Welcome to part one of a three-part series with Robert P. Harris, flight nurse and author. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part one of three.In this episode, Adrianne and Robert discuss*His path from Army Corpsman to flight nurse*Starting the clock on your nursing life*36 months to flight*Robert’s book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A Field Guide to Awesomeness*His controversial study strategy and the NCLEXThe two of them really let loose, so these episodes are definitely not safe for work, so please listen responsibly. You won’t be sorry. Find Robert at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-p-harris-rn/————————Want more nursing-related content? 

Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 1

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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

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Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 1

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