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Who is it? Join Laura, Maritess, and Neil PLUS a special mystery guest co-host for this 2024 AMSN Annual Convention episode to meet and experience the story of the 2024 AMSN President's Award recipient.  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a specialty and enjoys helping nurses prepare for specialty certification.    Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.  She is a native Texan currently working in the Dallas area.  She has held many positions throughout her career from bedside nurse to management/leadership to education.  Laura obtained her MSN in nursing education in 2018 and is currently pursuing her DNP.  She has worked both as a bedside educator and a nursing professional development practitioner for both new and experienced staff.  She enjoys working with the nurse residency program as a specialist in palliative care/end of life nursing and mentorship.  She is currently an NPD practitioner for oncology and bone marrow transplant units.             Neil H. Johnson, RN, BSN, CMSRN, epitomizes a profound familial commitment to the nursing profession, marking the third generation in his family to tread this esteemed path. Following the footsteps of his father, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, all distinguished nurses, Neil transitioned to nursing as a second career after a brief tenure as an elementary school teacher. Currently on the verge of completing his MSN in nurse education, he aspires to seamlessly integrate his dual passions. Apart from his unwavering dedication to nursing, Neil actively seeks serenity in nature alongside his canine companions. In his professional capacity, he fulfills the role of a med-surg nurse at the Moses Cone Health System in North Carolina.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN is a clinical educator currently leading a team of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues, especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.   

Remote work is a hugely hot topic right now! How the heck can you work from home as a NURSE?! The Gritty Nurses chat with Emma, aka Nurse Fern, who has built a platform and community centred on helping nurses find work from home jobs! Listen for Emma's story on how she got into remote work and how you can too, plus pros and cons of the WFH life! Emma Geiser is the founder of Nurse Fern, a platform dedicated to helping nurses explore non-traditional and remote roles through education, support, and community. She has a background in medical intensive care, emergency, and clinical documentation integrity nursing. Once an adrenaline junkie, she now enjoys working from home in her pajamas.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected.  Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!  Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast! https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse Follow Nurse Fern! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursefern LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurse-fern YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5F77rzHJMWz4DVsojWwA9Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.fern/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remotenursefern/ 

Right now, across Canada and the US, patients are not receiving the care they deserve because nurses continue to work with fewer resources. Nurses have stated, time and time again, that patients are getting sicker, are more complex and require more dedicated attention to their care. The evidence is clear--staffing ratios protect patients, support nurses to do the work required and improve better outcomes. In this episode, The Gritty Nurses Amie & Sara, sit down to talk to 2 of the most notable nurses in the US --Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites from Nursing Uncorked about National Nursing to Patient Ratios. This is an episode you do not want to miss!  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse Listen to Nurses Uncorked: https://thenurseericarn.podbean.com/ Follow Nurse Erica! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nurse.erica/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.nurse.erica?lang=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenurseerica/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NurseErica    Follow Nurse Jessica Sites! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursejessicasites/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursejessicasites?lang=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nursejessicasites/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSffeNKKle3XBgScpPqF_dw   

Over the past couple of years, weight loss medications like Ozempic have skyrocketed in popularity, having gained the attention of celebrities and social media influencers for their seemingly magical weight loss powers. As a real-deal Nurse Practitioner, you must understand how these medications work in the body and how to safely prescribe them, and Anna and I are here to share everything you need to know.   Learn what GLP-1 agonists do, the benefits of medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and the side effects you must educate your patients on. We're exploring some of the predicaments that come from its high demand and popularity right now, and how to be a safe prescriber in practice and stay up-to-date with changing guidelines.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/clinicians-guide-weight-loss-medications/

~NEW Season 4 Part 2~ Episode 4: Kiki sits down with Dominic to discuss running a business, maintaining a job in traditional healthcare, and working on completing his MSN degree. Learn what Dominic has to say when it comes to nurses returning for their advanced degrees whether you are pursuing aesthetics or traditional healthcare. Podcast Instagram: @aesthetic.chatwithkiki Host Kiana Gamble Aesthetic Instagram @aestheticnurse.kiki Guest Instagram Dominic Vigil: @skinseshnm Check out AESTHETICNURSEKIKI.COM

