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ER Debriefed Podcast

Melissa and Juliepodcasters.spotify.com
Welcome to ER Debriefed Podcast, where two emergency room nurses recap each episode of TV’s ER! From George Clooney’s beautiful eyes to what on earth a babinski reflex is; we talk about it all. We will take you inside the emergency department and give you a first hand look at the world of healthcare, while discussing the most Emmy nominated TV series to date. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic we will provide a little entertainment, while we discuss issues that our healthcare professionals deal with on a daily basis. Get cozy and join us for this 15 season journey!
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Episodes

20. Full Moon Saturday Night

It’s Saturday night at County General! We talk about full moon superstition in the ER, Doug continues his relationship with Linda (*cough* Diane), we guess why people like meth, Carter and Deb continue their healthy competition, we are introduced to Dr. Swift whom we have mixed feelings about, Tag still sucks even though he’s reasonable person and the conversations he and Carol have in front of patients are CRINGE AF, and Jen pulls through as the unsung hero of Marks life. Listen now! Twitter: @...

Oct 05, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. Love’s, Labour, Lost

Love’s, labour, lost! This week we answer a compelling question from the twitterverse and touch on the death of RBG. We get into this heavy and iconic episode, discuss the care and trajectory of Jodi’s visit through County General’s ER; we talk about the medical inaccuracies but to be honest, we were just taken with the story. Hear Melissa tell a harrowing tale of a night being charge nurse and Julie’s dad make a classic dad joke about butt chins. It’s all here. Happy listening! Twitter: @erdebr...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18. Sleepless in Chicago

Happy Monday!! We kick off this riveting episode discussing vaccine hesitancy, our love of pickles, necrotic bowel stored in a huge pickle jar, what has been done when patients fake their symptoms, a con man at county general pulls the wool over everyone’s eyes, Carol is not doing so well with the adoption process of Tatiana and we have more thoughts on (SPOILER) Mark and Jen separating. We’re team Jen on this one. Julie gets two of her previous predictions correct and Melissa stipples some fun ...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17. The Birthday Party

WE ARE BACK!! Helloooo! Welcome to episode 17 of ER Debriefed! We are excited to be back and are ready for a good chat! In this episode, we talk about what we wish we learned as nursing students, what’s happening in the good ol twitterverse, hear Julie’s tragic chicken tender saga, we talk about the struggle with addictions in our world, more stuff about gun laws in Canada, our thoughts on searching through halibut guts to find a missing finger (NOPE), troubles in the land of Carol and Tag and w...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. Make of Two Hearts

Ahhhh Twitterverse had an excellent discussion point this week! #medbikini! We talk sexism in medicine, how this applies to Susan in this episode, how medical shows have “informed” the public about medical conditions, 90s typing practice; we express our feelings about a child whose adoptive mother abandons her due to an HIV diagnosis that Carol and Doug manage together; the dream team works on the CUTEST canine patient, Peter has flowers? For a special lady? We see moar turtle neck-under -scrub-...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15. Feb 5, 1995

Welcome back!! We start the episode talking about how we prepare for night shifts; melatonin, blackout blinds, caffeine and all. Carter and Mark show up at a random plane crash, how does one intubate in high fowlers, do thrombectomies still happen? (Dr. Tyrone lets us know), we weigh in on nurse- doctor hierarchy, erratically behaving squirrels, and gun violence at County General.... oof. Buckle up for another great episode! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Gmail: erdebriefed...

Aug 03, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. Long Days Journey

We begin the episode talking about what the real role of a nurse is. What do we ACTUALLY do? Dr. Carter becomes a teacher to Dr. Chen who OWNS her presentation (this woman is a genius), working in emerg is great but it’s NOT all that in a bag of potato chips (find out what we actually mean), Dr. Benton wants to hire a physio for his mother and wears a turtle neck under his scrubs taking after our favourite Lydia; could Julie pull it off? Dr. Kayson is served in the review panel and Susan then SA...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Luck of the Draw

We start off this episode with some great triggers from our friend and colleague Sherri! She has memories from nursing in the 90s to share and it is RICH. We answer a compelling question from twitter about self care (thank you Potterless Podcast for entertaining self care walks), we talk questionable sleeping quarters in the hospital, needle- stick injuries, rectal foreign bodies, stool seeping out of mattresses, cocaine isn’t that great, Carter gets defibrillated AWAKE, Susan continues to have ...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Happy New Year

We’re into the New Year at County General! You will hear about our time in the twitterverse, Melissa has an asthma attack laughing at a retweet, Dr. Carter and sterile field.... or lack there of? Who comes to emerg for a paper cut? (People do). Melissa becomes Carrie 2.0 as a student with her first ever blood transfusion, Dr. Lewis struggles with a case she has to consult Dr. Protein Powder (Casein) on, we see the struggles of making the decision to send parents to a nursing home and lastly, how...

