The College Handoff

Wisdom from Two BYU Nursing Professors

This episode features Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Stacie Hunsaker. As the undergraduate program coordinator for the College of Nursing at BYU, she explains what it means for the Mary Jane Rawlinson Geertsen Nursing Learning Center to be accredited and her vision for the undergraduate program moving forward. Also featured is retiring Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Karen de la Cruz, who has taught at BYU for 14 years. She shares her wisdom and experiences and why a Ghanaian tribal chief once gave her the title of "mother."

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the seventy-first show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in September and October 2022.

Benefits of Nursing in the Lone Star State

This episode features Christine Mohl, a recruiter for Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas. She describes the organization's new graduate nursing program and ways BYU nursing students can participate. Also featured is Lauren Schagel, a BYU alumna and current RN at Baylor Scott & White Health Convenient Care. She discusses her work environment and gives insight into her time as a research assistant for Dr. Julie Valentine.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the seventieth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in September 2022.

Community Health Nursing in Action

This episode features Lorene Hovey, a BYU College of Nursing alumna and current community health nurse. She describes what community health nursing is and the work she is doing to assist with the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak. Also featured is Mary Harris. She explains Advanced Practice Provider (APP) licensure and the benefits of the collaborative association.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-ninth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in September 2022.

Healing Healthcare with Better Leadership

This episode features Dr. Britt R. Berrett, a former hospital CEO and current managing director and teaching professor at BYU. He shares a broader perspective on the healthcare system and describes the new healthcare leadership minor. Also featured is Claire Schulz, an RN and MBA candidate. She explains what the BYU Healthcare Industry Association is, and the importance of leadership within nursing.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-eighth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in September 2022.

To Care and to Carry

This podcast episode features BYU nursing alumni Debra Thomson and Jaclyn Thatcher. Jaclyn Thatcher is the founder and CEO of Hatcher Packs, a company that makes 2-in-1 diaper bags and baby carriers. Also featured is Debra Thomson, a rehab nurse who helps patients recover following acute injuries. She shares her love of rehab nursing and explains the nuances of rehabilitation. Both offer insight into the diverse careers nurses can pursue.

 

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-seventh show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in August 2022.

The Joy in Summer Nursing Jobs

This podcast features three nursing students: Maryn Behling, Pyper Schmutz, Katherine Ferrier. All three worked during the summer in healthcare positions. Maryn had the opportunity to be a health coordinator for For the Strength of Youth (FSY)--a church-run youth group. Katherine was a health-hut assistant at a youth camp in Yosemite, California. Pyper worked as an EMT river guide, and they’ll share their medical support experiences from working this summer and how other students can find similar opportunities. 

 

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-sixth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in August 2022.

Support At-risk Populations

This podcast features nursing professor Dr. Peggy Anderson, who has spent her BYU career supporting at-risk groups. Peggy has taught students that compassion and love answer most concerns, from the incarcerated to refugees and even the homeless or those with disabilities. She shares her insight from 20 years of teaching at the university and her retirement plans. We also hear from two BYU alumni about inventions that make surgery safer and a low-cost device to help infants breathe easier.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-fourth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in March 2022.

Lost Sight and Sustained Vision

This podcast features two guests. Dr. Corinna Tanner talks about her research to create and improve the curriculum for the visually impaired and blind community. Additionally, she shares some of her experiences as a legally blind individual. Antonia, an undergraduate research assistant to Dr. Tanner, shares how she got into research, what she’s learned at the lab, and how others can get involved in important research opportunities.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-third show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in March 2022.

Finding Support to Avoid Burnout

This podcast features two guests. First, Heidi Vawdrey shares the importance of mental health. As President and CEO at Beehive Comprehensive Clinic, Heidi recognizes the connection between mind and body, and how the health of one can impact the other. Second, we hear from Cindy Filoso, a nurse who worked for 24 years before transitioning to a managerial position at AmeriBen, a company that specializes in processing medical claims.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-second show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in March 2022.

Cultivating Optimism as a Nurse

This podcast features two guests. First, BYU teaching professor Karen Lundberg shares memories of her time at the College of Nursing. She discusses how she became a professor, her work drug testing for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and how she cultivates optimism as a nurse. Second, we hear from Kylee Alejandre, a doula who works to ensure mothers have the birthing experience they want while staying safe. She talks about her journey to become a doula and her experience helping new mothers.

The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the sixty-first show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in March 2022.