healthcare.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, like us, love us, and share us with your friends!  Thank you all for taking this journey with us.  We LOVE our fans!

225: Physician Frustrations

June 26, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Oh My!  join Jamie and Sarah as they discuss frustrations with physicians (among other things, lol)... Today's Question of the Day is sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where your beans are roasted when you order, so you get the freshest beans around.  Visit FruitOfTheBean.com and use code NURSE to get 25% off your first order.

224: Nursing Professionalism

June 19, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Hop on board with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss professionalism in nursing...Ya know...like how to talk to people in a successful way...and how many nurses don't. Today's Question of the Day sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where your beans are roasted freshly when you order.  Visit FruitOfTheBean.com to support our sponsor.

223: Stupid Shit Committee

June 12, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the "stupid shit committee" along with many other important topics!  This one is timely AND fun! Today's Question of the Day is sponsored by Fruit of the Bean, where your coffee beans are roasted fresh when you order.  fruitofthebean.com

222: Nurse to Patient Ratios

June 05, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Before you cry boredom...jump into the discussion with Jamie and Sarah...You may feel more passionately than you think!  Jamie and Sarah discuss staffing ratios and different ways to handle them. This episode's Question of the Day is sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where your beans are roasted fresh when you order.  Check them out at fruitofthebean.com

221: Floating to Other Units

May 29, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Have some fun as Jamie and Sarah discuss the dreaded assignment...on a different unit.  Everyone hates floating (except FLOAT nurses!)  Send us your stories and your feedback on Insta @NurseCoffeeTalk or [email protected].  Today's Question of the Day sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where your beans are roasted freshly when you order.  FruitOfTheBean.com

220: Nurses Refusing Assignments

May 22, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Jamie and Sarah tackle the complex issue of nurses who refuse assignments for various reasons.  Send us a message and let us know how you feel! @nursecoffeetalk or [email protected] This episode's Question of the Day is sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where they wait until you order to roast your beans, so you get the freshest roast possible.  FruitOfTheBean.com

219: Ongoing Nursing Education

May 16, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Have some fun with Jamie and Sarah as they "peel the onion" that is ongoing nursing education. Today's Question of the Day sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee, where you get the FRESHEST roast possible.  Visit www.FruitOfTheBean.com to help out two great causes and get some great coffee.

218: Homelessness in Healthcare

May 08, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Happy Friday Everyone! Join Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the ever-pervasive issue of Homelessness in Healthcare.  Keep sending all of your feedback!  We absolutely LOVE it! Also, Please support our sponsors who help us pay our bills to keep this podcast going.  Today's question of the day is sponsored by Fruit of the Bean Coffee, where your beans aren't roasted until you order, so YOU get the freshest roast possible.  FruitOfTheBean.com

217: Would You Rather

May 01, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Join Jamie and Sarah as they play a lighthearted game of "Would you Rather..." nursing style.  Make sure to check out our Instagram page @NurseCoffeeTalk for new would you rather question polls each day! Don't forget to Like us, love us, and share us with your friends!

216: Potpourri (A Hodge-Podge Issue)

April 24, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Ride along with Jamie and Sarah as they do some spring cleaning and air out a bunch of non-related issues.  Don't forget to SHARE US, LIKE US, LOVE US, and please recommend us to your friends.   Please!  Continue with the AWESOME feedback!  We really love it!

215: Wellness for Nurses

April 17, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they discuss wellness in nursing, part 3 of 3 in the series.  BTW, listening to our podcast is a great way to relax and unwind, lol.  We love each and every one of you, and appreciate your support.  Please like us, share us, and most importantly, recommend us to your friends!  Find us on Insta @NurseCoffeeTalk or email any feedback or stories to [email protected]

214: PTSD in Nursing

April 10, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah through their discussion of PTSD in nursing.  Make sure you check our instagram @NurseCoffeeTalk.  and please send us your thoughts and stories to let us know how you feel about this topic.

214: Violence Toward Nurses

April 03, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Jamie and Sarah tackle the complicated issue of violence toward nurses, among other things.  Please like us and share us with your friends.  We appreciate you all so incredibly much! And stay safe out there!! This episode sponsored by Sacred Blossom Farm tea. SacredBlossomFarm.com Promo Code Nurse15

213: Lighthearted COVID Circle Back

March 27, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

We promise!  We're fun!  COVID doesn't have to be ALL BAD!  Follow Jamie and Sarah as they circle back on their COVID episode and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of daily hospital happenings amidst the COVID pandemic.  This Episode sponsored by Leaner Creamer. Check out our sponsor, Leaner Creamer at LeanerCreamer.com

212: Naughty Nurses - NOT THAT way!

March 20, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Hop on for the bumpy ride that is Jamie and Sarah discussing nurses behaving poorly.  What are your thoughts on it?  Have you seen this happening?  Message us with your feedback!  And don’t forget to like us and share us with your friends! Today’s episode brought to you by Leaner Creamer, Nurse CoffeeTalk’s favorite coffee sidekick!  Boost your metabolism and smash that appetite with Leaner Creamer!

