#34 - Nursing Shifts

I wanted to share something really personal with you—my keynote presentation from the AWHONN Convention in Orlando, FL. In this talk, I open up about two moments that completely changed my life: being banned from donating blood in nursing school for being gay, and having my first ...  Show more

Are vet techs nurses? It’s a hot debate across social media, and in this episode, I’m diving into both sides of the conversation. We’ll break down the education, licensing, and responsibilities of veterinary technicians vs. nurses—and spotlight some surprising skills you may not ...  Show more

You work with critically ill patients daily, want to be prepared for medical emergencies, and have an in-depth understanding of the pharmacology associated with using paralytics in the ICU. In this episode, we cover nursing considerations & relevant pharmacology associated with t ...  Show more

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about three big red flags you never want to miss in a post-op patient. These are quick, easy to remember, and could save your patient’s life. Grab ...  Show more

Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 184, where I take you through my eight favorite online tools for nursing s ...  Show more

If all you’re hearing is how overwhelming, impossible, or miserable nursing school is, I want you to know that this does NOT have to be your story. But the only way you’re going to have a different experience is if you take active steps to have a different experience. Walking int ...  Show more