The Gritty Nurses discuss different personality types that you may encounter at work.

We talk about the bossy nurse, the negative Nancy, the educator, the chronic shift switcher, the new grad, the goody two shoes, the computer illiterate, the drama/gossip queen, the incessantly happy, the ghost, the people pleaser, the ice queen, the beauty, the perma-stressed, the rebel, the Gen X/Instagrammer, and the seasoned nurse.

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss what it is like dating or being married to a nurse. Inspired by your comments, our experiences and the the "Ginger Billy"- we have a no holds barred conversation on what its REALLY like being with a nurse. No sexy nurses here!

How has your mental health been in the past few months? In this lighthearted episode, Amie and Sara do a check in with each other and how they've been coping.

This may or may not include the following: Netflix bingeing, gardening, and horror movies.

We talk about recognizing signs of mental stress, taking advantage of the resources available, and surrounding yourself with supportive people. Preventative measures are important!

Amie and Sara talk about how the world has changed and our personal stories since the pandemic started in March 2020. 

We discuss hotspots, our personal experience with schools and business shutting down, working from home, random supply shortages. We chat about anti-maskers and dealing with people whose comfort level is different than yours.

How has the pandemic affected children and how can schools safely reopen? If a vaccine is developed, who should get it first and why? What about growing evidence suggesting that Covid19 is airborne?

This episode was recorded on July 26, 2020. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect any employer, either past or present.

Articles for Reference 

Sick Kids Report https://www.sickkids.ca/PDFs/About-SickKids/81407-COVID19-Recommendations-for-School-Reopening-SickKids.pdf

Ontario Approach to Reopening Schools https://www.ontario.ca/page/approach-reopening-schools-2020-2021-school-year

WHO now says airborne transmission of Covid19 may be possible

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/07/10/who-now-says-airborne-transmission-of-covid-19-may-be-possible-in-some-settings-a-toronto-infectious-diseases-expert-explains-and-offers-advice.html

Covid19 Superspreader Events

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-superspreading-events-drive-most-covid-19-spread1/

Coronavirus Report: Canada Gets a B, US gets an F

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-report-card-experts-give-canada-a-b-u-s-an-f-1.5035917

When People think they know more than they do (Dunning Kruger Effect)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect

In this episode, we take a dive into politics and healthcare with Natalia Kusendova, who is a nurse turned politician, and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Ontario representing Mississauga Centre. 

We ask Natalia about her journey to becoming a politician, and Bill 124 which caps the wages of 1.2 million public sector employees (including nurses) for the next 3 years. How did this bill come to be and who is included and excluded from it?

What is the importance of having more nurses and women in politics? What is it like to be a young female nurse in politics? What is the world of politics really like and how can we make a difference?

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You can follow Natalia Kusendova on Twitter www.twitter.com/natkusendova and www.nataliakusendovampp.com

Articles for reference:

Natalia Kusendova:

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/12/13/mpps-are-marking-10-years-without-a-pay-raise.html

https://torontosun.com/news/national/mps-poised-to-score-pay-hike-amid-covid-19-crisis

https://www.ola.org/en/members/all/natalia-kusendova

https://www.ontario.ca/page/public-sector-salary-disclosuhttps://globalnews.ca/news/6758572/coronavirus-natalia-kusendova-mpp/re-2019-all-sectors-and-seconded-employees

https://globalnews.ca/news/6758572/coronavirus-natalia-kusendova-mpp/

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-election-2018/failed-pc-leadership-contestant-granic-allen-wins-nomination-in-mississauga-1.3896475

https://globalnews.ca/news/4189784/tanya-granic-allen-doug-ford-ontario-pc/

https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2018/05/05/tanya-granic-allen-will-no-longer-be-a-candidate-for-ontario-pc-party-doug-ford-says.html

Voting:

https://www.lawoforderblog.com/2018/03/4-things-most-people-get-wrong-about-abstentions/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstention

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/blog/why-would-anyone-abstain-from-voting/

