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The Nurse Money Talk Podcast | Nurse Career & Nurse Life

Thomas Uzuegbunemβ€’podcasts.bcast.fm
Being a nurse is difficult, and it seems like no one understands the struggles of being a nurse quite like another nurse. Join Thomas Uzuegbunem, a bachelor's prepared registered nurse, a "tech junky," and a "financial geek" as he delves into some of the concerns and issues related to nursing career and nurse life. If you want a show that understands your career and what you're going through, then subscribe and join us every week for the discussion and then head to the show notes page to chime in your two cents. RSSVERIFY

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#046: 5 Actionable Tips to Avoid or Deal With Nurse Burnout and NOT Be So Overwhelmed as a Nurse

Here are some of my absolute best actionable tips that you can implement starting today to avoid that dreaded nurse burnout.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. βž” Find Therapy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/therapy🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askStart Investing and Savingβž” Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn βž” Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoney...

Feb 24, 2025β€’14 min

#045: I Wish Every New Nurse Could Listen to This

Being a new nurse is hard. There are a lot of things you're not going to know and a lot of mistakes you're going to make. This video sums up the most important things new nurses need to know. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Start Investing and Saving βž” Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn βž” Get M1...

Feb 07, 2025β€’29 min

#044: 10 Practical Tips to Deal with Anxiety as a New Nurse

Anxiety as a new nurse is no joke and can be truly overwhelming. Here are some of the best tips you can use to manage anxiety in your new role. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button! Article Link: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-new-grad-nurse-anxiety Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Start In...

Jan 26, 2025β€’19 min

#043: 10 Nursing Job Red Flags You Should Never Ignore!

Here are some red flags that, if you see them during a nursing interview or notice after starting a nursing job, are probably a good indication that you should run away as quickly as possible from that job. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Start Investing and Saving βž” Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn βž”...

Jan 20, 2025β€’22 min

#042: 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse

If you're considering a career in nursing, this video is a must-watch! I explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of why you should become a nurse. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Start Investing and Saving βž” Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn βž” Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1 βž” Find ...

Mar 04, 2024β€’23 min

#041: Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees? | Pros and Cons of Hospital Daycares

I'm giving the pros and cons of using the childcare services provided by your employer for your little ones. I'll also share some recommendations on what you should consider when looking for childcare as a healthcare worker. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk...

Apr 02, 2022β€’12 min

#040: Should Nurses Learn Another Language? | Why? or Why Not?

Is there a benefit of learning another language as a nurse? I'm going to discuss what are the pros and cons of learning another language as a nurse. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/should-nurses-learn-spanish Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” P...

Mar 31, 2022β€’14 min

#039: I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do? | Ask Nurse Thomas

What do you do if you're currently facing a difficult nurse preceptor in your nursing career? In this video, I answer a question that was asked to me by a reader on the nursemoneytalk.com blog. Here are my thoughts on how you can handle a bad nurse preceptor. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Furt...

Mar 31, 2022β€’13 min

#038: 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses | Pros and Cons of Each Job

I've compiled the 10 best jobs for older nurses and discussed the pros and cons of each job. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/best-jobs-for-older-nurses πŸ“– Can a Nurse Work in any State?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-nurse-work-in-any-stat...

Mar 25, 2022β€’21 min

#037: My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?

I'm going to share my experience working at two jobs as a new nurse. Plus discuss the pros and cons I encountered while working two jobs. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-you-work-2-nursing-jobs-at-the-same-time πŸ“– Can a New Nurse Work Part-Tim...

Mar 25, 2022β€’14 min

#036: 10+ Best Languages For Nurses and Healthcare Workers to Learn!

As a nurse or healthcare worker, there's a big chance you may encounter a patient who speaks another language. Here are some languages you might want to consider learning to boost your resume and increase your marketability in the job market. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: http...

Mar 24, 2022β€’9 min

#035: 10 Best 9 to 5 Jobs for Nurses | Dayshift Nursing Positions You Should Consider!

I've made a list of nursing jobs that allow you to work "9-5" hours. If you're a nurse that misses family weekend events, you may want to consider these nursing positions. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/best-9-to-5-jobs-for-nurses πŸ“– What is 1st,...

Mar 24, 2022β€’13 min

#034: 10 Best Jobs For Nurses with Back Problems | Nursing Positions To Consider

Here are some nursing careers you should consider if your back hurts and you're tired of moving/lifting patients. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/jobs-for-nurses-with-bad-backs πŸ“– 5 Best Shoes for Nurses with Back Pain: 5 Best Shoes for Nurses wit...

Mar 24, 2022β€’12 min

#033: 12 Qualities of a Good Nurse Leader

In this video, I'm going through some of the important qualities good nurse leaders should have. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/8-essential-qualities-of-a-good-nurse-leader Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy Resources to Ace N...

Feb 18, 2022β€’22 min

#032: I Tried to Negotiate My Salary as a New Grad Nurseβ€”Here's What Happened | Negotiating Your Salary

New grad nurses, don't have that much leverage when negotiating their salaries. But there might be a chance, that’s why you always try. Here’s what you need to know about if you can negotiate your salary as a new grad nurse. Plus, tips on how you can negotiate your salary as a nurse. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneyt...

