Stephanie M. Hutchins, Ph.D., returns to the podcast to continue our conversation on transformation after trauma in the workplace. We discuss the importance of exercise, creative expression, mindful eating, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, we welcome Stephanie M. Hutchins, Ph.D., to the show to discuss the transformation process after trauma, coping strategies, goal setting, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (3:00) The story behind Serotinous Life (6:34) Changing your perspective around trauma...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, we welcome Chuck Jankowski BSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN to the show. We discuss mentorship, advice for new grads, and how to best handle multiple scenarios every nurse faces. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (5:41) How Chuck got s...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, nurse practitioner Junette Cacho gives us the nitty-gritty details of Wound/Ostomy Nursing. We discuss the best aspects of the job, the worst wound she has seen, a day in her nursing life, and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:14) Was Junette ...
Jul 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Maggie talks about how nurses can help improve communication with doctors. She discusses maintaining respect, talking in person, dealing with rude interactions, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (4:45) Maintaining Respect (5:27) Don’t Assume (11:15) Talk in Person (13:50) Give Insight...
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, nursing school professor Brittany Roberts, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN, joins the show to talk about how to survive nursing school. We discuss tips on how to succeed and reminisce about our experiences during school. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Brittany’s...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
Finances can be tough to master, so we brought Anthony Swain BSN, RN, CFEI (Certified Financial Educator) to help simplify things. We discuss the biggest financial mistakes nurses make, how to maximize wealth, how Anthony invests, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (4:19) Anthony’s journey into finance...
May 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 46
Does NurseCon at Sea live up to the hype? Maggie and Shannon discuss their experiences from this year’s event covering both the conference and cruise parts of the trip. EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:24) Maggie’s 2022 NurseCon Experience (11:06) What is NurseCon at Sea Like? (22:50) Examples of Topics fro...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, Maria Grandinetti, Ph.D., RN, BSBA, CNE joins the show to talk about educating nurses as a professor. We discuss how nursing school has evolved, challenges, the new NCLEX, resources for nurse educators, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:25) Why...
May 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, nurse educator Mary Hanks, EdD, MSN, CNL, CNE shares how she revolutionized the nursing program at The University of West Alabama. We discuss training students to think like nurses, test banks, pushing innovation, the importance of a strong faculty, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (...
Apr 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Allyson Pennington BSN, RN, CCRN about what it’s like being a DNP student. We cover the first day of class, how to apply, course content, how to succeed, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introdu...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 42
We had the privilege of welcoming US Army Major , Corrine Gogert, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN to the podcast to talk about working as a nurse in the military! We discuss military nurse combat expectations, schooling reimbursement, civilian vs military nursing, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Why Corri...
Mar 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Maggie shares exciting news about the future of the podcast while looking back on her nursing experience. She also examines how nursing prepares you for becoming a Mom! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (1:00) Maggie’s Background (2:45) Maggie Becoming a Mom (5:50) How Being a Nurse Prepares You for Becoming a Mom (13:51) The Future of Nursing Uncharted FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.yout...
Mar 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 40
We have a surprise Bonus Episode for you! In this episode, Leslie Cornwell, CNM, discusses how nurses can build their own businesses. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Leslie Cornwell has been a Certified Nurse Midwife last 10yrs and part of birth advocacy since age 16. She has practiced i...
Feb 23, 2023•14 min
In this episode, we talk to Leslie Cornwell, CNM about the ins and outs of being a midwife. We discuss the reasons to become one, birth centers vs hospitals, locum assignments, travel, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (1:47) Leslie’s Background (4:54) Why Would a...
Feb 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 39
What’s it like being a Mother-Baby Nurse? We answer this question and more in this episode with Mary Gabriella Williams, Clin II RN, Doula! Plus, we dive into IV Bar / Med Spa nursing discussing the job, patient populations, and payment. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, we welcome Andrea Dalzell MSN-ED, RN, a disability rights advocate and nurse in New York. We discuss common biases, becoming your own advocate, hospital accommodations, and more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (3:45) Andrea’s Background (11:26) Common biases (19:45) Accommodations in the Hospital (24:04) What Stands in the Way The Most For Not Accommodating Those With Disabilities (28:25) Common Accommodations You Can Ask For (37:17) Becoming Your Own Advocate (41:23) Advice for...
Jan 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 37
In the last episode of 2022, Maggie answers your questions about working while pregnant. She discusses the ins and outs of parental leave, the best scrubs, morning sickness, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (1:16) How do you find the energy to work (4:33) Ins & Outs of Parental Leave (11:47) Best Scrubs to Wear When Pregnant (14:21) Can you work until you deliver? (19:59) How to combat morning...