Ontario Medical Association (OMA):

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-oma-considering-all-options-after-ontario-government-pulls-out-of/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-province-ontario-doctors-to-return-to-the-arbitration-table/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-talks-shut-down-between-ontario-doctors-and-provincial-government/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-government-reaches-an-arbitrated-agreement-with-oma/

Gender & Pay Equity

https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/the-gender-pay-gap/

http://www.payequity.gov.on.ca/en/GWG/Pages/what_is_GWG.aspx

https://globalnews.ca/news/6001276/gender-wage-gap-women-canada/

Bill 124 & Ontario Nurses Association (ONA):

https://www.ehlaw.ca/ontario-caps-compensation-increases-for-public-servants-and-the-broader-public-sector/

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-124

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ontario-nurses-association-files-charter-challenge-of-bill-124-821160354.html

Amie and Sara chat with Matt, who identifies as a gay black male nurse.

We talk about why he got into nursing, what it's like working with women and what he can "get away" with. 

We discuss recent political and racial issues, discrimination, and white fragility. Matt shares personal stories of stereotyping, harassment, nurse/doctor dynamics, and gender inequalities. 

Do men move up the career ladder faster in nursing? What is it like being the token spokesperson for all queer and black people?

In this episode Amie and Sara take a look into what it's like to be a male nurse. Robert Vaughan is a nurse practitioner, US Navy veteran, and creator of #meninnursing, a Twitter page dedicated to supporting and promoting men in nursing.

They discuss his journey to becoming a nurse, experience in nursing school, and reactions from family and friends. 

What gender biases and stereotypes exist in the world of nursing? Do men experience discrimination, bullying, or nurses eating their young? What advice is there for other men who want to become nurses?

Follow Robert on Twitter https://twitter.com/meninnursing  

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In this episode, Amie and Sara chat with Ted Talk alum Dr. Sophia Yen of Pandia Health Birth Control. 

Why are women subjecting themselves to monthly bleeding when it's not necessary? What if men had to experience this? We talk about the history of the birth control pill, how often women got their periods throughout history, taking our bodies back, and the benefits of stopping your period.

We discuss the random connection between allergies and birth control, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), other reasons for using birth control, and advocating for menstrual products.

We dispel myths and discuss the idea that period are optional! Plus, some hilarious commentary and personal stories with TMI.

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Dr. Yen and Pandia Health:

https://www.facebook.com/pandiahealth/
https://www.instagram.com/pandiahealth/
https://twitter.com/pandiahealth?lang=en&lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_dgWnuAPvQZo-PSwsk4IA

https://www.pandiahealth.com/periods-optional/

Resources:

Malcolm Gladwell: Dr. John Rock's error https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/03/13/john-rocks-error

Dogon Tribe and their periods https://news.umich.edu/study-suggests-a-new-explanation-for-menstruation/

Amie and Sara discuss Sara's funny experience being tested for Covid 19 and her test result. 

We also chat about various political and racial issues going on in the world.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lou Nalli of the "PinPoint Health Show" and "The Lou Down" Podcast on common injuries that nurses encounter as part of shift work.

We discuss long term solutions, the importance of a diagnosis, and things you can do to build strength and mobility. We also look at the impact of chronic physical ailments, the mind-body connection and sleep issues.

The Gritty Nurses aren't spring chickens anymore and need to take care of our bodies! Small sustainable changes are key.

Resources:

The PinPoint Health Podcast: https://globalnews.ca/toronto/program/the-pinpoint-health-show

The Lou Down Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vge3ie7M_2o&list=PLVCF9nptV0TJbYGe4lwZ_SP8edgxSKB5K

Dr. Lou Nalli on social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.LouNalli/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lounalli/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-lou-nalli-a932645b/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlounalli
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrBbrADJLO7jvjgmpGrdhw

Dr. Stuart McGill, biomechanist. www.backfitpro.com

Norman Doidge, the Brain that Changes Itself. http://www.normandoidge.com/?page_id=1259 

Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep. https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/author

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