Nursing Uncensored

Adrianne flies solo for this episode since most of the world is on some form of self-isolation or mandated quarantine at the time of recording. But that's not what we're talking about today. Adrianne sends this episode out to all of the nursing students who are suddenly finding themselves thrust into online classes as a result of the global covid-19 pandemic. She runs through her top tips and routines for doing well with 100% online instruction. For the record, she doesn't really address doing this as a parent (she's staying in her lane), so please hit up other parents that have survived studying from home for more info. Some resources mentioned in this episode include:Nurse Nacole - How to Study from a Textbook Effectivelyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPaL1aKFapwNursing Uncensored - YouTubers Who Saved My A$$ in Nursing Schoolhttps://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2017/2/11/youtubers-who-saved-my-a-in-nursing-school-expanded-editionPomodoro Technique For Productivity | How To Procrastinate Less (And Focus More)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykMzzZolhdkAnd here's a browser-based Pomodoro Timerhttps://tomato-timer.com/Adrianne's HeyTutor Profilehttps://heytutor.com/info/IA/Iowa-City/ID20441-Adrianne-Behning/----------------------Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks! 
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Let’s welcome back Nurse Margo for another lively conversation. This time she and Adrianne talk about their new roles as clinical student nurse preceptors. This conversation covers what they’ve learned from their research and how they plan to guide their senior nursing students through their last clinical experience before graduation. Margo and Adrianne describe their own nursing school clinical experiences and explore how those experiences influence their views and approaches to precepting. Margo reveals her “Wish List” for her student, and both nurses identify their own strengths and struggles as new teachers.In the spirit of continued growth, Adrianne and Margo are open to hearing the advice and encouragement of experienced student preceptors out there. Hit the comments section if you'd like to share your wisdom, experience, and helpful tips with the entire Nursing Uncensored universe. ———————— Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks! 
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Meet Qian (pronounced Chen), a brave young woman who solo traveled from China to Texas to Iowa and became a nurse in the process. Join Qian and Adrianne as they discuss her journey -past, present, and future. In this episode, they cover topics like:-The “fine print” of nursing student Visas and why Qian is leaving the U.S.-Learning medical terminology in another language.-Struggling with culture shock and insecurity speaking a new language-The steps she taking to get home.-Differences in nursing between China and the U.S.-How family and friends understand (or don’t) what her job is, really.All this and more in this wonderful, insightful conversation with a very special nurse.———————— Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks! 
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This emotionally charged episode was originally recorded in early 2017 regarding the death of a patient Adrianne had known for years. This is a monologue about coping with death as a nurse. It is emotional, so be warned that this will pull at your heartstrings. It is especially relevant for Adrianne to share because 2019 and early 2020 have had their fair share of losses. If you have experienced loss, you are not alone. Adrianne also provides some suggestions for coping and resources to seek. If you are struggling with emotional or mental health for any reason, reach out for help. One resource is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.orgThe NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.

Q the Nurse returns in this episode to update us on how his first months as a traveling nurse have gone. He describes some definitive ways to tell if traveling is not the gig for you., but mostly he just basks in how awesome a time he’s having and all the places he plans to go in the near future. Q and Adrianne spend the rest of their short time together talking about a hot topic this time of year. That’s right, they’re talking all about setting 2020 Goals. Though Adrianne and Q are entirely different people when it comes to setting and achieving goals, they agree on some things. Which one of them do you think is a planner and which of them flies by the seat of their pants? You gotta listen to find out. Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content?

This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part three of three.In this final installment of Adrianne’s marathon chat with flight nurse and author, Robert P Harris, they are on a roll. Despite heading into hour three, there is no shortage of things to talk about. In this last piece we hear Robert discuss:*His aversion to poop jokes*The process of writing his book*Favorite nurse podcasters*High stakes and sacrifices *Coping strategies for traumatic situations*Nurse therapists and mental health*It's not about you!!*The flight suit and what goes under itIf you’d like to connect with Robert, you can find him on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-p-harris-rn/Buy his book here: https://amzn.to/2ZIYs1I————————Want more nursing-related content?

