Tobi Talks offers engaging dialogues for nurses and aspiring nurses who are looking for advice, in-depth nursing career reviews and encouragement on being a bold millennial in the vast changing world of health care.
Tobi Taj- Nursing podcaster and blogger
This nurse is on a mission to see nurses THRIVE! On the episode of TobiTalks, Cara shares her journey on becoming a pediatric oncology nurse to leading a Medical Concierge as the Director of Nursing. With barriers in healthcare affecting patient care, this nurse innovator developed a platform for empowered nurses and companies to help transform healthcare.
On this Episode of TobiTalks, Deanna Cooper Gillingham shines a light on the role of an RN case manager. From advocating for patients in and outside the hospital walls, to building a resource platform to support future case managers, Deanna is helping nurses go beyond the bedside into the world of case management.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Dr. Bonnie Clipper gives expert advice on how nurses can drive innovation in healthcare. From starting at the bedside to becoming the first Vice President of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, Dr.Clipper is the true definition of a boss as the thought leader for nursing Innovation.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Tobi talks about her summer hiatus and what you need to know when transitioning into a new nursing role. From bedside nursing to Corporate office healthcare, Tobi reveals the must knows when starting a new career journey!
Nursing anesthesia education is expensive! Meet two nurses, Angie and Aisha who are in investing in CRNA students. On this episode of TobiTalks, the co-founders of the Ohanu and Allen Foundation are talking about scholarships giveaways and dropping deets on one of the liveliest professional meetups for nurses: "Anesthesia and Anecdotes". From connecting on Instagram to becoming scholarship benefactors, these two women are redefining what it means to be a social media influencer!
On this Special Edition episode of TobiTalks, Kistein Monkhouse, the creator of Patient Orator shares how to bring change to healthcare by amplifying patient experience through storytelling. From eliminating inequalities to improving healthcare delivery, this Narrator is creating a social impact.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Nurse Georgie talks about the impact diversity can bring to the nursing field. From starting a diversity and inclusion organization on campus to mastering the art of “side hustle”, this Latino nurse is setting new goals for the healthcare industry.
TobiTalks live at the special session of the 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference, "A Conversation with President Barack Obama" as he speaks about the essential role of diversity and inclusion in our society.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Katie Vigos creator of the Empowered Birth Project shares how she strategized her nursing career to achieve success and on how she took on the biggest social media platforms, to advocate censorship change for the birthing community.
Have you ever wanted to get into the Technology scene but don't know where to start as a nurse? On this episode of TobiTalks, Tanya Sam shares her journey of going from bedside RN to starting her own business in tech. Creating pathways to bring more women and minorities into business and technology and giving tips to her nurse crew!
Have you ever wanted to do surgery but skip the whole med school thing? On this episode of TobiTalks, Cary Deuber shares her journey from an OR nurse to a Certified Registered Nurse First Assist. From running a medical practice to giving us a view of her reality on TV, this nurse is redefining the word BOSS!
On this episode of TobiTalks, Dr. Scharmaine Lawson, the author of the Nurse Nola children's books and creator of the only housecall course in the nation that trains nurse practitioners on how to start a housecall practice, shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a nationally recognized nurse practitioner.
On this Special Edition episode of TobiTalks, Dr. Jessica Chung shares her educational journey through the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. From the compelling story of her grandmother to completing her DNP in one year, this interview is the inspiration every nursing student needs to hear.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Diane shares what her role as a Complex Care Nurse for the Homeless population is really like. From organizing services within the community to follow up care after emergency room visits, this nurse is giving holistic care to one of the most vulnerable population in healthcare.
It's about Quality, not Quantity. On this episode of TobiTalks, Tobi shares what her role in Quality is all about. From gems to help you get into the field to the benefits of working in administration, catch all the details about this role in nursing!
If you want to discover your potential in nursing, you have to level up! On this episode of TobiTalks, Christine shares how she went from pop singer to doctor of nursing practice. From impacting nursing students in the classroom as a professor to advocating for women's health around the world, this nurse is spreading level up vibes!
If one on one care at the bedside can save a life, imagine what the impact of one nurse giving care to a community can do! On this episode of TobiTalks, Aaliyah shares how her role as a community health nurse helps advocate for the chronically ill population in Canada. From volunteering internationally to the political changes that impact healthcare, this community health nurse is dropping all the knowledge about her role.
We all go through opposition and challenges in our nursing career, how you fight through it, is the key! On this episode of TobiTalks, Katie Duke shares how she dealt with opposition from the bedsite to becoming a social media influencer for nurses around the world.
When your body is the crime scene, you want a nurse to help collect and secure the evidence. On this episode of TobiTalks, 2 Sexual Assult Nurse Examiners, Sara and Charlene share what their roles entail. From advocating for sexual assault victims to spreading awareness about their field and so much more.
It's all about Quality, not Quantity when it comes to Leadership! On this episode of TobiTalks, Sharon shares how she went Bedside nurse to Director of Nursing and how she using her leadership skills to inspire many to greatness!
When taking your last breath can mean life or death, having a nurse by your side coordinating all your care needs can be a lifesaver. On this episode of TobiTalks, Latasha shares what life as a Lung Transplant Coordinator is all about. From the work schedule to career advancement, find out how this position is supporting patients and impacting nurses roles in healthcare.
