Nursing Uncharted

On this episode, we brought in an OR nurse to talk about life in the OR and bullying in the workplace. Special guest, Andrea Mary Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR, shared her own experience working with pediatric patients in the OR, before providing her insights into the issue of bullying, addressing bullying in the workplace, standing up for others, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Andrea and her nursing background 
• (4:17) Life as an OR nurse 
• (7:17) Working with Pediatric patients in the OR 
• (16:23) Standing up for others in the nursing workplace 
• (31:38) Bullying in the nursing workplace
• (45:46) Addressing bullying in the nursing workplace

About Andrea Mary Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR

Andrea is a pediatric traveling operating room nurse currently at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. She has been an operating room nurse for over 12 years working in numerous health care systems around the country, including several level-1 trauma facilities. Andrea is the President of AORN Chapter 2001—the State of Maine. She is on the Nominating Committee for AORN and an active member of the American Nurses Association, the International Council on Surgical Plume, and the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association. 

Andrea is a champion for perioperative practice issues including the elimination of surgical smoke and bullying in the workplace and has presented nationally on both topics. In Oregon, she facilitated the implementation of smoke evacuation equipment at her facility and testified before the Oregon legislative bodies on Surgical Smoke Elimination. Dyer continues her work with both topics, knowing she is making a practice and safety difference for patients and practitioners everywhere.

Andrea wants to dedicate this podcast episode to her late father, who passed away two years ago, and “he was awesome.”

Where to Find Andrea Online:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

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On this episode, we split time discussing float pool nursing and nurse education. Special guest, Irene Aghahowa, BA, MSN, MPH, RN-BC, shared her professional wisdom on both topics, discussing the role of an acute care SRO nurse, the differences between float pool and floor nursing, nurse education in a post-COVID world, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Irene and her nursing background 
• (2:05) The role of an acute care SRO nurse
• (6:43) Differences between the float pool and floor nursing experience 
• (15:04) The advantages and disadvantages of SRO nursing 
• (20:52) Concept-Based nursing education 
• (25:49) The role of a nurse educator 
• (34:20) Nursing education post-COVID 

About Irene Aghahowa, BA, MSN-Ed, MPH, RN-BC
Irene is a nurse educator and clinician and has been a nurse for over 13 years. Her illustrious education background includes a BA in biology, a BSN in nursing, an MSN in education, and a master’s in public health. During her career, Irene has worked in adult acute care as a cardiovascular thoracic and medical-surgical nurse, long-term care, clinical in-patient case management, and nursing education. To see what Irene has going on today, make sure to follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

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On this episode, we dove deep into a setting that is becoming more and more popular among nurses today—the PACU. Our special guest, Ali Moog, RN, BSN, shared her personal account of life as a PACU nurse, her memorable moments from the PACU, working as a PACU nurse during COVID, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Ali and her nursing background 
• (5:53) Life as a PACU nurse
• (12:50) PACU nurse orientation
• (15:55) Understanding PACU codes 
• (19:07) Differences between an anesthesiologist and CRNA
• (22:25) The culture of the PACU 
• (25:09) Work-life balance as a PACU nurse
• (29:22) #PACUProblems 
• (32:18) Memorable moments from the PACU
• (34:01) Working as a PACU nurse during COVID 
• (38:21) The main challenges of working in PACU 
• (40:30) Driving factors for nurses to transition to PACU 

About Ali Moog, RN, BSN

Ali has been a nurse for six years, starting her career in a surgical step-down unit before transitioning to her current role in the PACU—where she has been for the last five years. She works as a level-3 clinician and a PRN Evening Charge Nurse and advocates for giving other specialty nursing units a closer look at life in the PACU. When she is not working, Ali is a mother to her beautiful 3-year-old and 1-year-old daughters at home. To keep up with Ali’s nursing career and lifestyle, follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

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On this episode, we brought in a road-tested nurse to discuss how to get started with travel nursing. Special guest, Hannah Quirk, RN, BSN, gave us the full rundown of what it takes to jumpstart your nursing career with confidence, offering her advice on finding the right travel company and recruiter, what to look for in a travel nursing contract, travel interview best practices, and more.

