Nursing Uncensored

Welcome to the last episode of season nine of Nursing Uncensored! This hour-long interview recorded in June of 2022, is also the last one recorded when Nursing Uncensored Headquarters was located in Minneapolis, MN, making it a fitting end to the season.Adrianne engages in a conversation with experienced nurse and educator Audrey Snyder, who formerly served as the Dean of Practice and Innovation for the College of Nursing at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro and has now been appointed as the Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Academic Partnerships in the same institution. The discussion revolves around nursing education, encompassing its evolution over time and its future prospects.Dr. Snyder's viewpoints offer a fascinating and insightful dialogue. She emphasizes the significance of nursing education is centered around the community and technology and outlines the modifications required to cater to the needs of upcoming students as well as the struggling healthcare sector.Some key points they elaborate upon are:The healthcare model should prioritize disease and injury prevention, not just treatment.Nurses' roles and skills should be viewed differently on a global scale.Nursing education should prioritize critical decision-making and interpersonal communication.The advantages and disadvantages of online learning are discussed.Telehealth has benefits for both providers and patients.The challenges faced by first-generation and non-traditional college students are acknowledged.From start to finish, this episode is stuffed with interesting information and stories. Not only was Dr. Snyder a joy to converse with, but she also sent Adrianne a charming gift after the interview. The gift consisted of a pair of starfish-shaped silver earrings, and the story behind it will warm your heart, so be sure to listen to the whole conversation. Adrianne expresses her sincere gratitude to Dr. Snyder for everything. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Snyder LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/audrey-snyder-bb57283bTwitter: @AudreySnyderPhD

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Donna Cardillo, the Inspiration Nurse! With over 25 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience, Donna is a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. Donna is the author of four books including the award-winning Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. Topics they discuss include:-Donna's journey from bedside nurse to entrepreneur to author and keynote speaker-The importance of personal growth and overcoming self-doubt in achieving success-What is a labyrinth, what is it for, and where can I find one near me? -Suggestions for nurses struggling to find positivity in their personal and professional lives.-The vast career opportunities for nurses and why nurses should explore their talents and interests.Don't just listen to this episode, bookmark it, download it, whatever, because this information is valuable and you'll want it later. Thank you so much to Donna for being such an excellent guest and a dedicated advocate for nurses everywhere. Donnacardillo.comHer IGLabyrinthlocator.com

This episode takes a humorous look into the often-contentious relationship between emergency department (ED) nurses and inpatient nurses. Hosts Adrianne Behning, an inpatient nurse, and guest Kevin McFarlane, an ED nurse educator, discuss the root causes of the friction and its impact on patient care. They will also share their own experiences and perspectives on the issue, including some outrageous work stories. Kevin and Adrianne also offer practical solutions for improving communication and collaboration between the two specialties. Whether you're a nurse looking to bridge the divide, looking for a laugh, or simply interested in the inner workings of healthcare, this is a must-listen episode. NSFW. If you are not already familiar with Kevin's podcasts, check out The Art of Emergency Nursinghttp://artofemergencynursing.com/How Not to Kill Your Patienthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061Thanks to Kevin for being such a fun guest with a wealth of stories and information. ----------------Like the show? Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript & Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Summer Solstice on the June Planet - Bail Bonds

Adrianne is excited to welcome Whitney Fear, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who lives and works in Fargo, North Dakota. You may recognize her from Shift Nursing's documentary Who Cares? A Nurse's Fight for Equity, a powerful film that follows her as she works to provide care on the Pine Ridge reservation where she grew up. Pine Ridge is one of the poorest areas in the United States with some of the lowest life expectancy rates. Whitney is a woman of the Oglala Lakota Nation and works at a federally qualified health center that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating behavioral health and substance use disorders. She highlights that healthcare is far more than appointments, prescriptions, and forced compliance to care plans. Her methods are the focus of this conversation. Whitney and Adrianne discuss a range of topics in this hour including:Imposter syndrome and how it holds us back; her personal experiences and lessonsChallenges of being a 1st generation college student from a non-traditional backgroundWhy diversity among healthcare providers is so essential for providing quality careAdvice for creating safe spaces for conversation in the mental health care settingLGBTQ+ care, discrimination, colonialism, and their intersectionsWhat does and does not make an excellent provider in Whitney's eyesDon't miss out on this engaging, unrestricted conversation, and be sure not to miss the SHIFT nursing documentary which you can find at shiftnursing.com/whocares or on SHIFT's YouTube channel where it has over 389K views here. Here's the link if you need to cut and paste:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so1G2QuGsWQYou can also find Whitney on TikTok @hwa_mathoThank you to Whitney for taking the time to share such personal experiences and insights for the sake of others' growth and education. She is one badass nurse.

In this episode (recorded in the spring of 2022), Adrianne welcomes Maggie Ortiz, nurse and expert witness for medical malpractice and administrative law. She's an outstanding advocate for nurses and is here spilling the tea for you. In this hour, Maggie and Adrianne discuss things like:-Advice for nurses to protect their licenses while working bedside-Oversight (or lack thereof) for United States' Boards of Nursing and her experience as an investigator at a state BON.-What is Jurisprudence and why she thinks all nurses should understand it. -Things nurses have been reported for that required they defend themselves and their licenses. -What can happen if you're sanctioned by a BON. This information, while it can bring up anxiety for some, should be understood by every license-holding nurse. Check out this lively and informative conversation, and then go follow Maggie's social media for more valuable tips, tools, and advice. FB: www.facebook.com/groups/advocates4nurses/LI: linkedin.com/in/maggie-ortiz-rn-msn-a008b58aTwitter: @advocate4nursesemail: advocates4nurses@gmail.com—------------

Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it's time for Season 9!!In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what's been going on the last few months since she's been off the air. The podcast is coming back so be sure you're subbed to the pod, our IG, and Tik Tok.For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast~~~~~~~~~~The music you heard in this episode can be found in the YouTube Audio Library:Divine Life Society - Jesse GallagherJellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500030Artist: http://incompetech.com/Thank you to all the listeners, old and new, for your continued support. Send Adrianne a message at nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com

