The Gritty Nurse Podcast

The 5th Horseman of the Apocalypse: Combating The Crisis of Misinformation in Healthcare

Aug 26, 2021

We are knee deep in this Sh!t. We all want the pandemic to end, but after 18 months, we are in the 4th wave. In this episode, we discuss what's driving the 4th wave of the pandemic: the unvaccinated population. We discuss the crisis of the DISinfodemic, having a "healthy" distrust of the government and big pharma....

Tales from the Nursing Break Room: A Survival Guide

Aug 19, 2021

In this lighthearted episode, we discuss life in the nursing break room. We dive into personal stories and unwritten rules and guidelines to surviving your lunch break. We also discuss break rooms typically look like; what nurses do and what they talk about, and other random things! Who is "allowed" to use the break...

Never Have I Ever: Nursing Edition with Ashley Bartholomew

Aug 12, 2021

In this lighthearted episode, Amie and Sara sit down with fellow Nursing advocate Ashley Bartholomew to play a game: Never Have I Ever - Nursing Edition! Ashley Bartholomew was also featured on MSNBC as "The Nurse who Changed the Mind of a Patient Downplaying the Pandemic in the ICU." Ashley is one of the first nurses...

Narrative Medicine & Antiracism as a Competency: Beyond Performative Allyship in Healthcare

Aug 5, 2021

In this episode, Amie and Sara talk to Dr. Saroo Sharda, an anesthesiologist with a unique passion for narrative medicine and the CPSO Lead for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We discuss narrative medicine and the benefits to both healthcare providers and patients. We also dive into how organizations can move beyond...