I Heart the Heart<\/em> podcast was born.<\/p>\nNow that we had an opportunity to reach team members, both inpatient and outpatient, we set out to find equipment and a place to record. Though we didn\u2019t have podcasting experience, we taught ourselves the basics and got support from IT. After a few hours of watching how-to videos, getting through multiple trial-and-error retakes with the microphones and headphones, and learning the difference between a USB and a lightning cable, we had our pilot episode. We post new episodes every month, and each one takes several hours to plan, record and edit. We\u2019re both in graduate school, so it\u2019s not an easy feat, but spreading the word about something we care so deeply about makes it worth the occasional sleepless night!<\/p>\n
The bottom line is simple \u2013 we know that caring for patients with congenital heart defects can be complicated and overwhelming, so how can such a large team come together and learn from each other?<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m always excited about work that brings our teams together,\u201d said Carmen Watrin, one of our amazing nurse leaders. \u201cThe podcast highlights the accomplishments of our team members and reminds us all of the \u2018why\u2019 we come to work, the special paths we\u2019ve taken that bring us all together. I look forward to the podcasts every month!\u201d<\/p>\n
As an organization, we strive to be the best \u2013 not just in numbers, but also in compassion, which can\u2019t be measured. To achieve these high standards, we must continue to push the boundaries. Now that we\u2019ve recorded several \u201cGetting to Know the Heart Center\u201d episodes that feature prominent team members like a child life specialist, chaplain, and multiple doctors, the next series will expand to case studies, nursing bedside recommendations and more educational opportunities.<\/p>\n
Though our podcasts are currently only available internally, we encourage other nurses and providers to innovate the way they connect with their own teams. Our case is proof enough that you don\u2019t need much experience \u2013 just passion and determination! So, as we say at the end of every episode: \u201cDon\u2019t skip a beat! We\u2019ll see you next time.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The cardiovascular system is a highly complex arrangement between the heart, blood vessels, and all other organs, tissues, and cells in the body. As the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery, Texas Children\u2019s is committed to setting a new standard for the children and adults we treat. The quality of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":43889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Nurse-led Podcast Brings Connection and Education to #1 Pediatric Heart Center - Texas Medical Center<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n