Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

#376: Tips for Being a Courageous Nurse


Listen Later

Feeling unsure or timid at the bedside is something every new nurse and nursing student experiences. In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down how to build courage in those crucial moments—whether it’s advocating for your patients, setting boundaries, or getting comfortable with personal patient care. You’ll gain confidence through practical advice and real-world strategies that will make your time at the bedside more effective and a lot less intimidating.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to get comfortable performing assessments, even when patients are not in the best of moods
  • Tips for advocating for your patients and confidently communicating with other members of the healthcare team
  • Strategies for setting professional boundaries with difficult or overly needy patients
  • How to remain calm in emergency situations by planning ahead and asking for help when needed
  • Listen now to boost your confidence and strengthen your nursing practice!

    ___________________

    Full Transcript - Read the article "Courage at the Bedside" and view references

    FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!

    Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.

    Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

    Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools. This pack includes report sheets, sheets to help you plan your day, a clinical debrief form, and a patient safety cheat sheet.

    💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!

    ___________________

    The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEXBy Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    1,197 ratings


    More shows like Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    View all
    Emergency Medicine Cases by Dr. Anton Helman

    Emergency Medicine Cases

    554 Listeners

    Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast by Core EM

    Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast

    258 Listeners

    EM Clerkship by Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD

    EM Clerkship

    811 Listeners

    Emergency Medical Minute by Emergency Medical Minute

    Emergency Medical Minute

    260 Listeners

    Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast by Dr Mike Todorovic

    Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

    562 Listeners

    Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist

    Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

    730 Listeners

    The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast by Adam Thomas & Josh Farkas

    The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

    698 Listeners

    The Zero to Finals Medical Revision Podcast by Thomas Watchman

    The Zero to Finals Medical Revision Podcast

    147 Listeners

    Anatomy and Physiology - Bit by Bit by Anatomy & Physiology - Bit by Bit

    Anatomy and Physiology - Bit by Bit

    209 Listeners

    Critical Care Scenarios by Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

    Critical Care Scenarios

    249 Listeners

    Nursing School Week by Week by Nurse Melanie

    Nursing School Week by Week

    294 Listeners

    Rapid Response RN by Sarah Lorenzini

    Rapid Response RN

    451 Listeners

    Cram The Pance by Scott Shapiro PA-C

    Cram The Pance

    1,107 Listeners

    Ninja Nerd by Ninja Nerd

    Ninja Nerd

    317 Listeners

    Critical Care Time by Critical Care Time Podcast

    Critical Care Time

    269 Listeners