Nursing Uncensored

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes nurses Antra Boyd BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco RN, BSN, iRNPA, co-founders of RNegade.pro and RNegade podcast. Put these two together women together and there are electric crackles in the air from all the energy; Adrianne was excited to be in the mix for this conversation recorded back in the spring. In this episode the trio discusses:How Antra and Karen met and became the best of friends Adrianne’s CPR class nightmareThe birth of RNegade and their model for continuing education for nursesA time Antra and Karen were stoned at a conferencePsychoneuroendoimmunology, empaths, and humping, oh my! It’s not to be missed so pop in your AirPods and grab a bevvie. For more info about RNegade visit RNegade.pro—------For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcastRecorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Walk with Me - TrackTribe ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it’s time for Season 9!!In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what’s been going on the last few months since she’s been off the air. The podcast is coming back so be sure you’re subbed to the pod, our IG, and Tik Tok.For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast~~~~~~~~~~The music you heard in this episode can be found in the YouTube Audio Library:Divine Life Society - Jesse GallagherJellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500030Artist: http://incompetech.com/Thank you to all the listeners, old and new, for your continued support. Send Adrianne a message at nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com

This week we’re shouting-out the magic of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses with @TheNurseSam. She and Adrianne are bringing you the hot tea on this often-underappreciated group of professionals including what the LPN role entails, how Sam came to be a proud practicing member and, later, a successful entrepreneur helping countless nursing students. This episode is intended to show students, nurses, and the public alike that LPNs have an important place in healthcare, and the LPN program is one of many paths into the profession. Sam also shares her experiences with her own health issue and how it gave rise to her business helping students study for exams with pop culture artwork.For more information on Nurse Sam’s content, visit her website at: thenursesam.comorlinktr.ee/Thenursesam--------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Happy Nurses Week! Let’s talk about things that matter to nurses with a wonderful guest, nurse and lawyer, Irnise F. Williams, Esq. (AKA Your Nurse Lawyer). Irnise and Adrianne are focusing on two important themes for nurses in 2022: Growth and Protection. Irnise brings her expertise and insights on ways nurses can protect their licenses, practice, and integrity. They also explore ways nurses can harness their skills and talents for reaching their goals at and away from the bedside. This is a valuable episode full of insights and perspectives that will make you think, evaluate your own strategies and goals, and set you on a path to achieve them.Please look to Irnise for more valuable wisdom and information by visiting her website at https://iwilliamslaw.com/

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Rebecca Love, a well-known thought leader on nurse innovation and entrepreneurship, to discuss technology solutions around nurse staffing and scheduling.In this talk they discuss -the well-known and not-so-well-known reasons nurses are leaving the bedside-how per diem nursing gives nurses freedom and hospitals security-the history of how nurses became a mere line item on a budget-why recruiting new nurses won't fix the lack of experienced ones-and how Intelycare wants to harness AI to help solve staffing issuesThere is much to learn, even if you haven't ever considered per diem nursing and Rebecca is a wealth of information.It's always lovely to talk with Rebecca. If you'd like to hear more from her, check out our last chat about the Nurse Hack4Health. https://www.nursinguncensored.com/episodes/nursehack4health Check out Intelycare.com for per diem nursing jobs in over 20 states.------------------------------------Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Cruise with Me - Patrick Patrikios------------------

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Travis Hornsby, Chartered Financial Analyst and the Founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com. You may remember him from the episode we did on Student Loan repayment back in 2020. He’s back to update us all on the most recent changes the Biden administration has made to the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, including making forgiveness possible for thousands more people. Could you be one of them?Drop in on this conversation, find out where your student loan debt fits in this puzzle, and make moves to get qualifying loans forgiven. Adrianne and Travis cover:-the spectrum of debt nurses have related to education-qualifying for PSLF in 2022 & those previously left out-how to find out if you qualify-loopholes and following the rules to your advantageThis episode is a must-listen for any nurses with Federal Loans, those curious