If you're currently a future real-deal Registered Nurse, this is a must-listen episode. After studying, going through courses, clinical work, and approaching graduation, prepping for the NCLEX can often feel like you're starting right back at the beginning. That's why feeling supported throughout your journey is essential, and we're here to share how we can help.   Anna and I share the tweaks and changes that have been implemented in the NCLEX, why we believe anxiety reduction and stress management must be top priorities, and what we offer in terms of helping students prep for and pass the NCLEX on their first try.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/nclex-anxiety/

Trigger warning: the case discussed in this episode may be triggering for some In the true crime episode, the Gritty Nurses are back at it again with Bruce Sackman, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division.  They discuss the shocking case of serial killer Lucy Letby, a British former neonatal nurse who was convicted and murdered seven infants and attempted the murder of six others between June 2015 and June 2016. (This is all we know of so far!) How did she get away with it for so long? Were there signs? How can this be prevented from happening again? Why did the media portray her as an "angel of death".  They also discuss similar cases of serial killers in the healthcare system and what they have in common with other serial killers.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Episode Resources:  https://people.com/crime/lucy-letby-trial-what-to-know/  https://people.com/lucy-letby-killer-nurse-claims-innocence-board-deems-unfit-8415316  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/30/child-serial-killer-lucy-letby-loses-initial-attempt-challenge-convictions  https://news.sky.com/story/lucy-letby-trial-i-am-evil-i-did-this-read-the-confession-note-written-by-nurse-accused-of-murdering-seven-babies-12718882  https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/lucy-letby-parents-card-dead-baby/ https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/the-vault/double-o-swango-what-happened-to-dr-michael-swango-who-left-trail-of-dead-patients-in-midwest-elsewhere  https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Swango https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-serial-killer-kristen-gilbert  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Gilbert Bruce Sackman's book, Behind the Murder Curtain: https://www.amazon.ca/Behind-Murder-Curtain-Special-Veterans/dp/1682617149 Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

You've graduated, passed your boards, and the next critical step is licensing and credentialing. This can feel like a huge time-consuming hurdle you have to overcome on your journey to becoming a real-deal Nurse Practitioner. Although it seems complicated, NP certification and licensure are essential.   Join us on this episode as Anna and I review the Nurse Practitioner licensing and credentialing requirements and offer you a step-by-step guide through that process. Hear important considerations to keep in mind as they relate to your state, common mistakes to avoid, and additional tasks you may need to complete before you become a real-deal NP.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/guide-credentialing-process/

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses sit down with another fellow nurse, podcaster and entrepreneur, Amanda Guarniere! Amanda is an Ivy-league educated Nurse Practitioner, Keynote Speaker and Career Mentor who helps nursing professionals find and land their dream job. She founded The Résumé Rx in 2018 and since then has grown the community to over 40,000 nursing students and professionals worldwide. They chat about how she pivoted from bedside nursing to becoming a business owner, whether she sees herself as a nurse influencer or an advocate, her friendship with Katie Duke, and what the biggest issues are for nurses today. Oh, and they touch on their mutual love of true crime! Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/02/21/katie-duke-instagram-nursing-pandemic/ Follow Amanda and The Resume Rx! https://www.theresumerx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresumerx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresumerx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehdWid2dE8GW2qG0DEh6uQ  Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse

Thank you to HMA Benefits for sponsoring this episode! Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees in Ontario who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? Healthcare Providers still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! In celebration of Ottawa Pride Week 2023, the Gritty Nurses chat with 2SLGBTQIA+ advocate Fae Johnstone. They discuss how healthcare providers can protect trans folks, rising hate and the safety of those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. Fae Johnstone (she/they) is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, a 2SLGBTQIA+-owned and operated consulting firm, and President of the Society of Queer Momentum - a 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy Nonprofit. She is a leading voice on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in Canada, a prominent advocate for queer and trans rights, a recurring voice in Canadian news on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Over the past ten years, she has trained thousands of people and hundreds of workplaces on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. She's also on a chocolate bar!  Foillow Wisdom2Action! Website: www.wisdom2action.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisdom2action Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdom2action/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom2action Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/CYCCNetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisdom2action/ Follow Fae Johnstone! Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaeJohnstone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/ Follow the Gritty Nurse Podcast! Website: https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 

