On this week's episode, we chat about 3 practical goals for you to bring in to the New Year. I know that you are being bombarded with all of the "New Year, new you" sentiments and the goals that you "should" be embracing as we enter 2022, but I want to talk about the things we should be thinking about this year: fighting for ourselves, asking for what we need, and trying things outside of our comfort zones. Let's have a real chat, and enter the New Year celebrating all that we have achieved instead of everything we think we need to "improve." You are doing incredible things, and I hope that you embrace that whole-heartedly.

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On this week's skills episode, we chat about a few TACTILE tips for talking to family, especially when things aren't going well. I am talking about those hard conversations about poor prognosis, new diagnoses, and potentially death. I believe it is better to be honest than to sugar-coat news. This topic is HEAVY, and definitely a gray area open to varying strategies, but I hope you find these tips helpful, and PLEASE share your own strategies and tips that you have found effective in this process as well. Let's learn together. 

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In this episode we chat about what nurse life looks like in the Cardiac Cath Lab! In part one, we discuss some background on the flow of the day in the lab, types of procedures, various roles in each procedure, and some of the differences between floor and procedural nursing. 

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On this week's episode, we have a POWERFUL conversation with Lina Latini of the Anchor Within podcast. Lina is a physical therapist and podcaster obsessed with empowering women and helping them step out of their comfort zones, identify their core values, and unleash their full potential. Lina has such amazing energy, and exudes passion AND compassion. We chat all about how to identify when it is time to make a change in your career/life, and how to navigate the pivots that inevitably follow. We also unpack embracing the stage you are in and shifting your mindset to better serve you in this journey. And of course, we discuss the season of struggle that nurses and healthcare workers are currently experiencing, and Lina provides some practical tips for managing the overwhelm. 

Follow Lina and join her community at: 
@thelinalatini
@anchorwithinpodcast
https://www.linavassileva.com/
https://anchorwithin.buzzsprout.com/

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Your head-to-toe assessment is at the CORE of your nursing practice. It literally sets the stage for the rest of your shift. But it can also be one of the most complex skills to master, since there is SO MUCH that goes into a solid and efficient assessment. On this episode, we chat about a few important tips that I hope will help you streamline your assessment and start your shift off strong. 

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We have all seen the videos about PERFECTLY crafted morning routines that start at 4am, involve apple cider vinegar shots, 2 hours of stretching, green juice, and warm lemon water. We all know that for the average busy human, these are IMPOSSIBLE to achieve. Let alone the busy as heck nurse. So let's chat about a start-of-the-day (morning or evening) routine that is REALISTIC, ATTAINABLE, and MEANINGFUL. Building this routine will help you start your day off with positivity and intentionality rather than anxiety and self-doubt. Try this out this week and get ready to change the game. 

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Mentioned:
-Alarmy App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droom.sleepIfUCan&hl=en_US&gl=US

Unpopular opinion: the nursing shortage is not really about how many nurses we have in the workforce. Its actually about the conditions these nurses have to work in, the lack of resources/support available to them, and the incredibly high rates of burnout. To fix the shortage, we have to fix the system. We don't simply need more nurses, we need to RETAIN the nurses we already have. 

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Let's chat about paging doctors and providers. This can be INTIMIDATING, especially as a newer nurse. On this episode, we talk about a few key tips to help you master this skill and start paging and chatting with docs like a PRO. 

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This episode is for you if you have ever asked yourself questions like: 
-Why did I even become a nurse? 
-Why did I spend all of this money and effort on something I HATE?
-I was told I would love this career, what is wrong with me? 
-Is the problem the profession of nursing all together? 

HOT TAKE: These questions are normal. I have asked myself these things a million times. That does not mean you have to just "suck it up." Being miserable every day is NOT normal, and not healthy. So let's chat about some strategies to figure out what is causing you to ask these questions and what we can change. Is it mindset, a toxic environment, losing sight of your why? There are a million variables, but the first step is self-reflection and having the hard conversations. 

Check out @wholelifenurse on IG for career advice

Check out episode 39 for the questions to ask yourself after every shift

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