211: COVID Misinformation and Miscommunication

March 13, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the frustrations of nursing during this COVID pandemic.  This week we look at COVID from different angles to peel back some of the layers. This week’s episode sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee.  Bringing you coffee freshly roasted when you order it.  10% of your purchase goes to help orphans and victims of human trafficking. www.FruitOfTheBean.com

211: COVID Misinformation and Miscommunication

March 13, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Follow Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the frustrations of nursing during this COVID pandemic.  This week we look at COVID from different angles to peel back some of the layers. This week’s episode sponsored by Fruit of the Bean coffee.  Bringing you coffee freshly roasted when you order it.  10% of your purchase goes to help orphans and victims of human trafficking. www.FruitOfTheBean.com

210: Nurses Make Terrible Visitors

March 06, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Jamie and Sarah take you on a ride to discuss why nurses make the worst visitors.

209: Narcotic Diversion

February 28, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they discussed narcotic diversion in the healthcare setting.  If you or someone you know needs help with narcotic addition, please find your local resources and get help now.   Don't forget to like us, love us, share us and give us feedback at [email protected] or on INstagram @NurseCoffeeTalk.

208: Nurses and Social Media...Kind of...

February 21, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss nurses engaging in social media...and then trail off to other topics, as per usual.  Email [email protected] or respond on Instagram @NurseCoffeeTalk and let us know if you think nurses should be fired over what they post on social media.  Don't forget to like us, love us, and most importantly, recommend us to your friends!  

207: Advocating for End of Life/Palliative Care

February 14, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this Episode Jamie and Sarah explore the need for nurses to advocate for end of life, palliative, or comfort care for patients.  This is a complex issue with myriad dynamics, and nurses play such a pivotal role in educating patients and families.  These are the moments people remember...

206: Medication Errors

February 07, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Come along with Jamie and Sarah as they discuss medication errors. This can be a scary topic, but it is so important, since med pass is a primary responsibility of nurses.  Give us your feedback on your own experiences.  And don't forget to like us, share us, and subscribe to us!  

205: Story Time!

January 31, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

Ride along with Jamie and Sarah as they reminisce about stories pertaining to previous episodes.  Don't forget to share any stories with them that you'd like to hear on the podcast, and make sure you share Nurse Coffee Talk with your friends. Instagram @NurseCoffeeTalk or [email protected]

204: Technology in Nursing

January 24, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

This week, Jamie and Sarah take on the topic of technology in nursing.  Do you love it?  Do you hate it?  What's your thoughts on BIG BROTHER??  Join the discussion on instagram @nursecoffeetalk or message the ladies at [email protected].  We wanna hear what YOU think!

203: Nursing School is NOT Nursing!

January 17, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Ride along with Jamie and Sarah as they recount their journeys through nursing school into the "REAL WORLD."  

202: Funny Nursing Stories

January 10, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Journey with Jamie and Sarah as they recall some of their more hilarious nursing moments.  Then follow them on Instagram @NurseCoffeeTalk and drop some of your own funny stories for a PART 2!

202: Funny Nursing Stories

January 10, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Journey with Jamie and Sarah as they recall some of their more hilarious nursing moments.  Then follow them on Instagram @NurseCoffeeTalk and drop some of your own funny stories for a PART 2!

201: Terrible Patients DOUBLE FEATURE

January 03, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Join us as Jamie and Sarah ring in the New Year by discussing TERRIBLE PATIENTS.  You KNOW you have some stories you want to share!!

115: Compassion Fatigue

December 27, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Join Jamie and Sarah as they debate compassion fatigue. 

114: Nurses Eat Their Young

December 20, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Good Day everyone!  Please join Jamie and Sarah as they discuss the famous adage that nurses eat their young.  Also, we had some technical difficulties with this one, so some listening mediums may experience a background noise that goes away around the 4:30 mark.  Jamie didn't experience it in her car...So we hope you don't either!  Happy Listening! 

113: Nursing Report

December 13, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

How odd that episode 13 launches on FRIDAY the 13th!!  We swear we didn't plan that!  Join Jamie and Sarah as they rant about the annoyances of nursing report!

112: Mid-Level Providers

December 06, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Join Jamie and Sarah as they debate the trajectory of mid level providers.

111: Nursing in Media

November 29, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Join Jamie and Sarah during your holiday travels as they discuss nursing representation in multi media.  Happy thanksgiving!

110: Murses!

November 22, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Jamie and Sarah discuss their male nurse counterparts. 

109: Nurses Strike! #Unions

November 15, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

What a complicated issue!  Please join Jamie and Sarah as they explore the dynamic topic of nursing unions and strikes.  Then, make sure you contact them at [email protected] to let them know what you think.  Happy listening!

108: Nursing Dark Humor

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Jamie and Sarah discuss nursing humor as a coping mechanism, and the things that "normal" people would find wildly inappropriate.