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.

Ep. 20 - Suicide Intervention for Patients & Nurses

Dec 6, 2019

In this episode, we're addressing the difficult and multi-dimensional of suicide. The effects of suicide go far beyond the person who acts to take his or her life and the lasting effects on friends and family can be devastating. Whether you have concerns about a patient, a fellow nurse, or perhaps yourself, we'll be...

Ep. 19 - The Nightingale Challenge

Nov 15, 2019

In this episode, we're learning more about The Nightingale Challenge. The World Health Organization is calling the year of 2020 “The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife,” honoring the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. During 2020, Nursing Now is launching the Nightingale Challenge to invest in young nurses...

Ep. 18 - How Med-Surg Nurses Can Develop Resiliency

Nov 1, 2019

In this episode, we're tackling nursing burnout. According to the studies of nursing satisfaction, nearly half of all nurses report feeling burned out or disengaged at work. One of the key ways to combat burnout as medical-surgical nurses and within our nursing teams is to develop resilience. Listen to learn more.

Ep. 17 - Technology in the Nursing Workplace

Oct 21, 2019

In this episode, we're talking tech. From design, usability, and workflow to the role of the bedside nurse, technology is... Read more below

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Brandon Fleharty MHA, MSN, RN-BC, PMP, CPHIMS is a clinical informatics lead at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE. He previously worked as a staff nurse in neurosciences then...

Ep. 16 - Live from the AMSN Convention 2019

Oct 4, 2019

In this special episode, recorded live at the 2019 AMSN Convention, the Med-Surg Moments Hosts converge on the exhibit hall floor in Chicago to share their reflections and insights about the AMSN Convention and their journey as hosts of Med-Surg Moments, the AMSN Podcast.

Alissa Brown, BSN, MSN, RN, FNE is a clinical...