This week we're shouting-out the magic of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses with @TheNurseSam. She and Adrianne are bringing you the hot tea on this often-underappreciated group of professionals including what the LPN role entails, how Sam came to be a proud practicing member and, later, a successful entrepreneur helping countless nursing students. This episode is intended to show students, nurses, and the public alike that LPNs have an important place in healthcare, and the LPN program is one of many paths into the profession. Sam also shares her experiences with her own health issue and how it gave rise to her business helping students study for exams with pop culture artwork.For more information on Nurse Sam's content, visit her website at: thenursesam.comorlinktr.ee/Thenursesam--------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Happy Nurses Week! Let's talk about things that matter to nurses with a wonderful guest, nurse and lawyer, Irnise Williams (AKA Your Nurse Lawyer). Irnise and Adrianne are focusing on two important themes for nurses in 2022: Growth and Protection. Irnise brings her expertise and insights on ways nurses can protect their licenses, practice, and integrity. They also explore ways nurses can harness their skills and talents for reaching their goals at and away from the bedside. This is a valuable episode full of insights and perspectives that will make you think, evaluate your own strategies and goals, and set you on a path to achieve them.Please look to Irnise for more valuable wisdom and information by visiting her website at https://iwilliamslaw.com/

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Rebecca Love, a well-known thought leader on nurse innovation and entrepreneurship, to discuss technology solutions around nurse staffing and scheduling.In this talk they discuss -the well-known and not-so-well-known reasons nurses are leaving the bedside-how per diem nursing gives nurses freedom and hospitals security-the history of how nurses became a mere line item on a budget-why recruiting new nurses won't fix the lack of experienced ones-and how Intelycare wants to harness AI to help solve staffing issuesThere is much to learn, even if you haven't ever considered per diem nursing and Rebecca is a wealth of information.It's always lovely to talk with Rebecca. If you'd like to hear more from her, check out our last chat about the Nurse Hack4Health. https://www.nursinguncensored.com/episodes/nursehack4health Check out Intelycare.com for per diem nursing jobs in over 20 states.------------------------------------Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Cruise with Me - Patrick Patrikios------------------

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Travis Hornsby, Chartered Financial Analyst and the Founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com. You may remember him from the episode we did on Student Loan repayment back in 2020. He's back to update us all on the most recent changes the Biden administration has made to the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, including making forgiveness possible for thousands more people. Could you be one of them?Drop in on this conversation, find out where your student loan debt fits in this puzzle, and make moves to get qualifying loans forgiven. Adrianne and Travis cover:-the spectrum of debt nurses have related to education-qualifying for PSLF in 2022 & those previously left out-how to find out if you qualify-loopholes and following the rules to your advantageThis episode is a must-listen for any nurses with Federal Loans, those curious about PSLF, and nurses previously denied PSLF because of their payment plan. To learn more about Student Loan Planner or to check out their website and page of Student Loan Calculatorshttps://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-calculators/See if you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness athttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/—---------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Sunset Dream - Cheel------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes (and fangirls over) nurse, author, and educator, Kati Kleber. Kati is also a national speaker, host of the amazing fresh RN podcast, and owner of freshrn.com, which is an online platform created to educate, encourage and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways. Kati joins Adrianne to discuss the oft-misunderstood art of precepting and how it has grown more challenging in the years since the pandemic began. This episode is for willing and hesitant would-be preceptors alike!Kati and Adrianne cover topics like-How precepting can set the course for a new grad's career-How the last 2 years have affected precepting (COVID, staffing shortages, supply shortages)- TFW you're “voluntold” to be a preceptor and how to make the best of not feeling prepared-Balancing responsibilities to your patients and giving your preceptee attention/education-The kind of relationships we have with students and new nurses and how to best advocateThey pack a lot into this episode so you're very likely to come across some helpful nuggets in this episode. Thanks to Kati for giving so much wonderful advice and knowledge, and for being such a lovely person to hang with for an hour. Head to freshrn.com/courses to find the PreceptorPro course as well as all of the other content Kati has created.—----------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back good friends Amie Varley and Sara Fung of the Gritty Nurse podcast for another lively conversation. This time they are focusing on ways individuals can take action against disparities in the American and Canadian healthcare systems. They start with the basics of defining and identifying disparities in health care and go on to describe how nurses can work towards providing more equitable care. They also bring the T on what Amie really does when she's on Twitter - with a bonus story of what NOT to do in the space. It's a serious episode, but somehow always fun when these guests are involved. Find The Gritty Nurse podcast at grittynurse.com—----------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Sydney's Skyline - ALIBIS------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne gets to chat with Nurse Alice, America's Favorite Nurse! Alice Benjamin is a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiovascular, critical care, and emergency medicine. She is also the Chief Nursing Officer and contributor at Nurse.org. You may recognize Nurse Alice from her role as the on-air health medical contributor for NBC 4 in Los Angeles, or from regular appearances for other local and national news networks. They chat about how Alice got her start as a medical contributor and her career-long focus on helping people live healthier lives. You'll also hear Adrianne and Alice cover topics like:-some fundamentals of educating the public-the research, prep, and responsibilities of a medical contributor-advice and caveats for nurses using social media to speak out-Alice's call to action for all nursesThanks to Alice for being such an inspiring, fun guest and for all the work she's doing. Asknursealice.com@asknursealice —------------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:From the Top - Geographer------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne is starting season 8 and ending 2022 with a Bang! She's welcoming fan-favorite Nurse Blake hot off his PTO Comedy Tour to talk about the exalted and dreaded New Year's Resolutions. Blake is a delight to chat with and this conversation covers a lot including:His recent national comedy tour experience Do Blake and Adrianne set resolutions?Assess and reset - Blake and Adrianne use the nursing process to set their goals for 2022The origins of New Year's resolutionsA massive Starbucks tangent, of courseTheories on why resolutions failAdrianne's annual goal review processA Game of “Would You Rather?” with a New Year's TwistWhat are you waiting for? Listen to this super fun and informative episode and then check out more of Nurse Blake's content at nurseblake.com.Also go download the NurseCon app and get in on the forums and CEUs there.Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne welcomes back Tina of the hit podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse. They're spilling the T over this weekend's big event Nurses PodCon. A bunch of Nurse Podcasters are descending upon Nashville and broadcasting over the interwebs for an entire Saturday. Listen to this episode to find out more about who's going to be there and what nonsense they're cooking up for you.Go to goodnursebadnurse.com to get your tickets. Use the code uncensored for 25% off your ticket.Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

