In This Episode, We Talk About: Ways we are prioritizing goal setting and rest! How your life can change by working towards being 1% better each day. Goals we are setting for ourselves. Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep RSVP to our Upcoming BRUNCH MEETUP! Check out this book mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear ………………………….. Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with o...
Nov 09, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 41
In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Sydney got into her nursing program after rejection. Benefits Sydney has gained from networking and working as a CNA first That it's ok to take time to find your niche in nursing! Sydney's Top Advice for New Grads! Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep Follow along with Sydney on Instagram | @thenursesyd And on TikTok | @thenursesydney Listen to Mark Klimek's lectures on Spotify ...
Nov 02, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this episode you'll learn about: Our 1 piece of advice for New Grads What to review before starting your job as a new nurse If we've ever made a mistake at work/how we handled it How much of our knowledge has come from nursing school vs on the job Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep ………………………….. Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with ...
Oct 05, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 39
In This Episode You Will Learn About: Going into a specialty as a new grad What it's like working in Labor & Delivery How 1 year of therapy has benefited Clara's life The inspiration behind creating The Asian Care Unit Resources + Links: Check out this episode's sponsor: The Mama Coach www.themamacoach.com Follow Clara on Instagram | @nurseclara And @theasiancareunit Check out Clara's blog | https://www.nurse-clara.com/ Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with ou...
Sep 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 38
We're back with another episode full of info we never heard in nursing school! There are so many options for you in the field of nursing beyond the bedside, including owning your own business. Today's guest is Founder and CEO of The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno! With years of experience as a Labor and Delivery nurse, Carrie saw a need families had for support preparing to have their baby and long after they were discharged from the hospital. Carrie shares her story of what inspired her to build her ...
Sep 21, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 37
What is your "WHY"? That thing that motivates you as you tackle the long hours of studying, or a tough shift at work. In this episode, we're excited to chat with fellow nurse, ambitious entrepreneur, student, and advocate, Jackie Darling. Jackie shares her journey to nursing, and where she is now finishing up school to become a Nurse Practitioner. So much of what Jackie is doing with her goals for the future in primary care, and with the community she has built with her brand Riot Healers, has t...
Sep 07, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Let's talk about nursing beyond the bedside! We're so excited to chat with clinical trials research nurse, Jordin Rice! Having gained experience as a bedside nurse, Jordin made the switch to clinical trials research and is sharing how it has helped her grow as a nurse! Along with some behind the scenes of the clinical trials world, Jordin is sharing some incredible advice for all nurses out there...your nursing journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Nursing is such an incredible field ...
Aug 31, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Dear New Grad Nurse, this is what I want you to know as you step into this whole new world of nursing through a pandemic. You are not alone! In this episode, we get to hear from Maddi as she shares her thoughts and hopes for future and current nurses. Seeing new grads share online how nursing is different than they expected, and currently being a preceptor on her unit as well, Maddi is sharing some tips and advice as you get your start in this amazing career during a particularly challenging tim...
Aug 24, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Aspiring nurses assemble! So much of what we talk about here on the podcast is to help students as they are navigating nursing school! It all starts with taking an admissions test! In this episode, we are excited to welcome Tami Hess of ATI! ATI is the creator of the TEAS exam, an entrance exam to get into your nursing program to start your journey! Tami shares some great information and tips to help you study for the TEAS, and set yourself up for success! She also has a special promo code so yo...
Aug 17, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This one is for the students! (Or really anyone curious to hear our advice for the intense and exciting time that is nursing school!) As nurses who have been through nursing school themselves, and have mentored nursing students as preceptors, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing some game-changing do's and don'ts for nursing students! So many of these good habits that will help you through nursing school will be the same ones that help you thrive as a new grad and beyond! From study tips to s...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 32
How do you start a podcast? Kristen and Maddi are back sharing how they went from googling that exact question to now being 7 months into sharing this podcast with you! From advice as you create the concept of your podcast, to what goes into running and marketing it, Kristen and Maddi are here to pass on what they've learned to make the process easier for you! (If this isn't your first episode, you know that's basically what they do here!) There are so many ways you could start and run a podcast...
