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The Nightingal Podcast is a podcast for anyone currently in or interested in the nursing profession. Join us weekly for interviews with nurses from all areas of the field to get inspired and learn more about where you can take this well-earned degree!


    • Nov 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Nightingal Podcast

    What I love about being a Nurse Practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 18:16


    I love being a Nurse Practitioner, and I am not just saying this since its NP week! There are so many unique things about this Advanced Practice Provider role that I discuss in this weeks episode. From the autonomy to the variety and so much more.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Follow along @thenightingalpodcast Don't forget to check out our new podcast for parents and anyone interested in pediatric health topics "Perfectly Unprepared". Learn more at www.perfectlyunprepared.com.       

    Welcome back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 14:19


    On today's episode I am jumping back in to the Nightingal Podcast. I am sharing what my vision is for future episodes and I am asking for your help in offering suggestions for what you would like to see in future episodes.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Follow us on social media @TheNightingalPodcast.

    Everything Is Figureoutable: Transitioning Into My New Role

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 40:44


    On today's episode I am sharing all about my first six months as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am sharing about my transition, struggles, and takeaways. I offer a glimpse into what lead to a six month break from episodes of the podcast.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    I'm now a CPNP-PC: How I Prepared for Certification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 38:24


    On today's episode I am diving into my recent experience with taking and passing boards for my CPNP. I go into everything from what certification test I took, how I prepared, and tips for success. This episode has bits and pieces that will apply to everyone! Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    For the love of tackling student loan debt: Travis Hornsby CFA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 52:44


    Today we dive into the topic of student loan debt with an expert in this field, Travis Hornsby CFA. Travis and his team from Student Loan Planner have saved their clients over 100 million dollars in student loan debt. We discuss the options on tackling this debt and saving yourself as much as possible. Resources: - https://www.studentloanplanner.com/ - https://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-forgiveness-nurses/    

    A terrible habit: External Validation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 16:58


    On today's STAT segment we are discussing the topic of external validation and how it is a terrible habit we need to break in all areas of our lives. Are we all seeking external validation without even realizing it? I am going to bet yes! Let's start today at forming new habits to building self confidence on our own.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    For the love of self care: Laura Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 45:17


    Today we are going to meet Laura Hall, also known in the instagram world as @scrubsgrubspnw.  Laura is in the final countdown of her nursing degree. In this weeks episode she shares her nursing journey so far, and her plans for after graduation. We also discuss an important aspect of nursing for both students and practicing nurses, self care in healthcare. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the sake of never going back to school: Dakota Felckowski DNP, BSN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 40:14


    On today's episode of The Nightingal Podcast I am sharing all the details of my journey to DNP. I, Dakota Felckowski DNP, BSN will share why I chose the route to APRN that I did and how my program was set up. We all have our unique education journey, here is a glimpse into mine. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Channeling your Alter Ego for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 17:38


    On today's STAT segment we are discussing how to conquer your lack of confidence by channeling your alter ego. What if you could start your career with the confidence that Florence Nightingale had at the end of her career? We all have the power within to reach our full potential, so why not do something today that can make a huge impact.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    Delayed, But Not Denied: Rebecca Mortimer MSN, RN, FNP-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 46:52


    Today we are going to meet Rebecca Mortimer MSN, RN, FNP-BC. Rebecca shares her nursing journey with trials and all, which she likes to give the unique title "Delayed, but not denied". Her goal is to inspire others through her obstacles that she persevered through, which in the end made her a stronger nurse.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Excelling at Nursing Clinical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 44:30


    In today's episode we are discussing how to set yourself up to excel at your nursing clinicals. We dive into the unnecessary overwhelm and anxieties, tips for success, and how and when to ask questions. Whether you are a pre-nursing student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, this episode is definitely for you.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    For the love of forensics: Erin Pollitt MHA, BSN, RN, FNE-A, SANE-A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 54:26


