Nurse Essentials
Nurse Essentials is a podcast about all things nursing - from tips for making your next shift easier to advice on how to handle the big challenges you face. Whether you're just starting your practice or have years of experience, we've got you covered.
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Specialty Spotlight: An Inside Look at Surgical Nursing
Surgical nursing can be daunting, whether you're a student exploring specialties or an experienced nurse seeking a new position. The role demands efficient teamwork in a fast-paced setting to achieve optimal patient outcomes. But it's also incredibly satisfying. "I've seen patients who have been turned away from another institute, come here, have a successful surgery, and go home to their family, and that is just so rewarding to me," says Shanon Schady, MSN, RN, CNOR, lead perioperative educator at Cleveland Clinic. Schady presents an inside look at surgical nursing and how Cleveland Clinic prepares caregivers for the OR through its Perioperative Nurse Residency.
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April 1, 2026
The Power of Purpose Movement Reveals the Passion Behind Quality Patient Care
On the third anniversary of the Nurse Essentials podcast, Cleveland Clinic's Chief Caregiver Officer Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, discusses the health system's power of purpose movement. She shares the importance of understanding why caregivers choose their professions, how the "why" changes over time and the connection between individual purpose and an organization's mission, vision and values.
Play NowMarch 18, 2026
From English Teacher to Oncology Nurse
Tim Tibbitts, BSN, RN, became a clinical nurse at age 55 after spending time as an English teacher, freelance writer and stay-at-home parent. During the COVID pandemic he thought, "There's got to be something more I can contribute." He enrolled in an 18-month accelerated BSN program, then joined the inpatient solid tumor oncology unit at Cleveland Clinic main campus after graduation. In this episode of Nurse Essentials, Tibbitts shares his experience of starting a nursing career later in life.
Play NowMarch 4, 2026
The Intersection of Cutting-Edge Technology and Compassionate Patient Care
Healthcare is inundated with new technologies, from workflow and documentation tools to virtual patient companions and AI-enabled medical devices. "We're seeing technology evolve faster than ever, and nurses are right at the center of that change," says Matthew Shesko, MSN, NI-BC, NE-BC, Nurse Manager for Nursing Informatics at Cleveland Clinic. In this episode of Nurse Essentials, Shesko discusses how nurses can continue to provide compassionate patient care while embracing technology.
Play NowFebruary 18, 2026
Practical Ways to Prioritize Your Own Wellbeing
Nurses are devoted to caring for others, but they often neglect their own wellbeing. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, Holli Blazey, CNP, APRN, shares advice for prioritizing self-care and making good decisions about nutrition, sleep and exercise. "We have to learn to take care of ourselves," says Blazey, APRN/PA Manager in Occupational Health at Cleveland Clinic.
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