Jul 27, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 31
What is Work-Life Balance? How do you measure something like that? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing how work-life balance looks uniquely different to them, how they stay organized, and some things they enjoy doing just for fun! Taking time for yourself, especially in a career where you work long hours pouring into the needs of others, takes being intentional! Tune in for ways you can find the best balance that works for you, from loving your job to not being afraid to tak...
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 30
You are doing incredible things! Why is it so easy for us to be our own worst critics? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are talking all about Imposter Syndrome! That feeling of questioning ourselves as we take on a new role, a big leap, or get well-deserved recognition. It's time you recognize the good you are doing in the world, and step into the confident person you are meant to be! Tune in to hear some of these moments Kristen and Maddi have felt imposter syndrome in life and nurs...
Jul 13, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 29
There are SO MANY different areas you can work in within the field of nursing! Today's guest is proof of that as she has worked in a handful of different units over the years. Our hosts Kristen and Maddi sat down with Tracie Cotton to talk about all things nurse aesthetics! Tracie is a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner. Combining her wealth of knowledge from bedside to 6+ years experience doing injections, Tracie shares everything we need to know about being a nurse in...
Jul 06, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 28
We're kicking off Season 3 with a fun game of Would You Rather ! As our hosts, Kristen and Maddi both share updates as we head into summer, including some changes as things are slowly changing in hospitals here in Arizona! For those of you that have been with us since Episode 1, to the ones that are listening to their first episode with us today, thank you for being here! We are excited to bring more great conversations, education, and build this community around the amazing career of nursing! P...
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Season two is in the books and we're celebrating in true Life In Scrubs fashion! Our hosts Maddi and Kristen love answering your questions, so we're wrapping up season 2 with a Live Q&A! There are so many things Kristen and Maddi wished they would have known as they were just getting started in their careers as nurses, and they've learned so much along the way. In this episode, they're answering everything from the most rewarding part of their job, how to stand out when applying for your nex...
Jun 22, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 26
What is your Change if Shift report routine? We know that as a new nurse Shift Report can feel intimidating! This episode is full of tips for your next Change of Shift Report from staying organized, to doing report at bedside so you can catch details or any changes you may not have otherwise. With every episode of Life in Scrubs we're excited to help share what has worked for our hosts Kristen and Maddi, so you have all the tools you need to succeed in the amazing career of nursing! 00:40 Check ...
Jun 15, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
You are constantly learning new things as a nurse! Whether in life or specifically in your specialty of nursing, the goal is to always be learning and growing! In this episode, we get to hear a few life updates from our hosts Kristen and Maddi, as well as 5 things each of them have learned recently. Tune in for mindset shifts, the always important need for self-care, and a trip to New York City to celebrate Figs going public! After all, this is about our life in scrubs! 01:30 Maddi's experience ...
Jun 08, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Are you interested in working in the ICU? In this episode, we get to hear from one of our hosts, Maddi, about what a shift looks like for her as a CVICU nurse! From tips for handoff to morning rounds and making sure everything is wrapped up by the end of her shift, Maddi walks us through how she typically runs through her day in the ICU! Whether you're simply curious, or have your sights set on working in the ICU at your hospital, this is the perfect inside look into a day in the life of an ICU ...
May 25, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Grab your scrubs and get ready to listen, because Life in Scrubs is back with a new episode! From personal pet peeves to learning how to collaborate with one another, today with our guest Dr. Maskin, we're showing you how we can build and strengthen the relationships between doctors and nurses! How can we establish communications? What are the different dynamics between doctors, nurses, and patients? What can we learn from each other's perspectives, and how can we use those perspectives to grow ...
