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In this episode, Kelly and Sam fully embrace the realization that they are… not young anymore. And honestly? That’s kind of the point.

This conversation bounces from early internet nostalgia and T9 texting, to working Thanksgiving shifts, to inventing the greatest holiday tradition healthcare has ever seen: Trash Giving. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Fast food, queso, candy salad, and zero guilt.

From there, things go exactly where you’d expect nurses to go: Facebook scams, online dating horror stories, and the humbling realization that technology has moved on without asking our permission.

The heart of this episode is an honest, funny look at how technology has changed nursing. From Voceras and medication pumps to the skills we used to rely on daily, we talk about what tech makes easier, what it makes worse, and what it might be quietly taking away.

It’s funny. It’s a little unhinged. It’s incredibly relatable if you’ve ever counted drip rates, worked a holiday, or realized you trust coworkers way more than the internet.

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This week on At The Nurses’ Station, we went fully off the rails, and honestly? It was perfect. What started as a rant about workplace thermostats (because somehow we are still fighting temperature wars with grown adults) turned into a full conversation about cold + flu season, kid sickness culture, and the unrealistic expectations we put on our bodies.

Inside this episode, we break down:

Why parents think kids “shouldn’t” get sick this often

Spoiler: they should. Preschoolers are cute little germ sponges. They are meant to catch things — and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong.

What “sick” actually is (…and what it isn’t)

A runny nose?A cough lingering for a month?A random toddler sneeze that makes someone cancel a whole birthday party?We talk about the difference between being ill and simply being alive with a respiratory tract.

The culture of fixing everything FAST

Why we’re obsessed with “getting unsick” as fast as possible — and why that might be making things worse.

Elderberry, zinc, fire cider… do they matter?

A discussion that manages to be both respectful and brutally practical.

The real “immune booster” most people ignore

(Not a supplement. You already know.)

RSV + newborn care

A quick, honest look at the anxiety of winter viruses (especially with tiny humans), without fear-mongering.

And of course, we sprinkle in:

* Expert-level sarcasm

* ER-nurse realism

* Several moments of “what even is happening right now?”

* A few stories featuring CT, lost labs, and IV-related nonsense that every nurse has lived through

If you’re a parent, a nurse, a human, or someone who’s ever wondered why everyone suddenly thinks sneezing is a medical emergency — this one’s for you.

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This week’s episode dives straight into the deep end — grief, birthday parties, musicals, foster parenting, emotional whiplash, and what it really feels like to be the “emotional head of the household.”

It’s one of those episodes that’s tender, hilarious, chaotic, and painfully real… all at the same time.

We talk about the kind of weeks where you go from saying goodbye to a family pet, to running an eight-year-old’s Wicked-themed birthday party. And just when the emotional tank is already blinking “empty,” life asks for more.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever carried the invisible emotional load at home, for the foster moms and foster-adjacent moms, for the nurses who know that whiplash is sometimes the most accurate emotional diagnosis, and for every parent trying to walk through big emotions with small humans.

We also get into books we’re reading right now, why some writing makes you want to scream into the void, and why not all rom-com audiobooks are created equal.

It’s honest. It’s comforting. It’s a little messy. And it’s exactly the kind of conversation we love to have here at The Nurses’ Station.

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This week, Sam and Kelly sit down with a very special guest — Sam’s dad, Alan — for an honest and hilarious look at what it’s really like to be married to a nurse.

Alan spent nearly four decades married to a night-shift ICU nurse, and he’s here to share everything he learned about patience, teamwork, jealousy, and learning to fold the laundry before it becomes a cold war.

You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe even text this episode to your spouse after hearing stories like:👨‍⚕️ How he learned that “if Mom’s not happy, nobody’s happy” — nurse edition💤 The art of protecting post-shift sleep (and why friends never get the memo)🍲 His golden rule for every nurse spouse: “Feed them before work and feed them when they get home”❤️ How jealousy almost cost his marriage — and what saved it🤣 And the infamous prank involving a nurse, a morgue, and a terrified security guard

It’s part love story, part reality check, and all heart. Whether you’re a nurse, married to one, or just trying to understand the 12-hour-shift life, this one will stick with you.

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Welcome back to At The Nurses’ Station, a podcast for nurses about everything except the patients!

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the real rules of holiday hosting — and confessing a few nursing faux pas along the way. From leaving a discharge for the next nurse (gasp!) to debating when it’s officially acceptable to start blasting Christmas music, we’re covering all the festive chaos that comes with the season.

We’re diving into:🎄 The actual right time to decorate for Christmas (and why one of us says “not before Thanksgiving”)🍷 Hosting pet peeves, RSVPs, and why people who say they’ll “come early to help” never do🍕 How to handle dietary restrictions and guests who always show up late🎁 Our wildly different approaches to Christmas — one of us goes full Santa, the other banned presents entirely🧠 That “too much to do so I do nothing” feeling, especially around the holidays

It’s an honest, funny, and slightly chaotic look at what it means to be a nurse, a host, and a human during the most wonderful (and stressful) time of year.

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This week on At The Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam tackle a topic every nurse wrestles with at some point: when do you know it’s time to move on? 💭 From burnout to boredom, and from “losing your mystique” to outgrowing your comfort zone, the conversation takes a raw, funny, and honest look at how nurses evolve over time — both personally and professionally. The hosts dig into everything from team dynamics and skill stagnation to the myth that “every nurse can do any job.” Through laughter and brutal honesty, they reflect on the balance between fitting in socially and staying sharp clinically, and what happens when the scales tip too far either way. 💬 “You can love your unit, respect your coworkers, and still feel that itch for something new, and that’s okay.” Whether you’ve been in your department for two years or twenty, this episode offers a relatable glimpse into the self-awareness it takes to recognize when a chapter is closing. Plus, Sam and Kelly share how they’re adding new experiences without jumping ship, proving that growth doesn’t always mean goodbye. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. ✉️ Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the realities of healthcare, the work, the people, and the laughter that keeps it all together.

This week on At The Nurses’ Station, we’re stepping into the glass booth, literally. Kelly and Sam unpack what it really means to sit in “the penalty box” of the emergency room: triage. From the stress of ranking patients in real time to the unspoken hierarchy of “sick, sicker, sickest,” this episode brings humor and humanity to one of nursing’s most misunderstood roles. Together, they break down how triage nurses decide who gets seen first, why waiting rooms move at a crawl, and the emotional tightrope of being both gatekeeper and caregiver. You’ll hear stories from the front lines, from clearing the lobby with a gunshot wound to the small victories of moving someone up the list just in time. Along the way, the conversation explores how perception shapes patience, what it feels like to be “stuck in the glass cage,” and why compassion doesn’t always look like an apology. It’s a candid, lively look at the skills, intuition, and humor that keeps the ER running (most days). 💬 “You can trust me as a nurse! I’m good at it. I’m not perfect, but I know my people. And if you really need to be seen, I’ll get you there.”🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.✉️ Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the realities of healthcare. The work, the people, and the laughter that keeps it all together.#NurseLife #HealthcareStories #AtTheNursesStation #PodcastCommunity #TriageTalk