We Discuss

(0:00) An introduction to Hannah and her nursing background
(2:24) Where to get started exploring travel nursing
(15:03) Finding your travel nursing company & recruiter
(21:30) Travel nursing housing options
(28:13) What to look for in travel nursing contracts
(35:49) Travel nursing interviews
(43:05) Hannah’s favorite assignment(s)
(47:49) Hannah’s favorite NICU patient population
(50:03) Advice for transitioning to travel nursing

About Hannah Quirk, RN, BSN
Hannah graduated from the Duquesne University School of Nursing in 2016. She began her nursing career in the Level 3 NICU in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she worked for two years. She then began her travel nurse journey which brought her to California, Washington, Arizona, and Colorado. She was a travel nurse for 3 years and worked in NICUs of all different sizes and levels. She even met her boyfriend, Eric, along the way and he traveled by her side.
Hannah is now back in Pittsburgh at her home hospital, as her travel journey has come full circle. Hannah loves to hike, ski, spend time in the mountains and in nature, try new food and beer, and meet new friends! You can follow Hannah and Eric online through their travel Instagram, Hannah’s personal Instagram, and her travel nursing blog!

About the Show
Producer – Jonathan Cary
Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay
Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes
Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

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On this episode, we peek behind the curtain of the locked unit. Joining us to discuss psychiatric nursing was special guest, Sarah Richards, MSN, PMHNP-BC, who has worked as both an inpatient and outpatient psych nurse during her career. Calling on her unique experiences, Sarah sheds light on typical psych nursing patient populations, understanding psych ward codes, the effects of COVID on the psychiatric health community, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Sarah and her nursing background 
• (4:44) The typical patient population for inpatient and outpatient psych nursing
• (10:29) How to address psychiatric patients 
• (18:20) Understanding psych ward codes 
• (22:09) The importance of specialty therapists in psych nursing 
• (25:22) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
• (37:09) Memorable stories from outpatient psych nursing 
• (39:44) COVID effects on the inpatient psych community
• (45:43) The challenges and rewards of being a psych nurse 
• (50:56) Areas of improvement for the psych nursing discipline
• (54:31) Advice for prospective psych nurses 

About Sarah Riggleman Richards, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Sarah Richards is a newly certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has seven years of psychiatric nursing experience, including four years working in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and three years of community case management. Sarah will be starting the next step of her career at an outpatient community clinic in Boston, where she currently resides with her husband and their three-legged golden retriever, Sydney. You can keep up with Sarah by following her on:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

Join Our Other Nursing Communities:

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• Instagram
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
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On this episode, we welcomed special guest, Scott Darrah, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, to share his perspective on being a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and his experience working through the COVID pandemic. Scott brought his career experience into the conversation, discussing the role of a CNS, common misconceptions about the CNS role, finding empowerment in a post-COVID healthcare landscape, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Scott and his nursing background 
• (2:19) The role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 
• (12:46) Common misconceptions of the CNS role 
• (25:02) Characteristics of a successful CNS 
• (32:38) Working as a CNS during COVID 
• (43:08) Finding empowerment through COVID and beyond 

About Scott Darrah, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG

Scott has been a nurse for 11 years and has bedside experience in Critical Care Medicine and Advanced Practice Experience in patient care transitions to Acute Care General Medicine. Scott leverages his experience prior to nursing school to connect with patients in genuine ways. His clinical passions lie in empowering frontline nurses to connect meaningful healthcare to their patients. Scott helped develop clinical pathways to care for COVID patients over the past year synthesizing frontline needs and interdisciplinary connectivity to produce top-decile outcomes for patients. To keep up with Scott’s life and nursing career, follow him on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

Join Our Other Nursing Communities:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
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On this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to talk with an acute care nurse practitioner about her experience in the field of neuroscience nursing. Special guest, Katherine Dale Shaw, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CNRN, discussed what goes into preparing for a career in neuroscience nursing, what life looks like as an acute care floor nurse, how the nursing field has changed throughout her career, and more in this packed episode. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Dale and her background as an ACNP
• (5:22) Specializing in neuroscience nursing during school 
• (14:22) A look at a typical neuro patient population 
• (22:49) Life as an acute care floor nurse
• (31:46) How the nursing field is changing over time
• (39:11) Nursing education rounds 
• (52:45) The most gratifying aspects of being an acute care NP
• (54:33) Characteristics of a successful ACNP

About Katherine Dale Shaw, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CNRN

Dale Shaw has been a nurse since 1980. Her nursing career began in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Her nursing career included Neurosurgery acute care, research, and outpatient at academic hospitals. She has been an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner since 1999 working with adult acute care Neurosurgery patients. She was one of the first ACNPs in the University hospital where she continues to work. To keep up with Dale’s nursing journey, follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