SPECIAL ALERT: Adrianne is going to be in Nashville 11/20/21 at the NursesPodCon with some of your favorite nurse podcasters. Tik Tok phenom will be MCing a full day of live podcasts, CEUs, meet and greets, and whatever other shenanigans they can think up. In-person spots are VERY limited. Get your virtual or in-person tickets at goodnursebadnurse.com and go tell Adrianne hello!--------In this episode, Adrianne has a good, long talk with ICU nurse, Navy Corpsman, and podcaster (AKA The Boot Nurse) Kevin Gibson. And, boy, the places this talk goes. Kevin shares his journey of completing nursing school while on active duty and all the successes and challenges a journey like that brings. From his grueling schedule to his training in combat surgery, he recounts all the details of how he made it through while accomplishing some cool sh!t along the way.Kevin also opens up on the topic of being a Black man in a predominantly female profession, focusing on his different intersections of life - gender, race, and the experiences he's had. Kevin also imparts some sage advice for young Black men considering nursing themselves. All of this is very serious important talk, but don't let that fool you. Kevin is a fun, lighthearted person and shares some great stories. A few stories were left out - like his battle with a scorpion in his garage, and dealing with the Jan Brady of nurses (for those of you old enough to get the reference). If you want to hear the full, uncut interview with Kevin, you have to click over to The Nursing Uncensored Breakroom at Patreon.com/NUbreakroom.To find links to all the things we mention in the show visit nursinguncensored.com/episodes/kevin.Find Adrianne

