Art of Emergency Nursing

07/22/2026

EN26 is right around the corner and I have a question for you. What kind of conference swag do you actually like? Something you would be excited to get at the conference.

05/28/2026

What is that dumb little thing at work that just drives you crazy? I have so many possible examples of this. What do you got.

03/31/2026

Have you ever experienced what they call a shared death experience? This is when you feel something hear something see something when somebody in the room passes. Have you ever experienced this either in your personal life or in your professional life?

02/24/2026

I new episode of the How Not to Kill Your Patient Podcast is out. This time you can just listen as always or watch us on video.

We’ve all heard, “Pain is whatever the patient says it is.”But do we actually practice that way?In this episode, Kevin and Lisa dive into a fascinating mixed...

02/13/2026

Today is national p**p day.

I was going to tell a p**p joke. They are not my favorite jokes, but a solid number 2. Leave your favorite p**p joke as a comment below.

02/11/2026

Last night I was getting ready to start an IV on a patient who had already been poked multiple times. I came in, introduced myself, and started looking for a place to start the IV. At one point, the patient told me she used to be a nurse. She was retired now. She quickly apologized and said she didn’t mean to add pressure.

I joked that I was glad she told me because nurses have really thick skin.

It got me thinking — does knowing someone is in healthcare (maybe they’re a doctor or a nurse) add to the pressure or decrease the pressure of taking care of them? Let me know your thoughts down below.

01/30/2026

Are you watching the TV show the Pitt? Have you heard the latest episode of the Art of Emergency Nursing Podcast Where I got a group of Emergency Nurses to give their hot-takes on the TV show? If you are a nurse or in healthcare leave a comment with your thoughts on the show. Maybe YOU will be on th next recap.

01/20/2026

The Art of Emergency Nursing is BACK
We’re kicking off 2026 with a great roundtable on one of the most talked-about medical dramas: The Pitt

With Season 2 launching, this group of amazing ER nurses break down Season 1. What it gets right, what it gets wrong, and why it hits way too close to home. From chaos of a mass casualty to moral distress of death, this conversation goes deep.

New episode out now
Did The Pitt feel real to you?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aoen-what-do-real-emergency-nurses-think-about-the-pitt/id1460741717?i=1000745855059

01/03/2026

Emergency care meets pop culture:
Join a roundtable discussion with fellow ED nurses as we explore Season 1 of The Pitt.
What it hits, what it misses, and how it shapes public perception of our work. Message Kevin McFarlane for more information if you are interested in participating.

12/11/2025

Two new HNTKYP episodes dropped today!

Episode 1: Electrolyte Emergencies – When the labs come back and you realize your patient is that critical

Episode 2: Declining Vaccination Rates – Navigating vaccine conversations when trust in science is questioned.

Your patients are counting on you to know this stuff.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts