Nursing Uncensored

There is more than one way to become a nurse. Adrianne’s journey was more of a saga. Recently, she got a message from a listener asking Adrianne to tell her story. The listener wanted to know things like how old Adrianne was when she finished, what degree path she chose, and what obstacles she faced along the way. Becoming a nurse is a difficult undertaking, and many of you know that is a gross understatement. The material is hard, has real-life consequences, AND the system is broken and inefficient making it all that much harder. If you know and love someone who is working towards or through nursing school, this may give you some perspective on what they’re experiencing. If you’re on the journey yourself and also leaping hurdles, know that your hard work will pay off. Keep going. If I can do it, you can do it. Come back next time for part 2 of the last episode, The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian.Want more nursing-related content?

Welcome to Season 4 of Nursing Uncensored! In this episode, Adrianne embarks upon a conversation with pal and co-worker, Jillian. Jillian has just graduated from Nursing School and is awaiting boards at the time of this recording. She’s got a lot of great stuff to say which is why this talk at NU Headquarters was so dang long. The conversation winds around and through topics such as -finding out “who you will be” after nursing school- podcasts and other resources for learning-anxiety from nursing school skills test outs-the struggles of having a personal life in nursing school-and Adrianne tells a story in which her class collectively gets the shitsThere is so much more the cover, so settle in for the long haul. Part one awaits.Come back for part 2!--------------------------------------------Want more nursing-related content? Find more including the Nursing Uncensored podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and art athttps://nursinguncensored.comCheck out podcast merch athttps://www.nursinguncensored.com/nu-shopFind me on the webInstahttps://www.instagram.com/nursinguncensoredpodcast/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/nuthepodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nursinguncensoredpodcast/Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/nursinguncensored/Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2020881-adrianneLinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/in/adrianne-behning-bsn-rn-03ba37b2Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library:No Good Right by Freedom Trail Studios

It's official! Even though it's still summer, there are school supplies popping up in all the stores. Adrianne's college town is seeing a new influx of students who are about to start prepping for the coming semester. So that means it's time to shop for school supplies. Adrianne's not even in school anymore, yet she still wants to hit the sales.By the time you get to college, you probably know what supplies you want and need, but let's challenge you to think outside the box.  Here are Adrianne's Top 10 Nursing School Supplies......and How to Use Them.This episode will also be posted as a blog with links to some of my favorite school supplies and a link you can use to purchase. Each purchase through these links supports the podcast. It wouldn't be Nursing Uncensored if you didn't get actionable tips and items to help you out. So checkout the blog post at https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2019/7/24/top-10-school-supplies-for-nursing-studentsWant more nursing-related content? 

New nursing students everywhere are in the final stages of preparation before starting their programs - getting health records submitted, going through orientation, making sure they're signed up for the right classes. Simultaneously, they're all trying to enjoy as much summer as possible before they settle in for the long-haul on the road to becoming a nurse.If you're an incoming nursing student, you already know the benefits of working ahead. In this episode, Adrianne presents some things you should think about while sitting by the pool or hiding in the air conditioning between now and the end of August. (These tips wouldn’t hurt you returning students either!)Adrianne breaks down her Top 10 Preparation Tips for New Nursing Students. This was originally a blog post she wrote back in 2018 (https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/prenursingprep), but due to popular demand, it’s now in audio form. Don’t be fooled though, there are some perks to the blog. We’ve included some related links from the original posting that you may enjoy. Please check them out if you want some very memorable memory devices and also maybe get a little giggle.Here’s a video about the metric system. Make it your friend now.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUXutV6Vk6kU.S. Office Of Education - "Metric Education" (PSA, 1978)Just when you thought rapping white dudes couldn’t get any nerdier...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHOIWu3xbP4The Greatest Medical Terminology Rap EverKick up some vintage vibes with this parody of a vintage Frankie Valli hit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzoDZL8X810Electrolytes Song (Big Girls Don't Cry Parody)Speaking of vintage, I wonder if Freddie Mercury would be into this parody.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp3pFjKoZl8Bohemian PolypharmacyLet’s get serious for a sec. This video from Nurse Nacole should be a nursing school requirement. Learn how to read a textbook, because you’re probably doing it wrong.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPaL1aKFapw&feature=youtu.beHow to Study from a Textbook EffectivelyIf you want some helpful infographics for metric conversions, check out our board.https://www.pinterest.com/nursinguncensored/med-math/Nursing Uncensored Med Math Pinterest BoardDid you know there is a separate APA guide for digital sources? Get the book!https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4210512APA Style Guide to Electronic References, 6th ed.------------------------------Want more nursing-related content?

This week Adrianne chats with Nurse Margo about aromatherapy use at the bedside, specifically in palliative and end-of-life care. They discuss how aromatherapy is used in the hospital setting, as well as how Margo approached this evidence-based project, and how she helped improve essential oil use on the unit. The moral of Margo’s story however, is that any nurse, regardless of years of experience, can impact bedside practice and contribute in meaningful ways.Margo has also provided us with some great resources for further education on aromatherapy use among patient populations. Be sure to check out:Palliative care chat podcast: Episode 8 Dr. Lynn McPherson and Dr. Susan Kristiniak Aromatherapy Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-833667548/episode-8-dr-lynn-mcpherson-and-dr-susan-kristiniak-aromatherapy-podcastThe National Center for Complementary and Integrative Healthhttps://nccih.nih.govThe NCCIH has a variety of information about this topic, as evidenced by the ample search results when you search “aromatherapy” on the site.Thanks again to Margo for joining us~!Want more nursing-related content? Find more including the Nursing Uncensored podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and art athttps://nursinguncensored.comCheck out podcast merch athttps://www.nursinguncensored.com/nu-shopWant *even more* content?!

This week we are joined by Molly Hillig Rodriguez, RN, BSN, MPH, CEO of Empower Yourself Coaching. She reached out to Adrianne to discuss the very sensitive, yet important topic of suicide among nurses and how we work to prevent this tragedy. According to an article from Nurse.org, nurses are four times more likely to commit suicide than individuals not working in healthcare (Yazdi, 2017). The combination of physical, emotional, mental and financial stressors is a real threat to the well-being of our frontline healthcare providers. Molly and Adrianne discuss the imperative need for suicide prevention programs in healthcare institutions and the much-needed involvement of nurse leaders. They highlight ways leaders can reduce suicide risk among nursing staff, how individuals can identify signs of increased suicide risk, and how to be a support to someone who is struggling. Molly also provides some great resources to give each of you a boost of empowerment and education on how to maintain mental health. On the Nursing Uncensored website, you’ll find an information page provided by Molly regarding the content of this conversation and some helpful resources for you.In the episode, Molly mentions three additional resources for you to check out:The School of Greatness - Lewis Howes https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/Rise (podcast) - Rachel Hollis https://open.spotify.com/show/7IjK2aH3JBpI7nzqGrN6o0The 5-Second Rule - Mel Robins https://melrobbins.com/blog/five-elements-5-second-rule/--------------------------------------------------------------------Crisis ResourcesIf you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.Find more info on Molly and Empower Yourself Coaching athttp://empoweryourselfcoaching.org/Insta: @_mollyrodriguezCitationsYazdi, M. (2017, September 28). Suicide In Nursing: Much More Common Than You Think. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/suicide-rates-high-for-female-nurses/Copyright-free background music is:Always Be My Unicorn by Freedom Trail Studiofrom YouTube Audio Library

In this episode, Adrianne is talking money - specifically student loan repayment - a topic that has most of us fresh graduates totally stressed out. Since Adrianne is one of the stressed out masses, she’s having a conversation with expert and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Travis Hornsby, founder of studentloanplanner.com.He and Adrianne discuss a number of topics including, but not limited to, Federal vs private loan repayment strategy, the public service loan forgiveness program (PSLF), and refinancing student loans. While this show primarily focuses on the lives of Registered Nurses, this financial information can be helpful to any health science graduates - including nurses, chiropractors, physicians, dentists, etc. They discuss basic financial repayment concepts as well as specific tools to help you on your journey to repayment. Below are some links to help you on your way.If you visit Travis and his crew at studentloanplanner.com you will also find free access to his Student Loan Calculator https://www.studentloanplanner.com/free-student-loan-calculator/Also here is more information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program:https://www.studentloanplanner.com/public-service-loan-forgiveness/

Happy National Nurses Week to everyone in the Nursing Uncensored universe! Adrianne is excited to welcome Jaime Dawson, MPH, the Director of Program Operations for the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Grand Challenge and Innovation at the American Nurses Association. Jaime’s past programmatic work at the ANA has included occupational safety and health topics, such as safe patient handling and mobility, healthcare worker vaccination, violence prevention, and sharps safety. She attended George Washington University’s School of Public Health and Health Services and earned a Master’s of Public Health degree with a focus on environmental and occupational health.Jaime and Adrianne discuss the health status of nurses in the United States, the mission and functions of the ANA, and they highlight resources and ways to get involved with the HNHN™ Grand Challenge. Please keep reading for helpful links and information.If this episode has inspired you to get involved with this wonderful challenge, Adrianne would love to know about it. Drop a comment or email nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us page on the website at Nursinguncensored.comThanks again to Jaime and the American Nurses Association for reaching out.ANA 2019 National Nurses Week Webinar Nurses4Us: Elevating the Profession! (Free Webinar)Wednesday, May 8th, 2019https://www.nursingworld.org/continuing-education/webinars/2019-national-nurses-week-webinar-free-webinar/Learn more about the American Nurses Association at Nursingworld.orgFacebook: @AmericanNursesAssociaitonTwitter: @ANANursingWorldInstagram: @ANANursingWorldNational Nurses Week Hashtag: #NursesWeekHealthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Twitter: @HealthyNurseUSAHNHN: @HealthyNurseUSAHNHN hashtag: #HealthyNursebackground music:Lightning Bug by GeographerYouTube Audio Library