In this exciting episode, the Gritty Nurses interview the one and only Nurse Blake! If you haven't seen his hilarious, heartwarming and HONEST videos, you have been missing out! Blake Lynch (aka Nurse Blake) is a nurse, creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker. Earning viral video status via his light takes on his experience as a nurse, he now takes his comedy to stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. Nurse Blake's sold out 2022 PTO Comedy Tour began as a 14 show run and grew to 55 shows due to demand. He is the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides free continuing nursing education courses. Nurse Blake is also the author of the best-selling children's book "I Want To Be A Nurse When I Grow Up" available online and at bookstores everywhere. Blake is the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides the free continuing nursing education courses. He will host the next NurseCon cruise & conference in April 2024.   Blake started Banned4Life to end the FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. It recently surfaced in the news again with updates made to the ban.  He also leads the drive for safer nurse staffing at hospitals. Chicago Tribune story: https://news.yahoo.com/social-media-influencer-leads-drive-214300674.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall   Nurse Blake talks about how he advocates for underpaid healthcare workers through his online content and comedy shows: https://advocatechannel.com/nurse-blake-opens-up-supporting-nurses-comedy-tour    Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast!   Website: https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse   

Anna and I have just returned from this year's AANP National Conference in New Orleans, and we can't wait to share our thoughts on it. Whether you work remotely or in a clinic setting, being able to network is an opportunity you never want to miss, and this conference provided a great avenue to connect with genuine NPs, students, and faculty.   We're sharing the key takeaways from our time there, what we would do differently next year, and our top tips. We hope to see you in Nashville for next year's conference!     Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/2023-aanp-conference-highlights/

Anna joins me again to discuss everything we wish we had known before starting Nurse Practitioner school.   We look back on our paths to becoming NPs and shed light on some of the biggest lessons we have learned from pursuing Nurse Practitioner school. If you currently feel lost, you are definitely not alone, and we hope our insights help you feel confident as you embark on your own NP journey.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://npreviews21dev.wpengine.com/npreviews/starting-nurse-practitioner-school/

In this episode, Sara and Amie chat with Nurse Hadley, and what it's like looking after patients at the end of life. They caht about what drew her into hospice nursing, what kinds of things patients think about and what their biggest regrets are.  They talk about how her work has shaped her thoughts about her own end of life plans and her upcoming book called The In-Between! Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. As a hospice nurse, she now visits people at their home while also educating and sharing stories about hospice care on social media, where she has more than a million followers.   Follow Nurse Hadley: Tik Tok Instagram THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments (on sale 6/13/23) Here's Nurse Hadley talking about THE IN-BETWEEN in her own words: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursehadley/video/7205664042373926186 Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

One of my favorite instructors, Anna, joins me in sharing our experience in our clinical sites. From preceptors not knowing our names to not knowing what to bring, we reflect on the joys and intimidating moments of starting out.   We discuss all we wished we had known before we started our clinicals. We share common practices, our experiences, and our mistakes. Remember, this is a journey that will inevitably have ups and downs. Listen in to get tips, tricks, and a bit of compassion as you enter this next chapter of being a Nurse Practitioner.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.blueprintprep.com/npreviews/tips-navigating-clinicals-with-anna/

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

In this episode, Kevin has a conversation with Heidi Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN. Heidi is a long-time Emergency nurse, a SANE nurse, and a nurse educator.  Heidi shares some of her experiences both in the ED and in the courtroom.   You are going to love this episode.  Follow us on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter @AoenPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help the show and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, and elsewhere. Thanks for joining me this week. Until next time!

Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system.  Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse practitioner (NP) in 2014 graduating from U of T with acute care NP specializing in seniors health. Currently, Stella works on a 32 Alternate level of care (ALC) unit at a downtown hospital. Stella has taught undergrad nursing and NP students. She was born, raised, lives and works in Toronto. She is a mom and wife, with two kids ages 8 and 14 plus a big dog. She would love to complete a PHD someday, is passionate about nursing and nurses work and is a very strong advocate for nurses.  Stella's life motto: “If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything."   

In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss 2 hot trending topics: Bill 124 has been deemed unconstitutional and the "taboo" subject of talking about pay equity. In nursing, there is a long history of saying that "we are called by god", well some nurses are called by the paper,- and that's just fine too. This thinking as well is PROBLEMATIC. We are not servants, we are not just caregivers, the church does not, nor should influence what we do. Nursing is a job- just like any other jobs, but the price of not bargaining what we are worth can have even steeper consequences. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-bill-124-ontario-public-sector-wage-increase/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bill-124-ontario-public-sector-wages-1.6668186  