It’s time for part 2 of Adrianne’s conversation with Robert Harris, flight nurse and author of the book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A Field Guide to Awesomeness. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part two of three.Adrianne and Robert tear through the topics of *Narcotic accountability among nurses*DIY Stethoscopes*Real tales from the helicopter*”The Rousability Threshold”*Smoking*Depression among nurses and meaningful self-care*Tomahawk intubation and Roberts badass girlfriend*Protecting your licenses and certifications ...probably a dozen other things in no particular order.Find Robert at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-p-harris-rn/Get his book here: https://amzn.to/2ZIYs1I————————Want more nursing-related content?

Welcome to part one of a three-part series with Robert P. Harris, flight nurse and author. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part one of three.In this episode, Adrianne and Robert discuss*His path from Army Corpsman to flight nurse*Starting the clock on your nursing life*36 months to flight*Robert’s book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A Field Guide to Awesomeness*His controversial study strategy and the NCLEXThe two of them really let loose, so these episodes are definitely not safe for work, so please listen responsibly. You won’t be sorry. Find Robert at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-p-harris-rn/————————Want more nursing-related content?

Renee DuShane is substance abuse and psychiatric nurse who works for her state’s mental health department overseeing individuals in the community. She has an interesting story, as you can gather from the title of this episode, and there are lessons to be learned. Join Renee and Adrianne as they discuss: *substance abuse/detox/rehab work for nurses*The eternal question: do you need med -surg experience straight out of nursing school? *the importance of a good nurse orientation*following your gut/dreams to your specialty*baptism by fire, common among new nurses*coping with worry about community-based patients’ *Renee’s involvement in Kylie Jenner’s anti-bullying campaign*the power of asking for what you want...and more!————————Want more nursing-related content?

In this 4th installment with Jillian, we finally learn what her NCLEX results are and what's on the horizon for her post-nursing school.Jillian and Adrianne talk about her NCLEX test day and how she prepared in those final hours before walking into the test center. Jillian wanted to include the following link to a lot of helpful information to get you ready for YOUR test day. Checkhttps://portal.ncsbn.org/ for prep materials, what to expect test day and how to schedule your exam.The two chatterboxes also get passionate over the challenges and joys of being a new grad nurse, post-NCLEX panic, how to improve your confidence, and the potential the future holds. Also, Adrianne reads a few items from her sentence journal. There’s plenty of laughter in this episode so don’t listen somewhere you need to quiet. Check out Jillian’s joggers scrubs:https://amzn.to/2qbmllr And Adrianne’s preferred, more economic option:https://amzn.to/34GhFTE------------------------Want more nursing-related content?

Meet Sarah Gray, BSN RN, a founding clinician at Trusted Health, the California-based team of nurses and innovators that are reimagining how healthcare staffing works. They staff LPNs, RNs, and CNPs in temporary jobs (like travel assignments) as well as full-time staff positions. They kindly sponsored the last 4 episodes and today we get to chat.Sarah is here to talk about lots of things, including a new way to find opportunities in nursing. Call it what you will...travel nursing, contract nursing, agency nursing...this is the new and improved version for the modern nurse. It’s like social media for awesome nursing jobs. You can fill out a resume-quality profile, cruise jobs on the app and even have employers seek you out. Adrianne and Sarah cover a lot more than that in this highly-informative episode. You’ll want to listen if you are considering being a traveling nurse (you can do it locally, too!), or if you already travel and you want an agency that listens to you more.Sarah talks about:-What nurses want from job searches and placement. -How her skills as a Pediatric bedside nurse translated into this start-up opportunity.-Why the traditional contract nursing system doesn’t put nurses first.-How to decide what you want from your career and future plans.-How nurse advocates change the travel nursing game.-Trusted Health wants to see nurses happy, fulfilled and in the jobs they want.Please check them out if you’ve got the itch to try something new. They will make it really easy for you.www.trustedhealth.com/uncensored————————Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne is joined by Q the Nurse. They talk about Q's path into nursing, pet peeves, and the things that make it all worthwhile.You can see more of Adrianne and Q on his YouTube channel and on the Everyday Hero podcast.————————Want more nursing-related content?