Brad is back and we're talking about preparing food for a three-day-stretch of 12-hour shifts. We cover tips and tricks for food prep and preservation, how nurses show love with potlucks, and Brad's food-related side gig with Pampered Chef. Then we set up mics in Brad's kitchen and cook an easy freezer breakfast/brunch meal and let you listen in...sort of. You'll see. Don't miss it.And if you're interested in becoming a Pampered Chef consultant, hosting an online party, or purchasing some awesome kitchen swag, you can find Brad here:https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/bmclaughlin1Tell him Nursing Uncensored sent you.nursinguncensored.com background music:How It Began by SIlent PartnerMirror Mirror by Diamond OrtizPrice Check by Freedom Trail StudioAll obtained through YouTube Audio Library

This episode is taking us back to August of 2017 when Nursing Uncensored was still called Med Room Chronicles: Nursing Uncensored. This episode was lost in the cloud til recently. So Adrianne polished it up and is presenting it here for your amusement. Andrew and Adrianne talk about common myths held about nurses working the night shift. Night nurses can’t help but cringe when folks say to us “you must love how quiet night shift is, with all the patients sleeping”. Um, not exactly. This episode lays out some 3rd shift truths - but make no mistake, we love our staff on all shifts - we can’t do this without each other. Listeners beware, this was recorded via phone while Andrew was speeding down a Midwestern Interstate. The quality is not what we’ve grown into here at Nursing Uncensored, but this conversation was so good, it couldn’t be lost in a vault forever.nursinguncensored.comCheck out our merch shop for stickers, buttons, and digital art.etsy.me/NUMerchShopBackground music: Slip by Geographerfrom YouTube Audio Library

Adrianne is joined again by Craig of the popular nursing brand Keep It Real RN. This is their followup to the last episode about some of their most nightmareish poop cleanup situations. They're back to teach you how to go from massive poopstravaganza to squeaky clean patient with as little stress as possible for everyone involved.This episode is gross, funny, informative, and destinated to make you a poop cleaning superstar. Since we are talking about poop very candidly, please be sure you're in an appropriate place to listen.Find more of Craig's content at https://keepitrealrn.com/Listen to Adrianne's first episode with Craig here:https://www.nursinguncensored.com/episodes/2019/3/1/the-poopisode-ft-craig-of-keep-it-real-rn

Nursing schools start clinicals at all different times of the year, so it's as good a time as any to run through Adrianne's top 10 tips to get you through this experience. Many nursing programs require between 200-300 clinical hours to get you graduated, so why not harness the behaviors and tips to get you through with confidence and your health mostly intact.This is by no means an exhaustive list, but these are the basics that Adrianne believes will set you up for clinical success. If you like what you hear, share this list with someone you know at any point in their nursing clinicals journey.nursinguncensored.comCopyright-free background music obtained from YouTube Audio Library:Wolf Kisses by Otis McDonald

By poopular demand, Adrianne and Craig bring you the long-awaited episode on an inevitability of bedside nursing: cleaning up poop. This discussion is not for the weak-stomached, but if you appreciate some good poop puns, turd tales and fecal follies you're in for a treat. Above all, though we laugh at the ridiculousness of human excretion, please know that Nursing Uncensored and Keep It Real RN urge you to treat every patient with dignity and compassion. It's also ok to laugh sometimes as a form of coping with this unique profession. If you'd like to see more of Craig's content, visit:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KeepItRealRNTwitter: https://twitter.com/keepitrealrn?lang=enCheck out a poop-related blog post about fecal management system basics: https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2017/2/13/nurseprotips-leak-free-flexi-seal-rectal-tube

In this episode. you’ll hear my half of the cross-over collab I did with Tina of the medical true crime podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse. This conversation is great because we get to talk about the Good Nurse Bad Nurse podcast and get to know a little bit about the podcaster behind the mic. We discuss our journeys in podcasting, medical true crime, some of our favorite podcast support groups, goals for the GNBN podcast and more. Tina is a delight to talk to, as you'll hear in this episode. Go subscribe to Good Nurse Bad Nurse if you haven’t already. I can’t wait to hear the episode I joined in on….it was a lot of fun to record. If you’re a new listener and you’re here because you already love GNBN, let me know in the comments section or on social media.nursinguncensored.comgoodnursebadnurse.podbean.comBackground music: Fresh Healthy Perspectives by Birocratic (YouTube Audio Library)

This is the third installment in the longest three-part special ever. Adrianne and Dan finish their drinks and this conversation that, in real time, was almost 4 hours long. Here we have just the highlights as they discuss pet peeves, empowering patients, and making notes before doctor's appointments. It's always a great time when Dan's involved and perhaps things got a little goofy. You be the judge.Check out more Dan at DanDiMonte.com