In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany interview Dr. Jennifer Arnold, who is the new Program Director of Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program (SIMPeds) as well as a Member of the faculty, at Harvard Medical School.  We’re speaking with Dr. ARnold today about working in a healthcare environment with special abilities. So send the kiddos out to the play yard and find a comfortable place to sit because you will not want to miss Jen’s insight on how to pursue your life goals despite having special abilities, and how to interact with colleagues, friends and family with special abilities. She is also an author of a few books and one that is particularly salient for today’s topic called, Think Big, Overcoming obstacles with optimism).  You can purchase that book on her website, www.jenarnoldmd.com. She delivers an incredibly inspiring story and helpful insight along with several resources linked below. Thank you, Jen!

More about Dr. Arnold:

Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP was born in St. Petersburg Fl and grew up in Orlando, FL. She completed her undergraduate bachelor of science degrees in Biology and Psychology at the University of Miami in Florida. She then completed her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and graduated in 2000. She attended a Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. During her fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, she obtained a Master's of Science in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is Board Certified in Neonatal Medicine and most recently worked diligently as the Medical Director of the Simulation Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, where she had an integral role in development of the center.  She is beginning a new position as the new Program Director of Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program (SIMPeds) as well as a Member of the faculty, at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Arnold has a rare type of dwarfism called Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Type Strudwick, which involved more than 30 orthopedic surgeries.  She is a 4-year cancer survivor.  She has an incredible story regarding pursuing seemingly impossible life goals and achieving them against all odds.  

Dr. Arnold, her husband Bill and their children Will and Zoey are featured on TLC's docu-drama, “The Little Couple”, which follows their personal and professional lives and is now in its 12th season!  She has also appeared on television programs including Oprah, The Today Show, GMA, Dr. OZ, The Doctors, Wendy Williams, Anderson Cooper and CNN among others.

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Resources, Links, and Credits can be found here: Episode 008 Special Abilities with Dr. Jen Arnold

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In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany welcome Traci Powell, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CTTS, back to the show to discuss nursing burnout and toxic work environments. Traci is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is owner/operator of her own practice. Traci offers valuable insight for nurses experiencing burnout and recounts the common signs and symptoms. She also discusses resources and strategies to support positive mental health. Finally, the trio discuss Traci’s Facebook group, Nurses Healing Nurses, her upcoming retreat in Mt. Shasta, and her future plans to expand and take Nurses Healing Nurses to the next level. #nurseshealingnurses #stirringtheshot 

More about Traci:

Traci Powell is dual board certified as a neonatal nurse practitioner and a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. She is an internationally Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist and has her own private practice where she helps adults who have experienced trauma and abuse heal and become empowered to live their best lives. Prior to opening her mental health practice, Traci worked in Level 4 NICUs for over 22 years; first as a bedside nurse, then as a neonatal nurse practitioner for over 9 years. Traci continues to work as an NNP on a per diem basis, but has found her true calling in working with those who have experienced trauma and abuse. In response to growing suicide rates and worsening mental health among nurses, Traci founded Nurses Healing Nurses, an organization whose mission is to heal the heart of nursing and give nurses a safe space to talk about hard things. For more information or to contact Traci directly, please email Traci@TraciPowell.com

Links and Resources:

https://www.therebuiltwoman.com/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI

https://vitrueremote.com/5-stages-of-burnout/

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Credits:

Music Jingle: 

• Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music 
• John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe 
• Joey Interrante (drums) 

Sound Effects: 

• zapsplat.com

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In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany interview Lisa Comingore, JD, Chief People Officer at Nurse Now Staffing, LLC about 5 must know secrets of travel nursing contracts. Turn up the volume of your earbuds because you will not want to miss Lisa’s insight on contract pitfalls, tax implications, what to negotiate, how to handle assignments that aren’t working out, and what to know if you need to break a contract. She delivers overall great info and provided several resources linked below. Thank you Lisa!

More about Lisa:

Lisa joined Nurse Now Staffing, LLC., in November 2020. She completed her undergraduate degree in legal studies at Ball State University and then attended law school at Florida State University. Upon graduating and passing the Florida Bar Exam in 2004, Lisa practiced administrative law in two different Florida state agencies. In 2012 Lisa changed career tracks to human resources and never looked back. Lisa’s first childhood memory is of attending nursing school classes with her mother. She has always had the utmost respect for nurses and is very excited to finally be able to work with them. To contact Lisa directly, email lisa.comingore@nursenowstaffing.com

Links and Resources:

https://nursenowstaffing.com/

https://www.thegypsynurse.com/

https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

https://www.athna.org/

https://www.dollywood.com/

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Credits:

Music Jingle: 

• Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music 
• John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Café 
• Joey Interrante (drums) 

Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.