White Coat Honey: Recent Episodes
Jessica Vlasak & Inge Dijk
So many things make us vinegar, and still, we encourage honey.
Two office nurses have spirited and honest discussions about a variety of healthcare topics. Their goal, to give the general public the inside scoop, and also, to vent a little bit. Sharing frontline experiences health care professionals are sure to find relatable, they talk serious and not so serious stuff while laughing and not taking themselves too seriously. With the professional filter taking a back seat, it’s time to learn what honey can get you.
Jess and Inge talk to Dragana, the clinical pharmacist that works at the office. What is a clinical pharmacist, you ask? They wondered that too. Now, they wonder how they ever practiced without her. In[...]
There was no avoiding it. Especially since Inge has been working in a vaccine clinic and Jess is preparing to! The ladies share experiences that have prompted them to inform, as well as, important information[...]
This one is for the nurses, by the nurses. Yassss nurses. In part 2, Jess and Surby discuss important topics within the theme of progression of the nursing profession, or lack thereof. Surby gets heated[...]
Jess talks to Surby, a Nurse Practitioner who recently started working at the office. She has been a nurse since 1976! It started with a simple request, “take us through your nursing history.” Half an[...]
Jess and Inge explore the role of medical admin in the healthcare system. They share their experiences with the role and go through a day-in-the-life of “Maddie,” their gal. If you thought it was as[...]
Jess and her friend/guest, Jen, dig deeper into Jens experiences as a nurse in the emergency department. Jen shares thoughts on what might be helpful for people to know to optimize their experience in the[...]
Just Jess this episode, with her good friend Jen who has been an emergency department nurse for almost 12 years. Jen shares insider info on what happens behind the triage desk, step by step, colour[...]
This is a big one! Jess and Inge talk all about validation. What it is, how to do it, why it is so powerful. Clearly, Jess is obsessed. –Validation: Recognizing that a persons feelings are[...]
Things change, people change. What are Jess and Inge up to now? Jess just returned to work at the office after a year long mat leave and Inge just returned from a five week nursing[...]
Jess and Inge vent the deets about the numerous reasons docs can fall behind. “I don’t mind waiting, got nothing but time” – said no one ever. With Inge in BC on a travel placement,[...]
Jess and Inge take on a serious topic that is super important to them. If you weren’t sure what informed decision making was, you’re about to find out. With the goal of empowering the people,[...]
Learn a little more about these hosts! Jess and Inge decide to do an episode where they introduce themselves a little more. They talk about their nursing history and journey, why they became nurses, and[...]
Jess and Inge take on a physically distanced, interview style podcast as Inge shares the real and emotional experiences that have come with adapting the office to function during a pandemic. -Inge talks about the[...]
Jess and Inge discuss how people can prepare for their appointments to make it the best appointment ever. Be sure to tune into the end of the pod to hear what the girls dished before[...]
Jess and Inge talk about how scheduling works at the office. They break down and detail “the shpeal” they give to people about how appointments are booked. Tune in to the end of the podcast[...]