“CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light” is a podcast that highlights the real stories, challenges, and triumphs of nursing students, faculty, and alumni from Concordia University, St. Paul. We go beyond the textbooks and simulations to explore what it truly means to answer the call to care, sharing inspiring experiences, practical insights, and powerful moments that shape the heart of nursing. Whether you're a future nurse or a seasoned professional, join us as we dive deeper into the humanity behind the profession.
We will do our best to drop new podcasts on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!
Cultural Humility and Reciprocity in Breast Cancer Care
Welcome to Nursing at CSP Beyond the Call, the podcast taking nursing students behind the scenes of healthcare education at Concordia University St. Paul to bridge classroom concepts with authentic patient care. In this episode focused on oncology nursing, we explore the essential clinical and cultural dimensions of caring for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. From understanding tumor pathophysiology to mastering nursing interventions, this episode equips future nurses with the knowledge...
17 Feb 2026
The Importance of Reflection in Nursing Practice with Dr. Lani Hollenbeck
Episode Summary: Nursing is often described as a series of tasks, but the true growth of a clinician happens in the moments after the shift. In this episode of Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Dr. Lani Hollenbeck to explore why reflection is the most underutilized tool in a nurse's toolkit. We move past the "fluff" and dive into the science and strategy of reflective practice—discussing how it sharpens clinical judgment, builds emotional resilience, and keeps burnout at bay in an incre...
3 Feb 2026
The Calling of a Lifetime: Nursing with Mercy Ships
What happens when your nursing career takes you thousands of miles away from the comforts of a local clinic and onto a floating hospital? In this episode, we sit down with Maria Brown, a CSP Nursing graduate who traded a traditional hospital setting for a cabin on a Mercy Ship. Mercy Ships is a global humanitarian organization that operates state-of-the-art hospital vessels, bringing free, life-saving surgeries to nations with limited healthcare access. As a volunteer nurse, Maria works at th...
23 Oct 2025
Global Health: Making an Impact Beyond Borders
Guest: Katie DeJong, RN, Global Health Advocate In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Calllight, we explore how nurses are making a difference on a global scale. Our guest, Katie DeJong, shares her journey as a nurse leader and global health advocate, offering insight into what it truly means to provide care that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances. Together, we unpack key questions: How do we define global health, and why is it vital for nurses to engage in t...
23 Sept 2025
Call Light Chronicals: The Shift that Broke Me and the One That Built Me Back
In this emotional episode of The Call Light Chronicles, we follow Rachel, a nursing student whose dream of becoming a nurse collided with a clinical day that nearly broke her spirit. From charting errors and medication mishaps to tears behind a locked bathroom door, Rachel’s story is one many students will recognize. But what happened next—a compassionate instructor, a plan for growth, and the decision to try again—transformed failure into fuel for resilience. Today, Rachel is a pediatric onc...
16 Sept 2025
🎧 Beyond the Diagnosis: Vulnerability and Voice in Mental Health featuring Brendan Downes
In this powerful episode, ABSN student Brendan Downes opens up about his journey into nursing and the transformative lessons he’s learned from working in mental health care. Brendan shares how shifting from talking at patients to truly talking with them changed his approach to care, and how moments of vulnerability and recovery have deepened his understanding of the nursing profession. Through honest reflections on balancing clinical demands with emotional presence, challenging assumptions, a...
9 Sept 2025
Call Light Chronicles: The Quiet Power of Presence: Kayla and Eli’s Story
🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles, a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light. During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In this episode of The Call Light Chronicles, we follow Kayla, a nursing student just beginning her psychiatric mental health rotation. Nervous and unsure of her impact, she meets Eli, a young patient whose silence speaks volu...
2 Sept 2025
The Power of Advocacy with Dr. Janiece Paulet
Website Podcast Introduction: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Dr. Janiece Paulet, a dedicated faculty member and course lead at Concordia University, St. Paul College of Nursing. Dr. Paulet brings a wealth of clinical experience and a deep passion for empowering future nurses to become strong advocates for their patients, their communities, and themselves. Together, we explore what advocacy means in the nursing profession and why it's more imp...
19 Aug 2025
Peer Support in Action: Stephanie Ryman on Mentoring First-Semester Nursing Students
Podcast Description: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Stephanie Ryman, a current ABSN student at Concordia University, St. Paul. Stephanie and a few of her classmates have launched a peer-to-peer mentorship group to support first-semester nursing students, and the impact has been incredible. Stephanie opens up about the challenges she faced in her own first semester and how those experiences fueled her desire to help others. She shares how the...
5 Aug 2025
Leading the Charge: RQI at CSP with Madison Schwab
In this episode, we sit down with Madison Schwab, Director of Clinical Operations at Concordia St. Paul (CSP), to discuss the launch of the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program on campus. Madison shares how this innovative program is transforming CPR training by focusing on low-dose, high-frequency practice and real-time feedback—making life-saving skills more accessible and effective for healthcare professionals and community members alike. Whether you're a CSP student, faculty me...
22 Jul 2025
Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles
🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles, a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light. During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In our very first installment, we're honored to feature a story called "The Patient in 509," read by Pepsy Ofoegbu, one of our incredible Traditional St. Paul nursing students. This story speaks to the quiet power of presence,...
15 Jul 2025
🩺 Podcast Title: The First Time I Felt Like a Nurse
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Professor Dannette Mathis, a seasoned nurse with 11 years of experience and a beloved faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul. Dannette shares the unforgettable story of the moment she truly felt like a nurse—when clinical skills met human connection and purpose came to life. Together, we explore the deeper meaning behind the profession—how nursing goes far beyond procedures and protocols. It’s about seeing the whole person, being present i...
1 Jul 2025
Healing Others, Healing Herself: Rachel’s Journey Home to Nursing
ICU Nurse Rachel Matsch shares her transformative journey from battling alcohol addiction to discovering purpose and resilience in nursing, offering an inspiring perspective on healing through service in this interview.
9 Jun 2025
Leaping Higher: Arika Harbo’s Journey from Champion to Caregiver
Arika Harbo discusses her transition from a decorated track and field athlete to a nursing graduate, highlighting the drive for excellence that shapes her impact as a caregiver in this interview.
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