About At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast
At the Nurses’ Station
Welcome to At the Nurses’ Station — the podcast where we dive into the unfiltered world of nursing beyond direct patient care. Hosted by Kelly and Sam, two experienced nurses with a lot to say (and maybe a few things to rant about), this is your place for honest conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between.
From the chaos of triage to the dark humor that gets us through a tough shift, we’re talking about the parts of nursing that don’t make it into the textbooks — workplace dynamics, cultural shifts, and the emotional toll of this profession. Whether you’re a new nurse figuring it all out, a seasoned pro wondering how you’re still standing, or just someone curious about what really happens behind the scenes, you’re in the right place.
Expect real stories from the trenches, expert insights, and the kind of humor only nurses will understand. Grab your coffee (or wine — we don’t judge) and join us for some much-needed nurse therapy.
👉 New episodes every week. Subscribe and stay connected — because at the nurses’ station, no topic is off-limits.
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A weekly podcast diving into the skills, challenges, and experiences of nursing beyond direct patient care.
Nursing school teaches you a lot. But it does not always prepare you for the truly strange things you might see at the bedside.
In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam dive into some of the odd, rare, and sometimes bizarre diagnoses nurses encounter in real clinical practice. From massive cysts to rare congenital conditions, the stories highlight just how unpredictable healthcare can be.
The conversation explores cases like pilonidal cysts, AV malformations, other unusual medical conditions that can leave even experienced nurses saying, “I have never seen that before.” Some of the cases are fascinating from a medical perspective, others are gross in the way only healthcare workers truly appreciate, and a few are simply unforgettable moments from years working at the bedside.
But beyond the shock factor, the episode is also about the curiosity that keeps nurses learning. Medicine is full of surprises, and sometimes the strangest diagnoses become the most memorable teaching moments.
If you are a nurse, nursing student, or someone fascinated by the unusual side of medicine, this episode offers a glimpse into the kinds of cases that make healthcare both challenging and endlessly interesting.
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 (https://atthenursesstation.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Mar 2026
Why do I work here?
Why do nurses stay at one hospital over another? It is not just about salary.
In this episode of At The Nurses’ Station, we talk about union contract negotiations, nurse pay raises, health insurance changes, PTO policies, and what really impacts nurse retention. We also dive into VIP patients in the emergency department, hospital leadership decisions, and the reality of working in a competitive healthcare market.
If you are navigating a union hospital job, questioning your benefits, or wondering what truly matters beyond hourly wage, this episode is for you.
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 (https://atthenursesstation.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
24 Feb 2026
The Next Generation
Are We Teaching Nurses to Pass the NCLEX… or to Survive a Trauma?
A pediatric ICU nurse educator gets real about simulation labs, bedside chaos, and what nursing school is really preparing students for.
If you’ve ever precepted a new grad and thought,“Okay… but what do I actually do right now?”
This episode is for you.
On this week’s At the Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam sit down with Jameson — pediatric ICU charge nurse, clinical instructor, and master’s-in-nursing-education student — to talk about what’s changed in nursing education, what COVID did to clinical training, and why simulation labs can only take you so far.
Spoiler: mannequins don’t curse at you, kick you, or ignore your plan of care.
What We’re Talking About
This episode dives into:
* The impact of COVID-19 on nursing clinical hours
* Simulation-based learning vs real bedside experience
* Concept-based nursing curriculum
* Teaching to the NCLEX vs teaching clinical judgment
* Why new grad nurses sometimes struggle with prioritization
* Generational differences in resilience and accountability
* The gap between academia and real-world nursing
Jameson shares how watching students graduate during the pandemic, many with heavily simulation-based clinical experiences pushed him toward teaching.
And he’s on a mission: bring reality back into nursing education.
Because running a trauma isn’t multiple choice.
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