Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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.

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May 6, 2025 36 mins

Ep. 151 - The AMSN Story With Co-Founder Alice Poyss

A cinematic journey into the story of AMSN's humble beginnings with AMSN Co-Founder Alice Poyss. Join Alice along with special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman and the co-hosts as they journey back in time to Philadelphia in 1990. PLUS a very important opening message every med-surg nurse must hear. 

 

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Listen to a lively conversation about the recent Virtual Nursing 101 AMSN Webinar. Join Kellye', Marcella, Sam, and Sydney as they share their takeaways, perspectives, and own experiences regarding the webinar and virtual nursing. 

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Nurse educators are critical to clinical excellence, staff confidence, and patient safety. But are they being leveraged effectively? Join the co-hosts for a candid conversation about their personal experiences, perspectives, ideas, and tips for optimizing your collaboration with nurse educators. 
 
We'd love to hear from you!  Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to amsnpod@amsn.org 

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Feeling left behind or lack the motivation to get started on that advanced nursing degree?  Join Eric, Kellye', Marcela, Maritess, Sydney and special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman as they share their personal journeys, reluctance, struggles, and strategies for approaching advanced nursing degrees. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. 
 
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Ever struggled with how to approach a mistake or non-compliance with your peers? You're not alone. Join Maritess, Marcela, Kellye', and Eric as they open up for an insightful conversation about how to put professional accountability into action. Also, Eric is finally back to work but it's not exactly as planned.  
 
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Curious about the new generation of nursing students?  Join Kellye', Marcela, Sam, and Maritess as they welcome National Student Nurses Association President Ethan Slocum to the show to share his thoughts, insights, and perspectives about the next generation of student nurses you won't want to miss! 
 
Learn more about the National Student Nurses Association at www.nsna.org 
 

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When it comes to stroke patients, it's truly a race against the clock. Are you ready? Also, get ready to meet our two new co-hosts!  Join Eric, Sam, and Sydney as well as our two new co-hosts, Kellye' and Marcela, as they share their stories, experiences, and approaches for recognizing the symptoms and caring for stroke patients in a comprehensive and timely manner. 

 

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Join us as we welcome back former Med-Surg Moments Co-Hosts for our 6th anniversary episode! Also, we say farewell to two of our current co-hosts.  Join the co-hosts, past and present, for an exciting and insightful "behind-the-scenes" conversation about Med-Surg Moments as we celebrate six years. 

 

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Whether you love or hate New Year's resolutions, this episode is a must listen!  Join Eric, Laura, Maritess, and Sydney for a lively, insightful, and humorous conversation about their med-surg nursing resolutions for 2025. Who knows, it just might spark some ideas of your own.  

 

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Ready to discover the often-overlooked secret tool that could transform how you manage patient pain as a med-surg nurse? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Dr. Mike Urton to explore the present state of patient pain management, what's missing and how you can unlock this secret tool in your nursing practice. 

 

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Are you ready to respond when an unexpected patient emergency arises? Whether you're feeling unprepared or just a little "rusty", you're not alone. Join Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam, and Sydney as they share real-life stories from their toughest codes and offer valuable tips and insights to help you face the unexpected with confidence.  

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Beyond the perceptions, are you ready to discover what the specialty of what med-surg nursing is really like? Join Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their true stories, tips, and honest perspectives about med-surg nursing.  Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. 
 

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AMSN Members earn 0.5 CE Hours. The co-hosts welcome special guest Sandy Page to help us navigate the care of oncology patients when they transition between ambulatory and inpatient care. 

AMSN Members can claim 0.5 CE hours by following these easy steps:

  • Log into the AMSN Online Library at https://library.amsn.org/ 
  • Complete the evaluation for the podcast episode and submit to earn your certificate.

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Linda Brown has been a med-surg nurse for 43 years and counting. If you're looking for a little med-surg nursing inspiration we encourage you to listen, bookmark and share this episode with your unit.  Join Laura, Maritess, Sam, and Sydney for a conversation with Linda as she shares her stories, wisdom, and secrets to how she has found joy and fulfillment, even on the tough days, in med-surg nursing for over four decades. 

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The blending of conventional and holistic practices sparks both innovation and debate in modern healthcare, but could it also be a new ally in patient care and even our personal lives?  Join Eric, Laura, Maritess, and Neil as they share their own personal stories and perspectives as well as the perceptions and emerging realities of integrative nursing in the modern healthcare environment. 
 

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Ever wonder what it's really like to be at the AMSN Annual Convention or simply looking for powerful insights from this year's event?  Join Laura, Maritess, Neil and special guest co-hosts AMSN President Marisa Streelman and Alissa Brown as they share their own personal stories and insights LIVE from the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention in Toronto.
 

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Who is it? Join Laura, Maritess, and Neil PLUS a special mystery guest co-host for this 2024 AMSN Annual Convention episode to meet and experience the story of the 2024 AMSN President's Award recipient. 

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Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner 

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From early job experiences to personal struggles, join Eric, Laura, Maritess, Neil and Sam as they share their stories and perspectives regarding the many ways our personal experiences can enhance our nursing practice. 

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Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development pra...

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August 27, 2024 29 mins

Ever faced a patient who pushed your limits? Join Eric, Laura, Sam, and Sydney as they reveal jaw-dropping stories of difficult patients and share expert tips on managing them and their families like a pro.

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Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner 

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Feeling burned out? You're not alone.  Join Eric, Laura, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their own stories of struggle and how they've found immediate and longer-term solutions to achieve wellness in their nursing and personal lives.  Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. 
 
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