In this emotional episode of The Call Light Chronicles, we follow Rachel, a nursing student whose dream of becoming a nurse collided with a clinical day that nearly broke her spirit. From charting errors and medication mishaps to tears behind a locked bathroom door, Rachel’s story is one many students will recognize. But what happened next—a compassionate instructor, a plan for growth, and the decision to try again—transformed failure into fuel for resilience. Today, Rachel is a pediatric onc...
In this powerful episode, ABSN student Brendan Downes opens up about his journey into nursing and the transformative lessons he’s learned from working in mental health care. Brendan shares how shifting from talking at patients to truly talking with them changed his approach to care, and how moments of vulnerability and recovery have deepened his understanding of the nursing profession. Through honest reflections on balancing clinical demands with emotional presence, challenging assumptions, a...
🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles, a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light. During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In this episode of The Call Light Chronicles, we follow Kayla, a nursing student just beginning her psychiatric mental health rotation. Nervous and unsure of her impact, she meets Eli, a young patient whose silence speaks volu...
Website Podcast Introduction: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Dr. Janiece Paulet, a dedicated faculty member and course lead at Concordia University, St. Paul College of Nursing. Dr. Paulet brings a wealth of clinical experience and a deep passion for empowering future nurses to become strong advocates for their patients, their communities, and themselves. Together, we explore what advocacy means in the nursing profession and why it's more imp...
Podcast Description: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Stephanie Ryman, a current ABSN student at Concordia University, St. Paul. Stephanie and a few of her classmates have launched a peer-to-peer mentorship group to support first-semester nursing students, and the impact has been incredible. Stephanie opens up about the challenges she faced in her own first semester and how those experiences fueled her desire to help others. She shares how the...
In this episode, we sit down with Madison Schwab, Director of Clinical Operations at Concordia St. Paul (CSP), to discuss the launch of the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program on campus. Madison shares how this innovative program is transforming CPR training by focusing on low-dose, high-frequency practice and real-time feedback—making life-saving skills more accessible and effective for healthcare professionals and community members alike. Whether you're a CSP student, faculty me...
🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles, a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light. During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In our very first installment, we're honored to feature a story called "The Patient in 509," read by Pepsy Ofoegbu, one of our incredible Traditional St. Paul nursing students. This story speaks to the quiet power of presence,...
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Professor Dannette Mathis, a seasoned nurse with 11 years of experience and a beloved faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul. Dannette shares the unforgettable story of the moment she truly felt like a nurse—when clinical skills met human connection and purpose came to life. Together, we explore the deeper meaning behind the profession—how nursing goes far beyond procedures and protocols. It’s about seeing the whole person, being present i...
Guest: Rachel Matsch, CSP Nursing Alumna, ICU Nurse In this unforgettable episode of CSP: Beyond the Call Light, we welcome Rachel Matsch, August 2020 graduate of CSP’s Traditional Nursing program and current ICU nurse at Regions Hospital. But Rachel’s journey to the bedside wasn’t easy. Before she wore the scrubs, she fought through the darkness of alcohol addiction, ultimately finding her purpose and power in the role of a nurse. Her story is raw, real, and rooted in the kind of resil...
In this episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light, we sit down with Arika Harbo, Concordia University, St. Paul's most decorated track and field athlete, four-time national high jump champion, and 2022 nursing graduate. From competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials to earning her MBA in Healthcare Management, Arika shares how her drive for excellence has shaped her path as both a student-athlete and a nurse, making an impact beyond the arena. Send us a text