This episode has been burning a hole in Adrianne's pocket, so to speak. Recorded back over the summer of 2021 while Adrianne was unemployed and unlicensed in Minnesota, she was able to get Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse podcast on the line (they've had a busy busy summer) to answer all her questions.Their focus is on Amie and Sara's activism in their home country of Canada, pushing for safety and respect for nurses. They have created spaces for nurses in forums that had no nurses at the table and they're going to talk about how they did it. These nurses also cover topics like:Connecting with your community - just do it even if you think it will be small scale.What makes you an authority? A professional? A leader?How being openly political is not being unprofessional.That uncomfortable conversations are not always inappropriate conversationsThere is a time and place to upset the apple cart in the name of progress and changeTips for talking to the media, placing yourself in places you belong but aren't invitedActionable tips for making your voice louder and your moves matter.If you love this episode, you can catch more of Amie and Sara at grittynurse.com.IG: @gritty.nurse.podcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Song of Mirrors - Unicorn Heads------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this week's episode, Adrianne welcomes nurse educator, holistic wellness coach, and creator of the Nurses of Color Collective, Erica Bailey. They have an in-depth conversation about Erica's roles as a nurse as well as a seeker of self-care, and how it led her to become a holistic wellness coach for other caregivers.They dive into what a wellness coach is, does, and how a nursing license factors into the scope of practice in this role. If you'd like to learn more about Erica's coaching endeavors, you can check out her beautiful website at balmforthesoul.com.They also talk about the Nurses of Color Collective, why BIPOC-only spaces are so vitally important, and what nurses can do in their personal and professional lives to find and/or create these spaces. Erica shares the article Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White Peoplewritten by Kelsey Blackwell. Also mentioned in this episode are:Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon (ABNAO)abnao.org Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown----------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne is recording from an odd place to give you some updates on how Nursing Uncensored is changing and growing this autumn (starting now)! She's getting rid of some things to make her life easier and to make the show better.She's recently been on some other popular nursing podcasts and wants to share those experiences with you.Adrianne is also happy to announce that NU has been nominated among the Top Blogs by IntelyCare and needs your votes. “What is the Top Nursing Blogs Vote?IntelyCare is unveiling the best nursing blogs across the web based on feedback from nursing professionals.IntelyCare's Top Nursing Blogs are curated by nurses, for nurses, making it the go-to place for nurses to get the stories, opinions, and information that matter to them while connecting with their peers.Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IntelyCareTopNursingBlogs2021If the blog wins any prize money, it'll be turned into giveaways of awesome items for you guys!Learn about new bonus content that's now available - uncensored audio journals, unreleased episodes, and uncensored content with other podcasters! Join The Break Room for access. ---------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes clinical psychologist and president of the Sufi Psychological Association, Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh PsyD to discuss the current burnout nurses are facing and how she and her organization have responded to this problem.This is the part of this pandemic where many healthcare workers are maxed out and suffering from exhaustion. Many may not notice the symptoms in themselves because so many are just keeping afloat in the day-to-day. It may be easier to recognize it in each other and that's exactly what Saloumeh saw. She was noticing a kind of shellshock among hospital nurses and wanted to bring something to them to combat the effects of overwhelming stress, the witness of suffering, and overwork due to short staffing. But it had to be there in the moment, in the hospital, with no pressure on them to go home and have yet something else to do. Thus Caring 4 Our Caregivers Initiative came to be. Please enjoy this episode where they discuss:- the Initiative and its grassroots beginnings- the delayed effects of pandemic stress on nurses- the how tablets became the vehicle for stress relief- the study regarding spirituality-integrated psychology- how this initiative spread to hospitals nationwide- the scientific evidence of these modalitiesYou can learn more at caring4ourcaregivers.org--------------Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne is delighted to welcome back pediatric oncology nurse, podcaster, dad, and now author, David Metzger. He's back to tell us stories and to make Adrianne tear up with emotion - which he achieves in record time. Actually there's quite a bit of laughter and joy as they talk about David‘s new book Nurse Papa: 16 Meditations on Parenting from a Pediatric Oncology Nurse. In this easy-to-devour paperback David shares stories, lessons and perspectives about life through the lens of caring for kids facing their own mortality. As David's website explains “The meditations within are directed at parents and all people who are looking to ask and answer some of life's big questions. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn about yourself.”Stick around till the end to hear David read the first chapter of the book - even though you might need a Kleenex, a hug from your kids, and your credit card to snatch up this book immediately. You can learn more at nursepapathebook.comYou can also purchase David's book on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3sFEtzMFind him on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/nursepapathebook/?hl=en-----------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Subharmonic Pop - Loopop------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne hops on the mic to give you more of her tried and true tips for surviving the semester ahead. Nursing school may be the hardest thing you've ever done, but that doesn't mean there aren't things that will make your life way easier. Adrianne covers mindset, time management, ideas, and tools to make your day-to-day so much better.Things mentioned in this episode:VARK learning assessment questionnaire: https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/Transparent Sticky Notes: https://amzn.to/3iwidouOne of Adrianne's fav nursing school vloggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhzMsrTJfd8Get exclusive members' only content