Dec 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 36
Melanie Sheckels, RN rejoins us for our continued conversation about death, grief, and trauma. In this episode, we discuss how to best care for end-of-life patients and holistic regenerative care. Some of the tips we discuss are validating a patient’s grief, having a centering process, and trusting the wisdom of the patient. EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (3:00) Tip 1 - Learning to Trust the Wisdom of the...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 35
Death, grief, and trauma educator, Melanie Sheckels, RN, joins us on this episode to discuss end-of-life care and her job as a Death Doula. We discuss the pain & anxiety of death, what constitutes a good death, how she became a death doula and more. EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (3:10) Welcoming Melanie to the Show (14:57) Learning to Deal With Death as a New Nurse (21:20) Pain & Anxiety of Death...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, Meighan Pribesh, BSN, RNC-OB stops by to talk all things Labor & Delivery (L&D). We discuss the differences between working in large and small hospitals, a typical day in the life, how Meighan wants to have her baby, misconceptions, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (1:44) Maggie & Meighan’s First C-Section Experiences (6:21) Changing to a smaller hospital (22:25) A Lab...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we spoke with Cheryl Mee, Executive Editorial Director for the American Nurse Journal, about nurse writing. We discuss how to get started with nurse writing, how to write a strong manuscript, steps in the journal publishing process, and more! FREE 3-Month Digital Subscription to American Nurse: https://www.myamericannurse.com/nursing-uncharted-podcast-complimentary-subscription/ EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ We Discus...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, we welcome nurse manager, Katie English MSN, RN, CPN, to the show! We discuss her transition to become a nurse manager, management styles, a typical day in the life, work-life balance, and more. We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (2:00) How Katie got into nurse management (7:40) Transitioning roles from nurse to nurse manager (10:02) Katie’s style of nurse management (14:53) Prioritizing time as a nurse manager (21:20) Typical day in the life of a nurse manager (25:00) Work-life bal...
Oct 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, we speak with Karen Furr MS, RN, of The Resilient Nurse Project, about how we can become more resilient and overcome burnout. We discuss the 6 pillars of resilience, the biggest roadblocks, recognizing burnout, and more. We Discuss 0:00) Introduction (2:10) About Karen Furr MS, RN (7:50) Biggest roadblocks for nurses to build resilience (11:30) How nurses can recognize burnout (13:48) The Resilient Nurse Project (24:00) The 6 Pillars of Resilience & Pillar: Interpersonal Sup...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, we talk with Licensed Social Worker Jen Barnes about how nurses can build resilience. We discuss learning to put yourself first as a nurse, fight or flight response, completing the stress response, and more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (8:35) Learning to put yourself first as a nurse (21:20) Fight or Flight Response (26:49) Using Movement to Complete the Stress Response (32:20) Other Strategies to Complete the Stress Response (42:10) How to Calm Your Body When Feeling Shutdow...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, we welcome Shannon Yarnoff BSN, RN, CMSRN to talk all about travel nursing and working in med surg. Maggie and Shannon discuss how to feel confident when traveling as a nurse, community vs university hospitals, behavioral issues, nursing stress, med surg stories, and more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (6:26) Travel Nursing & Med Surg (13:10) Feeling Confident in Travel Nursing (22:24) Community vs University Hospitals (25:06) Managing Behavioral Issues as a Med Surg Nurse ...
Aug 09, 2022•58 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, we explore the world of Surgical Trauma ICU Nursing with Liz Christian BSN, RN, CCRN. We discuss Liz’s background, STICU patient populations, new grad ICU nursing, Telehealth, and more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (7:07) Liz’s Background (13:40) ICU Precepting (18:50) New Grad ICU Nursing (23:14) Patient Populations in the Surgical Trauma ICU (40:34) Neuro Trauma (44:49) Favorite STICU patients to take care of (53:24) Using Telehealth for ICU Nursing About Elizabeth (Liz) Chr...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, we talk with NICU nursing expert Tiffany Nguyen BSN, RN, RNC-NIC. We discuss how Tiffany became a NICU nurse, a typical shift for a NICU nurse, patient populations, most memorable moments, and her book, The Itty Bitty Guide to NICU! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Did Tiffany always want to be a NICU nurse (4:40) NICU population (8:17) Prenatal care & working with the family (15:29) Typical Day for a NICU Nurse (23:50) Feeding NICU patients (26:15) Types of complex NIC...
Jul 12, 2022•54 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, we welcomed the mind behind the Good Nurse Bad Nurse Podcast to break down everything going on with nursing legislation and its impact on the future of nurses. Special guest, Tina Vinsant, BSN, CCRN, joined us to discuss advocating for nurses, nurse staffing ratios, how nurses can get involved in lobbying, and much more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (2:22) How did Good Nurse Bad Nurse get started? (10:16) What is Good Nurse Bad Nurse about? (15:00) Advocating for Nurses (17:15...
Jun 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we break down everything about school nursing. Special guest, Saoirse Cummins, BSN, RN, joins us to discuss the makeup of a school nurse’s patient population, a typical day on the job, interesting school nursing stories, and more! We Discuss (0:00) Introduction (2:30) How Did Saoirse Become a School Nurse (5:50) What is a Waldorf School (8:29) What Kind of Kids Does a School Nurse Typically See (11:17) A School Nurse’s Typical Day (15:05) Orientation for a School Nurse (17:00) N...
Jun 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 24
