Mikaela Ausbon-Harrison
Masters prepared nurse/wife/mom
Mikaela Ausbon-Harrison is a 31 year old wife, mom, and masters prepared nurse specializing in quality and safety but has experience in ICU and PACU. She obtained her bachelor’s of science in human development from the University of California, Davis and her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Western University of the Health Sciences. Outside of her career, she enjoys quality time with her family and friends, loves to travel the world, and is a type A introverted extrovert.
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March 15, 2026
From Clinicals to Critical Care: Nurse Mikaela’s Survival Stories
From Clinicals to Critical Care: Nurse Mikaela’s Survival Stories In this episode, Dr. Shandra sits down with Nurse Mikaela Ausbon-Harrison to share raw nurse survival stories from her nonlinear path from animal science to nursing. They dive into the grit required to survive clinical rotations, the intensity of "Code Blue" moments, and the harsh realities of toxic workplace cultures. Mikaela also offers a firsthand account of navigating life-threatening pregnancy complications, providing a uniqu...
Guest: Mikaela Ausbon-Harrison