at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne chats with the nurse and author Deanna Mackey about her experiences in the early days of her career through her current situation working from home in a job that she loves. Deanna discusses nursing in a variety of settings and a variety of ways she was subject to the old cliche of nurses eating their young. It can be stressful enough to be a new nurse in the profession without the added stressors of unkind co-workers. Deanna explains how she tried to handle herself with integrity and composure even when she felt like her emotions were trying to take over. This conversation will provide new grads with some perspective on how they are deserving of respect even as learning members of the profession. Deanna also shares her victories in landing a job perfect for her lifestyle, allowing her to thrive as a mom to a young child, while still keeping the discipline and boundaries of her work life inside of her home. Within this setting, she was able to finish writing her book, Nursing at Its Finest, which you can purchase and enjoy at the retailers listed below. Barnes and NobleTargetBooks a MillionCheck out Deanna's website or link up with her social media:queenofhealthdeanna.comInstagram: queenofhealthdeannaFacebook: queenofhealthdeannaTwitter: @queenofhealthdmThanks to Deanna for being a great guest!*****Did you get something from this content? Information? A laugh? Please Like and Subscribe to show YouTube Nursing Uncensored is worth watching! You could even buy me a coffee to say thanks! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Faith Lynch, a clinical nurse manager, practice leader, a passionate hemodialysis nurse, former chair of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, mother, and wonderful woman to interview. They have a convivial discussion about Faith's career as a dialysis nurse, discuss what dialysis is, how it affects patients' lives but most importantly, they discuss a big change Faith catalyzed at her hospital.During the height of the COVID pandemic in New York City, Faith cites that about 80% of their hospitalized COVID patients were experiencing some form of kidney failure requiring hemodialysis. Enter the Tablo, an HD (hemodialysis) machine the size of a mini-fridge, which Faith had encountered at a convention way before we knew what COVID was or how it would impact us. Faith goes into detail about how this revolutionary machine made a profound impact on nurses ability to provide care to patients, as well as how it reduced the risk to nurses themselves. Faith also has words of wisdom for nursing students and new nurses who wonder if a career in dialysis is right for them, and how conventions and involvement in professional associations can positively impact your career from the beginning.This conversation is a great kickoff to Season 7 and is not to be missed. If you'd like to connect with Faith, you can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-lynch-msn-rn-cnn-85b525124/Check out the Tablo at https://www.outsetmedical.com/tablo/Learn more about the American Nephrology Nurses Association:https://www.annanurse.org/And for students, Faith wants you to check out the Way Into Nephrology Nursing (WINN)https://www.annanurse.org/about/membership/join-or-renew/free-virtual-student-membership

It's been a month since the last episode. In this unscripted, unedited, one-take episode Adrianne gives you the T on what's going next

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Nurse Practitioner, educator, mentor, blogger, cancer survivor and mom, Courtney Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP. She recounts her surreal experience being diagnosed with breast cancer just as COVID was causing the overwhelm and shutdown of healthcare facilities across the country in early 2020. She takes us through the timeline of her treatment, surgeries and complications very openly, candidly and with just enough humor to keep us from losing our composure.If all of that weren’t enough, they also discuss:-Care+Wear, the healthcare clothing company and its impact for recovering patients-The conflicts and benefits of being both a patient and a provider-How social media became a key piece of Coutrney’s treatment plan -How to (not) talk to someone who is panicking-Early detection and screening for breast cancer and potential challenges-How her personal life, work, and advocacy for other women intersected for CourtneyNaturally, Courtney and Adrianne talk a lot about breasts and how everyone should“Feel ‘Em on the First (of the Month)”Thank you to Courtney for discussing such personal subject matter on the show. You can find more of her content, including her blog, at:https://npcourtney.comYou can follow her on Instagram at @np.courtneyIf you are the proud owner and operator of a human body, please review the information below- find one that best fits you: Monthly Breast Exam VideosBreast self-exam: https://youtu.be/dQa_5uTRAz4Breast self- exam on larger breasts: https://youtu.be/HYUgMj0I-Aw Breast self-exam with implants: https://youtu.be/M5lDFwOlZtY Breast self-exam after mastectomy https://abcnews.go.com/Health/OnCallPlusScreeningAndDiagnosis/breast-exam-mastectomy/story?id=3642441 Breast self-exam on male: https://youtu.be/oH2w6ZCmkik -------------------------Like the show? Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Care About You - Density & Time------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes special guest Isla, a General Practice nurse from Scotland. Isla and Adrianne met through Instagram and this interview is their first time speaking - you’d never know since they talk like old friends. Isla shares some of the nuances of nursing in the UK that differ from the States, how she became a nurse, and what her job is like. Most importantly, they talk about the biggest challenge they share.Isla, like Adrianne, is a migraine sufferer. Adrianne welcomes Isla to share her long and intense experiences dealing with this chronic condition and how it has affected her personally and professionally. In addition to their personal migraine experiences they discuss:-How nursing school is structured in the UK-The historical impact of a nurse with a hole in her skull https://bit.ly/3v4j2rT-How many nurses feel when they sign off sick vs working sick-Some facts and statistics about nurses and migraine -Higher migraine risk in healthcare professionals than in the general population https://bit.ly/3dwGmbL -Quality of Life and Productivity in Nurses Reporting Migraine https://bit.ly/2QHVM3X...and more. Thanks again to Isla for joining Adrianne and for being so open about her history with migraines. If you want more information about migraine, you can check out the American Migraine Foundation. https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/-------------------Like the show? It’s expensive to make. Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: That One Bar Scene - RKVC------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