Welcome back for another season of The Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey gives you the real talk on how to start asking yourself the deeper, more real questions on what you want in your life and in your career and how to take the first steps to aligning those things! For this episode you will need a pen and paper - Lacey gives you 3 journal prompts to use to help you navigate your career clarity.  Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/  

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

What more can we as nurses say? We have said it all 6 ways from Sunday. Nurses are working short. Nurses are tired. Nurses are underpaid. Nurses are understaffed. Nurses are taken for granted. Nurses are morally distressed. Nurses are not showing up. Nurses are sick. Nurses are crying out for patient safety. Nurses are asking for safe staffing ratios. Nurses are asking for folks to listen. Now nurses are just plain pissed off. Sorry, mom- there are a few F-bombs in this episode.    Thank you to our Sponsor Gales®! We want to introduce you to a footwear brand changing the game for healthcare workers. Meet Gales®, the first Smart PPE Shoe® designed in collaboration with nurses. Gales feature custom, machine washable insoles with cloud-like, long-term arch support. These slip-resistant and featherlight shoes wipe clean in seconds and stay dry thanks to their full moisture and microbe barrier! Gales® are 40-50% more affordable than other healthcare footwear brands,  - You can shop now at weargales.com and use the code GN10 for 10% off your order. https://www.weargales.com    

Trigger warning: This episode discusses a patient's traumatic experience with the birth and death of a newborn. An apology can go a long way. But what if it never comes, comes too late, or comes with no reconciliation? This week's episode focuses on a couple, the Patels, who are asking for answers after the death of their newborn. We wanted to share this story. It breaks our hearts. We hope that this family gets the answers they so rightly deserve.  Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-couple-newborn-baby-death-1.6514826

In this episode, Amie and Sara do a mental health check-in. We discuss the importance of taking a break, acknowledging that self-care and time to oneself are important. We also discuss a tweet from a Canadian Pop Star, Shawn Mendes and how taking care of ones mental health should not be "commendable" or "brave". It's just the right thing to do. The more we talk about and normalize mental health, the more likely we can make changes in healthcare overall and begin to treat and see mental health as healthcare. Please take care, folks! If you or someone you know is suffering, please reach out to https://talksuicide.ca or https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988  

In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their experiences in nursing school. What was it like being in nursing school? Which one of us is the introvert/extrovert? How did we survive 4 years of schooling? You have to listen to find out!

If the pandemic wasn't challenging enough, we still have not fully addressed the rising cost of living. With gas prices at an all-time high, and inflation over 6%, our mental health is suffering. Are we all in this together? Believe what people do, not what people say.  In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the politics and costs of inflation. We all know the true costs of policy decisions. Poverty. Food Insecurity. House Insecurity. Our Lives. If you need help, please reach out. You are not alone. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/looking-for-mental-health-services https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://www.mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us  

In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the recent election and how elections can impact healthcare. Are highway by-ways more important than bypass surgery? We don't hold back because we cant hold back. THIS IS ALL OUR HEALTH THAT WILL BE AFFECTED. 

For pox sakes, we have had enough! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss: Monkeypox. We discuss what it is, where it came from, how it is currently being treated and some of the myths that go along with it. Is this a new pandemic of massive proportions, or do we just need to think outside of the "pox"? Monkeypox response will show what, if anything, we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, by Andre Picard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-moneypox-outbreak-canada-virus-response/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links  

In this episode, Amie FINALLY gets Sara to discuss breast vs bottle feeding. The sh*t rolls down hill as always and when the US sneezes, Canada gets the cold! The formula shortage in the US is affecting us all. From the major shut down from Abbott due to 2 infant deaths, to the capitalism, supply chain issues and monopoly of the market- it has forced us to continue this debate on how infants are fed. We also discuss the good, bad and the ugly with in regards to lactation consultants. We have the "best formula" for our listeners.   https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/18/baby-formula-shortage-why-is-there-none-what-to-do-causes-explained Implementation of Hospital Practices Supportive of Breastfeeding in the Context of COVID-19 – United States, July 15-August 20, 2020 https://www.bfmed.org/statement-on-shortage-of-breastmilk-substitutes https://mariebiancuzzo.com/2019/10/11/8-ironclad-reasons-to-fire-your-lactation-consultant/ https://lailluminator.com/2022/05/21/baby-formula-industry-primed-for-disaster-long-before-key-factory-closed-down/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2022/05/23/baby-formula-shortage-here-how-supplement-and-transition/9894830002/ https://globalnews.ca/news/8862124/baby-formula-shortage-78000-pounds-us-europe/

You would think that in such a dynamic environment such as healthcare that change would come easily? You would also think that when the evidence is presented for change it would be an easy sell and quick win, right? WRONG! Nurses and other healthcare professionals tend to resist change, but change is good! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss why change in healthcare is so difficult and what we can all do to make change more successful and less daunting. 

