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Brave Medicine is a safe space for nurses-in-progress to guide you in the real world of navigating a nursing career, support you in your journey, and help you have more success with less struggle. Whether you're a student nurse, a new grad nurse or changing things up your nursing career, there's so much pressure.... and that's just the clinical part! There's all the other stuff too…. Studying? Finding jobs? Resumes? Interviews? Malpractice insurance? Calling in sick? Job benefits? Changing jobs? Maintaining your sanity? The list goes on and on. That's the stuff we're tackling here. All the non-clinical stuff you don't really learn in school. I got you. You're not alone. And you don't have to learn all this stuff the hard way. I'm Lauren. A nurse practitioner, a forensic nurse, a researcher, a teacher (…among other labels depending on the day or setting). I've been in nursing for over a decade now, experiencing all sorts of failures and successes along the way. I get it and it's my mission to mentor and empower new and aspiring nurses so you can thrive. I believe you should be able to be happy, healthy, make money, and have the things you want in life while making a difference in the world every day.

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    When the shooter is 6 years old...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 46:23


    Reviewing the case of a 6-year-old shooting his teacher.

    Bad Boys & Jail Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 47:39


    More sexual power dynamics, why the pursuit of bad boys, and exploring jail/prison dynamics impact with relationships & healthcare.

    Utah & vaginas: Exploring influential factors in our sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 55:02


    A treasure trove of various sex-related stuff, especially the cultural & societal impact on our sexuality.

    Getting care for sexual assault: A look a changes over the past decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 48:31


    Why are STDs on the rise? And other sexual health tangents.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 50:09


    Exploring the impact of events in the last decade and the pandemic on sexual health.

    Risk in healthcare interventions??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 45:24


    We have to talk about the Lindsay Clancy case...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 54:51


    An exploration of the case making headlines around the internet - the nurse and mother who killed her children.

    Age gaps & power dynamics in relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 61:03


    Exploring age gaps & power dynamics in relationships. What's happening in the world, what's common, and looking at the nuances and layers in society that weave this tangled web.

    The insanity that goes down on social media (and shall not be named)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 58:37


    We have no words to put here. You'll just have to listen. Be warned this episode explicitly discusses the topic of sexual assault.

    What is the Dirty Nurse podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 41:25


    Why did we call it "dirty nurse"? An overview of the Dirty Nurse podcast exploring the intentions, the content, and what we're doing here.

    016: Do you know your rights? How to be a better advocate for yourself.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 24:50


    Do you know your rights as a nurse? Because you do have rights. Even and especially as a new nurse. You don't just have to accept whatever. There are boundaries to know and have in place for your own wellbeing and rights set the stage for being a good advocate. We discuss your rights and how you can be a better advocate for yourself. RESOURCES & LINKS » Check episode webpage/show notes linked below

    Into & through the first semester of nursing school: One student's journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 34:28


    This week we’re talking to a nursing student in her first year of nursing school and we unpack what she learned in completing her first semester. You’ll hear about …. - Not getting into nursing school - Figuring out how to decide if nursing school is the right path for you - Some ups and downs with starting nursing school from someone who’s going through right now

    014: Study & Test-taking Tips for Mental Health Nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 27:12


    Study & Test-taking Tips for Mental Health Nursing (from a former nursing professor who taught psych-mental health nursing)

    013: The realities in transitioning from nursing school to nursing career

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 25:02


    There are some things that aren’t necessarily talked about in the ways they should be and I think you should know. And since I’m here to especially help you with the transition between nursing school and nursing career - I don’t want certain things to come as a surprise because when you know what to anticipate you can better prepare yourself.RESOURCES & LINKS» Find out more about The Nursing Career Launch» Join the free New Nurse Space for access to the guide mentioned: “13 things you don’t learn in nursing school but need to know"» Text me (702) 935-9199» Website:www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    013: The realities in transitioning from nursing school to nursing career

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 25:02


    There are some things that aren’t necessarily talked about in the ways they should be and I think you should know. And since I’m here to especially help you with the transition between nursing school and nursing career - I don’t want certain things to come as a surprise because when you know what to anticipate you can better prepare yourself.