You all have been waiting for this - even demanding it - the fourth installment of the Nursing Pet Peeves series. We’ve all got ‘em - those universal irritants of nursing. The things that we all deal with that dance on our last damn nerve. Adrianne welcomes back nurse, educator, SANE, and all-around badass Mackenzie Kane to back and forth with their current priority peeves. Abandon all seriousness here because the only answer to this kind of ridiculousness is laughter and shaking your damn head. From the confused patient that screams your name and your name alone for 12 hours, to the shifts where every damn piece of equipment you pick up has a dead battery, we’re complaining about everything. So grab a coffee, a cocktail, a mocktail, or whatever the hell you want to drink because you’re going to wanna hang out for this hour. If you haven’t caught the last three pet peeves episodes, what have you been doing? There’s not a single repeat (there doesn’t need to be - the pet peeves in nursing are ENDLESS!) http://bit.ly/peeves-1http://bit.ly/peeves-2http://bit.ly/peeves-3Thanks to Mackenzie for being such a great guest!Like the show? It’s expensive to make. Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Road Trip - SlynkKnow Myself - Patrick Patrickios------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes David Metzger, pediatric oncology nurse, podcaster, author, and father. He is gracious enough to open up about all of these roles, how they all blend together, and how he is using them to entertain and teach us.David and Adrianne run through all the emotions in their talk, so settle in for this one. They discuss things like: - What it’s like working with chronically ill children and their parents- How a nurse handles the strong emotions of being around sick kids- The way we communicate matters and memories of physical space- Family-centered care and the intuition of parents- The ritual of care after the death of a child- How David hopes to reach parents with his perspective and advice- The upcoming Nurse Papa book...and much more. Please connect with David for his great content:Nursepapathebook.com@nursepapathebook on InstagramFind the Nurse Papa podcast on your Favorite PlatformWe’d like to link you to Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/4tR8IXplzWNPSXbs1WzJIh?si=1LF-XD-VQKSNOqMIcsla4w-----------------------------Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Nina Ahuja, surgeon, author, advocate, and creator of the group Docs in Leadership, to explore topics in her book Stress in Medicine. In the book, she discusses the unique stresses and challenges faced by doctors from training through their careers. In this conversation, they talk about how these challenges also apply to nurses. They also discuss things like:- Dr. Ahuja’s personal experiences that inspired her to write the book- The ways we recognize and deal with stress- Difficulties we have identifying distress when it’s normalized in our work environments- How stress and response changes throughout our careers- How we can confidence-build as we progress professionally and personally Please explore more about Dr. Ahuja and her work by visiting https://www.docsinleadership.org/You can find the group on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/docsleadership/Purchase her book Stress in Medicine: https://amzn.to/3aovOKk---------------Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this solo episode, Adrianne shares her recent experience with getting her COVID-19 vaccination by reading her journal to you (with some edits, of course). She has a lot of strong opinions about the COVID vaccine and the way my state and country is handling this ongoing pandemic, but this isn’t that kind of episode. This is just her personal vaccine experience. She’s also releasing this as a blog with lots of links to things she mentions that are worth checking out. Please go and find it at nursinguncensored.com/blog/covidvax. On a related note, Adrianne is part of a new group of nurse podcasters who are recording roundtable-style podcasts - aptly named “The Nurse’s Roundtable”. You can find it on Spotify. The first episode is about COVID-19 and the vaccine. In that episode, they all share how they feel about the vaccine and whether or not they each plan to take it when offered.Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back returning guest Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health. You may remember Dr. Abuzeid’s first appearance on the show when they discussed the nursing shortage in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, their conversation dives into the effects the ongoing pandemic has had on the nursing profession and the mental health of individual nurses. They also explore new features Incredible Health has added to their platform to support nurses and their well-being. A free social platform strictly for nurses encourages support and networking in a safe space, while the free online journal gives nurses space to inventory their emotions and burnout symptoms. Please continue reading the press release from Incredible Health about these new features on their already fantastic platform. Incredible Health, a career marketplace for connecting hospitals to much-needed, permanent nursing talent announced the launch of two new products aimed to support the mental health of nurses on its platform: an exclusive social network for nurses and a daily journal. Nurses have faced indescribable physical and mental hardships during the pandemic, from higher rates of exposure and mortality to increased reports of burnout and degradation of mental health, and these platform enhancements aim to reduce the burden on frontline workers.According to a recent study of New York-based healthcare workers during the COVID-19 peak in April, nurses were among those reporting the highest levels of stress with 64% of nurses and advanced practice providers reporting symptoms of acute stress - ranging from nightmares to inability to stop thinking about the virus. To meet the mental health needs of nurses, Incredible Health’s new products include:The Incredible Health Nurse Community: A free online community built exclusively for nurses. This online community offers nurses a safe place to support one another during periods of stress and uncertainty by leaning on those who understand what they are going through. Nurses have the option to post to the Nurse Community anonymously to get the advice & support they need without fear of employers seeing the content. Conversations happening in the community range from advice on how to transition between specialties to strategies for coping with workplace stress and burnout. A Daily Nurse Journal: A free digital journal platform.Incredible Health created a digital journal feature where nurses take inventory of their emotions with structured daily prompts designed to help them process stress more effectively. Nurse burnout was a pervasive problem even before the pandemic, with 54% of nurses in a recent study reporting some burnout symptoms. A study in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice shows that written reflection has a positive effect on the ability of nurses to handle stress, burnout, and trauma/compassion fatigue.Thank you to Dr. Abzeid for being such a lovely guest and to Incredible Health for continuously seeking new ways to improve the lives and work of nurses across the country. ----------------https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes old pal and fellow nurse, Mikhayla Crawford, to discuss her experiences living as a person, student, and nurse with an invisible autoimmune illness. Many thanks to Mikhayla for sharing her deeply personal experiences with us, so that we might have a better idea how to be an ally to those nurses around us with chronic illness. In this episode they discuss things like:- Working during the holidays- Moving across the country as a new grad- Her diagnosis and first encounters with nurses- Surviving clinicals- Invisible illness and it's struggles- How to be an ally for nurses with chronic illness- Advice for nursing students with chronic illnessand more.If you would like more information about Crohn's and colitis, please check out Crohn's and Colitis Foundationhttps://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

