Category: Nursing Stories
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuin..
Howdy Blokes! Explore UK vs US Nursing with Kate Boulter
On this episode of RN Huddle, our host, Heidi Keeler, is back! Heidi hosted a returning guest and Nurse Manager of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, Kate Boulter to discuss nursing education and practices in the UK and the US. Today’s episode is focused on Kate’s personal journey and the differences between the two countries’ healthcare systems. They explored the challenges of transitioning from UK to US nursing practice, including licensing requirements, terminology, and variations in nursing responsibilities. The conversation ended with Heidi expressing her appreciation for Kate’s story and invited listeners to share their thoughts on different topics.
Apr 10, 2025
RN Huddle Re-Visit: Bugs, Bones, and Blood
Join us for this spooky edition of RN Huddle! We are joined by Amy Mead (Associate Nurse Manager) and Kalen Knight (Nurse Professional Development Specialist) from our won Nebraska Medicine Emergency Department. Amy and Kalen are familiar with all the creepy crawlies that come into the ER and discuss their most memorable experiences with lice, maggots, rabies, and intestines where they don’t belong! Take a listen…if you dare…
Oct 28, 2021
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Part 2
In this episode of RN Huddle, we continue to discuss SANE nursing as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join Claire, Jen, and Devi as they finish their discussion on the fictitious cases that they started chatting about during our last episode. As always, we here at RN Huddle aspire to educate about hot topics in nursing that although are tough to discuss, are necessary to advocate for.
Apr 24, 2020
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Part 1
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this episode of RN Huddle we visit with Claire Beweja, Jen Tran and Devi Fitelly. During this two-part series, these Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners talk about 3 fictitious cases and what steps they would take when the patients arrive. Join us again in two weeks for the continuation of this discussion.
Apr 9, 2020
Addressing Sexual Assault: Conversations with SANEs
Today’s episode of RN Huddle is a little heavy but necessary. Join us with our returning guest Amy Mead as she sits down with her colleagues Nicole Lenaghan and Katie Buehler to discuss the role and experience of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). They will talk about topics such as reasons why to consider becoming a SANE nurse, court expectations when you’re called to court for a sexual assault case, and the community resources available to those who have been sexually assaulted.
Jan 16, 2020