    012: Nursing school success tips (from a nursing professor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 30:34


    Nursing school success tips (from a nursing professor)DESCRIPTIONI’ve compiled all my best tips for nursing students to survive and succeed in nursing school. This is especially for newer nursing students but even if you’ve been doing in nursing school for a while I’ll bet you there are some reminders here for you that would be good to hear.RESOURCES & LINKS» Join the free New Nurse Space for access to the “13 things you don’t learn in nursing school but need to know: Secrets to setting up your nursing career for REAL success”.» Text me (702) 935-9199 » Instagram: @bravemedicine» Website:www.bravemedicine.coTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    012: Nursing school success tips (from a nursing professor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 30:34


    I’ve compiled all my best tips for nursing students to survive and succeed in nursing school. This is especially for newer nursing students but even if you’ve been doing in nursing school for a while I’ll bet you there's some reminders here for you that would be good to hear.

    011: Tips for new nursing students (from other new nursing students)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 26:50


    Tips for new nursing students (from other new nursing studentsA compilation of advice for incoming nursing students from other first-semester nursing students.RESOURCES & LINKS» Join the free New Nurse Space to get access to more awesome resources for nurses in progress! COME HANG OUT» Website:www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    011: Tips for new nursing students (from other new nursing students)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 26:50


    Tips for new nursing students (from other new nursing students A compilation of advice for incoming nursing students from other first-semester nursing students.

    010: Things nursing students wished they would have known before nursing school

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:07


    A compilation of things nursing students wished they would have known before nursing school.RESOURCES & LINKS» Nursing Career Kickstart course https://www.bravemedicine.co/offers/aS3GB5mQ» Join the free New Nurse Space to RSVP for Virtual Happy Hour and get access to other awesome resources. COME HANG OUT» Instagram: @bravemedicine» Website: www.bravemedicine.coTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    010: Things nursing students wished they would have known before nursing school

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:07


    A compilation of things nursing students wished they would have known before nursing school.

    009: [Interview] How this nurse got her dream job as a new grad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 67:47


    This is an interview with Ashley a new grad nurse where we explore her unique journey as someone who knew early what her dream job was and how that clarity impacted the process for her in getting to that goal. There a lot of gold throughout this and I hope it gives you some awesome insights to help you in your journey.RESOURCES & LINKS» Nursing Career Kickstart course » Join the free New Nurse Space to RSVP for Virtual Happy Hour and get access to other awesome resourcesCOME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    009: [Interview] How this nurse got her dream job as a new grad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 67:47


    This is an interview with Ashley a new grad nurse where we explore her unique journey as someone who knew early what her dream job was and how that clarity impacted the process for her in getting to that goal. There a lot of gold throughout this and I...

    008: The upsides of being a nurse // What I love about nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 25:48


    The upsides of being a nurse // What I love about nursingNursing ain’t all roses. And with everything going on in the world I felt called to speak to the upsides of nursing. So here is my own personal list of what “sparks joy” for me as a nurse.COME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    008: The upsides of being a nurse // What I love about nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 25:48


    The upsides of being a nurse // What I love about nursingNursing ain’t all roses. And with everything going on in the world I felt called to speak to the upsides of nursing. So here is my own personal list of what “sparks joy” for me as a nurse.COME...

    007: References & Recommendation Letters 101 // Smart tips & considerations you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 22:36


    References & Recommendation Letters 101 // Smart tips & considerations you need to knowHow do you go about getting references and recommendation letters? You’re expected to do this throughout your career from before nursing school until well after, but nobody really ever teaches you how. You just learn it the hard way unless someone gives you some pointers. We are going to cover just what you need to know about getting references and recommendation letters so you can feel more confident and less confused.If you have an interview coming up, I created a cheatsheet to guide you on how to get ready for your interview. **DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHECKLIST HERE***COME SAY HI» Instagram: @bravemedicine» Website:www.bravemedicine.coTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, new graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    007: References & Recommendation Letters 101 // Smart tips & considerations you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 22:36


    References & Recommendation Letters 101 // Smart tips & considerations you need to knowHow do you go about getting references and recommendation letters? You’re expected to do this throughout your career from before nursing school until well...

    006: Do you have to work MedSurg as a new nurse?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 13:48


    Do you have to work in MedSurg? // Real talk about a common question for new nurses.RESOURCES & LINKS» Get the Interview Prep Guide» Also on YouTube (if you prefer to follow along there)COME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGS: new nurse, new grad nurse, Nursing, Student nurse, Nurse job, nursing school, Nursing career, after nursing school, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grad nurses, tips for new graduate nurses, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new grad nurse advice, tips for new grads, new grad nurse help, Support for new grad nurses, New graduate nurse transition into practice, New graduate nurses, first nursing job advice, starting first nursing job, first nursing job, new nurse job, new graduate nurse job, new grad nurse job, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, nurse career guidance, nursing career counselor, nursing career counseling, nursing career questions, nursing career advice, new graduate nurse transition into practice, nursing career information, nursing course, nursing career, nursing career coach, nurse career coach, nurse life coach, nursing coaching

    006: Do you have to work MedSurg as a new nurse?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 13:48


    Do you have to work in MedSurg as a new nurse?

