This is one for the books! This week we chat with Steph Kamataris, the owner of Shift Change RN!! This conversation was such a blast, and honestly, SO relatable. We discussed everything from building a business to occupational health nursing. There is something in this one for ANYONE. 

A little background: Steph Kamataris is a nurse entrepreneur who owns Shift Change RN, a business that helps nurses and nursing students succeed at the bedside.  Steph started her healthcare journey in 2015 as a cardiac tech and began her nursing career in the Cardiac ICU.  She transitioned to the Cath Lab and continues to work there alongside her occupational health job.  She has a Master's degree in Public Health and is certified in critical care.  Steph has appeared on multiple podcasts and has been invited to speak to numerous nursing groups.

Connect with Steph!!
Instagram: @shiftchange.rn
website: www.shiftchangern.com

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(side note, sorry for the change in sound quality, my microphone wasn't working! Still juicy though!)

Let's face it, diet culture has infiltrated our lives. We have been bombarded with the "new-quick-fix," the "lose-20lbs-in -2-weeks," the "7-day-juice-cleanse," or the "cut-out-an-entire-food-group-to-achieve-food-freedom" BS for TOO LONG. And here's the deal, if these programs work for you and feel sustainable, great! But more often than not, diet culture focuses on restriction, elimination, deprivation, and removal. Diet culture is about what to subtract, rather than what to add. And ultimately, this leads us down a path that diminishes self-love and promotes self-hatred. Because that hatred means you will keep coming back for a new quick fix. Its a revolving door that sells. 

But I want to talk about how we can break free from this pattern, and start to ditch the diet culture. I want us to get to the point where our growth and progress are fueled by our love for ourselves, rather than guilt or shame. Enough is enough. You are worth more than this. Remember, you are human first, so let's love that human to HEALTH. 

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Is your patient headed off the unit for a procedure? I don't know about you, but field trips were always so stressful! There is so much to consider and prepare for, orders to complete, and people to notify. I used to have a checklist just to try and remember it all. On today's episode, we chat about a few key things to remember if your patient has a procedure scheduled (especially if its to the Cath Lab)! I promise, if you do these things, it will make your patient's experience smoother, will help prevent unnecessary cancellations, and us procedural nurses will be SO grateful for you. 

This week we chat about how to PREPARE your patient before they go, and in the coming weeks, we will chat about what to consider when your patient comes back after they recover.

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Let's demystify meal prepping! I think so often when we think of meal prepping, we picture "bros" surviving solely off of chicken, broccoli, and brown rice.  OR we picture hours on end in the kitchen preparing complicated meals that require expensive storage containers. But in reality, the practice of meal prepping can be SO MUCH simpler (and more enjoyable) than this! Let's break it down and chat about some tips that will get you started on saving yourself valuable TIME and keep you ON TRACK with your nutrition goals!

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Consider this your pep talk, reminding you that you are not "just" a nurse. You are a mother, daughter, sister, husband, brother, painter, baker, skater, runner, book nerd, movie buff...you are HUMAN. This profession is not your identity. We talk about this often, but let's talk about what you can do to take ACTION to prioritize yourself, highlight your humanity, and celebrate the pieces of yourself that are OUTSIDE of the hospital. 

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Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy Nursing!

I am turning 30! And with that transition comes a TON of reflection and asking BIG questions. Am I behind? Am I stuck? Am I ever going to get "there?" Today we chat about the questions that I have been asking myself in order to reframe my perspective: What if I am exactly where I need to be right now? What can this season teach me? What lessons does future-me need to learn now that will set me up for success in the future? 

I thought these ideas might resonate for you as well. Maybe you too are in a season you are trying to fast forward through. When in reality, it has so much to teach you. I think we truly need to fall in love with the journey, rather than the end goal. Life is way too short for us to be wishing entire seasons away. Let's embrace this.

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Are you currently trying to improve your health and gain more energy, but assume that you need hours of cardio to achieve it? If so, this one is for you! We chat about two SIMPLE ways that you can hit your goals. SPOILER: no HIIT training or endless cardio involved. 

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As nurses, sometimes we have to say the things that no one wants to hear. Discussions regarding end-of-life, code status, or comfort care are NEVER easy or comfortable. Unfortunately, though, these are all too common topics we have to approach as nurses that we received little-to-no training for. On this episode, we chat about a few things to keep in mind when interacting with the families of patients transitioning to comfort care. Much of what we cover today is about LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION used with family members. More specific skills and perspectives will be discussed in future episodes. 

Keep in mind that this an extremely complex topic with so many variables to consider. We are simply scratching the surface in this episode, and discussing some basics to keep in mind during these scenarios. We will 100% be revisiting this subject in future episodes. 

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Welcome back to Wellness Wednesdays! 

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious to the point that you couldn't move forward? That level of paralysis can be hard to move past, and can take over entire days. As nurses, we often take on WAY TOO MUCH at work and at home, which can build up over time until we can no longer function through the stress. This week we chat about 3 tangible methods that you can use this week to reset your nervous system, and mobilize your energy so that you can move through an anxious state. 

Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy Nursing!