Assessment #22 - Cleared for Takeoff : Flight Nursing, Part One

Assessment #24 - Simulation Situation : The Career You Never Knew Existed

If you love teaching but feel stuck at the bedside, this conversation could completely change how you see your nursing career. NICU nurse turned Assistant Dean, Daphne shares the powerful (and overlooked) path of simulation education. Simulation education is changing the nursing game. Daphne shares how nurses can use their skills in a whole new way - teaching, innovation and making a massive impact without burnout or hospital politics.

Assessment #23 - Built for Performance : Redefining Nursing in Sports Med

What if everything you’ve been told about your health… is only part of the story? For athletes who train harder, push further, and demand more from their bodies, “normal” just isn’t good enough. And yet, time and time again, they’re handed generic answers, overlooked symptoms, and care that was never built for how they actually perform. In this episode, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner, Kenya C., whose path is anything but conventional—shaped by life as a competitive athlete and musician, refined through the intensity of orthopedic trauma surgery and critical care, and ultimately redefined in the world of sports medicine and performance. After witnessing the fallout of preventable injuries—and the limits of traditional medicine, Kenya set out to challenge the system from the inside out. This is the story behind KC Performance. A new model of care designed for athletes who refuse to settle. One that goes beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the deeper drivers of performance: hormones, gut health, inflammation, recovery, and the complex systems that actually determine how your body functions under pressure. No shortcuts. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just precision, strategy, and care built around the way you live, train, and compete. If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t keeping up with your ambition… this conversation will change the way you think about performance, recovery, and what’s truly possible.

Assessment #22 - Cleared for Takeoff : Flight Nursing, Part Two

Ever wondered what happens when an emergency can't wait for an ambulance? This week, Dustin, a flight nurse, shares his story to break down the world of air medical transport - thrilling stories, real talk, and what it's really like when every second counts. From hospital halls to helicopter calls, this flight nurse brings lifesaving care when the ground is sometimes miles below.

Assessment #22 - Cleared for Takeoff : Flight Nursing, Part One

Ever wondered what happens when an emergency can't wait for an ambulance? This week, Dustin, a flight nurse, shares his story to break down the world of air medical transport - thrilling stories, real talk, and what it's really like when every second counts. From hospital halls to helicopter calls, this flight nurse brings lifesaving care when the ground is sometimes miles below.

Assessment #21 - Beyond Bedside : Carving a Cosmetic Nursing Empire

Alleina’s nursing journey defies convention. Starting as a Licensed Practical Nurse in community health—never stepping foot in a hospital or nursing home—she built her career on connection rather than clinical walls. While working directly with patients in their communities, Alleina pursued her BSN, eventually landing a corporate nursing role where her warmth transcended professional boundaries. Patients didn’t just trust her with their health—they welcomed her into their lives, often inviting her to share in personal moments because she was more than a corporate nurse to them, she was family.  Everything shifted after Alleina’s own cosmetic surgery experience. Navigating post-operative recovery opened her eyes to a glaring gap in the beauty industry: patients undergoing transformative procedures often lacked proper post-surgical nursing care. Recognizing an opportunity to merge her clinical expertise with an underserved need, Alleina founded Etherial Touch Body Studio, specializing in surgery consultations, post-operative care, and lymphatic drainage services for both surgical and non-surgical body contouring patients. Under the mentorship of Dr. Kalsow, Alleina deepened her specialized knowledge, positioning herself as a trusted guide for patients choosing cosmetic enhancement. Her registered nurse background brings medical precision to an industry that desperately needs it, while her signature compassion ensures every client feels seen, safe, and supported through their transformation journey. Join us for an immersive conversation about carving your own lane in nursing, turning personal experience into professional purpose, and building a thriving business at the intersection of healthcare and beauty.