Get the scope behind becoming an Endoscopy Nurse! On this episode of TobiTalks, Calli share with us her journey to becoming an endoscopy nurse, what the specialty is all about, how much this field can pay and how she was able to step into travel nursing as an endo nurse!
Nurses eat their young? Naw...aint nobody got time for that! Nurses out here supporting their young and impacting the healthcare field with love. On this episode of TobiTalks, Nurse Blake shares how the campaign started and how this movement is changing the workplace culture for nurses. Join the campaign #nursessupporttheiryoung
Healthcare is changing with the help of technology but how do nurses play a role in this change? On this episode of TobiTalks, Danielle shares her journey as a nurse informaticist and how nurses are finding their voice in tech!
All that glitters is not gold and that saying applies to your journey in nursing. On this episode of TobiTalks, Nurse Mo shares with us how she stayed resilient in her journey to nursing! From failing the NCLEX twice to traveling the nation spreading inspiration, Nurse Mo is on fire spreading the power of being resilient.
TobiTalks will be LIVE at the Nurse CEO Success Summit Tech Hacker September 29th in LA! On this Conference & Network Edition, Tobi speaks with Lolita Korneagay the CEO of Korneagay Kollective Incorporated and Portia Wofford often coined "The Millennial Nurse" about how this conference will inspire nurses to think outside the box when it comes to healthcare and technology.
Can you imagine taking care of a patient 10,000 feet above sea level and going 120 miles per hour? I can't even function when the aircraft is landing, let alone save a life! On this episode of TobiTalks, Jennifer shares what nursing is all about in the air as a flight nurse. From the closet size space in the helicopters to 24-hour schedule, this millennial isn't shy about her journey as a flight nurse!
On this Special Edition episode of TobiTalks, Dr. Crystal Obih shares how her journey in nursing becomes the stepping stone to completing her dream to become a Medical Doctor. From the advice of her Nigerian mother to throwing down in the kitchen, this interview will leave you inspired and hungry!
Let's talk about nurses that can put you to sleep in seconds, and I mean that literally! On this episode of TobiTalks, Fuchsia Angie shares with us, tips to becoming a CRNA. She discusses the challenges millennials face in the nursing field and how to be a bold patient advocate in OR.
After fighting all the little demon exams in nursing school, you now have to face the big villain - NCLEX. Good thing is, you don't have to fight this villain alone! On this Episode of TobiTalks, Vanessa shares her how she was able to pass the NCLEX in 3 weeks and give tips to overcome fear during the test.
There is so much pride in passing the board exam and officially being called a Registered Nurse! But what happens when you don't pass? There is no other exam that challenges an aspiring nurse's grit and resilience like the NCLEX exam. On this episode of TobiTalks, we discuss how can you still choose nursing after you've failed the NCLEX exam, even if it's your 10th attempt!
On this episode of TobiTalks, Ashley and Tobi shares ways on how networking helped their journey in nursing and how you can benefit from not what you know but who you know! From community organizations to social media, learn how networking can help you in your nursing path.
Navigating through the nursing field can be very overwhelming, especially when there are various roles and different titles that look like this; "MSN, RN", "ASN, LPN, RN" or "ACNP-BC" (what do these letters even mean?!). On this episode of TobiTalks, Co-host Ashley Sayles and Tobi discuss the educational routes in Nursing, from non- RN roles to a Doctorate in Nursing. These two women will have you feeling confident about your path into the nursing field.
Did you know you can get into a Nursing school with a 2.1 GPA? Hell, I did and it was my second attempt into the Nursing Program, talk about persistence and grit! On this episode of TobiTalks, Tobi shares how she succeeded from failing the second time in Nursing School.
On this episode of TobiTalks, Vanessa shares what life is like being in your 20's and not having it all figured out in your nursing career. Vanessa journey and advice from LVN to Registered Nurse will have you inspired to create your our path in healthcare!
On this Episode of TobiTalks, Ashley discusses her not so typical journey to and through nursing, how and why she became a clinical instructor and helpful tips on becoming successful as a new grad!
On this Episode of TobiTalks, her guest David shares how it is to be a bad ass sidekick working as a Patient Care Tech/Certified Nurse Assistant! SuperDave will have moved with the inspiration of patient care to saving a nurse who got hit by lice, yup...a whole lice! You don't want to miss this episode!
This Nurse is not checking the box, she is meeting the PURPOSE! On this Episode of TobiTalks, Krystal Brown shares her journey to becoming a certified nurse midwife. From shining light to the lack of diversity in nursing school to becoming an owner of one of the only two black-owned birthing centers in Texas, Krystal is paving the way for change in black maternal health!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tobitalks-a-nursing-career-guide-for-millennials/donations
When giving up on your dreams is not an option, you dream BIGGER! On this Episode of TobiTalks, Shacarra Briscoe shares the ups and downs of her 10 year journey to becoming a nurse. From failing out of nursing school to becoming one of the highly sought after new graduate for two of the largest hospitals in North Texas, Shacarra is redefining what it means to: "never give up on your dreams!" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tobitalks-a-nursing-career-guide-for-millennials/donations
On this episode of TobiTalks, Tobi discusses what life has been for her during a two year hiatus from podcasting in the midst of the pandemic. She talks about how her platform will be highlighting health equity, diversity and inclusion in healthcare. From becoming a new mother to sharing details about her non-profit foundation, this Nurse is on a mission to empower the next generation of nurses.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tobitalks-a-nursing-career-guide-for-millennials/donations
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