Heart failure is one of the most complex and high-risk conditions med-surg nurses manage. In this episode, the co-hosts offer their personal nursing tips to help you monitor, educate, and care for patients with heart failure. Also, find out how Marcela's first neighborhood yard sale went and hear the latest update on Sydney's wedding planning. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medica...
Jul 15, 2025•27 min•Ep. 156
In this special episode, we explore the newly released AMSN Staffing Guidelines designed to address the mounting pressures medical-surgical nurses face nationwide. The co-hosts welcome special guests Monica van der Zee and Kristi Campoe to break down what these guidelines mean for bedside nurses, nurse leaders, and healthcare systems alike. Discover how AMSN’s evidence-based framework could serve as a roadmap toward safer staffing, improved patient care, and a more sustainable nursing workforce....
Jul 01, 2025•27 min•Ep. 155
Did you know improper patient nutrition can severely impact your patient's outcomes? Join the co-hosts as they welcome patient nutrition expert Beth Quatrara for an eye-opening and insightful conversation about patient nutrition. Also, Beth shares some powerful ideas regarding how med-surg nurses can optimize their own nutrition during long shifts and once they get home. (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members who listen to the episode ...
Jun 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 154
Looking for new approaches to caring for LGBTQIA+ patients, especially gender diverse patients? This episode begins a periodic conversation series about AMSN's Core Curriculum. In this episode, a conversation about the LGBTQIA+ chapter. Join the co-hosts as they discuss the chapter and share their thoughts, insights, and personal stories regarding this unique patient population. PLUS, find out which co-host just got engaged! (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) The AMSN Core Curriculum can be found...
Jun 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 153
Get ready to meet TikTok nursing sensation, Nurse Brenden. Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Brenden Hamilton (aka Nurse Brenden) to the show for a light-hearted and candid conversation about his journey as both a nurse and content creator. You can find Nurse Brenden on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@brenden_hamilton13 SPECIAL GUEST Brenden Hamilton, RN, is a real-life RN turned content creator who’s built a viral following by showing the hilarious and unfiltered side of nursing...
May 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 152
Ep. 151 - The AMSN Story With Co-Founder Alice Poyss A cinematic journey into the story of AMSN's humble beginnings with AMSN Co-Founder Alice Poyss. Join Alice along with special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman and the co-hosts as they journey back in time to Philadelphia in 1990. PLUS a very important opening message every med-surg nurse must hear. SPECIAL GUEST Alicemarie S. Poyss, RN, Ph.D., CNL, APRN-BC, FAMSN works at Drexel University, College of Nursing & Health Pr...
May 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 151
Listen to a lively conversation about the recent Virtual Nursing 101 AMSN Webinar. Join Kellye', Marcella, Sam, and Sydney as they share their takeaways, perspectives, and own experiences regarding the webinar and virtual nursing. REFERENCED DURING THE EPISODE: To watch the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar for yourself CLICK HERE . To learn More About the Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Certification CLICK HERE . MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a...
Apr 22, 2025•33 min•Ep. 150
Nurse educators are critical to clinical excellence, staff confidence, and patient safety. But are they being leveraged effectively? Join the co-hosts for a candid conversation about their personal experiences, perspectives, ideas, and tips for optimizing your collaboration with nurse educators. We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts. MEET OUR C...
Apr 08, 2025•32 min•Ep. 149
Feeling left behind or lack the motivation to get started on that advanced nursing degree? Join Eric, Kellye', Marcela, Maritess, Sydney and special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman as they share their personal journeys, reluctance, struggles, and strategies for approaching advanced nursing degrees. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RA...
Mar 25, 2025•41 min•Ep. 148
Ever struggled with how to approach a mistake or non-compliance with your peers? You're not alone. Join Maritess, Marcela, Kellye', and Eric as they open up for an insightful conversation about how to put professional accountability into action. Also, Eric is finally back to work but it's not exactly as planned. We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to pod...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 147
Curious about the new generation of nursing students? Join Kellye', Marcela, Sam, and Maritess as they welcome National Student Nurses Association President Ethan Slocum to the show to share his thoughts, insights, and perspectives about the next generation of student nurses you won't want to miss! Learn more about the National Student Nurses Association at www.nsna.org SPECIAL GUEST Ethan Slocum serves as the 73rd president of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA), representing over 5...
Feb 25, 2025•26 min
When it comes to stroke patients, it's truly a race against the clock. Are you ready? Also, get ready to meet our two new co-hosts! Join Eric, Sam, and Sydney as well as our two new co-hosts, Kellye' and Marcela, as they share their stories, experiences, and approaches for recognizing the symptoms and caring for stroke patients in a comprehensive and timely manner. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest ...
Feb 11, 2025•28 min•Ep. 145
Join us as we welcome back former Med-Surg Moments Co-Hosts for our 6th anniversary episode! Also, we say farewell to two of our current co-hosts. Join the co-hosts, past and present, for an exciting and insightful "behind-the-scenes" conversation about Med-Surg Moments as we celebrate six years. SPECIAL GUESTS Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC and former Med-Surg Moments Co-Host Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN and former Med-Surg Moments Co-Host MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMS...
Jan 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 144
Whether you love or hate New Year's resolutions, this episode is a must listen! Join Eric, Laura, Maritess, and Sydney for a lively, insightful, and humorous conversation about their med-surg nursing resolutions for 2025. Who knows, it just might spark some ideas of your own. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent b...