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/

There are no words to truly describe the f%^&kery of this story. What type of person, fakes being a healthcare professional, wants attention and recognition so badly that they throw themselves a party to win a fake award for a fake nursing association? In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the odd case of Betty Lichtenstein, 57, of Connecticut who threw herself a "Nurse of the Year" party. The story only gets weirder and weirder as it goes. What do you need to know as a member of the public to keep yourself safe? Tune in for our tips! https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fake-Nurse-of-the-Year-sent-to-jail-924986.php Thanks to our sponsor Executive Links! Are you looking for continuing education from a Canadian provider? Executive Links has almost 200 webinars to choose from on many topics including: med/surg, critical care, geriatrics, peds, mental health and more! Each webinar is $35 and includes handouts, a certificate of completion and the option to watch live & on-demand for at least a year.  Save 15% for the rest of 2022 on any topic. Just use code: GRITTY at checkout!  Visit execulinks.net to register! Follow Executive Links: Facebook: NursingLinks https://www.facebook.com/nursinglinks Instagram: @ExecutiveLinks Twitter: @Executive_Links TikTok: @ExecutiveLinks

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with PatMacRN about all the things, such as citizen science, why nurses should start a business and why being a nurse should be accessible to all. They chat about why it's ok to be drawn to nursing for the pay, why nurses should be allowed to complain and the problem with high stakes testing! Let's make nursing more diverse in all aspects by removing barriers to nursing education. Thanks to our sponsor Executive Links! Are you looking for continuing education from a Canadian provider? Executive Links has almost 200 webinars to choose from on many topics including: med/surg, critical care, geriatrics, peds, mental health and more! Each webinar is $35 and includes handouts, a certificate of completion and the option to watch live & on-demand for at least a year.  Save 15% for the rest of 2022 on any topic. Just use code: GRITTY at checkout!  Visit execulinks.net to register! Follow Executive Links: Facebook: NursingLinks = https://www.facebook.com/nursinglinks Instagram: @ExecutiveLinks Twitter: @Executive_Links TikTok: @ExecutiveLinks Follow Pat Mac RN: Twitter @nursepatmacrn Instagram @patmacrn www.patmacrn.com

It's just a little blood when I cough, what the big deal? Can a little cough take your life? What's your mentality in regards to taking care of yourself? In this strangely lighthearted and funny episode, we talk to Ryan Lindley from The Dean Blundell Podcast and Sheeple Shepherd Podcast about his extremely serious health care experience, one that could have taken his life. Listen as he describes his terrifying experience (like a comedian) and what advice he has about not ignoring your health.  I AIN'T DEAD YET… BUT I PROBABLY SHOULD BE: A CAUTIONARY TALE https://deanblundell.com/news/i-aint-dead-yet-but-i-probably-should-be-a-cautionary-tale/ The Sheeple Shepherd Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sheeple-shepherd-podcast/id1546475099 The Dean Blundell Podcast  https://deanblundell.com/podcasts/ Twitter @ryanlindley

In this light-hearted episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Kwan a family physician to talk about her movement the 1010 moment! Do you have a 1010 moment? Share it with us! Dr. Kwan completed family medicine residency training at McMaster University. Since the beginning of the pandemic, she has created COVID19 graphs & shared on social media to help Ontarians stay safe by translating data into easy-to-understand visualizations, using her Twitter handle @jkwan_md.  She is a co-founder of advocacy groups Masks4Canada & Docs4LTCJustice. Most recently, she created 1010moment, a mental health initiative. Dr. Kwan believes in public education to empower everyone to understand their own health.

