On this episode, we have a POWERFUL conversation with Dr. Christine Jehu, a sport psychologist and host of the Beyond the Couch podcast. Christine delivers insight into mental health WITHOUT the psychobabble, and does it with humor, expertise, and approachability.

Not only does our conversation breakdown complex topics like anxiety, the stress cycle, trauma, setting boundaries, and self-care, but Christine also provides TANGIBLE and TACTICAL advice on how to reframe, cope with, and manage each of these important areas. She teaches about simple strategies we can implement in our lives such as creating a self-care "menu" and her iconic "Zero F**ks Given Method."

This conversation already changed my life, I cannot wait to see the impact it will have on yours.

Resources:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

Connect with Christine:
Beyond the Couch podcast - anywhere you get your podcasts
Instagram: @therealdrjehu
Follow the link in her bio to access her FREE Quick Start Guide to Finding a Therapist

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Let's face it: nightshift is HARD. We are not made to stay awake all night, but with a few tweaks and a TON of intentionality, we can live healthy, happy, (somewhat) normal lives while working nightshift. On today's episode, we discuss tips to help you prepare for your shifts, optimize your time outside of work, and feel your best while you are working.

My favorite nightshift items:

1. The Ooler sleep system! (Keep an eye out for sales): https://www.chilisleep.com/products/ooler-sleep-system
2. Blackout EZ window covers: https://blackoutez.com/
3. Sunrise alarm clock: Hatch Restore and Phillips make great options, and there are knock-offs on Amazon as well

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Today's episode is a classic nurse rant that is tangential and all-over-the-place, but centers around new nurses not getting the support they need. I recently heard during a staff meeting that new nurses were having to take MORE patients (like 7-8 on the floor) and that their charge nurses were also in ratio, which basically equates to new nurses being thrown UNSAFE assignments, with no safety net nor any support. THIS IS NOT OKAY. Consider this episode a CALL-TO-ACTION and a pep talk that we need to make changes and fight for what is right. 

PLEASE reach out to me if you are struggling or if this episode resonated with you in any way. You are not alone. I would love to offer my support and any resources I can connect you with whenever I can.

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is COMPLEX. On today's episode, we discuss the basics of the cardiac arrest algorithm, and the steps involved. This episode is intended to help you better understand the interventions used in a code blue, including CPR, defibrillation, and medications. 

THIS EPISODE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR ACLS TRAINING! This is simply an overarching view to help you gain familiarity with the cardiac arrest algorithm, but ACLS is far more complex than our discussion on this episode. 

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On today's episode, we discuss OWNING YOUR ROOM, and being ready for emergencies. These are lessons you want to learn BEFORE things go wrong, not during an emergency. Familiarize yourself with all of the emergency equipment on your unit, how to use it, and where it is...especially your code cart! On top of this, we discuss ways that you can prepare your patient's rooms so that you are ready for whatever happens. This includes checking key equipment, setting your room up properly, identifying your access, and setting your alarms. 


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On today's episode, we discuss items that will be helpful for you as a new nurse. There are SO many recommendations out there, and so many things you could easily "need," but what tools will actually be useful for you as you start your career? We discuss 12 items I think are beneficial for new nurses to have on hand, especially during orientation.

1. A GOOD stethoscope - MDF (I have the Acoustica XP), Littman (Classic III comes highly recommended), EKO digital (pricey, but a lot of nice features)

2. Supportive shoes - ON running (I have the Cloud Waterproof), Danskos, Clove, BALA

3. Protective gear - anti-fog/blue light blocking goggles (find on Amazon, or Stoggles), Scrub caps (my favorite brand is Equipe athletics)

4. Unit specific resources/reference materials - I love the F.A. Davis Pocket guide (I have the critical care edition), you can also find awesome badge cards on Amazon (I like Badge Guru)

5. Nursing clipboard - I prefer foldable (find on Amazon)

6. Watch - I have a Garmin Fenix 6 which I love, apple watches are also popular

7. Scissors/Trauma shears - find a pocket size on Amazon or badge size on Etsy

8. Small notebook - my favorite brand is TUL notebooks (anything discbound)

9. Retractable pens/sharpies - PILOT acroball fine (found on Amazon)

10. Good penlight - something rechargeable is preferred (I have the COAST Crew A9R)

11. Water bottle/mug - something easily washable. My favorite brands are Hydrojug, Iron Flask, and YETI

12. Compression socks - at least 20-30 mmHg, I like CEP compression socks

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I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!

If you are starting a new endeavor, making a transition, or simply asking yourself, "will I ever be READY for this?" Then this episode is for you. We have a quick PEP TALK on starting before you're ready, embracing change, and realizing how WILDLY capable you actually are. 

I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!

Have you ever felt like you aren't good enough, capable enough, or smart enough? Have you ever felt like you just "got lucky" or deceived people into thinking you belonged? This is often referred to as imposter syndrome. Impostor syndrome is often experienced by high-achieving individuals who struggle to recognize their achievements and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud” despite evidence of their competence in an area. If you can relate to any of this, then this one is for you. We discuss the COST of imposter syndrome, as well as some tips on how to manage it. 

You are incredibly capable, you earned your place here, and I know you worked your ASS off for this. I hope you give yourself the credit you deserve by the end of this episode. 

I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!

Are you considering a new position in your nursing journey, but are feeling totally STUCK in indecision about whether it is the right move for you? Do you have a few options on the table, and are not sure which direction to move? Do you simply feel PARALYZED in indecision about where to go in your career? If so...this one is for YOU. 

We discuss 6 key questions you can ask yourself in your nursing journey to gain CLARITY about which decision will best fit your unique path. 

This podcast has never been a "watch me from the sidelines" type of environment, but instead a "let's figure this crap out together" type of community, and this issue is no exception. I would love to hear how you gain insight into this problem and make these tough decisions. 

I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!