#500 - Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervou...

It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recent episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool fo ...  Show more

You might be wondering, what in the world is JVD? It's another of those terms that nursing students hear all the time and plan to look up later. First, JVD stands for jugular venous distention. Second, hit play and I'll tell you all about JVD and why you should never stop noticin ...  Show more

In this episode, I  interview a couple of RNs that I trained when they were fresh out of nursing school. They talk about their orientation experience as well as what they did to land a job in the ICU right out of school. At the end we hear from a special guest that gives us a ...

On this episode we have Kate as a guest. She's a new grad Emergency Room nurse in Louisiana. We talk about confidence as new grad in the ER, nursing school experiences, Kate's first code, her experience having to take a leave of absence during Covid-19 and much more. If you ever ...  Show more

For nurses who are looking to transition out of the bedside, the options may be confusing. From academia, to advanced practice and management, it’s crucial to find the right path before embarking on a long journey. In this episode, Sarah Wells, MSN RN from New Thing Nurse, lays o ...  Show more

The charge nurse is the boots-on-the-ground leader and a role model for a unit. It can be a stressful job, but it can also be fun and empowering as you gain knowledge and experience. In this episode, we chat about charge nurse responsibilities and share some tips for new charge n ...  Show more