It has been a wild year for all of us. In our inaugural podcast, we hear from a new mom and a pediatric nurse reflecting on the twists and turns of the year and what happens in nursing when a pandemic strikes. 
Guest: Holly Sykora, RN, BScN, BFA

Nursing in the Time of COVID

The first days and weeks as a new graduate can be intimidating. In this podcast, we hear from a new grad RN who has found a place to grow her confidence… and now she’s got the right stuff.

New Grads On The Block

This landlocked province has it’s own currents and nursing students feel pulled with the ebb and flow of health care challenges Albertans face. In this podcast Ian will share his feelings about the importance of preceptorship in navigating and staying the course. 

Guest: Ian Chaves, RN, BScN, MA (Communication Technology), Senior Practice Lead, Nursing Informatics, ACNO

Steering the Preceptorship

Guest: Joshua McCutcheon, BScN, Healthcare Improvement 

How does a nurse transition from the frontline to a role in quality & healthcare improvement as a design consultant? Josh is going to give us some intel and inspiration to take steps towards incorporating quality work and innovation into our nursing careers.

A Quality Episode

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Tracy King, RN, Nursing Instructor at Grand Prairie Regional College and RN at the AHS Norther Addiction Center. Tracy reminds us to always remember our why in nursing, that we can’t look after our patients if we don’t look after each other and so much more in this episode celebrating Mental Health Awareness month.

Nursing is unique profession.  At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles.  What better way to understand those experiences than to have our AHS nurses share them. In this bite sized, playful and safe space, nurses talk about their careers and experiences, so they can have a bit of fun, relate, and connect with their community. 

‘This is Nursing’ was developed by Tyler Burley and Victoria Radford, Nursing Practice Leads who work in the Associate Chief Nursing Office at AHS.

Mental Health and Remembering the Why in Nursing

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Holly Sykora, RN, and second time guest to our podcast. Holly joins us one year after our inaugural episode with her to talk about COVID, coping, and taking care of ourselves, either at home or on the range.

A Summer Of Self Care

The AHS position statement on psychological health and safety ensures we’re all on the same page with the kind of workplaces we want to have, and that we all understand our individual and collective responsibilities in making that happen.  Joining Interim AHS President and CEO Mauro Chies to tell us more are Dr. Sharron Spicer, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physician Experience; Kathleen Fraser, Executive Director, Emergency Medical Services, Employee Programs; and Jennifer Yelland, Program Manager, Psychological Health and Safety.

Supporting psychological health and safety

Description: Listen to Elizabeth Thomas, Administrative Support with Employee Relations interview Patty Blake, CPSM OR Manager; Ray Ramkisson, Stores I; and Sam Shrestha, Stores I, who share what they do to contribute to a positive team culture.

Our People Podcast - Inspiring Team Culture

Guest: Susan Alves
In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Susan Alves, Clinical Nurse Educator in home care, graduate student in the Master of Nursing program, and an advocate for mentorship in the nursing profession.

Mentorship Matters

Alberta’s family caregivers contribute 647 million hours of unpaid care every year. This saves our healthcare system $12 billion a year.
Joining the podcast to talk about the important work of caregivers are:
•	Dr. Jean Triscott, Division Director, Care of the Elderly, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta
•	Dr. Sharon Anderson, research coordinator, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, and caregiver to an AHS patient
•	Laurie Caforio, caregiver for an Alberta Health Services patient

The CEO Podcast — The Role of Caregivers

This final episode for spring 2023 interviews expert Doug Gross who spends his time learning more about long COVID research, leading research studies and interpreting data around COVID-19 and long COVID.

Research and Innovation in Long COVID- 2023 Update- Episode 7

Guest: Emmanuel Arceneaux
In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Emmanuel Arceneaux, wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). What does sport have to do with nursing? Tune in and find out.

Nursing Podcast 12 - Tackling Nursing with Edmonton Elks Emmanuel Arceneaux

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — AHS Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — discusses risk factors for men’s suicide and what can be done to reduce those risks.

Mental Wellness Moment — Risk factors for men’s suicide

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — discusses what mental health recovery looks like, and the resources and supports available along the way.