May 18, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Is it too late for me to start a career in nursing? In this episode of Life In Scrubs we get to hear the first-ever solo episode from our host Kristen all about her background and what led her to become a nurse! Kristen having worked in Pharmacy for 15 years before going to nursing school share's her experience feeling like one of the older nursing students in her cohort, and how pushing past that initial fear of being "too late" or "too old" to make a career change, has been one of the best dec...
May 11, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Who is going to be attending NurseCon? Being part of this amazing nursing community, there are so many different roles you can take as you enter the field of nursing! To chat about it all, we are so excited to welcome Blake, aka Nurse Blake on the podcast! Blake is a nurse, community builder, comedian, influencer, and creator of NurseCon! Tune in for ways Blake and other nurses like him are changing the world from ending FDA bans, impacting patients 1-on-1 at bedside, and beyond! 01:30 How do yo...
May 04, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
With a career that can be very physically and emotionally demanding, burnout can be all too common among nurses. The good news is it doesn't have to be! In this episode, our hosts Maddi and Kristen are sharing warning signs that they're on the brink of burnout, and how you can pour back into yourself and set boundaries to not just avoid burnout, but feel energized! Tune in for tools from therapy to infusing fun and creativity in your life! Because, after all, this is LIFE in Scrubs! 02:30 What a...
Apr 27, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
What are the simple things that make the biggest difference for the best shift at work? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing each of their top 5 items they can't go a shift without, as well as advice for dealing with cliques and bullies at work. It's all about taking control of what you can to make for a smooth shift! Tune in for the simplest things that bring us joy like chapstick and a cute stethoscope, to how we create a healthy and positive team environment! 01:30 Kristen...
Apr 20, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 18
How do you handle tough conversations at work? In this episode, our hosts Maddi and Kristen are answering your questions about how to handle tough situations with doctors, other co-workers, patients, and their family members. Regardless of where you work in the field of nursing, the constant is you are going to be working with people! When doing patient care there can be a number of difficult situations to navigate on top of what you may find in a typical 9-5 at the office. From how to set bound...
Apr 13, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We couldn't be more excited to have our first guest on the podcast! Marissa of @sassyanesthesia sat down with us to share everything about CRNA school from what experience will move you in the right direction, to writing your resume and standing out to get into a CNRA program. Marissa shares her story, what has drawn her to anesthesia, and how she has gone the extra mile to make sure she was prepared to take on her CRNA program and eventually the role itself! 01:30 Meet Marissa (aka @sassyanesth...
Apr 06, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Attention Nurseprenuers: We're talking about how we have turned Instagram into a side hustle! Regardless of what you are wanting to build community around, Nursing related or otherwise, Instagram is such a good way to reach people that will resonate with YOU. In this episode, we share how we started growing a following on Instagram and how that has translated into multiple side hustles. As nurses who love their full-time careers, having side hustles and creating content on Instagram have been am...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We can't believe we're already kicking off SEASON 2!! As this podcast has gone from idea all the way to your earbuds so much has been happening at work and in our personal lives! In this episode, we're talking about what we have coming next from new jobs and certifications to finally cashing in some PTO this summer after a long, hard summer with COVID last year. Tune in for what we will be changing in Season 2, along with some fun announcements! 01:15 What will be changing in Season 2? 03:00 Wha...
Mar 23, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're answering YOUR questions!! In this special "bonus" episode we are so excited to be wrapping up our very first season of Life In Scrubs Podcast! As we cross this milestone it felt fitting to celebrate with you all by answering your questions! This has been such a fun passion project for us and at the end of the day we love connecting with this amazing community and helping share everything we wish we knew throughout nursing school, and as we New Grads! Honestly, we just enjoy connecting ove...
Mar 16, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Congrats New Grad! As you are diving into this amazing career, allow our hosts Kristen and Maddi to be your virtual preceptors! In this episode, they share 10 things they wish they knew as they started their first nursing jobs! From ways to be efficient, to how to feel part of your new team on your unit, our hosts share what helped them get their bearings as they were new nurses themselves. Grab a pen and enjoy this conversation on 10 things our hosts wish they knew when they were a New Grad Nur...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
