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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Bringing Joy to the Nursing Profession
During her 40-plus-year nursing career, Sue Behrens, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, has cared for patients in their most vulnerable moments, including running medical clinics in Haiti and working in a homeless clinic in Illinois. "What fills my cup is helping others that are truly in need," says Behrens, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest and Mentor Hospitals. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, she talks about the importance of finding joy in the workplace and how to foster it among bedside nurses and nursing leaders.
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May 13, 2026
Advanced Practice Nursing Spotlight: The Role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Angela Milosh, DNP, APRN-CRNA, FAANA, calls the nurse anesthesia practice the "epitome of critical care nursing." It combines technical skills, critical care knowledge, critical thinking and judgement in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Dr. Milosh, program director of Cleveland Clinic's Nurse Anesthesia Training School, explains what it's like to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist and offers advice for nurses thinking about the three-year graduate program.
Play NowApril 29, 2026
Generations of Nurses: A Mother-Daughter Duo Shares Their Story
Many nurses are influenced by family members to join the profession. Amanda Hancock, a pediatric clinical nurse at Cleveland Clinic main campus, is no exception. Her mother is Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, Chief Caregiver Officer at Cleveland Clinic. "Hearing all her stories and the impact she's made on people throughout almost 35 years of being a nurse was really inspiring," says Amanda. "I wanted to have the same impact on others." In this episode of Nurse Essentials, the mother-daughter duo shares what it means to work in the same profession and healthcare system.
Play NowApril 15, 2026
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.
Play NowApril 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.
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