Join Our Other Nursing Communities:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• LinkedIn
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On this episode, we took a walk down memory lane with special guest, Shannon Benesh, NPC, reminiscing about the highs and lows (and laughs) from nursing school. Shannon reflected on her nursing school experience both in undergrad and grad school, comparing the lifestyle differences in each, discussing the practical applications of nursing school, laughing about some funny moments, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Shannon and her nursing background
• (2:18) A Day in the life of an outpatient nurse practitioner
• (7:26) Life in nursing grad school
• (17:26) Life in undergrad nursing school
• (32:17) Finding balance in nursing school
• (34:50) Practical applications from nursing school
• (45:16) Funny moments from nursing school
• (56:48) An evolving perspective on the nursing field
• (1:04:42) Advice for current and future nursing school students

About Shannon Benesh, MSN, RN-BC, NP-C

Shannon has been in the nursing profession since 2014, working in a variety of intermediate care units in academic and trauma centers up the east coast. She started off her career working in a neuro/stroke step-down unit in DC and then completed a travel nurse contract in a cardiac step-down unit in Philadelphia. She then went on to work in respiratory step down in three well-known institutions in NY. She has a lot of experience in intermediate care and is a certified progressive care nurse (PCCN). 

Shannon went back to school and graduated in 2019 with her master's degree and is currently a certified adult geriatric primary care nurse practitioner. She currently works as an NP in a pulmonary outpatient clinic in New York. Outside of nursing, Shannon loves to run, read, and bop around breweries and vineyards on her days off. To see what Shannon is up to next, follow her on Instagram!

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

Join Our Other Nursing Communities:

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On this episode, we had the incredible opportunity to speak with a 20-year Navy veteran who became a travel nurse! Our special guest, Boyce McClellan, CCRN, reflected on his transition from perm ICU nursing to travel nursing, sharing his experience starting out during the early stages of COVID, his time on assignment in Austin, TX, the most important things to ask for in a travel nursing contract, and more. 

• (0:00) An introduction to Boyce and his nursing background 
• (12:20) Starting a travel nursing career during the pandemic 
• (15:26) Dealing with uncertainty in the COVID ICU
• (27:21) The travel nursing experience in Austin, TX
• (30:42) A lightning round of nursing questions with Boyce
• (36:32) The most important things to ask for in a travel nursing contract 
• (41:12) Strategies for finding housing as a travel nurse 46:14
• (47:16) Boyce’s next assignment 

About Boyce McClellan, CCRN

Boyce McClellan is currently an ICU Travel nurse. He has been a critical care nurse for six and a half years. With experience in just about every adult ICU setting, Boyce has spent the last year, like many people, working primarily in and around COVID. After spending 5 years as a staff nurse, he transitioned to travel nursing right before the pandemic shut down the country in 2020. In addition to Nursing, Boyce is a 22-year veteran of the US Navy and a father to an 18-year-old daughter. When Boyce is not at work, you will find him riding his mountain bike or seeking calm waters under his paddleboard. To see where Boyce is off to next on his travel nursing adventures, follow him on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 Learn more about AMN Healthcare
• 🎙️ Explore Nursing Uncharted episodes
• ✈️ Search travel nursing jobs with AMN Passport
• 📍 Planning for TravCon? Read the guide
• 💙 Refer a fellow nurse! AMN Referral Program
• ⏰ Explore per diem opportunities: Nursing Per Diem Jobs
• 🌴 Browse seasonal nursing jobs: Nursing Seasonal Jobs
• 🤝 AMN Employee Assistance Program resources

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNNurse

About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05

Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected]

Join Our Other Nursing Communities:

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In the first official interview on Nursing Uncharted, we were incredibly excited to welcome Sam Reddington BSN, RN, CCRN, as our special guest. Sam and Maggie reflected on their own real nursing experiences, discussing what life looks like as a nursing preceptor, stories from the pandemic, fighting burnout, understanding mortality, and more.

Our Sponsor

This show is made possible by American Mobile. If you’re interested in a travel nursing career, visit: https://www.americanmobile.com/ to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to our very first interviewee, Sam Reddington BSN, RN, CCRN
• (1:33) How was Sam’s last shift?
• (8:37) Life as a nursing preceptor during COVID
• (14:32) The weight of a nurse’s role
• (24:02) Stories from nursing during COVID
• (30:42) Finding moments of hope during COVID
• (43:35) Discussing mortality in uncertain times

About Samantha Reddington BSN, RN, CCRN

Samantha (Sam) graduated from Radford University’s nursing program in 2014 and has been a critical care nurse for the past 7 years. For the past year, Sam has predominately been working in the COVID ICU.

She currently lives in Virginia with her fiancé and dog Sylvester—they are *finally* getting married in June after having to postpone the wedding twice because of COVID. To follow Sam on her nursing journey, make sure to follow her on her Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

Powered by American Mobile

Episode Sponsor:

We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare.

Resources & Links

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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