What struggles did you face during 2021? Did you overcome them? Do you plan on leaving them behind while moving into the new year? Covid anxiety, imposter syndrome, hyperlipidemia, and weight loss are just a few things I struggled with in 2021. These are the things that we will discuss during this podcast episode with complete transparency. Naturally, as we progress into a new year, we reflect on our past and focus on our failures and struggles. We make resolutions, and promise ourselves that th...
Jan 01, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hello beautiful people! Welcome back for another episode. I just want to say that I am super excited to be continuing our series on self-care and mental wealth. If you tuned in to last week’s episode, you know that we discussed self-care topics including: self-care routines, nutrition, and skin care. We also discussed self-care from a vanity standpoint. This week we will be diving deeper into our self-care segment by discussing mental wealth. If you’re interested in learning how my guest set bou...
Nov 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you’ve read the title of this episode, you know that today’s episode is all about self-care. Self-care is a hot topic right now, especially since we are in the midst of a global pandemic. We have a special guest, Ms. Jaleesa Komolafe joining us. Jaleesa is an attorney, a girl boss, and a self-care advocate. So, if you’re in need of a little TLC, or just need some tips on how to elevate your self-care regimen, today’s episode is definitely one for you.
Nov 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
COVID-19 has impacted our lives in so many ways. It has changed our work, home, and social environments while contributing to a lack of empathy displayed within our communities. Some caregivers have resigned from their jobs, taken a leave of absence, and even changed their career due to the stress and increase demands of COVID-19 to protect their mental health. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, caregiver, stay at home mom, or teacher; we all can experience compassion fatigue.
Nov 15, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today’s episode is a little different. We have a very special guest, Mrs. LaKesha Polk joining us to recite her lyrical masterpiece on how she fought and won her battle against breast cancer. While battling breast cancer, LaKesha wrote poems and used them as a therapeutic outlet during her breast cancer journey. With her faith in God, her strength, and her courage LaKesha made remission her mission to survival.
Oct 31, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
By now, I’m sure that you all are aware that the month of October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. With breast cancer being diagnosed more frequently in women than any other cancer, and carrying the second highest mortality rate after lung cancer; it is imperative that we talk about this disease in order to bring some insight and awareness to our community. The same breast that are used to nurture and feed our children, are the same breast leading to the mortality of so many women. Altho...
Oct 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Did you know that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you ever heard of breast cancer gene testing? Do you perform self breast exams every month? Did you know that women the age of 40 should begin receiving a yearly mammogram? If you have answered “NO” to any of the questions listed above; you may benefit from listening to this episode. During this episode; we will discuss risk factors, breast exams, and testing. The purpose of this episode is to bring awareness to breast cancer. By di...
Oct 11, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Have you ever questioned the driving force behind a person’s actions when making a decision? Or, maybe you’ve heard the quote “I wish common sense was more common”. If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions, please join us as we aim to dissect the characteristics of a good nurse. During this episode, Ms. Teair’e Carmicheal and I will be discussing common sense, and its rightful place within the medical profession. Whether you’re a medical professional in search of camaraderie among fe...
Oct 03, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi everyone, I'm Ericca Jones: family nurse practitioner, mom, wife and now podcast host. I am so excited to share my story on why I became a nurse practitioner with you all. If you enjoyed this episode; please like, comment, share, and subscribe to The Common Sense Nurse podcast and Instagram to receive alerts when new episodes are uploaded. Here at The Common Sense Nurse podcast, we aim to educate, empower, and connect with our fellow nurses and community. The purpose of this podcast is to exp...
Sep 24, 2021•2 min
Before we move forward with our first episode; I just want to discuss some very important disclaimers. Disclaimers Here at The Common Sense Nurse podcast, we aim to expose our listeners to a variety of healthcare careers, and educate them on illnesses and diseases that affect our community. As healthcare providers on this platform, we strive to provide accurate and updated information; but, we encourage each listener to participate in their own research and to consult with their own primar...
Sep 20, 2021•3 min
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