NSR - National Scrubs Radio

Latest Episodes:

NSR #16 Bloody Angie - Boat Life & Being A Surgical Assistant in France, Fatty Eggplants, Jerry Springer Translator, Burlesque & Much More Aug 01, 2017

NSR #15 - Nurse Blake's Story, Banned4Life Campaign for Gay Men Blood Donations, Pulse Night Club, Gay Conversion Therapy, His Blog, and Much More Jul 20, 2017

Nurse Blake shares his story - in 2013, he created the campaign called Banned4Life to help change the lifetime ban on gay men from donating blood. He describes how important this was after having friends affected by the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

Nurse Blake was the creator of the Scrubs Romper - it had an unexpected, viral reaction on social media and other media outlets. He goes over his blog and the experience of going through gay conversion therapy - a program from a Christian institution to help gay people convert back to heterosexuality (of course, it didnt work).

Much more was covered in this episode. Derek J is your host for NSR - National Scrubs Radio.

NSR #14 - "Commercial Air Medical Transport" - Art Zimmet Details the Industry, International Travel & His Company Paradigm Care Jul 13, 2017

Art Zimmet, founder of Paradigm Care, shares about the Commercial Escort Industry which is different than an "Air Ambulance". He goes over the requirements needed for nurses to be in the industry, the platinum rule, travel insurance, international travel, and much more!

Derek J is your host for this episode of NSR

NSR #13 "Soft Restraints for Hard Masturbation" - Danielle From Nurse Abnormalities Shares Gross Medical Stories, Her Blog, and DNP Info Jun 29, 2017

"Soft Restraints for Hard Masturbation"? Yes, you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what it means - Danielle, the creator/writer/founder of Nurse Abnormalities, steps by to discuss funny/gross patient stories.

Danielle goes over the genesis of her blog and her DNP experience. Listen to the podcast and follow Danielle @nurseabnormalities and www.nurseabnormalities.com

NSR #12 Gina's Story - Being a Nurse in Saudi Arabia/Abu Dhabi, Trauma Nursing, Unbreakable Bond With Staff, Much More! Jun 22, 2017

Gina discusses how nursing in the an ER/Trauma Bay found her and not the other way around. After working in the US for several years, she made the leap to do nursing in the Middle East - you'll hear her struggles and positive memories while working there.

She goes over her experience being a first responder in the Middle East and the unbreakable bond you have working with staff when working in the trauma field.

Derek J is your host for this episode.

NSR #11 - Lindsay "Clinical" Nurse Educator, Family Diagnosis of PBC, Poop Stories, Ethics in Transplants and much more! Jun 08, 2017

Lindsay is a "Clinical" Nurse Educator that shares her story of being an educator, going through her mom's diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis, experience as a transplant nurse, poop stories, and much more!

Derek J is your host in this episode.

NSR #10 Adrian's Story - MTV's "Scrubbing In" Show, Tempting $1000 Proposition, Loss of a Brother, Much More Jun 01, 2017

Adrian is a nurse that was featured on the MTV reality show called "Scubbing In". He briefly goes over his time on the show.

He tells his story about being a NYU nursing student, losing his brother due to a tragic accident, finding various jobs while living in San Diego, and a tempting $1000 proposition he received while being broke.

Derek J is your host for this episode.

NSR #9 Olga's Story - Nursing During the Baltimore Riots, Security Ninjas, Blue Light District, Much More May 25, 2017

Originally from Poland, Olga moved to the U.S. at a young age. She eventually became a nurse and started her career in Baltimore. Traumas (TRU), Baltimore Riots, filming of a reality show, New Zealand escape, 12 O'clock Boys Documentary, Blue Light District, and her nursing career all discussed in this episode.

Derek J is your host.

NSR #8 - Heather's Journey With Old Granny Juice, Rural Hospitals, Working on Multiple Units May 18, 2017

Heather RN, wife of Shane Ritchie on episode 3, discusses her healthcare life with disgusting medical stories involving foley care, the differences working in multiple units/states, and experiencing work traumas that affect healthcare workers.

Derek J. is your host on this episode of NSR.

NSR #7 Kari's Story - ICU Nurse, Stroke Survivor "When We Become Patients" Series May 11, 2017

Kari is an ICU nurse diagnosed with protein c deficiency - she shares here experience on having a stroke while visiting the Grand Canyon. She elaborates on her experience of being a patient while describing what it's like to have seizures and hallucinations. Part of the "When We Become Patients" Series.

Derek J is your host.

NSR #6 Jessica RN - Suppository Shock, Travel Nursing Married Life, To Stay or Not to Stay in Nursing May 04, 2017

Jessica, who is married to Ginger Mike from Episode #5, describes the moment when nursing became real to her. She discusses the advice from her family about nursing and was prepared for tougher questions.

NSR #5 Ginger Hair, Married Travel Nursing Life, Napa, and the Hawaii Curse Apr 28, 2017

Guest Ginger Mike describes his life - married travel nursing life, his majestic ginger beard, and what not to carry in Hawaii unless you want a court date

NSR #3 - Southern Charm, Nursing, & Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) Apr 13, 2017

Shane RN delivers his southern charm while discussing his travel nursing life, unique childhood upbringing, and his experience with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP). Derek J is the host for this episode of NSR.

NSR #2 The Healing Power of Humor Apr 07, 2017

Jon (travel nurse, marine, nurse manager) discusses the source of his humor and how he uses it to help patients in need of a laugh.

NSR #1 - And It Begins...Scrubs Nation Mar 28, 2017

Two nurses discuss their experiences of travel nursing - within and outside the hospital.