On this episode, we discuss the prevalence of trauma, burnout, and PTSD amongst nurses, as well as a few tips to manage and reduce the effects. PTSD is not uncommon for nurses, but we often do not talk about its impact or occurrence. The goal here is to NORMALIZE this conversation, recognize the symptoms, and seek help sooner rather than later. 

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!

We chose a giving profession, and so it can feel uncomfortable to ask for what we need. 
We also chose a selfless profession, which makes us feel SELFISH when we set boundaries. 

NEWSFLASH: You are a HUMAN first, and a nurse second. 

Those with stronger boundaries are stronger nurses because they protect their mental health and prioritize themselves which allows them to recharge and avoid burnout over time.  You do not need to feel guilty about putting yourself first. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so your priority should always be to fill it back up. I promise you that extra shifts and unused PTO do not fill your cup. If you struggle with establishing these types of boundaries at work, this episode is for YOU!

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 been questioning whether you should leave your current nursing job, but you're struggling with trying to figure out if its the RIGHT time? SPOILER: there's no easy answer to this question. BUT, on today's episode, we discuss 5 quick tips to help you gain some clarity and answer this question for yourself. 

1. Ask yourself: Is it the job, or is it a lack of confidence?
2. Reflect: how do you feel BEFORE and AFTER each shift? 
3. Determine if you are in a TOXIC environment
4. Have you expressed your issues/conflicts with your leaders? What have they done to resolve these things?
5. Make 2 LISTS: pros/cons about your current position, and criteria for your IDEAL job

I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing 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 have ever asked yourself questions like: "Do I even want to be a nurse?" "Why did I even choose this profession?" or "Will I ever ENJOY this career?" then this episode is for YOU. My own nursing journey has been quite a rollercoaster, and so these are questions I have asked myself often, but for the first time in a long time, I am examining my career (and this profession) with a NEW lens. We discuss the power of perspective, taking a step back to move forwards, and standing on the other side of BURNOUT. 

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 found yourself on your commute to work questioning every career decision you've ever made and found yourself spiraling in "what ifs" about your shift? If so, this episode is made for YOU. It is completely normal to experience anxiety before your shifts, especially when you are new, but on this episode we discuss a few helpful tips to manage pre-shift anxiety so that it doesn't become a barrier to your success as a nurse. We review:
 
 -Sleep
 -REFRAMING our thoughts
 -Preparing ahead of time
 -Infusing JOY into your pre-shift routine
 -Recognizing when you need more support

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!

On this quick, tactical episode, we discuss 3 quick tips to help you prepare for a stretch of shifts. Many of us head into our shifts scrambling to try and get everything together, and start our week off stressed and overwhelmed...and we all know that the job is stressful enough. So by implementing these tips, you can start your week off strong, and take care of YOURSELF in the process. 

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!

On this week's episode, we discuss 5 important things that will help you start each shift as smoothly as possible. These tips will help set you up for success in your shift, regardless of what curveballs are thrown your way. If you feel like you are always playing catch up in your shift or just feeling disorganized and overwhelmed as you start your shift, this episode is for YOU. 

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!

On this week's episode, we discuss 3 important questions that we should be asking ourselves after every shift to build our confidence and improve our knowledge. 

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!

On this week's episode, we discuss what it is like working in a medicated assisted treatment (MAT) clinic for opioid use disorder. We review the main medications offered, the role of a dosing nurse, the schedule, and patient interactions. I also touch on how I am feeling in this position, and considerations you may consider in finding your own "home" within nursing. 

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!