Strokes and Surprises: A Day in the Life of a Nurse | Nurse Stories Ep. 6

In this episode of the Nurse Stories Podcast, host Dr. John McRae, a nurse practitioner, welcomes guest Kayla Nilles, an Idaho-born nurse with eight years of experience in Med Surge Ortho, float pool, and short stay units. They delve into an array of riveting stories from the ER, a traumatic experience involving a patient with a boat propeller injury, confronting unexpected medical ethics dilemmas, and dealing with patients in mental health crisis. Kayla also shares her journey transitioning into aesthetic nursing, supported by Five Square Aesthetics, and the challenges and learning opportunities it presents. Join us for a rollercoaster of emotions with tales of heroics, humor, and the heartache of nursing.

00:36 Welcome to Nurse Stories Podcast

01:24 Meet Kayla Nilles: A Journey in Nursing

01:45 Experiences in Different Nursing Units

04:49 Crazy Stories from Behavioral Health

09:30 Challenges in the ER

22:07 Emergency Blood Donations

23:33 ER Experience and Stroke Stories

28:34 Oncology Unit Challenges

35:30 Funny and Unusual Patient Stories

42:13 New Nursing Challenges and Aesthetics

45:13 Conclusion and Farewell

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