about PSLF, and nurses previously denied PSLF because of their payment plan. To learn more about Student Loan Planner or to check out their website and page of Student Loan Calculatorshttps://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-calculators/See if you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness athttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/—---------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Sunset Dream - Cheel------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes (and fangirls over) nurse, author, and educator, Kati Kleber. Kati is also a national speaker, host of the amazing fresh RN podcast, and owner of freshrn.com, which is an online platform created to educate, encourage and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways. Kati joins Adrianne to discuss the oft-misunderstood art of precepting and how it has grown more challenging in the years since the pandemic began. This episode is for willing and hesitant would-be preceptors alike!Kati and Adrianne cover topics like-How precepting can set the course for a new grad’s career-How the last 2 years have affected precepting (COVID, staffing shortages, supply shortages)- TFW you’re “voluntold” to be a preceptor and how to make the best of not feeling prepared-Balancing responsibilities to your patients and giving your preceptee attention/education-The kind of relationships we have with students and new nurses and how to best advocateThey pack a lot into this episode so you’re very likely to come across some helpful nuggets in this episode. Thanks to Kati for giving so much wonderful advice and knowledge, and for being such a lovely person to hang with for an hour. Head to freshrn.com/courses to find the PreceptorPro course as well as all of the other content Kati has created.—----------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back good friends Amie Varley and Sara Fung of the Gritty Nurse podcast for another lively conversation. This time they are focusing on ways individuals can take action against disparities in the American and Canadian healthcare systems. They start with the basics of defining and identifying disparities in health care and go on to describe how nurses can work towards providing more equitable care. They also bring the T on what Amie really does when she’s on Twitter - with a bonus story of what NOT to do in the space. It’s a serious episode, but somehow always fun when these guests are involved. Find The Gritty Nurse podcast at grittynurse.com—----------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Sydney's Skyline - ALIBIS------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne gets to chat with Nurse Alice, America’s Favorite Nurse! Alice Benjamin is a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiovascular, critical care, and emergency medicine. She is also the Chief Nursing Officer and contributor at Nurse.org. You may recognize Nurse Alice from her role as the on-air health medical contributor for NBC 4 in Los Angeles, or from regular appearances for other local and national news networks. They chat about how Alice got her start as a medical contributor and her career-long focus on helping people live healthier lives. You’ll also hear Adrianne and Alice cover topics like:-some fundamentals of educating the public-the research, prep, and responsibilities of a medical contributor-advice and caveats for nurses using social media to speak out-Alice’s call to action for all nursesThanks to Alice for being such an inspiring, fun guest and for all the work she’s doing. Asknursealice.com@asknursealice —------------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:From the Top - Geographer------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne is starting season 8 and ending 2022 with a Bang! She’s welcoming fan-favorite Nurse Blake hot off his PTO Comedy Tour to talk about the exalted and dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Blake is a delight to chat with and this conversation covers a lot including:His recent national comedy tour experience Do Blake and Adrianne set resolutions?Assess and reset - Blake and Adrianne use the nursing process to set their goals for 2022The origins of New Year's resolutionsA massive Starbucks tangent, of courseTheories on why resolutions failAdrianne’s annual goal review processA Game of “Would You Rather?” with a New Year’s TwistWhat are you waiting for? Listen to this super fun and informative episode and then check out more of Nurse Blake’s content at nurseblake.com.Also go download the NurseCon app and get in on the forums and CEUs there.Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:Meet & Fun - Ofshane------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne welcomes back Tina of the hit podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse. They're spilling the T over this weekend's big event Nurses PodCon. A bunch of Nurse Podcasters are descending upon Nashville and broadcasting over the interwebs for an entire Saturday. Listen to this episode to find out more about who's going to be there and what nonsense they're cooking up for you.Go to goodnursebadnurse.com to get your tickets. Use the code uncensored for 25% off your ticket.Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this week’s episode, Adrianne welcomes nurse educator, holistic wellness coach, and creator of the Nurses of Color Collective, Erica Bailey. They have an in-depth conversation about Erica’s roles as a nurse as well as a seeker of self-care, and how it led her to become a holistic wellness coach for other caregivers.They dive into what a wellness coach is, does, and how a nursing license factors into the scope of practice in this role. If you’d like to learn more about Erica’s coaching endeavors, you can check out her beautiful website at balmforthesoul.com.They also talk about the Nurses of Color Collective, why BIPOC-only spaces are so vitally important, and what nurses can do in their personal and professional lives to find and/or create these spaces. Erica shares the article Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White Peoplewritten by Kelsey Blackwell. Also mentioned in this episode are:Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon (ABNAO)abnao.org Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown----------------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne is recording from an odd place to give you some updates on how Nursing Uncensored is changing and growing this autumn (starting now)! She’s getting rid of some things to make her life easier and to make the show better.She’s recently been on some other popular nursing podcasts and wants to share those experiences with you.Adrianne is also happy to announce that NU has been nominated among the Top Blogs by IntelyCare and needs your votes. “What is the Top Nursing Blogs Vote?IntelyCare is unveiling the best nursing blogs across the web based on feedback from nursing professionals.IntelyCare’s Top Nursing Blogs are curated by nurses, for nurses, making it the go-to place for nurses to get the stories, opinions, and information that matter to them while connecting with their peers.Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IntelyCareTopNursingBlogs2021If the blog wins any prize money, it’ll be turned into giveaways of awesome items for you guys!Learn about new bonus content that’s now available - uncensored audio journals, unreleased episodes, and uncensored content with other podcasters! Join The Break Room for access. ---------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne is delighted to welcome back pediatric oncology nurse, podcaster, dad, and now author, David Metzger. He’s back to tell us stories and to make Adrianne tear up with emotion - which he achieves in record time. Actually there’s quite a bit of laughter and joy as they talk about David‘s new book Nurse Papa: 16 Meditations on Parenting from a Pediatric Oncology Nurse. In this easy-to-devour paperback David shares stories, lessons and perspectives about life through the lens of caring for kids facing their own mortality. As David’s website explains “The meditations within are directed at parents and all people who are looking to ask and answer some of life's big questions. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn about yourself.”Stick around till the end to hear David read the first chapter of the book - even though you might need a Kleenex, a hug from your kids, and your credit card to snatch up this book immediately. You can learn more at nursepapathebook.comYou can also purchase David’s book on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3sFEtzMFind him on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/nursepapathebook/?hl=en-----------Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Subharmonic Pop - Loopop------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Faith Lynch, a clinical nurse manager, practice leader, a passionate hemodialysis nurse, former chair of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, mother, and wonderful woman to interview. They have a convivial discussion about Faith’s career as a dialysis nurse, discuss what dialysis is, how it affects patients’ lives but most importantly, they discuss a big change Faith catalyzed at her hospital.During the height of the COVID pandemic in New York City, Faith cites that about 80% of their hospitalized COVID patients were experiencing some form of kidney failure requiring hemodialysis. Enter the Tablo, an HD (hemodialysis) machine the size of a mini-fridge, which Faith had encountered at a convention way before we knew what COVID was or how it would impact us. Faith goes into detail about how this revolutionary machine made a profound impact on nurses ability to provide care to patients, as well as how it reduced the risk to nurses themselves. Faith also has words of wisdom for nursing students and new nurses who wonder if a career in dialysis is right for them, and how conventions and involvement in professional associations can positively impact your career from the beginning.This conversation is a great kickoff to Season 7 and is not to be missed. If you’d like to connect with Faith, you can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-lynch-msn-rn-cnn-85b525124/Check out the Tablo at https://www.outsetmedical.com/tablo/Learn more about the American Nephrology Nurses Association:https://www.annanurse.org/And for students, Faith wants you to check out the Way Into Nephrology Nursing (WINN)https://www.annanurse.org/about/membership/join-or-renew/free-virtual-student-membership