    Today we are going to meet Erin Pollitt MHA, BSN, RN, FNE-A, SANE-A. Erin shares all the details about her nursing journey and how she recently landed the position she had set her goals for. If you are looking for a career that is challenging, rewarding, and autonomous, you will love hearing about forensic nursing. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of variety: Casey Branch BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 42:12


    Today we are going to meet Casey Branch BSN, RN. Casey shares her nursing journey so far, and how she stumbled into an area of nursing that she loves. If you love variety in your day, you are going to love hearing about the float RN role. If not, Casey gives insight into the role of those nurses who are there for our unit in times of need!  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Revamping your resume and more with The Resume RX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 54:41


    Today we are diving into the topics of resumes, cover letters and so much more with Amanda Guarniere MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC of The Resume RX. The Resume RX focuses on assisting healthcare professionals in many areas of their careers from starting the application process through to paying for your student loans. Join us in this weeks episode as she gives tangible advice that is applicable to everyone.   Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Bonus: Launching into 2019 with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 17:51


    In this bonus episode of The Nightingal Podcast I talk about starting the new year of 2019 with purpose. Tune in as I share my intentions for 2019 and how I plan to execute them. Are you looking to start this new year with passion? Let's talk about what you can do to reach your goals this year! Are you ready for the challenge? Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of neonatal transport: Sharlene Cordes BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-NPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 42:18


    Today we are going to meet Sharlene Cordes BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-NPT. Sharlene shares her journey into becoming a neonatal transport nurse working for some of the most prestigious hospitals in the country. She shares what her role entails, and the steps she took to get to where she is in her nursing career and how you can do the same.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of telemetry: Eva Machado BSN,RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 44:17


    Today we are going to meet Eva Machado BSN, RN. Eva shares about her nursing journey so far and why she chose the nontraditional route of a PRN position. She also shares her passion for giving back to the nursing profession and her goals.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of family medicine: Nurse Liz MSN, FNP-C

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 49:04


    Today we are going to meet Nurse Liz MSN, FNP-C. Nurse Liz shares her nursing journey and her recent transition into the provider role as a FNP. She also is giving back to the profession in huge ways through her weekly vlog that highlights life as NP, mom, and wife. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Setting Yourself Up For Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 47:18


    In today's episode we are discussing how to set yourself up for success in your career or nursing journey. Landing that dream position doesn't happen by chance, but rather through calculated decisions and goals throughout your journey. Whether you are a pre-nursing student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, this episode is definitely for you.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at thenightingalpodcast.com, or on social media at @thenightingalpodcast.

    For the love of hospice: Tami Strzelecki BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 75:40


    Today we are going to meet Tami Strzelecki BSN, RN. Tami has explored many avenues of the nursing profession and is now in a position that she loves. She has overcome many obstacles in both her life and career, which now fuels her for change and inspiring others. In this weeks episode she shares her journey including trials and triumphs. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of authenticity: Katie Duke MSN, ACNP-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 53:15


    Today we are going to meet Katie Duke MSN, ACNP-BC. Katie Duke is known for her presence as a social media influencer, public speaker, and Nurse Practitioner.  She is on a mission to motivate and inspire others to live out their lives and careers in the most genuine and authentic way possible. In this weeks episode she shares her journey, passions, and goals for the future. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    Tips for a Successful Interview Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 50:16


    In today's episode we are discussing all the phases of the interview process from beginning to end. From taking that big leap of applying for the position, to the actual interview itself, I am going to give you all of the tips and ways to prepare yourself. Whether you are a pre-nursing student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, this episode is definitely for you.  Are you enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com, on instagram @thenightingalpodcast , and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.