There are few times in life that are as nerve-wracking as taking a professional licensing exam, like the NCLEX. We catch up with our pal Jillian again at just such a moment. In this episode, Jillian is less than 2 days from her exam and it’s time to talk all things NCLEX. From pep talks to reality checks, it’s all here. Jillian breaks down how she’s been preparing and how she’s feeling as the clock ticks down. Adrianne put in her two cents on what she thinks Jillian should be doing (or not doing) the day before her test. Despite the stress, join them for some good laughs and maybe a little inspiration, too. Then we all writhe in suspense as we await her results.--------------------------Are you a traveler? Thinking of traveling?Check out our sponsor for this episode:Trusted HealthThey’re a nurse-run agency that empowers traveling nurses to find assignments they love without the hounding of traditional commission-based recruiters. They’ve replaced the traditional staffing approach with an intelligent matching platform to find you an assignment that fits you’re unique experiences, preferences, and goals.Check them out at trustedhealth.com/uncensored----------------------------Want more nursing-related content?

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes her massage therapist, Jaime, to the Nursing Uncensored Headquarters. They spend the hour and twenty minutes discussing a variety of topics in the self-care universe. They explore topics like: *What bad self-care costs caregivers*How our bodies carry stress*Valuing our skills and time as commodities*LGBTQ considerations in self-care*Making habits sick*Finding safe self-care maintenance resources in the community.They hope you enjoy this episode as much as they enjoyed recording it.Check out Back Together Massage at https://www.backtogethermassage.comAre you a traveler? Thinking of traveling?Check out our sponsor for this episode:Trusted HealthThey’re a nurse-run agency that empowers traveling nurses to find assignments they love without the hounding of traditional commission-based recruiters. They’ve replaced the traditional staffing approach with an intelligent matching platform to find you an assignment that fits you’re unique experiences, preferences, and goals.Check them out at trustedhealth.com/uncensoredWant more nursing-related content? 

The roller coaster continues this week with Adrianne and Jillian. We’ve got another hour of loops, corkscrews, turns and mega-dives - all conversational, of course. They talk about a million more things related to nursing and school. Some of those things include:Rallying your team and keeping goals in your sight.Failing isn’t the end of the road.How to speak up as a new nurse.Not needing to know everything right now.Dealing with anxiety, fear, and doubt.….and this stew of topics is peppered with humor and curse words to keep it interesting. We can’t wait to hear more from Jillian as she approaches and conquers the NCLEX. ----------------------------------This episode is sponsored by Trusted Health.Trusted health is a company built by nurses, for nurses to help travelers connect with great job opportunities efficiently and with transparency.They’ve replaced the traditional job search and staffing approach with an intelligent matching platform -- empowering nurses to discover opportunities that fit their unique experiences, preferences, and goals. Instead of a commission-based recruiter, they use Nurse Advocates -- nurses just like you (some of whom have even traveled!) who work commission-free. Because they’re all commission-free, their goal isn’t to get nurses into any open jobs; instead, they focus on connecting each of their nurses to the travel assignments they want and supporting them every step of the way - before, during, and after their assignment! And just in case you’re wondering, Trusted Health comes right out and says it: no, they won’t hound you with phone calls and emails about jobs that you’re not interested in. Just the information you want, when you want it. Interested? Check them out at www.trustedhealth.com/uncensored. Fill out some basic information about your preferences and qualifications, and you can get started viewing job matches personalized for you in minutes! Join Trusted - they’re not just an agency; they’re a movement. ---------------------------------------Want more nursing-related content?