Jan 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 143
Ready to discover the often-overlooked secret tool that could transform how you manage patient pain as a med-surg nurse? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Dr. Mike Urton to explore the present state of patient pain management, what's missing and how you can unlock this secret tool in your nursing practice. SPECIAL GUEST Mike Urton, DNP, APRN, AGCNS is a Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in North Carolina and is currently the Dirctor for Advanced Practice Nursing at Duke U...
Dec 31, 2024•33 min
Are you ready to respond when an unexpected patient emergency arises? Whether you're feeling unprepared or just a little "rusty", you're not alone. Join Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam, and Sydney as they share real-life stories from their toughest codes and offer valuable tips and insights to help you face the unexpected with confidence. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 141
Beyond the perceptions, are you ready to discover what the specialty of what med-surg nursing is really like? Join Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their true stories, tips, and honest perspectives about med-surg nursing. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. SPECIAL GUESTS AMSN President Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern M...
Dec 03, 2024•33 min•Ep. 140
AMSN Members earn 0.5 CE Hours. The co-hosts welcome special guest Sandy Page to help us navigate the care of oncology patients when they transition between ambulatory and inpatient care. AMSN Members can claim 0.5 CE hours by following these easy steps: Log into the AMSN Online Library at https://library.amsn.org/ Complete the evaluation for the podcast episode and submit to earn your certificate. SPECIAL GUEST Sandy Page MSN, RN, OCN is an experienced and compassionate registered nurse with ov...
Nov 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 139
Linda Brown has been a med-surg nurse for 43 years and counting. If you're looking for a little med-surg nursing inspiration we encourage you to listen, bookmark and share this episode with your unit. Join Laura, Maritess, Sam, and Sydney for a conversation with Linda as she shares her stories, wisdom, and secrets to how she has found joy and fulfillment, even on the tough days, in med-surg nursing for over four decades. SPECIAL GUEST Linda S. Brown BSN, RN-BC Linda S. Brown is a Medical-Surgica...
Nov 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 138
The blending of conventional and holistic practices sparks both innovation and debate in modern healthcare, but could it also be a new ally in patient care and even our personal lives? Join Eric, Laura, Maritess, and Neil as they share their own personal stories and perspectives as well as the perceptions and emerging realities of integrative nursing in the modern healthcare environment. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner i...
Oct 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 137
Ever wonder what it's really like to be at the AMSN Annual Convention or simply looking for powerful insights from this year's event? Join Laura, Maritess, Neil and special guest co-hosts AMSN President Marisa Streelman and Alissa Brown as they share their own personal stories and insights LIVE from the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention in Toronto. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She ...
Oct 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 136
Who is it? Join Laura, Maritess, and Neil PLUS a special mystery guest co-host for this 2024 AMSN Annual Convention episode to meet and experience the story of the 2024 AMSN President's Award recipient. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly gr...
Sep 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 135
From early job experiences to personal struggles, join Eric, Laura, Maritess, Neil and Sam as they share their stories and perspectives regarding the many ways our personal experiences can enhance our nursing practice. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her pass...
Sep 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 134
Ever faced a patient who pushed your limits? Join Eric, Laura, Sam, and Sydney as they reveal jaw-dropping stories of difficult patients and share expert tips on managing them and their families like a pro. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newl...
Aug 27, 2024•29 min
Feeling burned out? You're not alone. Join Eric, Laura, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their own stories of struggle and how they've found immediate and longer-term solutions to achieve wellness in their nursing and personal lives. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST Dr. Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC began her career in Chicago as a staff nurse in oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. S...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 132
Ep. 131 - How to Transform Care Through Nursing Research Looking for a powerful way to make a positive change in patient care? Join Laura, Maritess, Sam, and Sydney as they share their stories, personal experiences, perspectives, and tips regarding why it's important for every nurse to get involved in nursing research. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The f...
Jul 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 131
Ep. 130 - Meet the Virtual Nurse and New CAVRN Certification With Special Guest Emily Schmidt Enter the world of a virtual nurse and learn about the new Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Exam and Certification as the co-hosts welcome virtual nurse and CAVRN exam co-writer Emily Schmidt to the show for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about CAVRN at https://amsn.org/Certification/Earn-Your-CAVRN SPECIAL GUEST Emily Schmidt, BSN, RN, CAVRN SANE has ...
Jul 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 130
Ep. 129 - Caring for Bariatric Patients Looking for ways to overcome the physical and mental challenges of providing the best patient care for bariatric patients? Join the co-hosts as they share their perspectives, insights and strategies for bariatric patient care. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on ...
Jul 02, 2024•31 min•Ep. 129
The co-hosts welcome two nursing students to the show for a fascinating and insightful conversation about nursing school, the med-surg specialty and the nursing profession. The co-hosts welcome two nursing students to the show for a fascinating and insightful conversation about nursing school, the med-surg specialty and the nursing profession. SPECIAL GUESTS McKayla Hatfield is from Bath County, Kentucky. She is attending nursing school at the University of Kentucky and will be starting her juni...
Jun 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 128
Ever wondered what exactly is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and how is it different from other advanced practice RN roles? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest NACNS President Dr. Jennifer Manning who shares her unexpected journey and covers everything you need to know about the role of CNS. Learn more about the National Association of Clinicial Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist at https://nacns.org/ SPECIAL GUEST Jennifer Manning, DNS, ACNS-BC, C...
Jun 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 127