    For the love of trauma: Luis Derosa aka The Trauma Guy RN, EMT-P

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 55:38


    Today we are going to meet Luis Derosa aka The Trauma Guy RN, EMT-P. The Trauma Guy can be found not only with trauma shears in hand saving lives in Miami, Florida, but also educating the future of the healthcare profession through his social media presence and public speaking platform. In this weeks episode he shares his passions, journey, and his experiences. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of empowering: Lacey Magen BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 38:02


    Today we are going to meet Lacey Magen BSN, RN. Lacey's vision for her nursing career is to empower others through her brand The Empowered Nurse. She is on a mission to help nursing students and new nurses make the transition into nursing school and into the RN role. In this weeks episode she shares her passions in life and in her career and how she has created a nursing journey that she loves. Join us as she shares her journey and her wisdom. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on social media at The Nightingal Podcast and @thenightignalpodcast.

    For the love of pediatrics: Rebecca Harman DNP, RN, APRN, CPNP-AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 44:18


    Today we are going to meet Rebecca Harman DNP, RN, APRN, CPNP-AC. Becca is a Nurse Practitioner in the Pediatric ICU and she is the epitome of a lifetime learner and nursing excellence. In this weeks episode she shares her journey into the nursing profession and provides insight into the advanced practice role. Join us as she shares her journey and her wisdom. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and make sure to subscribe to our email list to join our Nightingal tribe! 

    For the love of inspiring nurses: Cat Golden BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 42:53


    Today we are going to meet Cat Golden BSN, RN. Cat Golden is on a mission to inspire nurses and lead others to a life that they love through her brand Nine Lives Health & Wellness. In this weeks episode she shares her passions in life and in her career and how she has created a nursing journey that she loves. Join us as she shares her journey and her wisdom. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.

    For the love of giving back: Darby Ball BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 33:01


    Today we are going to meet Darby Ball BSN, RN. Darby's nursing journey is the epitome of why the nursing profession is so unique. In this weeks episode she shares her passion for trying new things, giving back to the future of the nursing profession and to those all across the world.  Join us as she shares her journey and her wisdom. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.

    For the love of healthcare technology: Brandie Shaffer BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 28:54


    FIVE Tips for Starting a New Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 21:34


    Today you are going to hear my FIVE TIPS for starting a new position. Beginning a new job is both exciting and stressful. These five tips will help you to make this transition as smooth as possible.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.  

    For the love of women's health: Dawn Franklin BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 42:05


    Today we are going to meet Dawn Franklin BSN, RN. Dawn has taken her years of experience in the inpatient setting delivering babies and taking care of women and transitioned into a career that she loves in the outpatient world. Join us as she shares her journey and her wisdom.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.

    For the love of anesthesia: Angie Ohanu aka Fuchsia Angie CRNA, MSN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 39:36


    Today we are going to meet Angie Ohanu aka Fuchsia Angie CRNA, MSN. Angie has created the nursing career of her dreams by combining her nursing degree with her desire for an advanced education and her passion for beauty and inspiring others. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast.

    For the love of travel: Alyssa Allegretti BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 36:48


    Today we are going to meet Alyssa Allegretti BSN, RN. Alyssa has created the nursing career of her dreams by combining her nursing degree with her love for traveling and exploring the world.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Just us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast. 

    For the love of entrepreneurship: Mallory Buxton BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 34:50


    Today you will meet Mallory Buxton BSN, RN. Mallory created the career of her dreams by using her entrepreneur spirit and nursing degree to launch a business to help end loneliness for one billion people.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast

    For the love of esthetics: Sara Decker BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 30:02


    Today we are going to meet Sara Decker BSN, RN. She began her nursing career at the age of eighteen and after twelve years in the same department, she was presented the opportunity to marry her love of esthetics and her nursing degree.  Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast

    Meet your host: Dakota Felckowski BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 23:00


    In this episode you are going to meet your host, Dakota Felckowski BSN, RN and hear about her nursing journey. You will also learn the meaning behind the Nightingal name and what to expect in episodes to come. Enjoying The Nightingal Podcast? Join us for more content at TheNightingalPodcast.com and on Facebook at The Nightingal Podcast

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