Connecting CS Podcast - From a nurse perspective

From humble beginnings as a Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia, Gagan’s journey in health care has been defined by growth, purpose, and impact. After moving to Ontario and becoming a Registered Nurse, she steadily built her career, discovering a passion for creating change beyond direct patient care and into leading teams at the intersection of health care and technology.Gagan became involved in bridging the gap between health care and AI, contributing to initiatives that integrate technology into clinical practice. Through years of continuing education in business and leadership, she leveraged her nursing experience to transition into her role as a Robotics Specialist / Project Manager.Driven by a deep commitment to supporting both patients and clinicians, Gagan’s passion for empowering others has shaped her into an AI Transformational leader. Tune in as we unpack her journey, explore the challenges of change, and discuss how her early desire to make a difference continues to drive her impact today.

From cardiac cath lab nurse to becoming a medical device rep, a nurse instructor and currently a CPR instructor and nurse anesthesia assistant (CCAA) — Christian’s journey is all about growth and impact. In this episode, we dive into how he’s making a difference in the nursing community through teaching and mentorship. He shares the ups and downs of his career, how he navigated change in healthcare, and the lessons he learned turning failures into success. Tune in — this one’s packed with insight and inspiration for anyone in (or thinking about) nursing.Email for business inquiries : cprwithchristian@gmail.com IG Handle : @cpr_rnchris Business Phone # +1 (365) 739-7CPR (277)

Ever wondered what it’s like to work side by side with an anesthesia doctor?If you’ve been curious about exploring a different path in nursing—learning IVs, intubation, ventilation, and assisting in the OR—this episode’s for you.My guest this week is a Nurse Anesthesia Assistant. We chat about his journey as a new grad, how mentorship and support helped shape his career, and what it really takes to become an A.A. He shares what a typical day looks like, the hours, pay, schooling, and how he keeps a healthy work-life balance.We also deep dive into his time in the Acute Nurse Resource Team his transition to PACU, and how those experiences opened the door to anesthesia.Tune in to hear his story and get inspired by the different paths you can take in nursing!

Travel nursing, anyone? 🌎💉I’m excited to welcome a special guest, Natalie, who just wrapped up contracts in Arizona and Texas. She’s one of many Canadian nurses bringing her talents and skills across the border.In this episode, Natalie shares her journey as an ICU travel nurse in the U.S. — from the step-by-step process of getting started, to the financial side, and everything she’s learned along the way.Tune in and join us for an inside look at what it’s really like to take your nursing career international.Instagram handle: @nataliedostic

In this episode, Nurse Marco shares his professional journey and the path that led him to become an aesthetic nurse and nurse injector. From his beginnings as a Registered Practical Nurse to advancing his education as a Registered Nurse, his career has taken him through diverse roles—including working on the nursing resource team as a float nurse, in the operating room, in the emergency department, and as an agency nurse—before transitioning into aesthetic nursing full time.We discuss his experiences in nursing education, his perspective on the profession, and his transition into entrepreneurship. Nurse Marco offers insights into work–life balance, the realities of starting a business, and the sacrifices required to pursue professional goals. He also shares his passion for helping people build confidence through aesthetic nursing and what he values most about running his own practice.IG handle: @nurse.marcothebeautystandard.ca

February 2025 already?! Here with Jessica Registered Nurse for eight years, shares her experience as a resource team/float nurse here in Toronto. She provides us with her experience as she worked through her masters degree to work now as a Professional Practice and Simulator Coordinator at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has a had a wide range of practice in acute care in the hospital and she tells us her story during COVID, how she battled through depression and what helped her with her mental health. Being away from the stress of those years and channeling her inner joy in dance she was able to thrive in the arts and her first love in dance. Join us as we talk about the importance of mental health, using physical activity and dance as way to battle depression and express yourself. We dive into how Jessica's Journey as an RN, fitness/dance instructor and Professional and Simulator Coordinator.Instagram handle : @distractedbydance

Steph has been on the list of people I wanted to interview for quite some time. I finally got a chance to get her on the podcast. With 4 years of experience in the Neuro ICU, and 4 years as a nurse practitioner in Cardiac surgery, she has now transitioned into her role of a nurse manager. We discuss what inspired her to work as a healthcare worker and why she has moved forward through her career taking on different leadership roles. With her passion for helping and pushing boundaries, she wanted to make a difference systematically. Not only has she finished her master's degree as an NP but also recently finished her master's degree in health administration to make a difference within the healthcare system. In this final chapter of my 3 part series of interviewing nurse practitioners, we get into it with exactly Stephanie’s story. So turn up the volume, as we dial into her journey from a nurse's perspective. 

This is part of 2 of 3 of the nurse practitioner series. I have a special guest with me, Dalena. A seasoned emergency nurse for a decade, she talks about her experience starting from a new grad, on to the different departments of emerge. She talks the different roles she had ranging from triage, and what its like being a charge nurse. We talk about her growth and transition and why she became a nurse and what lead her to purse to become a nurse practitioner. From being uncertain of what she wanted to be, to staying the course in nursing, we share stories of being a new graduate and feeling the pressure. Currently, a nurse practitioner and working with a vulnerable group of homeless population, we get an insight on her role in harm reduction with her clients. The outreach clinic has provided care for this vulnerable population and Dalena explains what caring for them means to her. As humans we all look for ways to connect with others, and people in vulnerable sector are no different. We look for acceptance and hope for a better life. This was a great episode as we open up topics of the cycle of homelessness and how it deeply affects the community. Excited for you guys to tune in. Enjoy!