    005: What to look for in a nursing job? Considerations (and questions to ask during the interview process)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 21:20


    What to look for in a nursing job? // Considerations and questions for when you are interviewing, getting a new nurse job, looking for a change, or just evaluating where you are now.**DOWNLOAD THE FREE INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE***COME HANG OUT» Website:www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicine

    005: What to look for in a nursing job? Considerations (and questions to ask during the interview process)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 21:20


    What to look for in a nursing job? // Considerations and questions for when you are interviewing, getting a new nurse job, looking for a change, or just evaluating where you are now.**DOWNLOAD THE FREE INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE***COME HANG OUT»...

    004: Advice for new nurse graduates (the graduation speech for those of you not getting a ceremony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 20:40


    Advice for new nurse graduates // the graduation speech for those of you not getting a ceremonyRESOURCES & LINKS» Also on YouTube (if you prefer to follow along there)COME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGStips for new grad nurses, tips for new nurses, new grad nurse job, new grad nurse, new nurse orientation, new nurse, first nursing job, tips for new nursing grads, tips for new grads, new nursing job, nursing new grad job, tips for new graduate nurses, tips for nursing grads, nurse graduate, new nurse graduate, nursing grad, becoming a new nurse

    004: Advice for new nurse graduates (the graduation speech for those of you not getting a ceremony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 20:40


    Advice for new nurse graduates // the graduation speech for those of you not getting a ceremonyRESOURCES & LINKS» Also on YouTube (if you prefer to follow along there)COME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGStips...

    003: Starting a nursing career during a pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 29:59


    STARTING A NURSING CAREER DURING A PANDEMIC // Nursing career starting out in the middle of a pandemic?The things happening in the world right now are impacting careers in nursing especially for those of you just getting started or going through some sort of transition in your career. This video covers some of these dynamics, how they are impacting us, and how to navigate them. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED» Community (no longer available)» Also on YouTubeCOME HANG OUT» Website: www.bravemedicine.co» Instagram: @bravemedicineTAGSnursing career start,how to start my nursing career, nursing career,nursing careers,nursing career change,nursing career opportunities, change nursing career,new nurse,new nurse jobs,new nurse graduate program,new nurse residency program,new nurse tips,new nurse feeling overwhelmed,advice to new nurses,new nurse advice,new nurse practitioner,new nurse graduate,new nurse orientation,new nurse stress,new nurse training,new nurse interview, nurse,phone interview,video interview, RN, BSN, first nursing job,tips for new grad nurses

    003: Starting a nursing career during a pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 29:59


    STARTING A NURSING CAREER DURING A PANDEMIC // Nursing career starting out in the middle of a pandemic?The things happening in the world right now are impacting careers in nursing especially for those of you just getting started or going through some...

    002: New nurse job interview mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 15:29


    Episode 002: New nurse job interview mistakes // Know common nursing job interview mistakes so you can avoid them and build your interview skills. Grab your job interview prep cheat sheet HERECOME HANG OUT» Website» Instagram

    001: Nurse Expenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 18:34


    Common costs and expenses you encounter as a nurse. Grab your job interview prep cheat sheet HERECOME HANG OUT» Website» Instagram

    000: Explaining the WHY and WHAT this is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 12:39


    An intro to the podcast exploring the background about the creation of Beyond the Bedside podcast and Brave Medicine. WHY this, WHY now.

    002: New nurse job interview mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 15:29


    Episode 002: New nurse job interview mistakes // Know common nursing job interview mistakes so you can avoid them and build your interview skills.RESOURCES & LINKS» Join the free New Nurse Space for access to the interview cheatsheet» Check out The...

    001: Nurse Expenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 18:34


    Common costs and expenses you encounter as a nurse.  rLGt4D5rsR1mWGIllr9t

    000: Explaining the WHY and WHAT this is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 12:39


    An intro to the podcast exploring the background about the creation of Beyond the Bedside podcast and Brave Medicine. WHY this, WHY now.

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