The Spartan Nurse Podcast presented by the Michigan State University College of Nursing

In this episode of the Spartan Nurse podcast, Harley Brown and Dr. Mike Martel sit down with Camila Rios and Dr. Larissa Miller. Camila Rios is a first-year undergraduate student at Michigan State University from Chicago, Illinois. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants, she currently navigates the pre-nursing path. Camila has been volunteering at Rush Hospital's Cancer Survivors Week since a young age.

Her seni...

Join Dr. Mike Martel and Harley Brown in an engaging interview with Dr. Leigh Small, who earned her master’s degree and PhD from the University of Rochester and is a pediatric nurse practitioner by training. She has a passion for high-quality healthcare, evidence-based practice, and the implementation of thought-provoking educational strategies challenging learners to always seek and provide best practices. For over two decades, sh...

Join Mike and Harley in chatting with two of our Spartan nursing students, Alexandra Kaub and Jacob Bryde. Alex is a current undergraduate student in the Accelerated BSN program, based in the Detroit campus. She is set to graduate in August of 2024. In addition to attending lectures in Detroit, Alex has completed several clinical rotations in the Detroit area at Focus Hope and Henry Ford West Bloomfield. Alex graduated from MSU in ...

Join Mike and Harley in an engaging interview with Andy Greger, the Director of Technology & Digital Innovation and Co-Chair of the Wellness Committee at the Michigan State University College of Nursing. Andy leads a dynamic team dedicated to researching, networking, and collaborating with stakeholders, ranging from faculty and staff to students, university services, and vendors. Their mission is to identify and support cutting...

Today, Mike and Harley sit down with Kelly Mays, a seasoned professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for making a difference. As a therapist, writer, and social activist, she has dedicated her career to advocating for mental health and equity. Kelly currently serves as the Community and Staff Training Program Manager at Hegira Health, Inc., where her responsibilities extend to overseeing the development and implementatio...

Mike and Harley sit down in the Bott Building of Nursing to introduce themselves and the new video format to our listeners and thank Jackie and Patrick for setting a solid foundation with Is This Normal? We are so excited about this new era of the Michigan State University College of Nursing's podcast.

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Co-host, Dr. Patrick Crane speaks with his fellow co-host, Dr. Jackie Iseler, along with our college librarian, Jessica Sender, to discuss his experience in England leading a study abroad program for Michigan State University College of Nursing students.

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In this episode, Patrick and Harley talk with Jennie Knight, a lifelong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. She is working to make Grand Rapids a safe, affirming, and wonderful place for all to live, work, and visit.

To learn more about Jennie, please visit her organizational page: https://www.grlgbtqhealthcareconsortium.org/who-we-are

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Jackie and Patrick sit down with Dr. Kathy Dontje, an Associate Professor at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Nursing (CON) and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the MSU Family Medicine Clinic to discuss SANE Nursing.

Information, resources, and specialized support:

NSVRC maintains a directory of organizations that lists state and territory sexual assault coalitions, victim/survivor support organizations, and loc...

Dr. Susan Weber Buchholz, Associate Dean for Research at the Michigan State University College of Nursing, speaks with Jackie and Patrick to discuss what nursing research is and why it's so vital not only to the patient but also to the entire health care community.

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Dr. Krista Walker, the assistant dean for college diversity, equity and inclusion at the MSU College of Nursing, sits down with Jackie and Patrick to talk about the importance of diversity in health care, as well as the issues those from various backgrounds face navigating this area.

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In the second and final part of this two-part episode, blogger Robyn King shares more of her experiences facing disparities in health care as a patient. Alabama-based CNS Caitlin Moore discusses some of the simple things nurses can do to help their patients from marginalized communities.

To find your breaking news and latest updates within the College of Nursing, please refer to our website at nursing.msu.edu. You can also find...

In the first of a two-part episode, Patrick and Jackie talk to blogger Robyn King and Alabama-based clinical nurse specialist Caitlin Moore about the disparities they have seen or experienced in health care as a result of the patient's race, and ways to fix these systemic issues.

To find your breaking news and latest updates within the College of Nursing, please refer to our website at nursing.msu.edu. You can also find us on a...