When I Grow Up: Recent Episodes
University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Welcome to, “When I Grow Up”. This podcast is about some well-known and some not-so-well-known careers that may be appealing to recent nursing school graduates or anyone who is interested in exploring opportunities in the nursing profession. While our original plan was to interview our guests face-to-face, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we resorted to recordings via Zoom to comply with social distancing. To that end, thank you in advance for overlooking the unexpected email dings, dogs barking, and other unplanned noises in the background.
Think you have what it takes to work with kids? Find out what it's like as Prof. Cowley interviews Dr. Leslie K. Scott.
What does it take to be a nurse entrepreneur? Listed in as Prof. Cowley interviews the founder and CEO of Evidence-Based Birth, Dr. Rebecca Dekker.
Listen in as Prof. Cowley interviews Dr. Marc Woods, a Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and administrator for UK's Eastern State Hospital.
What does it take to become the Dean of a college of nursing? Listen as Prof. Cowley interviews the Dean of the UK College of Nursing, Dr. Janie Heath. Dean Heath is a seasoned academic nurse leader with a heart for student success and making things "pop."
Nurses work with diverse populations of people--including farmers and farm families. Listen in as Prof. Cowley interviews Dr. Debbie Reed, an occupational health nurse specializing in farm safety.
Have you ever wondered if nurses can create and innovate? THe answer is a resounding "YES." Listen in as Prof. Cowley interviews Dr. Nicole Garritano about her work as a nurse educator and innovator.
Lots of nursing students want to be CRNAs. But, what exactly do they do and how can you become one when you grow up? Listen in as Professor Cowley interviews Mary Ellen Loyall.
It is highly likely that we have all seen (or heard) the MediEvac helicopters flying through the air, carrying a critically ill or injured patient to the hospital. But, have you ever wondered what goes on during a Life Flight? Or what it's like caring for a patient in mid-air? Listen in as Prof. Cowley interviews flight nurse Ryan Pratt and find out what a (not so) typical day looks like for a flight nurse.
Ever wondered what a wound nurse does in their day-to-day career? Listen in as Prof. Jennifer Cowley interviews Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse, and former Accelerated BSN student, Vicky Lynn Gooch. Vicky will give you a glimpse into the world of WOC nursing. Don't forget to subscribe to "When I Grow Up" to never miss an episode!
Ever wanted to know what it was like to work in the fast-paced environment that is the Emergency Department? Listen in as Prof. Cowley interviews Dr. Patti K. Howard, Ph.D., R.N., CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, the Enterprise Director of Emergency Services at UK Healthcare, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UK College of Nursing.
Ever wanted to know what a nurse scientist does? Join Prof. Cowley as she interviews Nurse Scientist, Dr. Jacob Higgins (Ph.D.) from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
Listen in as Professor Cowley interviews Dr. Kristin Ashford, a maternal and child health advocate.
Welcome to the When I Grow Up podcast series! Join in on conversations with nursing professionals from unique backgrounds with your host Professor Jennifer B. Cowley, Senior Lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. This series will focus on both well-known and lesser-known nursing careers to give listeners a deeper insight into the ever-evolving world of nursing.