By request, Adrianne welcomes friend, fellow nurse, and colleague, Mackenzie. Mackenzie is a bedside nurse, clinical educator, and sexual assault nurse examiner, which is the role they’ll focus on today. If you have an interest in this area of forensic nursing, check out this episode. Mackenzie and Adrianne also discuss:-How Mackenzie became a 2nd-career nurse-Nerdy crimes-Burn and trauma nursing experiences-Experiencing major injury on the job-The role of a sexual assault nurse examiner-How to become a SANE-The ways we process trauma-The importance of debriefingFor more information on forensic examinations read more herehttps://www.rainn.org/articles/rape-kitJohnson County Sexual Assault Response Teamhttps://jcsart.nursing.uiowa.edu/JC SART Instahttps://www.instagram.com/jc.sart/National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/resourcesRape Victim Advocacy Programhttps://rvap.uiowa.edu/------------------------- Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?

Recently, a review said this show wasn’t edgy enough. This episode should redeem us a little. XD In this episode, Adrianne welcomes CVICU nurse Blake (no, not Blake Lynch), who is both knowledgeable and totally NSFW in all the best ways. In addition to some off-color jokes that render Adrianne speechless, they talk about tons of stuff both in and out of the ICU. This conversation goes from heavy to light many times, so be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions. They talk about stuff like:-What kind of person makes a good CV nurse-How it feels when you know your patient won’t survive-How COVID has affected his hospital and the patient outcomes he’s seeing-Passing out as a student/new grad-Why there’s no zinc left in the Pyxis..and tons more. Blake is working on getting into CRNA school and Adrianne recommended a great blog post about how to be a competitive CRNA school candidate by Jenny Finnell. Please check that out if you have nurse anesthetist dreams!-----------------------------Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne sits down with nurse and former co-worker Macy Hall. 2020 has thrown Macy a number of challenges. One of those challenges was being reassigned from her outpatient clinic job to her hospital’s emergency COVID ICU. Though Macy has previous relevant bedside experience, it’s been a while and it’s been a challenge to re-acclimate to the world of acute care.Macy and Adrianne talk about things like:- How Macy was called back to the bedside- What this “new” ICU has been like and the acuity of her COVID+ patients- Role anxiety and how she’s making it work- The difference between COVID ICU patients and chronically ill respiratory patients- The pros and cons of team nursing - Being a COVID nurse with young kids at home- Challenges for leadership- Self-care and the benefits of counselingThanks to Macy for being such an open book about her experiences during this pandemic. We all have different challenges to face and it’s good to normalize talking about what we’re going through, good and bad. Sharing our challenges and victories develops our empathy, keeps us connected, and gives us perspective in an unprecedented time. It’s worthwhile to note that about a week after recording this, Macy got her first of two COVID vaccine injections. As of the time of publishing, she is doing fine. Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, we keep the allyship theme alive. This time Adrianne talks with social worker, advocate, and author of the book The Savvy Ally, Jeannie Gainsburg. Jeannie opens up about her call to allyship, what that means, and her desire to share what she has learned through her book, website, and educational videos. Join them as they open talks about creating safe spaces in healthcare for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community.They cover topics like:How nurses can create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ peopleBarriers to care in the LGBTQ+ experienceDeveloping trust with our patientsHow we introduce ourselves and identify othersOpening the discussion with co-workers; public vs private conversationsConnecting statements as a path to educationSwitching - how we can assess our own language and focusUn-gendering LanguageMirroring TermsThe Savvy Ally: website, book, videosLearn more about Savvy Ally Action at savvyallyaction.comLike this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest Jamie Fregeau, creator and host of the nursing podcast First Do No Harm. Jamie and Adrianne recorded this conversation on Election Day 2020, marking the day with an important, yet uncomfortable topic. They're going to talk about the work to be continuously better allies to the Black community and all communities of color through words and actions.They discuss topics like:-Calling out disparities/bias and why this matters-Why we, as white women, need to share this info among fellow white women-Performative activism versus moving the dialogue forward -We may f*ck up, but we don't give up-How to educate people who don't want to do any “work”-Saviorship versus allyship-How Jamie learns from TikTok-Voting locallySystemic racism is a complex beast. Adrianne and Jamie are not experts offering solutions. They are individuals trying to keep progressive conversation in front of the eyes of their own demographic communities, and to lead by example as they learn. Below you'll find links discussed in the episode. The authors, creators, and organizations mentioned are not affiliated with Nursing Uncensored and this episode is not sponsored.Mentioned in the show:White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack By Peggy McIntoshhttps://nationalseedproject.org/Key-SEED-Texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack44 Books by Black Authors https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/g26187205/best-books-black-authors/IG accounts Adrianne mentioned:@privtoprog@ihartericka@ibramxk@blacknurseskillingit@sophia_roeConnect with Jamie to see her content.https://www.facebook.com/1stdonoharm.podcast/https://www.instagram.com/first.do.no.harm.podcast/ ——————————————-Like this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Judith Kimchi-Woods, the President of the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus and CEO of Nursing One, which will be the focus of today’s show. Judy talks about how she created the non-profit Nursing One from a desire to see a unified voice for all nurses to advance issues that affect nurses in all settings. They discuss many things includingHow AARP is a great model and how they find power in a collective voiceThe Nurse’s Bill of RightsStrategies for keeping nurses safe from violence in the workplaceWhen Healthcare Workers are Patients: A Qualitative StudyThe emotional needs of nursesAnd so much more about the functions and perks of Nursing One membership. *This is an unsponsored show. If you’d like to learn more about Nursing One, you can visit NursingOne.org Connect on Instagram@jkimchiwoods@nursingoneorg----------------------- Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne chats with Vanessa Peck, a Pediatric Cannabis Nurse in Vermont. We’re here to talk about the promise and potential of treating life-altering and life-limiting childhood conditions with the very controversial, very versatile cannabis plant. Open your mind and desire to learn as you listen to this conversation about the world of Cannabis for Kids.Vanessa and Adrianne discuss why one would give children cannabis, what that looks like in reality, and the remarkable improvements many of them have seen from treatment. They discuss how Vanessa made her way from ER nurse to cannabis nurse and business owner, as well as how other nurses interested in this growing part of healthcare can do the same.Thank you to Vanessa for sharing her experiences and knowledge with us. If you’d like to learn more, you can find Vanessa at elevated-healing.com or on Insta @elevated___healing (that’s 3 underscores!) Please also check out these great sources of information:NORML.orgTraining Academy of Medical CannabisCannabis Nurses Network------------------------- Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne sits down with her first Canadian guest, former NICU nurse and certified wellness coach, Sandra Payne. Sandra comes to us from Prince George, British Columbia, and shares her journey through 14 years of nursing and what led her to create Sandra Payne Wellness. Listen to Sandra share her wisdom on topics like:-How overwhelm first appeared in her life and her initial response to it-How she learned to handle overwhelm in the different areas of her life-Forming good habits: decide, commit, show-up-Kundalini yoga - what is it and how has it affected her well-being-How children see and understand their parents’ self-care-4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm-The Science of Shaking (check out the video for a giggle!)Thank you so much to Sandra for sharing her insights and strategies for wellness with all of us.For more content from Sandra, please find her on the web:FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/sandrapaynewellness/IG Page – http://www.instagram.com/sandra.payne.wellness/Surviving Nursing FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/638818697054847Website - https://wellness360coach.com/sandra-payne/--------------------Like this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne tries to control her fangirling long enough to welcome nurse, educator, and coach Jannel Gooden of Novice is the New Nurse. As the title gives away, Jannel is on a mission to help new nurses step into their power. Adrianne has been a long-time fan of the messages Jannel projects. Among the topics they cover are:- Jannel’s journey from being a reactive, anxious new nurse to being a responsive, poised experienced nurse. - Anxiety among new nurses and how the healthcare system responds (or doesn’t)- How Jannel entered the social space and how Novice is the New Nurse was created-Protecting Your Peace: what that means and what it looks like- How to Treat Yourself- Responding Versus Reacting- How to be a leader with grace and respect- Jannel’s current projects and forthcoming book, Lavender and Peppermint Tea- How to best advocate for patients of colorJannel brings such light to this episode and Adrianne is confident that you’ll feel the inspiration and calm. If you’d like to hear more from Jannel you can find her atNoviceisthenewnurse.com@noviceisthenewnurse on Instagram----------------------Like this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest, community mental health nurse Renee DuShane. You may remember her from the episode Fired From My First Nursing Job. Well, Renee is back to share more about how she bounces back - this time as a community-based health professional in the middle of a pandemic. They discuss quite a bit about community mental health services as a broad system as well as how it works on an individual level. The cover lots of other things on Renee’ss mind like:How the pandemic has affected her job and how she has adaptedThe negative effects of social distancing and isolation on the community she serves.Common misconceptions about the residential-based mental healthcare model.How mental health issues affect how people perceive and cope with illness and restrictions.The ways they are preparing for the coming cold weather and potential illness.The ways the pandemic has improved our collective tech skills. Thank you to Renee for giving us the inside scoop on the current state of community mental health care in her area of Massachusetts and being such a big supporter of Nursing Uncensored. If you’d like to follow Renee you can find her on Instagram: @alittlepieceofinsane Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

Many people say nursing is a calling. What if you’re no longer hearing that call? Adrianne welcomes former nurse Yolanda Russell to talk about her journey through nursing, her decision to leave the profession, and how she made the transition to entrepreneurship and her own business. Yolanda and Adrianne weave a path through lots of topics including:-Being burned out without realizing it-An incident that made Yolanda consider her place in nursing-How burnout manifests as bad coping and how to turn it around-Freeing ourselves from what’s holding us back-How things that make us good nurses make us good at other things, too-The power of online mentorship-Leaps vs micro-improvements-How small habits can have big effects.Yolanda has a lot of great energy and ideas that are likely to inspire, educate, and entertain you. Please check out more of Yolanda online:IG: _yolandarussellBad Ass Bosses: A community for tips and informationAccelerate Your Brand & Breakthrough podcastLike this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

