Nurse Dose Podcast

In this episode, we dive into one of the most high-stakes procedures in the CVICU: emergent resternotomy. Following the framework from my Emergent Resternotomy Resource, we’ll break down when and why this life-saving intervention is necessary, the step-by-step process, and the cr ...  Show more

In this episode, we’re diving into the essentials of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). We’ll start by breaking down the primary indications for CABG, helping you understand why patients need this life-saving surgery. From there, we’ll explore the surgical procedure itself, ...  Show more

Happy Nurses Week! I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in the 2024 podcrawl where we talk about all things SHOCK. Annie from "Up My Nursing Game!" and I teamed up to bring you a deep dive into CARDIOGENIC SHOCK! I am sure you could have guessed it but this is my favor ...  Show more

In this episode of the Nurse Dose Podcast, I interview Adrienne, a final-semester nursing student who already has a job lined up in the ICU. We talk about Adrienne's unique situation as well as things that many other nursing students going into the ICU as a new grad may relate to ...  Show more

In this episode of the Nurse Dose Podcast, join your host, Sean, an experienced ICU nurse, as we delve into the essential topic of Electrocardiography (EKG) basics tailored for the Intensive Care Unit. Sean takes the lead in breaking down the fundamentals of interpreting EKGs, of ...  Show more