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. 84 - (Part 2) The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Initiative

Sep 20, 2022

Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in the South as a gay man? Caroline welcomes Dr. Justin Fontenot and Dr. Susan Swayze for part two of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Justin Fontenot,...

Ep. 83 The Unique Challenges of Trauma Patient Care

Sep 7, 2022

From multiple gunshot wounds to unexpected life-changing injuries, Caroline and Parker share stories and insights regarding the unique challenges of caring for trauma patients in the med-surg unit.

CO-HOSTS

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

Ep. 82 - (Part 1) The AMSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Initiative

Aug 25, 2022

Ready to be the change you want to see in the world? Alissa welcomes Robin Hertel and Shermel Edwards-Maddox for part one of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Shermel...

Ep. 81 - The How & Why of Nursing Advocacy

Aug 10, 2022

Tired of decisions being made about nursing without the input of nurses? Parker welcomes Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) recipient Theodore Urbano to talk about why we must all learn how to engage in nursing advocacy.

SPECIAL GUEST

Theodore Urbano, MA, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CCP

CO-HOST

Chelsea Parker RN, BSN,...

Ep. 80 Improving the Nursing Burden

Jul 14, 2022

Gain a better understanding of the "nursing burden" and how technology is offering new solutions as Alissa and Chelsea welcome special guest Kirsten Emmons for an insightful conversation.

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Hillrom, now a part of Baxter.

SPECIAL GUEST

Kirsten Emmons, MSN, RN,...