Feb 18, 2022β€’13 min

#031: When Are You No Longer a New Grad Nurse? | Are You Still a New Grad Nurse After 1 Year?

If you just graduated from nursing school and are now wondering how long until you're no longer considering a new nurse, then watch this video. I will discuss all of that, plus why it's important you know this information. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.c...

Feb 18, 2022β€’9 min

#030: 6 Best Jobs for New Grad Nurses | Consider These Jobs!

Figuring out which specialty you should go into as a new grad nurse is hard. To help I'm going to discuss some of the best jobs for new nurses and at the end, I'll tell you roughly how much you should expect to make as a new grad nurse. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/best-jobs-for-new-grad-nurses πŸ“– 10...

Feb 18, 2022β€’16 min

#029: Should a New Nurse Be a Clinic Nurse? | Here's What You Should Know!

In this video, I'll discuss the pros and cons of a new grad nurse working in a clinic. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-new-grad-nurse-work-in-a-clinic πŸ“– How Long Are You Considered a New Grad Nurse?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-long...

Feb 18, 2022β€’12 min

#028: 5 Common Mistakes New Nurses Make | Watch To Avoid!

I'm discussing some of the most common mistakes new nurses make and how to avoid them. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– 15 Essential Nursing Skills all New Nurses Must Have: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/essential-nursing-skills πŸ“– 7 Must Know Personal Finance Tips for New Nurses: https://nursemoneyt...

Feb 18, 2022β€’14 min

#027: Don't Wear Scrubs to Your Nursing Interview! | Here's What You Should Do

When trying to figure out what to wear to a nursing interview, nurses get confused. Is it professional attire or scrubs? So in this video, I will talk about that. Specifically, I will talk about why you should wear professional attire and NEVER scrubs to a nursing interview. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/b...

Feb 18, 2022β€’10 min

#026: MICU vs SICU | Which Nursing Job Should I Pick?

Are you wondering what the difference between the medical and surgical ICUs is? Then watch this. I'm going to make a quick comparison between the MICU and SICU to help you figure out which nursing job you should pick. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blo...

Feb 10, 2022β€’10 min

#025: BAD IDEA! Don't Accept Gifts or Tips as a Nurse | You Should Do This Instead

In this video, I will discuss why it's a bad idea to accept gifts and tips from patients. Also, I will share what you should do instead when a patient insists on giving you a tip or a gift. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nurses-accept-tips-gifts Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” Pre Nursing Stud...

Feb 10, 2022β€’12 min

#024: Can You Get Fired For a Medication Error? | Tip + Tricks to Prevent Medication Errors

A 2010 study showed that 100% of nurses have made at least one mistake during their careers. In this video, I will share tips on how to prevent medication errors. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academ...

Feb 10, 2022β€’10 min

#023: 5 Things Nurses Should Watch Out For When Using Social Media

Here are my thoughts on some social media guidelines for nurses. These are the things you should be watching out for if you're a nurse and you frequently use social media. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursi...

Feb 10, 2022β€’8 min

#022: Is Night Shift ACTUALLY Better for New Grad Nurses? | My Honest Opinion To This!

Let's talk about the night shift, specifically, new grads working the night shift. There's a BIG chance as a new grad nurse you'll be hired on nights and told it's the best shift for new nurses. Is it really? And why do they always say that? In this video, I'll talk about that and share with you some of the pros and cons of working nights as a new nurse because it's not exactly as they make it seem. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneyta...

Feb 10, 2022β€’14 min

#021: 7 Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse | Tips + Tricks To Earn $100K+ as a Nurse!

You're not going to make this initially and you're going to have to work for it but it's possible to make six figures a year as a nurse. That's right $100,000 plus a year as a nurse. I'm going to show you some steps you can start taking TODAY! Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ” Look for Financial Advisor: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialadvisor πŸ“– Notes/Fu...

Feb 10, 2022β€’27 min

#020: Is Being a Nurse Still Worth it in 2022? | You Should Know This!

Working in healthcare has been really hard the last couple of years. Many people have left the nursing profession out of frustration for one reason or the other. This has left many more wondering if being a nurse is still worth it. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneyt...

Feb 10, 2022β€’8 min

#019: 6 Ways to Make More Money as a Nurse in 2022 | Try This!

One of the nice things about being a nurse is that there are a lot of ways you can make more money. Here are a few of my favorites tailored specifically for 2022. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-make-more-money-as-a-nurse πŸ“– How to Get a Raise ...

Feb 10, 2022β€’14 min

#018: 12 Tips on Starting a New Nursing Job | Nursing Career Tips

Starting a new nursing job is hard. A new workplace environment, new co-workers, new protocols are just a few of the things you'll face. To help you, here are a few of my top tips for transitioning into a new job. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/starting-a-new-nurse-job Resources for Pre-Nursing Students βž” ...

Feb 10, 2022β€’22 min

#017 Clinic Nursing vs Hospital Nursing

I'm going over the differences between clinic nursing and hospital nursing. I’m discussing the benefits and what options you may have. If you are looking for a new nursing job or consider trying something new check out our job board. You can find the show notes for this episode on nursemoneytalk.com/podcast/17. You can find nursing jobs by going to nursemoneytalk.com/jobs. Find nursing programs by going to nursemoneytalk.com/schools.

Jan 19, 2021β€’16 min