Disclaimer: In the introduction of this podcast, we play a recorded clip (with permission from Shirley Archibald) of the recording that was taken by Amie during her mom's visit to the hospital. It does contain disturbing and difficult content to listen to. It may be triggering to some. Please listen at your own discretion.  When did cell phone usage in the emergency department become more important than delivering care to a cardiac patient who told you they feel their heart is going to stop? Anti-Black racism in healthcare is a pandemic. Its effects are long lasting and devastating to those who encounter its grips. There are no other words to describe the fear, mistrust and overwhelming impact it has on the health of Black communities. In this episode, Amie recounts her mother (Shirley Archibald) most recent encounter with the healthcare system. We discuss the importance of dismantling the structures that allow racism to continue to exist in healthcare organizations and that ALL organizations must do the work to combat anti-Black racism, because after all, racism can have deadly outcomes.  Article:  https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/this-is-about-racism-72-year-old-black-woman-says-she-was-humiliated-at-ontario-hospital-1.5782373

In this episode, Amie & Sara talk about "the occupation" and the blockades that are occurring across Canada. We discuss the new meanings that this "protest" has taken on and what it means to us as nurses and members of our community. Like many of you, we are also fed up with it and kinda could not hold back in this episode. This group is not fighting for OUR freedom-- they are full of it! If there is one thing this group needs, it is a good fleet enema because we aren't buying that shhhhhhhhhhh.....

In this episode, Amie and Sara chat with Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician. We discuss the long-term care crisis, what palliative care is and isn't, and why home care is so important. Should these areas be clinical placements in nursing school? We touch on quality of life and the power of connection.  Dr. Amit Arya is a Palliative Care Physician who works in Hospital, Home Care and Long-Term Care Facilities.  He is currently the Palliative Care Lead at Kensington Health in Toronto & serves as Lecturer for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University.   Dr. Arya holds multiple leadership roles at the national, provincial and local level, and was awarded the 2020 Award of Excellence in Social Responsibility, from the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto.  In 2021, he co-founded Doctors for Justice in Long-Term Care, a coalition of over 1000 physicians and researchers advocating for an overhaul of the long-term care system in Ontario.  Through the COVID-19 crisis, he has been featured in the media speaking about LTC on the CBC the National, CTV's The Social, and TVO's The Agenda.    

Trigger Warning: The situations described in this episode may be triggering to some.  "On every shift, in every emergency department in Canada, a staff member is subjected to harassment, abuse and assault”. Our guests this week, Dr. James Brophy and Dr. Margaret Keith have studied an extensive range of important occupational and environmental health issues. They have just had a book published entitled Code White: Sounding the Alarm on Violence against Health Care Workers, which drew heavily on three important research studies they conducted over the past five years. The first two focused on violence against health care staff in the hospital and long-term care settings and the third on health care worker protection during the pandemic Bio: Dr. James Brophy and Dr. Margaret Keith both have PhDs in environmental health from the University of Stirling in Scotland. As a couple and as research partners, they They have published numerous articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and contributed several book chapters to academic publications. Together they were awarded the Scientific Award from the Occupational Health Section of the American Public Health Association for the rigour displayed in their ground-breaking occupational breast cancer research. The SARS Commission Report http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/e_records/sars/report/    . 

In this episode, Amie & Sara talk True Crime. We interview retired Special Agent Bruce Sackman, who was in Charge of the US Department of Veterans Affairs OIG. He is the co-author of Behind The Murder Curtain a book chronicling the horrifying details and stories of doctors and nurses who have murdered their patients throughout the US and the world. Bruce Sackman served as the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Northeast Field Office until May 2005 when he retired after 32 years' service. In this capacity, he was responsible for all major criminal investigations involving VA from West Virginia to Maine. During his tenure he was involved in hundreds of investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption, false claims, thefts, patient assaults, pharmaceutical drug diversions and suspicious hospital deaths.  Bruce is a former self-employed licensed private investigator in New York City specializing in healthcare related matters. Under contract he had directed major investigations for a large New York metropolitan regional healthcare system. He is the co-author of the book “Behind the Murder Curtain, Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDeRIA5NkaI&authuser=0 https://www.10tv.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/mount-carmel-patient-overdose-deaths/husel-murder-counts-dropped/530-dddcf3f0-5719-40e6-9ccc-0b7e8b6feadd?fbclid=IwAR0-zbki9lzN8K8EQgpXktW9kiL0bmgfMBEHQrAf1tqc1DqmhKbSFz9cfpM Killer Nurse: William Davis Was Trusted and Well-Liked. Then Patients Around Him Began Dying When the family of 47-year-old Christopher Greenaway learned he needed coronary-artery bypass graft surgery in August 2017, they were understandably concerned. Still, despite the risks, Greenaway—a medical transport pilot, certified open-water diver and Eagle Scout—was the picture of vitality, and he faced the procedure with his typical can-do spirit. “He said, ‘I'm trying to live to be 100,'” says his friend and fellow Army veteran Danny Sherman. “He lived a big, huge life. … He lived out loud Read in People: https://apple.news/AYPjye5vpRpmnxQn6ueNouQ   https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2021/12/07/nurse-pleads-guilty-tampering-morphine-moses-lake-clinic

