What have you done lately to energize yourself and fill your cup? As nurses, it's in the job description to take care of others. In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are talking about the importance of taking care of yourself and taking advantage of your days off! In such a physically and emotionally demanding job it can be easy for new and seasoned nurses to burnout if they're not careful. Tune in to hear our ideal day off, reminders to leave work at work, and how you can make your own ...
Mar 02, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Being a nurse is knowing you will at some point or another deal with death. What we couldn't have predicted is what it would be like working as a nurse in a pandemic that has taken so many lives. In this episode, Kristen and Maddi open up about what it has been like working on the front lines in the COVID units of their hospitals. Kristen shares her experience learning to care for her patients as a new nurse, and navigating this virus that has challenged both new and seasoned nurses. Maddi, as a...
Feb 23, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Stress and Anxiety are unavoidable. As a nurse, especially a new grad, you share a lot of responsibility as an integral part of your patient's care team. The good news is, the fear and weight of that responsibility is evidence that you care, which shows what an incredible nurse you are! The even better news is, this feeling of anxiety will alleviate more and more over time and experience. In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi share their experiences with anxiety as new nurses, tips for wh...
Feb 16, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We're back for another episode of Life In Scrubs! Our hosts Kristen and Maddi are talking all about interviewing for your nursing job! Per usual here on the podcast Kristen and Maddi share their different experiences from having to interview via ZOOM during the pandemic, to what impressed them when interviewing potential candidates to join their own unit! Tune in to hear their best tips from getting an interview, preparing for it, and how to follow through to get the nursing job you want! 01:40 ...
Feb 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We've all watched dramatic scenes on TV shows of Code Blue's, but is it actually like they depict on TV? In this episode, Kristen and Maddi give us a real look at what Code Blues are like from their personal experiences! Maddi, as a CVICU nurse, is part of the team that gets assigned to respond to Codes and Rapids! As part of the code team Maddi breaks down the different roles as they respond to these emergencies, and both Kristen and Maddi talk about the most underrated roles of those helping d...
Feb 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing their best tips for getting the most out of your preceptorship! You're starting your new job as a nurse and it's time to dive in and learn the ropes working as a team with your preceptor(s)! Kristen and Maddi share the experiences they had with their preceptors, and well as Maddi's experience being a preceptor herself! From creating good communication and trust, knowing how you personally learn best, and when they felt confident working as...
Jan 26, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are giving their best tips to survive a 12-hour shift! From what to wear, to teamwork they get down to the details of what supports them through these long and tiring shifts. With Kristen being a night shift new nurse, and Maddi being a day shift more seasoned nurse, this episode is full of tips from both of their perspectives and it's not just what physically helps them through their nursing shifts! Tune in to hear their best advice for your next 12-...
Jan 19, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In the field of nursing, there is no such thing as "one size fits all" when it comes to the best nursing job for you! There are so many pros and cons to consider, and so many specialty areas you can dive into! In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi talk about their own experiences choosing the right nursing job for them and questions you should ask yourself to find what might be the best nursing job for you! From deciding on what specialty might be right for you, down to choosing the right...
Jan 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We're back with another episode of Life In Scrubs, and our hosts Kristen and Maddi are talking about the Pro's and Con's of Day vs Night Shift! Since both of these nurses happen to work different shifts, they each give their perspective of what they like about their shifts and things to consider when choosing which shift may be best for you! Kristen, as our night shift nurse, gives great tips for adjusting your schedule to nights and the Pro's of working nights as a new grad nurse! Maddi also sh...
Jan 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Congratulations, you finished nursing school! Now what? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi talk about what it was like for them as they graduated nursing school and took the next steps to become a real nurse! All of the work in nursing school has led to this moment, taking your NCLEX exam! From knowing yourself and how you study best, to taking advantage of practice test resources, this episode is full of our best advice for this time after finishing nursing school! With completing nur...
Jan 05, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of the Life In Scrubs Podcast! This is the podcast hosted by nurses, for nurses! So it only seems fitting for this first episode, to learn more about our hosts Kristen Salisbury and Maddi Ward! Tune in to hear about the origin of this podcast, as well as how Maddi and Kristen went through nursing school and started their careers. Over this past year, our hosts had looked to find a podcast like this, with candid conversations and a community that brought nurses t...
Jan 05, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Life In Scrubs Podcast – a podcast hosted by nurses, for nurses! Our podcast is mainly geared toward nursing students and new graduate nurses, however, we hope all healthcare professionals can find our information helpful. Our goal is to inspire, educate, and empower future and current nurses as they navigate the world of nursing. Join us weekly as we share our insights and experiences, answer common nursing questions, and dive into all things related to life in scrubs!
Jan 05, 2021•42 sec