Jul 13, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. The Gift

Episode 11! We talk reopening in the midst of the pandemic, how do we feel about patios right now!? Everyonewearmasksplease! There’s MORE Patrick, secret Santa’s, disappearing boyfriends, why is Dr. Ross seeing adult patients?, ethical organ donation, a return of the positive babinski reflex, microwaving saline (WHAT!?), one of us text paged a med student our number and CHRISTMAS MIRACLES! It’s all here! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Jul 06, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Blizzard

CHRISTMAS EPISODE! We talk crocheted covid stuffies, drama camp, hospital pranks, mass casualty protocols and medical superstitions; there IS such a thing as a stupid question in an emergency room, and what it's like to work in healthcare over the Christmas holidays! Make sure you rate, subscribe and review the podcast wherever you listen! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Jun 29, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. ER Confidential

We got a Thanksgiving episode! Lots has happened in the world since we took a break and we’re going to talk about it! This week we share some thoughts on the BLM movement; we also discuss J.K. Rowling and our understanding of her tweets about the trans community. A colleague shares a thrilling story of her experience on a labour and delivery unit as a resident, we talk Canadian vs American holidays and culture, defeathering rescued turkeys, animal activists and more love triangles!! Here are som...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Nine and a Half Hours

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! This Monday we bring you another gripping episode of ER Debriefed. Julie and Melissa discuss what age we would want to be forever and the trials and tribulations of night shifts. In this episode we will cover dirty staff room refrigerators, Dr. Cvetic's growing anger issues, the hazards of smoking in hospital, nursing salaries, resuscitation team dynamics and new coworker crushes!! Prepare to embark on a journey into the emergency department at County General Hospital as w...

May 25, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Another Perfect Day

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN! Welcome back for another riveting episode of ER Debriefed. Come join us on shift at County General Hospital this week for another day in the emergency department. This week will regale you with tales of epic kisses, absent sterile fields, toxic sibling relationships, coworker gossip chains, surprise birthday parties, champagne taps and best of all witty knock knock jokes from our leading man PATRICK! Follow @inspired.go on Instagram and check out their ready to eat healthy me...

May 18, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Chicago Heat

Welcome back to another riveting episode of ER Debriefed! In this episode we will discuss a quarantine birthday party, attractive pharmaceutical reps, an alcoholic sister and someone parking in Dr. Ross’s parking spot! Prepare to embark on a journey into the emergency department at County General Hospital as we discuss the latest episode of ER! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

May 11, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. Into That Good Night

Bring on episode 5!! This episode will discuss the perils of dipping your pen in the company ink, hazardous American drinking games, and a absence of patient confidentially with sensitive STI results. Grab your drink, get comfy and lets get started! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

May 04, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. Hit and Run

Episode 4 here we come! We talk electromagnetic interference, varying coping strategies, assless chaps, adultery and more! Grab a drink and listen to us as you socially distance or quarantine! Stay safe everyone! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Apr 27, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. Going Home

Welcome back! Episode 3 covers all sorts of topics- the current emotional state of many front line workers during COVID 19, Carol and her first day back at work, Dr. Carter’s CRAZY girlfriend (effing Liz) and a guest appearance of one of the actors relatives! Get your drink and lets debrief episode 3!! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Apr 20, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Day One

Welcome back to episode two of ER debriefed podcast! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss some exciting topics such as ghost assaults, rectal exams, doctor stalkers, a spicy secret romance and more of who's going to bang who! Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Apr 13, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. 24 Hours

Welcome to our first episode!! We are so excited you are here. Bare with us as we figure out how to create a podcast! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss shockable rhythms, sleeping on the job and who's going to bang who? Twitter: @erdebriefed Instagram: @erdebriefedpodcast Email: erdebriefed@gmail.com

Apr 06, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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