Mental Wellness Moment — Supports and resources for mental health recovery

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — explains why more adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how ADHD differs in adults compared to in children.

Mental Wellness Moment — ADHD in adults

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Justin Burkett, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and Board Chair with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Nursing Week 2024: From Bedside to Hilltop, Charting the Way

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Shannon Falsetti, a Nurse Clinician with the Medicine Program Improvement and Integration Network (PIN) and a pioneer in RN prescribing at AHS.
 
Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles.  What better way to understand those experiences than to have our AHS nurses share them. In this bite sized, playful and safe space, nurses talk about their careers and experiences, so they can have a bit of fun, relate, and connect with their community. 
 
‘This is Nursing’ was developed by Tyler Burley and Victoria Radford, Nursing Practice Leads who work in the Associate Chief Nursing Office at AHS.


In our prescriber era

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler talk about the last quarter century in nursing and what may come in future! 
 
Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles.  What better way to understand those experiences than to have our AHS nurses share them. In this bite sized, playful and safe space, nurses talk about their careers and experiences, so they can have a bit of fun, relate, and connect with their community. 
 
‘This is Nursing’ was developed by Tyler Burley and Victoria Radford, Nursing Practice Leads who work in the Associate Chief Nursing Office at AHS.


Back to the Future

In this podcast, Lisa Mowers, AHS Provincial Practice Lead, dives into the question, "Does food impact mood?". She is joined by Dr. Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, a seasoned nutrition researcher who is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary and is an instructor at Athabasca University and Mount Royal University.

Some of the topics explored in this podcast:
•	What the evidence tells us right now about how food is impacting mood and mental well-being.
•	How nutrition impacts our mood at different stages of life, including prenatal and early childhood development.
•	Current research on the Mediterranean style diet and healthy eating aligning with Canada’s food guide to help people with mental health concerns.
•	Practical tips for a person-centred approach when helping client use food to improve their mood.


Episode 1 Title: Does food impact mood?

Debbie Pinter, Connect Care Clinical Informatics Officer, helps us unpack the technology on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Artificial Intelligence. Find out how our powerful EMR is already setting Alberta nurses up for success. 

Connecting Care with technology and AI

In this episode, Jennifer Alexander, Program Director with Nutrition Services, sits down with Heidi Bates, Director of the Integrated Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Alberta. Heidi shares:

•	her journey to become a leader in field of dietetics,
•	what it means to be “fierce” in our profession, and
•	the exciting changes taking place at University of Alberta.

She also explains how the partnership with Alberta Health Services has enriched the training of students and offers pearls of wisdom for dietitians eager to shape the next generation. Get ready for an inspiring, fun, and candid conversation that’s sure to spark new ideas and energy in your own professional journey!

Learn more about careers as a Registered Dietitian in Alberta:

•	Dietetics Specialization | Undergraduate Program
www.ualberta.ca/en/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-nutrition-and-food-science-dietetics-specialization.html
•	Dietitian | Alberta Health Services
www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page11759.aspx

Episode 2: Next-Gen Dietitians - A Fearless Conversation with Heidi Bates

In this episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, sits down with Sarah Frank Nichols, Provincial Lead with Public Health Nutrition, to explore their shared experiences with the "Food is Our Medicine" learning journey. They reflect on the:

•	personal and professional impact of the course,
•	importance of Indigenous teachings, and
•	power of small, meaningful actions in advancing truth and reconciliation.

Through heartfelt conversation, they encourage listeners to embrace curiosity, engage in dialogue, and take steps (big or small) toward understanding and change.

Learn more:

•	Nutrition Services Reconciliation Action Statement
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-reconciliation-action-statement.pdf
•	Nourish: Food is Our Medicine
https://nourishleadership.ca/programs/food-is-our-medicine/


Episode 3 - Stories That Spark Change - Our Experience with Food Is Our Medicine

Dr. Judy MacDonald, Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone, talks to media about possible Hep A exposure risk in Lake Louise.

Hepatitis A Health Advisory

To help mark Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Week (Nov. 5 – 9, 2018), come listen in on a discussion about family presence with Registered Nurses Paul Wright and Roberta Corea.

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