At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast

At the Nurses’ StationWelcome to At the Nurses’ Station — the podcast where we dive into the unfiltered world of nursing beyond direct patient care. Hosted by Kelly and Sam, two experienced nurses with a lot to say (and maybe a few things to rant about), this is your place for honest conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between.From the chaos of triage to the dark humor that gets us through a tough shift, we’re talking about the parts of nursing that don’t make it into the textbooks — workplace dynamics, cultural shifts, and the emotional toll of this profession. Whether you’re a new nurse figuring it all out, a seasoned pro wondering how you’re still standing, or just someone curious about what really happens behind the scenes, you’re in the right place.Expect real stories from the trenches, expert insights, and the kind of humor only nurses will understand. Grab your coffee (or wine — we don’t judge) and join us for some much-needed nurse therapy.👉 New episodes

At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Kelly, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly hosts At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast, a society show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  Strange and Unusual

  Mar 10, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>Nursing school teaches you a lot. But it does not always prepare you for the truly strange things you might see at the bedside.</p><p>In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam dive into some of the odd, rare, and sometimes bizarre diagnoses nurses encounter in real clinical practice. From massive cysts to rare congenital conditions, the stories highlight just how unpredictable healthcare can be.</p><p>The conversation explores cases like pilonidal cysts, AV malformations, other unusual medical conditions that can leave even experienced nurses saying, “I have never seen that before.” Some of the...

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  Episode #35

  Why do I work here?

  Mar 3, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>Why do nurses stay at one hospital over another? It is not just about salary.</p><p>In this episode of At The Nurses’ Station, we talk about union contract negotiations, nurse pay raises, health insurance changes, PTO policies, and what really impacts nurse retention. We also dive into VIP patients in the emergency department, hospital leadership decisions, and the reality of working in a competitive healthcare market.</p><p>If you are navigating a union hospital job, questioning your benefits, or wondering what truly matters beyond hourly wage, this episode is for you.</p> <br/><br/>This is a...

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  Episode #34

  The Next Generation

  Feb 24, 20261h 17mS0

  <p>Are We Teaching Nurses to Pass the NCLEX… or to Survive a Trauma?</p><p>A pediatric ICU nurse educator gets real about simulation labs, bedside chaos, and what nursing school is really preparing students for.</p><p>If you’ve ever precepted a new grad and thought,“Okay… but what do I actually do right now?”</p><p>This episode is for you.</p><p>On this week’s At the Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam sit down with Jameson — pediatric ICU charge nurse, clinical instructor, and master’s-in-nursing-education student — to talk about what’s changed in nursing education, what COVID...

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  Episode #33

  Dear Mr. Maslow,

  Feb 17, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>This week on At the Nurses’ Station, we break down Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in nursing and why understanding it might be the key to supporting new nurses, preventing nurse burnout, and building stronger emergency room teams. From brand new grads who don’t yet know where the IV tubing is, to experienced nurses navigating safety and workplace stress, we explore how physiological needs, belonging, and esteem show up in real hospital life. If basic needs like knowing where supplies are or feeling supported during a critical patient aren’t met, it’s nearly impossible to grow into a confiden...

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  Episode #32

  Workplace Violence ... Exception or Expectation?

  Feb 10, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station, Kelly and Sam dive headfirst into workplace violence in healthcare, focusing on the daily reality of patient and visitor aggression toward nurses and hospital staff. From verbal threats and intimidation, to physical assault, they examine why so many healthcare workers are told this behavior is “not tolerated”, yet continue to experience it shift after shift.</p><p>They discuss how nurse safety is often deprioritized in the name of patient satisfaction, why hospitals rely heavily on de-escalation training instead of real security support, and how repeated exposure to violence leads to normal...

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