New to Nursing is back! New year and lots of new content coming to you. This biweekly podcast is going to continue this year with new series and episodes....and new voices! New in 2025- The New Grad Nurse Team is welcoming new Team Members! You may hear their voices and see them on the floors supporting our newest nurses. Also new to the podcast...YOU! Coming up is a new series called 'New Nurses, Real Voices'-if you want to be a part of this series and share your story in hopes of inspiring and supporting fellow new grads please reach out to [email protected] wish you a year of great growth, learning and FUN! From the NGN Transition team!

In this final episode for 2024 we dive into this statement from BCCNM:"It is unrealistic to expect entry-level registered nurses to function at the level of practice of experienced registered nurses. Supportive practice environments that encourage entry-level registered nurses to feel welcome, safe, valued, respected and nurtured, ease RNs transition into practice and help support safe, ethical and quality health care." RN_profilenewgrad390.pdf (bccnm.ca)Join the NGN RKCs in a conversation about one aspect of New Grad Nurse transition: expectations. We will discuss:-What it means to function at a NGN level vs. an experience nurse level-Normal Questions/Concerns we hear from NGNs during their transition to independent practice-Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, working safely when you are new and helping to create that safe learning environment on your unit. We will be taking a break until the New Year. Watch for our new episodes in Jan 2025! Safe holidays everyone, remember-your best looks different every day. The New Grad Nurse team is here cheering you on. 

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Pediatric Nursing which was held via webinar on Nov 29, 2024Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Pediatric Nursing? Does working with children & families sound like your niche? This Episode will cover: Education Highlights/Requirements: Is this education for you?Core Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Q&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For PUP: What are your next steps to get into Pediatric nursing?Show Notes and resources:[email protected]

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Perianesthesia Education Program (PEP) which was held via webinar on Nov 15, 2024. NG RKC's Erin and Kelsey have a chat with Karlin Doyle who is an RKC in the Pep Program within the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region of Interior Health. Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Perianesthesia Nursing? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the PEP Core Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For PEP: What are your next steps to get into Perianesthesia nursing?Show Notes and resources:[email protected]@interiorhealth.ca

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Neonatal Education Specialty Training (NEST) which was held via webinar on Nov 1, 2024Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Neonatal Nursing? Does working with neonates sounds like your niche? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the NEST ProgramCore Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For NEST: What are your next steps to get into Neonatal nursing?Show Notes and resources:[email protected]

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Regional Perinatal Specialty Program (RPSP) which was held via webinar on Oct 25, 2024. Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Perinatal Nursing? Does working within maternal/newborn health sounds like your niche? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the RPSPCore Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For RPSP: What are your next steps to get into Perinatal nursing?Show Notes and resources:[email protected]@interiorhealth.ca

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Regional Perioperative Program (RPEP) which was held via webinar on Oct 18, 2024. Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Perioperative Nursing? Does Operative Room sounds like your niche? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the RPEPCore Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For RPEP: What are your next steps to get into Perioperative Care?Show Notes and resources:

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health.This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Regional Critical Care Advancement Program (RCCAP) which was held via webinar on Oct 11, 2024. Join RKC Kelsey, Louise and Breanna-plus some special new grad voices on this discussion!Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Critical Care Nursing? Does ICU sounds like your niche? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the RCCAPCore Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For RCCAP: What are your next steps to get into Critical Care?Show Notes and resources:[email protected]

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health. This episode is a live recording from the New Grad Program Lunch & Learn: Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) which was held via webinar on Oct 4, 2024. Join RKC Kelsey and Erin as they discuss REDEP with RKC Pam, Lindsay, Brendan and Jenny. Are you interested in Specialty Education in the area of Emergency Nursing? This Episode will cover: Program Highlights/Requirements: Is this the program for you?Specialty Education Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the REDEP.Core Competencies: Learn about the essential skills and competencies required for this specialty.Career Advancement: Discover opportunities for career growth and development within this specialty.Program Length: Theory & PracticumQ&A Session: Hear what other new grads wanted more information on.Steps to Sign Up For REDEP: What are your next steps to get into the ER?Show Notes and resources:Specialty Education (sharepoint.com)[email protected]

Guest Speaker Alert!Join us for an insightful episode featuring Morgan Stulberg, an advisor on the Safety Strategy Team at Workplace Health and Safety. Morgan is eager to connect with New Grad Nurses to discuss a crucial topic: workplace safety, with a focus on Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs).Do you know the top three causes of MSIs? We’ll explore them and share resources for further learning. This episode is essential for new and young workers who want to prevent MSIs and ensure a safe start to their careers. Don’t miss out!Show Notes/Resources:https://healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/PoliciesPortalIH/shared%20documents/safe%20patient%20handling.pdfhttps://healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/InjuryprevPortalIH/shared%20documents/Safe%20Patient%20Handling%20Program%20Guide.pdfhttps://healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/InjuryprevPortalIH/shared%20documents/Material%20Handling%20Program%20Guide.pdfhttps://healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/InjuryprevPortalIH/shared%20documents/Work%20Refusal%20Procedure.pdfhealthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/InjuryprevPortalIH/Shared Documents/Forms/All Documents.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FInjuryprevPortalIH%2FShared Documents%2FIncident Reporting Process Poster%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FInjuryprevPortalIH%2FShared DocumentsSteps to reporting a workplace incident:1. Seek first aid as required2.  Notify your manager or supervisor3. Report to the Workplace Health Contact Center: 1-866-922-9464