In this episode, we speak with Infectious Diseases Physician Dr. Zain Chagla about new therapies, and how Omicron has changed the game. Canada has recently approved a new treatment for COVID-19, Pfizer's highly effective oral therapeutic Paxlovid Experts seem hopeful that this pill can help control a devastating Omicron-driven surge — if it's rolled out fast enough. What are the other therapies available now? We discuss monoclonal antibodies and other therapies that we can and should look to in the future.  Dr. Zain Chagla is an Infectious Diseases physician and medical director of Infection Control at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University.  Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Chagla has focused on local, provincial and national policy, participated in clinical trials, helped with outbreak management and public outreach, and has been a part of local and national media.  Dr. Chagla has also participated in helping with COVID responses and education in Central Afghanistan and Nepal. https://twitter.com/zchagla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/chaglaz    

There is nothing that Birgit Umaigba cannot do. She is a teacher, singer,  ICU nurse, speaker, mother and writer. She has been a force and is one of the strongest and most vocal voices of a nurse who has worked in the ICU during this pandemic. In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss Birgit's experiences, her personal journey, passions and hopes for the future. We also discuss her advocacy in: health equity, Internationally Trained nurses, paid sick days. Birgit Umaigba has a Bachelors of Nursing and has a Masters of Education. She is a Clinical Course Director at Centennial College, York & Trent Universities where teaches Nursing students in the BScN, Bridging, and Internationally Educated Nurses programs. She is also a Professor at Durham College, where she teaches a mental health course to Personal Support Workers.  Birgit works as a Critical Care/Emergency Room Registered Nurse across various hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area. She is a Public Health Nurse with the Cities of Durham and Toronto.  In addition to her many hats, Birgit is a vibrant member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and volunteers as a Scrutineer at the RNAO Annual General Meeting. She was recently featured as a guest speaker at the RNAO 96th AGM, and with the Canadian Medical Association.  She is passionate about Nursing, and strongly advocates for more equitable healthcare in Ontario. Throughout the pandemic, she has been very vocal about repealing Bill 124 and implementing 10 universal paid sick days for better nurse retention in Ontario. She has been featured in several journals, media and healthcare debates both nationally and internationally.  Birgit envisions a diverse nursing workforce where different cultural groups are represented in nursing leadership and academia, and not just at the bedside. She is a wife, and proud mother of her 10-year old daughter. Birgit  is a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Her other passion is music. She recently launched a song demo and enjoys singing in her free-time. Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!  

In the first episode of Season 3, Amie and Sara sit down to talk to Dr. Lorna Kendrick PhD, the new dean for the School of Nursing at Samuel Merritt University in California. We discuss her experience as an advanced practice child-adolescent psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist which she had a private practice in for over 25 years. We also discuss her research with young African American men, focusing on untreated depression as a primary risk factor for early-onset cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kendrick holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Loma Linda University, a master's degree in child-adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing from Georgia State University, and a doctorate in nursing with a focus in nursing research from the University of California, Los Angeles. She worked for years in a neuro-surgical ICU and as an advanced practice child-adolescent psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist. She also maintained a private practice for the past 25 years in Southern California, providing individual, family, group, and play therapy to child and adolescent clients and their families. Dr. Kendrick has conducted research with young African American men, focusing on untreated depression as a primary risk factor for early-onset cardiovascular disease. Her research interests connecting mental health with disease prevention and physical wellness have taken her to Europe, Argentina, Nigeria, and beyond. She is the School of Nursing Dean of Samuel Merritt University in California. Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!

