About Healthcare Calling: The Blinn Nursing Podcast
Welcome to Healthcare Calling, the podcast proudly presented by Blinn College's Nursing Program. Join us on an inspiring journey through the heart of healthcare, where we explore the ever-evolving industry, student involvement, innovation, and student preparation.
In each episode, we dive deep into the world of healthcare, shedding light on the experiences of nurses who have been in the industry for years. Discover how we are taking steps to continue to give hands-on nursing experience for students before they take their first steps into full-time positions. Whether you're a nursing student seeking guidance, a healthcare enthusiast, or an experienced nurse looking to take a peak into the academic side of healthcare, Healthcare Calling is your source for inspiration, knowledge, and a glimpse into the incredible journey of those answering the call to care.
Ep. 7: Simulation Labs: A Game-Changer in Nursing Education
Welcome to the Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Sami Rahman, Simulation Director at Blinn College. Sami’s story gives us an insight into how Blinn has developed into the successful nursing program it is now a day. A big part of Blinn College's repertoire: it’s simulation labs. Chelsea and Sami talk about how effective the simulation labs are at preparing the next generation of nurses, not only from an extrinsic perspective but from an intrinsic one on how to interact with patients.
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
Guests: Sami Rahman, Simulation Director at Blinn College
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 01:24) Introduction and Welcome Sami!
(01:25 - 03:57) Path to Nursing Profession: Wisdom From Experiences
(03:58 - 06:13) Building the Simulation Lab at Blinn & Building Trust
(06:14 - 10:17) The Value of the Simulation Lab
(10:27 - 12:30) Partnering With Other Departments for Better Healthcare
(12:31 - 14:48) How Realistic Does the Simulation Get?
(14:49 - 17:15) You Have to Use All of Your Senses
(17:16 - 19:05) The Fundamental Art of Being a Nurse
(19:06 - 21:10) Getting Feedback As Much As You Can
(21:11 - 23:41) Support at Different Levels Sets Blinn College Apart
(23:42 - 25:27) Biggest Challenges Facing Nursing
(25:28 - 27:05) Never Allow Yourself to Think You Know It All
(28:06 - 28:11) Why You Should Apply to Blinn
(28:12 - 28:38) Thank You Sami!
8 Jan 2024
Ep. 6: Real-World Ready: Blinn's Nursing Programs in Focus
Welcome to the Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, our host Chelsea Reber is joined by Miranda Denman, Clinical Instructor for Blinn College's ADN program. We delve into the clinical side of nursing, emphasizing the importance of nurses in supporting patients' personal experiences, with a special focus on oncology nursing. Miranda also shares insights on how Blinn's programs uniquely prepare students for the real world, setting them apart from other institutions.
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
Guests: Miranda Denman
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 00:41) Introduction
(00:42 - 03:17) About Our Guest
(03:18 - 07:28) How it Looks to Teach Nurses in the Clinic
(07:29 - 09:14) Why Become a Nurse?
(09:15 - 11:24) Becoming an Oncology Nurse
(11:25 - 12:47) Giving Back & Helping in New Ways
(12:48 - 16:15) Providing New Opportunities for Students
(16:16 - 18:39) Advice for New Nurses
(18:40 - 19:32) Hopes for the Future
(19:33 - 19:56) Closing
11 Dec 2023
Ep. 5: Compassion in Nursing: Connecting with Patients
Welcome to the Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Jaime Hardy, a Nursing Professor at Blinn College. Jaime shares her journey and passion for nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our guest discusses the profound impact that connecting with patients can have on their healing journey and reveals how every moment in nursing can make a significant difference. Join us as we explore the remarkable story of her career, the importance of a supportive working environment, and the birth of a transformative Paramedics RN Program.
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html
Guests: Jaime Hardy, Nursing Professor at Blinn College
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 00:58) Introduction
(00:59 - 02:07) Journey Towards Blinn College
(02:08 - 03:14) Inspiring Nurses in the Family
(03:15 - 03:59) Education Pathway
(04:00 - 06:04) Importance of Working Environment
(06:05 - 07:01) Right Time, Right Place
(07:02 - 09:30) Need for Paramedics RN Program
(09:31 - 10:35) Connecting with Patients
(10:36 - 12:20) Everything Makes a Difference
(12:21 - 13:30) Funny Anecdote
(13:31 - 14:49) Connecting as Nurse
(14:50 - 16:20) Hard Working Diverse Students
(16:21 - 16:58) Passionate Nurses
(16:59 - 17:47) Empty Your Pockets
(17:48 - 18:45) Community Support
(18:46 - 20:13) Program Success Rate
(20:14 - 22:23) Teaching Simulation
(22:23 - 22:48) Outro
13 Nov 2023
Ep. 4: The Impact of Connection
Welcome to the Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Jamie Fink, a Teaching Assistant at Blinn College. Jaime goes in-depth on how impactful the connection between a nurse and a patient is and the importance of making a connection with the families they work around. Jaime also tells us her journey to the nursing world and some fun ER stories that you won’t want to miss!
