Is work life balance even possible as a nurse?

I would say yes... absolutely!  But it takes some effort and intentionality.  

As a full time nurse, wife, mother of 5, and podcast host, I get to do a lot of juggling.

In this episode, I share 2 nuggets of wisdom that have helped me achieve work/life balance.

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What about when the patient refuses care that they consented to just yesterday?

What about when the family disagrees about the patient's wishes?

What all am I supposed to document when something goes wrong?

What is my role as a Nurse in discussing end of life goals of care with the family?

These are questions that I get all the time in my inbox and so I invited someone who has to daily navigate these difficult legal and ethical challenges in healthcare.

Here is the link to the youtube video if you prefer to watch the interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1qSfXjx_Zg&t=141s

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