49 episodes, 23 Countries, 2000 mins: This has been a Gritty Nurse Year! In the last episode of the season, Amie and Sara discuss their year in review: advocacy, political action, hopes for the new year and what's to come in 2022.  Thank you all for listening, and we will see you in 2022 for another Gritty Nurse year, where for sure, we will continue to take names, call out the BS, and advocate for better healthcare outcomes for all! Happy Holidays, stay safe! Love Your Gritty Nurses, Amie & Sara Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses sit down with Christine Buckley, CEO of the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF). She shares her journey from frontline nurse to CEO. Christine talks about the many things the CNF has done to support nurses, especially during the pandemic. We also discuss advocacy and if she sees herself as an advocate! BIO Christine Buckley is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF), Canada's only national charity that raises funds exclusively for nursing education and research. She has helped lead this organization for the past eight years setting new and innovative goals, including raising over one million dollars for indigenous nursing education and research. Prior to CNF, Christine worked with the Canadian Nurses Association, in a number of roles, the most recent being Manager of Regulatory Affairs. Christine has also worked internationally as the chair of the International Council of Nurses, International Nurse Practitioner /Advanced Practice Nurse Network health policy subgroup. Originally from Montreal, Christine completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at McGill. Christine has several publications that focused on the role of advance practice nurses nationally and internationally.  Links CNF's current scholarship programs CNF's work and commitment to Indigenous nursing CNF's COVID 19 Fund and the programs it supports including Nurses Voices that may be of interest to listeners Current research grants to support clinical nursing research that advances nursing science Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!  

Working in the operating room can be a fun and very scary place.  When it comes to the Surgical Safety Checklist, a standard of care  to ensure patient safety, can turn into a real hot mess when the whole team doesn't participate. In lighthearted, funny episode, Amie & Sara sit down with Nurse Matt to discuss an experience that he had that is not uncommon in the OR, but the ending had a unique twist! Ultimately, the name of the game is Respect, and there is much more that needs to go around!  Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!

Sick and tired of being a nurse/healthcare provider? Feeling trapped in this profession? Feeling stagnant and need a change? Been bullied and pushed to the limits? Maybe it is time for a change- and thats what our guest Jennifer Groenewold did! She was an ICU nurse for many years and one pivotal moment made her re-think her entire career. From the ICU to the courtroom, Jennifer is still making an impact in healthcare, protecting the frontlines in healthcare, lawyer style! Jennifer completed her Bachelor of Science of Nursing at the University of Alberta in 2001. She has worked on the medical unit, cardiac cath lab,  neuro/trauma ICU, general systems ICU, and coronary care ICU.  In 2009, Jennifer applied to law schools, and received an early acceptance at Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Halifax,  Nova Scotia. After completing her law degree she started her articles at a large downtown law firm where she primarily practiced personal injury defence work and defending nurses in medical negligence cases. After a few years of private practice, she made the change to work in public law, at the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. She currently holds the position of legal counsel in the Inquiry, Discipline and Monitoring department. Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!

In this episode, Amie & Sara address the rising level of online hate and death threats in social media towards healthcare professionals. We also discuss the increasing violence in nursing and towards healthcare staff. When will this stop? We need protection. The government needs to step up and protect healthcare workers. Disclaimer: In the following episode we will discuss a violent attack that occurred with a healthcare worker. She has allowed us to tell her story. Please note the details of her account can be triggering to some. We recommend listening at your discretion. Links: https://www.ona.org/news-posts/expert-panel-southlake/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-accused-attacking-pregnant-nurse-resulting-death-unborn-baby-n1283261 https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-healthcare-and-social-service-workers-from-violence  https://www.ajmc.com/view/violence-against-healthcare-workers-a-rising-epidemic https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2779310  https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-applaud-passage-legislation-protecting-health-care-social-service-workers https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/coral-springs/fl-ne-woman-coral-springs-murder-20200728-qdwwga3wejck7c4ugom3ttu3jy-story.html https://nursesunions.ca/campaigns/violence/  https://ohsonline.com/articles/2019/11/25/congress-bill-works-to-protect-health-care-workers-from-violence.aspx  Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!

Sara and Amie talk about the chronic nursing shortage and nursing recruitment such as high entrance grades, cheating, and the lack of clinical placements and preceptors. They also talk about creative solutions, and the dire need for more government support. There is significant red tape for internationally trained nurses, and nurses who want to return to the bedside. They also discuss a looming strike due to a proposed wage cut of new hires by a whopping 26-39%! What can be done? Listen and find out!   Thank you to our sponsor Samuel Merritt University! If you're interested in getting more information on their MSN and DNP programs and scholarships visit them at https://smumsn.com and show them how much you appreciate them for sponsoring our podcast!   Links: She wants to be a nurse, but a 94% average wasn't enough to get into program More Than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Just Announced They'll Strike This Month Clinical placement experience of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study