This week we have a hilarious deep-dive into the ever-evolving world of nursing fashion. From tight scrubs and spiky eyebrows to bows and bras, this episode is packed with laughs and relatable moments for anyone who’s ever donned a pair of scrubs.

* The Evolution of Nursing Fashion 👗

* Professionalism vs. Self-Expression 💄

* Generational Judgments 😆

Today we are chatting with the amazing Dr. Barger! This episode dives into the chaos and variety of pediatric ER life—staffing woes, burnout, and teamwork triumphs. We also get into global health, what make healthcare in the States unique and challenging! It’s raw, honest, and inspiring. 🌟

* Team Dynamics 🤝: From ER to inpatient, communication’s key—Dr. Barger calls for empathy across floors. Shadowing each other? Game-changer for understanding! 👏

* Future Fixes 🔧: More staff, better training, and tech upgrades could ease the load. Dr. Barger’s vision: A collaborative, efficient ER dream team! 🚀

* Fun Vibes 😂: Light moments include homeschool tales and dream teams—Sam and Kelly shine with Dr. Barger’s wisdom!

Strings Attached 🩺🎸

Kelly and Sam kick off their post-summer hiatus episode with fun chit-chat about hobbies clashing with nursing life, the imperfect mental health system and how they protect their patients and theirselves down in Pyschland!

* Yips and IO’s 💉: What’s a girl to do when she can’t hit the broad side of a barn? … get the drill out of course.

* Psych Ward Real Talk 🧠: From young kids to adults in crisis, Kelly and Sam navigate aggression, heartbreak, and a broken system with grit and heart. 😥

* Boundaries & Burnout 🚨: Some are the mom figure, reading bedtime stories to foster kids stuck in the ER. Others sets hard boundaries, frustrated by inappropriate cases and endless paperwork. We all agree: nurses shouldn’t play security guard! 💪

* Pulse Check Fun 🎉: We talk prom, aliens and vacation stays!

Fill your cup and grab a seat At The Nurses’ Station!

We all already know, it’s not about the job, it’s about who you do it with. Enjoy some banter as we recount a shared shift from two vantage points and remind ourselves why it’s always good to have a friend in the trenches!

* Shift Vibes 🎢 😤 😂

* Tantrum Triggers 😡 🤦‍♀️

* Team Dynamics 🤝 💪

Today we’re chatting about what we do to stay sane and keep it together on our days outside the hospital. And we explore what makes a hobby a hobby, do we have to be doing something? Naps anyone? 🫠 🙌

* Hobby Hustle or Bust 💪

* Quirky Quests 🎨 🎭

* Escape Routes 🌴💃

* Reading Rants 📚

Should nurses train like firefighters? We ponder physical standards, physical safety and shift by shift pressure we take on to do what we do!

Back Pain Battles 💥

Body Image Blues 🌈

Physical Prep Puzzle 🏋️‍♀️

Fad Frenzy & Advice 🤷‍♀️

Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Bonding in Healthcare

Sam and Kelly spill the tea on what makes a doctor a nurse’s favorite! From burn nightmares 🔥 to Zofran debates 💊, Sam and Kelly dish out real talk on mutual respect and collaboration.

* Competence is King 👑

* Respect the Triage 🙌

* Lead, Don’t Linger 🚀

* Back Us Up 🛡️

This chat is packed with humor, horror stories, and hard-earned wisdom. 🌙💥