Behind the Scrubs
An original podcast series produced by the UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation. In each episode, we’ll chat about achieving better health, research in basic and applied health science, career journeys, and other issues that directly impact the nursing profession.
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In our season 2 premier, hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Tiffany Kindratt, an assistant professor in the Public Health Program, Department of Kinesiology, College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Kindratt's public health journey, her Health Survey Research Lab and her research into public health statistics, and open education resources.
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
In episode 4, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat about several legislative initiatives - on both the state and federal levels - that will directly impact rural health.
Show notes
National Rural Health Association - https://www.ruralhealth.us/
For further information about UTA's CONHI Graduate Programs and Certificates: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/request-info
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In episode 3, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Melanie Richburg, CEO at Lynn County Hospital District in Tahoka, Texas. The three talk about Dr. Richburg's career journey from nurse to CEO of a rural hospital, her passion for the profession, the differences between rural and urban healthcare, the challenges of insurance, and the versatility of working in a rural setting.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
In episode 2, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Kyrah Brown, a health equity researcher and assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Brown's public health career journey, maternal health, racial and gender barriers in healthcare, teaching empathy, and equity in rural health.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In our inaugural episode, season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Daniel Casas, RN, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, and a rural health nurse with Coryell Health in Gatesville, Texas. The three talk about Daniel's experiences as both a student at UTA and as a rural health nurse.
Show notes
For further information about UTA's CONHI Graduate Programs and Certificates: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/request-info
And for more info about CONHI, or to provide feedback about this episode, please send an email to CRHN@uta.edu
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
The UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation presents the all-new Behind the Scrubs podcast. During each 30-minute podcast episode, we’ll chat about achieving better health, research in basic and applied health science, career journeys, and other issues that directly impact the nursing profession. Check out the trailer for season one, focusing on a rural health blueprint!
Meet Your Hosts
Season 1 of Behind the Scrubs gives the hosting reins to Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, both part the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the University of Texas at Arlington. Aspen, who has held positions in multiple sectors including hospitality, automotive, retail, government, and healthcare, has been manager of CONHI's Center for Rural Health since its inception in 2021. Jeffrey is a seasoned education professional with extensive experience in disability services, academic advising, training, teaching, veterans’ affairs, academic testing, learning center management, and individual counseling. Together, they chat with students, faculty, alumni and leaders in the nursing community about what's impacting the industry the most.