On this episode, I answer all of your questions on nightshift that were not addressed in the previous episodes of our nightshift series! We talk about how the shift can impact relationships, keeping up your energy, getting good sleep, sundowning, and more! I hope that this episode leaves you feeling prepared to tackle nightshift in full force!

I would love to answer any other questions you guys have, and hear your own stories about your nightshift experiences. Message me @thenursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. The community is about YOU, so let's tackle this together! Happy Nursing!

On this episode, we talk about my current nightshift routine and what works best for me! We will discuss how I schedule my shifts, my sleep routine, workout routine, and how I transition in-between. I hope this episode can give you an idea of how nightshift might impact your schedule/life, and how you might adjust to fit in to nightshift life.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nightshift or how to establish a routine. Message me @thenursingcoop or shoot me an email at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or comments. You are not alone in this transition or this profession, know that I am here for YOU! Happy Nursing!

On this episode, we are talking about some of the differences you might see in the flow of dayshift versus nightshift. If you are just starting your career in nursing (like me), you are likely to start out on nightshift, and may be experiencing some anxiety about what it might be like. I hope this episode might answer a couple of your questions and ease some of that worry. I discuss some pros and cons I noticed between the two shifts and why I have come to appreciate nightshift. Let me know what you think @thenursingcoop and I would love to hear your suggestions, comments, and thoughts about the podcast. I want to get to know every member of this community and build this into something EPIC. Happy Nursing!! 

On this episode, I give you an idea of the in's and out's of a night in the ICU (focusing on one patient only). I go through a full patient report, setting up my night, passing meds, troubleshooting, messing with pumps, and so much more. I essentially aim to walk you through what my night looked like, problems I faced, critical thinking opportunities, and what the flow of a nightshift in the ICU might look like. Keep in mind this is a single example, only focusing on one patient, and excluding emergency scenarios for this first case. For those of you who are not able to experience clinicals in the hospital due to COVID, I thought that this might be helpful just to hear the day-to-day flow you might experience. Let me know what you think @thenursingcoop, and let me know what you would like to hear more of/less of in future episodes! Remember that this is all for you guys! Happy nursing!

On this episode, we tackle the nursing interview! This can be an extremely intimidating hurdle, but you've got this! We will talk about the nursing resume, your nursing philosophy, and interview prep tips. I also discuss example interview questions that you might face, and some strategies to help you go into your interview with confidence and make a lasting impression. I hope that this can be helpful for those of you about to begin the application process! If you have any questions about your nursing resume or the interview process, please reach out to me @thenursingcoop, and I would love to help answer your questions and hopefully ease some of the overwhelm. Happy nursing!

On this episode, we are talking about some general tips for new nurses, so that you can make the most of your orientation and beyond. We are talking about: 

1. Being honest about where you stand
2. Asking for help (and using your resources)
3. Using your "newness"
4. Writing everything down
5. Not stressing the skills
6. Learning "their" way, then finding your own
7. Not taking things personally, but also not standing for abuse
8. Jumping at learning opportunities
9. Finding a support or mentor
10. Giving yourself GRACE

I hope these tips can be helpful, and allow you to enter the field in a more positive manner, knowing that you are not alone! The Nursing Co-op is a community, and I want to hear your feedback and questions! Follow me @thenursingcoop and get in on the conversation. Happy Nursing!

In this episode: Welcome to the Nursing Co-op!! This first episode gives you a little bit of background on me, Ashley, including how I got into nursing and where I am working today. We also discuss my "why" for starting this podcast, and what you can expect for the podcast and the community. I don't just want you to listen to this podcast, I want you to be involved so that we can make this an EPIC community of nurses. So please let me know what you like, hear your suggestions, and hear your concerns. Let's connect on social media @thenursingcoop so that we can build the Co-op into something special. Happy Nursing!!