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Ep. 152 - The Witty World of Nurse Brenden

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Release Date: 05/20/2025

Ep. 156 - Nursing Tips for Patients With Heart Failure show art Ep. 156 - Nursing Tips for Patients With Heart Failure

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Heart failure is one of the most complex and high-risk conditions med-surg nurses manage. In this episode, the co-hosts offer their personal nursing tips to help you monitor, educate, and care for patients with heart failure. Also, find out how Marcela's first neighborhood yard sale went and hear the latest update on Sydney's wedding planning.  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy...

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Ep. 155 - The New AMSN Safe Staffing Guidelines with Monica van der Zee and Kristi Campoe show art Ep. 155 - The New AMSN Safe Staffing Guidelines with Monica van der Zee and Kristi Campoe

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

In this special episode, we explore the newly released AMSN Staffing Guidelines designed to address the mounting pressures medical-surgical nurses face nationwide. The co-hosts welcome special guests Monica van der Zee and Kristi Campoe to break down what these guidelines mean for bedside nurses, nurse leaders, and healthcare systems alike. Discover how AMSN’s evidence-based framework could serve as a roadmap toward safer staffing, improved patient care, and a more sustainable nursing workforce.   SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Kristi Campoe, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ, sMBA has dedicated her life and...

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Ep. 154 - Nutrition in Clinical Practice With Special Guest Beth Quatrara (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) show art Ep. 154 - Nutrition in Clinical Practice With Special Guest Beth Quatrara (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*)

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Did you know improper patient nutrition can severely impact your patient's outcomes? Join the co-hosts as they welcome patient nutrition expert Beth Quatrara for an eye-opening and insightful conversation about patient nutrition. Also, Beth shares some powerful ideas regarding how med-surg nurses can optimize their own nutrition during long shifts and once they get home. (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members who listen to the episode and submit a completed evaluation through the online library. None of the individuals with the...

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Ep. 153 - Caring for LGBTQIA+ Patients - An AMSN Core Curriculum Conversation (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours) show art Ep. 153 - Caring for LGBTQIA+ Patients - An AMSN Core Curriculum Conversation (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours)

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Looking for new approaches to caring for LGBTQIA+ patients, especially gender diverse patients? This episode begins a periodic conversation series about AMSN's Core Curriculum. In this episode, a conversation about the LGBTQIA+ chapter. Join the co-hosts as they discuss the chapter and share their thoughts, insights, and personal stories regarding this unique patient population. PLUS, find out which co-host just got engaged! (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*)   The AMSN Core Curriculum can be found at:    * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members...

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Ep. 152 - The Witty World of Nurse Brenden show art Ep. 152 - The Witty World of Nurse Brenden

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Get ready to meet TikTok nursing sensation, Nurse Brenden. Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Brenden Hamilton (aka Nurse Brenden) to the show for a light-hearted and candid conversation about his journey as both a nurse and content creator.  You can find Nurse Brenden on TikTok at SPECIAL GUEST Brenden Hamilton, RN, is a real-life RN turned content creator who’s built a viral following by showing the hilarious and unfiltered side of nursing. From hospital chaos to patient quirks, he tells it like it is — with humor, heart, and a little caffeine.   MEET OUR...

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

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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.    SPECIAL GUEST Alicemarie S. Poyss, RN, Ph.D., CNL, APRN-BC, FAMSN works at Drexel University, College of Nursing & Health Professions since1992. She was the Track Director for the MSN Clinical Nurse Leader...

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Ep. 150 - A Conversation About the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar show art Ep. 150 - A Conversation About the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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.  REFERENCED DURING THE EPISODE: To watch the AMSN Virtual Nursing 101 Webinar for yourself .   To learn More About the Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Certification .    MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing...

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Ep. 149 - How to Optimize Your Nurse Educators show art Ep. 149 - How to Optimize Your Nurse Educators

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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     Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts.    MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing...

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Ep. 148 - How to Survive Pursuing an Advanced Degree PLUS AMSN Update With President Kristi Reguin-Hartman show art Ep. 148 - How to Survive Pursuing an Advanced Degree PLUS AMSN Update With President Kristi Reguin-Hartman

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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.    We'd love to hear from you!  Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to     Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts. ...

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Ep. 147 - How to Put Professional Accountability Into Action show art Ep. 147 - How to Put Professional Accountability Into Action

Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

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.     We'd love to hear from you!  Send your thoughts, reactions, and ideas to     Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW, RATE, & REVIEW Med-Surg Moments wherever you listen to podcasts.  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a...

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Get ready to meet TikTok nursing sensation, Nurse Brenden. Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Brenden Hamilton (aka Nurse Brenden) to the show for a light-hearted and candid conversation about his journey as both a nurse and content creator. 

You can find Nurse Brenden on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@brenden_hamilton13

SPECIAL GUEST

Brenden Hamilton, RN, is a real-life RN turned content creator who’s built a viral following by showing the hilarious and unfiltered side of nursing. From hospital chaos to patient quirks, he tells it like it is — with humor, heart, and a little caffeine.

 

MEET OUR CO-HOSTS

Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a specialty and enjoys helping nurses prepare for specialty certification. 

 

Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.

 

Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work.

 

Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn’t work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.

 

Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN is a clinical educator currently leading a team of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues, especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!

 

Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.