Being a nurse is emotionally hard and our self-care needs to be really special and individualized, and free. Operation Happy Nurse is here to help us through the rough spots and help us maintain our mental health on all the good days. Nurse Shannon McPeek is the heart and soul behind the non-profit that exists solely to support nurses like you.In this episode, Adrianne and Shannon talk about the unspoken truth about mental health among nurses and how she and her team are creating resources and a community of support, inspiration, and health free for all nurses. Operation Happy Nurse lists their mission as “to help all nurses struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression by offering a community focused on improving overall mental health and physical wellbeing.” Check them out at https://operationhappynurse.com/ and watch as this movement grows. You can be a part of the growth of Operation Happy Nurse by making a donation towards their legal and startup fees, enabling this group of volunteers to keep working on this for you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/operation-happy-nurse?utm_source=widget&utm;_medium=referral&utm;_campaign=p_cp+share-sheetAlso, find them on:InstagramFacebookLike this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast  Want more nursing-related content?  

Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN

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Welcome to the last episode of season nine of Nursing Uncensored! This hour-long interview recorded in June of 2022, is also the last one recorded when Nursing Uncensored Headquarters was located in Minneapolis, MN, making it a fitting end to the season.Adrianne engages in a conversation with experienced nurse and educator Audrey Snyder, who formerly served as the Dean of Practice and Innovation for the College of Nursing at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro and has now been appointed as the Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Academic Partnerships in the same institution. The discussion revolves around nursing education, encompassing its evolution over time and its future prospects.Dr. Snyder's viewpoints offer a fascinating and insightful dialogue. She emphasizes the significance of nursing education is centered around the community and technology and outlines the modifications required to cater to the needs of upcoming students as well as the struggling healthcare sector.Some key points they elaborate upon are:The healthcare model should prioritize disease and injury prevention, not just treatment.Nurses' roles and skills should be viewed differently on a global scale.Nursing education should prioritize critical decision-making and interpersonal communication.The advantages and disadvantages of online learning are discussed.Telehealth has benefits for both providers and patients.The challenges faced by first-generation and non-traditional college students are acknowledged.From start to finish, this episode is stuffed with interesting information and stories. Not only was Dr. Snyder a joy to converse with, but she also sent Adrianne a charming gift after the interview. The gift consisted of a pair of starfish-shaped silver earrings, and the story behind it will warm your heart, so be sure to listen to the whole conversation. Adrianne expresses her sincere gratitude to Dr. Snyder for everything. If you’d like to connect with Dr. Snyder LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/audrey-snyder-bb57283bTwitter: @AudreySnyderPhD

The Past, Present and Future of Nursing Education with Audrey Snyder, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Donna Cardillo, the Inspiration Nurse! With over 25 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience, Donna is a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. Donna is the author of four books including the award-winning Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. Topics they discuss include:-Donna's journey from bedside nurse to entrepreneur to author and keynote speaker-The importance of personal growth and overcoming self-doubt in achieving success-What is a labyrinth, what is it for, and where can I find one near me? -Suggestions for nurses struggling to find positivity in their personal and professional lives.-The vast career opportunities for nurses and why nurses should explore their talents and interests.Don’t just listen to this episode, bookmark it, download it, whatever, because this information is valuable and you’ll want it later. Thank you so much to Donna for being such an excellent guest and a dedicated advocate for nurses everywhere. Donnacardillo.comHer IGLabyrinthlocator.com

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Finding Positivity in Nursing with Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

This episode takes a humorous look into the often-contentious relationship between emergency department (ED) nurses and inpatient nurses. Hosts Adrianne Behning, an inpatient nurse, and guest Kevin McFarlane, an ED nurse educator, discuss the root causes of the friction and its impact on patient care. They will also share their own experiences and perspectives on the issue, including some outrageous work stories. Kevin and Adrianne also offer practical solutions for improving communication and collaboration between the two specialties. Whether you're a nurse looking to bridge the divide, looking for a laugh, or simply interested in the inner workings of healthcare, this is a must-listen episode. NSFW. If you are not already familiar with Kevin’s podcasts, check out The Art of Emergency Nursinghttp://artofemergencynursing.com/How Not to Kill Your Patienthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061Thanks to Kevin for being such a fun guest with a wealth of stories and information. ----------------Like the show? Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript & Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Summer Solstice on the June Planet - Bail Bonds

From Triage to Admission: The Truth About ER vs. Inpatient Nurse Drama ft Kevin McFarlane of AOEN

Adrianne is excited to welcome Whitney Fear, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who lives and works in Fargo, North Dakota. You may recognize her from Shift Nursing’s documentary Who Cares? A Nurse’s Fight for Equity, a powerful film that follows her as she works to provide care on the Pine Ridge reservation where she grew up. Pine Ridge is one of the poorest areas in the United States with some of the lowest life expectancy rates. Whitney is a woman of the Oglala Lakota Nation and works at a federally qualified health center that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating behavioral health and substance use disorders. She highlights that healthcare is far more than appointments, prescriptions, and forced compliance to care plans. Her methods are the focus of this conversation. Whitney and Adrianne discuss a range of topics in this hour including:Imposter syndrome and how it holds us back; her personal experiences and lessonsChallenges of being a 1st generation college student from a non-traditional backgroundWhy diversity among healthcare providers is so essential for providing quality careAdvice for creating safe spaces for conversation in the mental health care settingLGBTQ+ care, discrimination, colonialism, and their intersectionsWhat does and does not make an excellent provider in Whitney’s eyesDon’t miss out on this engaging, unrestricted conversation, and be sure not to miss the SHIFT nursing documentary which you can find at shiftnursing.com/whocares or on SHIFT’s YouTube channel where it has over 389K views here. Here’s the link if you need to cut and paste:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so1G2QuGsWQYou can also find Whitney on TikTok @hwa_mathoThank you to Whitney for taking the time to share such personal experiences and insights for the sake of others’ growth and education. She is one badass nurse.

Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN

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