Margo is back with Adrianne for part 2 of their discussion on precepting senior nursing students. In this episode recorded in May 2020, they talk about starting the new semester with new students when COVID hit the United States hard. They talk about their experiences and the effects of COVID-19 upon nursing programs and students, and how clinical sites and preceptors have adapted to the challenge. Among the topics they cover are:-How patient acuity and hospital policies have changed-Safety implications and our responsibility to ourselves, students, and patients-Early PPE restrictions-How ICU cross-training has affected preceptorships-Strategies for precepting: Per patient vs tasking-Importance of experience vs the risk of exposure-Perks and pitfalls of PPE-And their plans and hopes as preceptors in future semestersThis conversation moves fast and you’ll glean a lot from their experiences.If you haven’t heard the first part of this discussion from March 2020, please check it out here.If you’re interested in the book Marg mentions it’s Oh Sh*t, I Almost Killed You!A Little Book of Big Things Nursing School Forgot to Teach YouBy: Sonja Schwartzbach BSN RN CCRN*not sponsored, but I listened to it on Audible and I loved it. Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

Are you a nurse who loves to write? This is your episode. Adrianne spends some time chatting with Janine Kelbach, nurse, author, coach, and creator of Write RN LLC and The Savvy Scribe. Janine and Adrianne cover the basics on Health Content Writing....what is it? who does it? where do we find their work? You may be surprised to hear her answers. Then you may be empowered to try it yourself. Please enjoy this hour of exploring a promising side gig that could potentially change your career.If you'd like to learn more about Janine and the work she does, you have some great choices. Visit her at WriteRN.net, on The Savvy Scribe podcast, or the Savvy Scribe Collective on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/savvyscribecollective

Adrianne welcomes nurse and professional mentor, Emily Mazurak to discuss how we can fill our own proverbial cups when the work we do has drained them empty. Emily is the founder of the Fill Up Your Cup Project which helps nurses to “reignite their purpose and power so they can energetically live a life they love on and off their shift.” She drops helpful suggestions to survive the dreaded Burnout most nurses face at some point in their careers.Topics in this episode include:How Emily identified her burnout and what her first steps were to take back controlHow Fill Up Your Cup project was bornHow we talk ourselves out of taking actionWhat a real nurse looks likeFinding joy and clarity among chaos and stressReaping the benefits of self-developmentCreating and sticking to healthy boundariesAnd so much more worth your while. Please listen in on this lively conversation and spark your desire to Fill Up Your Cup.

In this episode, Adrianne and Jillian throw down their best tips, tricks, and motivational advice for those of you venturing into online classes this semester. COVID-19 isn't fading away any time soon, so we might as well arm ourselves for success despite it. Adrianne and Jillian both have experience with online classes, and Jillian is walking the walk alongside you all this semester. Dive in to this long episode which is filled with goodies for you to pick and choose. While not all of these tips will be good for everyone, we give you a lot to choose from, so don't worry. Thanks again to Jillian for sharing what she's learned with all of us. We'll hear more from her in the next few weeks as we talk more about Nursing School in the Time of COVID. Until then, mask up, wash your hands, and buckle in for the next semester. You got this!nursinguncensored.com

Parts of Iowa were blown into ruin by a storm that created sustained winds of up to 100mph. This is a special episode, recorded by telephone while Adrianne and many fellow Iowans were without power and other critical needs. Two nurses join Adrianne by telephone from a literal disaster area - Jasmine and Amy spend some time sharing their experiences as residents of Cedar Rapids. They describe what life has been like, what they're seeing in their neighborhoods, how their communities are responding, and how this has affect their work lives at their hospitals.At the time of this episode's release, there are Cedar Rapids families still in crisis. Their homes have been literally destroyed. They're living in tents, using generators to keep food and medications cold, and to have lights and devices charged. Some residents are taking it upon themselves to feed their communities and remove pieces of large trees from homes and roadways, as crews race to safely repair downed lines all over the large city. It will be some time before Iowa is back to normal, especially with millions of acres of destroyed crops and extensive damages to businesses and infrastructure.Please listen as RNs Jasmine and Amy recount the storm and the days that follow. Adrianne will wrap this all up with a list of suggestions of what you can do to help this ongoing recovery (federal aid as of yet is not extended to homeowners or farmers and other aid is slow to be dispersed).Please check out the organizations/links below if you'd like to offer your help with a donation. Psst, listen to the end of the episode for a special related offer from Adrianne. ;) Thanks in advance for your understanding as Nursing Uncensored Headquarters gets back on track. Lots of editing and interviewing time was lost to sitting in the dark with no air conditioning. Here is a list of resources where you can see what people need and send donations:List of where to volunteer/donate across eastern Iowa.Urgent needs in Cedar Rapids: Ice, tarps, flashlights, coolers, charcoal, non-perishablesIowa Derecho Storm Resource Page on FacebookYou can give monetary donations through venmo (@iowaderecho) or paypal (info@derecho2020.com).Volunteer and donate at 5001 1st Avenue SE, #106A, Cedar Rapids, IADrop off donations at Linn County Public HealthIn need of donations and drivers to deliver suppliesHACAPHACAP will take food donations and has been hosting drives to hand out food to those in need.Horizons Meals on WheelsVolunteer or donate for their meals on wheels programUnited Way of East Central Iowa is looking for volunteersIowa Giving CrewAccepting donations for food, shelter, and cleanup efforts.Operation BBQ in Cedar Rapids - Donate through GoFundMe as they're making meals for those impacted by the stormRAYGUN ShirtIowa Strong shirt100% of proceeds go to relief effortsIowa Strong shirtsShirt sales by The Shop Forward will give proceeds to recovery efforts.Red CrossMonetary donations to support relief effortMeal Delivery AssistanceHeritage Area Agency on AgingEastern Iowa Diaper BankCatherine McAuley CenterCommUnity Crisis CenterTHANKS FOR SHOWING UP FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AGAIN AND AGAIN!