Check out this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
Guests: Jamie Fink, Teaching Assistant, Registered Nurse
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 00:40) Introduction
(00:41 - 03:49) Becoming a nurse
(03:50 - 08:03) Connecting with patients
(08:04 - 09:33) Finding common ground
(09:34 - 11:00) ER stories
(11:01 - 13:27) Different types of nurses
(13:28 - 15:46) Advice to students
(15:47 - 17:03) The Blinn family
(17:04 - 17:29) Closing
16 Oct 2023
Ep. 3: Nursing Education: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Welcome to the first-ever Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Shandolyn B. Smith, an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Blinn College, who shares her remarkable journey of discovering a passion for education and teaching nursing. Join us for this heartwarming and inspiring conversation with Shandolyn B. Smith as she shares her passion for teaching nursing, touching hearts, and making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare professionals.
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
Guest: Shandolyn B. Smith, Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Blinn College
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 01:02) Introduction
(01:03 - 02:57)Teaching at Blinn Healthcare
(02:58 - 03:56) Oncology Nursing Experiences
(03:57 - 05:49) Making Differences in Patients and Students
(05:50 - 08:53) Further Care than Duties
(08:54 - 12:25) Heartwarming Stories about Patients
(12:26 - 14:08) Interactive Simulations and Integration of Disciplines
(14:09 - 15:50) Intensive Coursework
(15:51 - 16:41) Dipping your toes
(16:42 - 17:55) Learning Curve with Experience
(17:56 - 19:05) Effectiveness of Positive Reinforcement
(19:06 - 19:38) Outro
18 Sept 2023
Ep. 2: The Value of Caring for Others
Welcome back to another episode of Healthcare Calling, a Blinn Nursing podcast. In this episode, host Chelsea Reber is joined by guest Nina Leverkuhn. Join us as we dive into the joys and hard points of being a nurse. Nina also goes into the top 4 tips that she would give to all nurses going into the professional field, and how it is never too late to expand your mind and career.
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode, if you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
To get The 5 Steps you MUST take NOW to prevent Attrition in your Nursing Staff, please click the link and fill out the form and you'll be emailed a download link! https://podcastviewer.com/healthcarecalling/ (https://podcastviewer.com/healthcarecalling/)
Guests: Nina Leverkuhn, Professor at Blinn College
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 00:47) Introductions
(00:48 - 02:10) Getting Involved at Blinn
(02:11 - 03:38) Answering the Call of Nursing
(03:39 - 05:12) Multitude of Nursing Positions
(05:13 - 06:41) Utilizing Stories in Teaching
(06:42 - 08:40) The Art of Nursing
(08:41 - 11:02) Guiding the Next Era of Nurses
(11:03 - 13:18) The 4 L’s of Nursing
(13:19 - 15:35) The Love of Learning
(15:36 - 16:12) Closing Remarks
21 Aug 2023
Ep. 1: Nurse's Impact on Healthcare
Welcome to the first-ever Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Karla Ross. We start the conversation by talking about why Karla became a nurse and why she’s working to train more nurses. The conversion then shifts to the growing need for nurses and nursing instructors, how they should start, her pride in her students, and so much more!
Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html (https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.html)
To get The 5 Steps you MUST take NOW to prevent Attrition in your Nursing Staff, please click the link and fill out the form and you'll be emailed a download link! https://podcastviewer.com/healthcarecalling/ (https://podcastviewer.com/healthcarecalling/)
Guests: Karla Ross - Associate Degree Nursing Program Director
Time stamps:
(00:00 - 00:46) Introduction
(00:47 - 06:41) The path to becoming a nurse
(06:42 - 13:33) Path to academia
(13:34 - 17:20) The need for more nurses
(17:21 - 19:17) Proud moments
(19:18 - 24:10) Why becoming a nurse is important
(24:11 - 27:00) The need for nursing instructors
(27:01 - 27:31) Closing thoughts
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