Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Med-Surg Moments is the official podcast of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)*. Our podcast offers an engaging look at the lives of - and surrounding- medical-surgical nurses. We’ll have guests on from every corner of the industry, bringing you stories that are relatable and compelling on myriad topics.

Our goal is to bring you interesting perspectives and insights that will serve you at any step of your nursing career. We truly intend this podcast to be an exciting, interesting go-to source for our listeners, and Med-Surg Moments will creatively incorporate voices from all backgrounds, to help highlight the issues facing you in our medical-surgical nursing community.

You can be assured we’ll do our very best to bring this podcast, always, with personality and compassion, and accuracy in our coverage.

* The content within the Med-Surg Moments Podcast represents the views, thoughts, and opinions of the co-hosts and may not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.

Ep. 51 - How to Identify Patients at High Risk for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Compromise

Jan 22, 2021

What is Opioid-Induced Respiratory Compromise? Which patients are at a higher risk? How can med-surge nurses help prevent it? Evie welcomes Denise Shope and Jennifer Surprise to explore the answers based on findings from the recent PRODIGY Study.

This episode of Med-Surg Moments was made possible by Medtronic. For 70...

Ep. 50 - A Nurse-to-Nurse Conversation About the COVID Vaccine

Jan 13, 2021

Alissa and Dr. Nancye Feistritzer talk nurse-to-nurse about the current COVID vaccines and the many reasons it's important to trust the science and get vaccinated.

GUEST

Dr. Nancye Feistritzer serves as Chief Nursing Officer and vice president of patient care services at Emory University Hospital. Prior to her arrival...

Ep. 49 - Simple Ideas for Taking Care of Your Fellow Nurses PLUS a Special Gift for You

Dec 29, 2020

Alissa and Caroline share with you simple ideas and approaches to taking care of your fellow nurses, including a special visit from Aromatherapist Emilee Hughes to help us announce a special gift for you.

HOSTS

Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a...

Ep. 48 - The COVID Staffing Crisis

Dec 11, 2020

Alissa, Caroline, and AMSN CEO Terri Hinkley share updates, insights, and available resources regarding the COVID staffing crisis.

GUEST & HONORARY CO-HOST

AMSN & MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN

HOSTS

Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to...

Ep. 47 - Fresh Perspectives on Patient Pain Management

Nov 27, 2020

Alissa and Chelsea take a fresh look at the evolving issues and practices surrounding patient pain management.

HOSTS

Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN is a clinical nurse educator from the University of Utah Health. She has been working in the health care industry for almost 12 years, and started her nursing career as a...