Nothing But Nursing

In this interview episode, I’m joined by Kelly, a nurse practitioner with a truly inspiring journey. Kelly currently works as an NP in an outpatient neurology clinic. We explore her path to becoming an NP and how she is able to help patients recovering from brain injuries, epilepsy and other common neurological conditions. She also shares a day in her role, walking us through a typical shift in her clinic. Additionally, Kelly shares her personal experience with a traumatic brain injury and how it has shaped her compassionate approach to patient care. Whether you’re thinking about specializing in neurology as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, or are simply curious about the field, Kelly offers great advice and meaningful insights.

This is an interview with Joyce, a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in endocrinology. She tells us her journey into this specialty and tells us what it’s like to run her own clinic, such as what her day-to-day tasks and cases look like. She shares valuable advice for aspiring endocrinology nurses, highlighting the top three things to know about the specialty and the key hormonal imbalances they should be well-acquainted with. Joyce also discusses the differences between outpatient and inpatient endocrine care, patient education strategies, and a challenging case she successfully navigated in her clinic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what it’s like to pursue endocrinology nursing or to run your own clinic.
Joyce's book: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Large-At-Life-Failure/dp/B0CW2PBJRH

In this episode, we sit down with Mike, a seasoned social worker and author, to explore the vital role of nurses in leadership. Mike shares his perspective on why the world needs more helping professionals in charge, highlighting the unique qualities that make nurses natural leaders. We also dive into the often-overlooked importance of financial well-being for nurses and how it can amplify their impact. Mike offers practical advice for new nurses and students on developing leadership skills from the start of their careers. Finally, he explains the significance of recognizing and celebrating peer leadership. Be sure to listen in if you're looking for practical steps to grow as a nurse leader!

Link for Michael's book: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475868319/Doing-Good-and-Doing-Well-Inspiring-Helping-Professionals-to-Become-Leaders-in-Their-Organizations

In this episode, I chat with Aum, the creator of TeachMeHub, a free new learning platform designed specifically for nursing students. He shares with us how this AI chat bot powered by nursing textbooks can help students understand complex concepts. This tool can also create personalized quizzes and come up with memory tricks such as mnemonics for you. This is a really cool concept and I loved getting to talk with him about it.

https://teachmehub.com/

In this episode of Nothing But Nursing, we chat with Larry Penton, a retired Paramedic Firefighter (FireMedic). Larry explains what a FireMedic does, combining firefighting and medical care. He shares his experiences working in violent critical incidents, critical care transport, and handling 48-hour shifts. Larry also discusses working closely with nurses and other medical staff to provide the best care. As a Stop the Bleed and BLS instructor, he also shares insights from his classes, including common misbeliefs about how to properly apply a tourniquet and the "life over limb" principle. Tune in for an insightful interview episode about the career and role of a first responder and learn valuable lessons for nurses and nursing students.

Larry's Podcast "Trigger Warning Talk Podcast" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pentonpendingcs_llc/videos

In this interview with Radiology Technologist Chaundria, we explore the vital role the radiology team plays in healthcare. Chaundria breaks down the basics of imaging procedures that every nurse should know and explains what a day in the life of a radiology technologist looks like and why their work is so important. Since effective collaboration between nurses and radiology technologists is crucial for optimal patient care, she also explains how these roles intersect and work together seamlessly. Listen as she offers her recommendations on maintaining patient comfort and safety during imaging procedures.

Chaundria's Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofradtechs/

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@acoupleofradtechs?lang=en

This is an interview with Reverend Christine Davies, an experienced hospital chaplain, about spiritual and emotional care in healthcare settings. Christine shares insights on supporting patients, regardless of their beliefs, and offers practical advice for nurses on collaborating with their facility's pastoral team. Listen to this insightful episode to learn more about the role of hospital chaplains and about how nurses can work with them to provide holistic care to patients. This episode is packed with useful tips for nurses, such as common phrases that people say, which can do more harm than good, and tips on how to consult the chaplain.
Reverend Christine's website: www.christinevdavies.com
Her weekly newsletter about hospital chaplaincy: https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/

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In this interview episode, we explore the world of aesthetic nursing alongside Ana, an experienced nurse practitioner and entrepreneur working in a medical/wellness spa. Learn more about what aesthetic nursing entails, common treatments provided, how to enter this specialty, and gain insights into her launch of an IV hydration business. This episode is essential for anyone who is curious about the aesthetics, beauty and wellness nursing space. Thank you for listening, and please subscribe so you don't miss any other episodes!

In this interview episode with Dr G the NP, listeners will hear about a typical day as an NP in a cardiology clinic, commonly seen conditions that aspiring cardiac nurses should be familiar with, the importance of preventative care, gratifying moments working in cardiology, and even an interesting new medication that could change preventative medicine.

Dr G's EKG course and discount code:

Are you interested in maternity nursing? In this interview episode, Nurse Erinn shares everything you need to know about working in the postpartum unit. She breaks down what a typical shift looks like for postpartum nurse, detailing the tasks and responsibilities involved in caring for new mothers and their newborns. She also gives an overview of what a mother and baby assessment look like, and lists common conditions and medications that maternity nurses encounter. Erinn shares tons of knowledge, so this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about working in this unit!

Erinn's Podcast, the Mommy Mentor Podcast: https://fortyfirsttimer.com/mommy-mentor-episodes/