The Nurse Money Talk Podcast | Nurse Career & Nurse Life

The Nurse Money Talk Podcast | Nurse Career & Nurse Life

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  • #026: MICU vs SICU | Which Nursing Job Should I Pick?
    Are you wondering what the difference between the medical and surgical ICUs is? Then watch this. I'm going to make a quick comparison between the MICU and SICU to help you figure out which nursing job you should pick.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/micu-vs-sicu
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - MICU vs SICU: Which Nursing Job Should I Pick?
    00:51 - What is the ICU?
    01:52 - Areas of the ICU
    03:08 - What Is the MICU?
    03:52 - What Is the SICU?
    04:18 - Key Similarities Between the MICU and the SICU
    06:47 - Choosing the Right Unit for You
    09:05 - Looking for a Nursing Job?
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    10 min
  • #025: BAD IDEA! Don't Accept Gifts or Tips as a Nurse | You Should Do This Instead
    In this video, I will discuss why it's a bad idea to accept gifts and tips from patients. Also, I will share what you should do instead when a patient insists on giving you a tip or a gift.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nurses-accept-tips-gifts
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Don't Accept Gifts or Tips as a Nurse
    01:47 - Why Nurses Shouldn’t Accept Tips or Gifts
    06:00 - What Should You Do If a Patient Tries to Tip or Give Gifts?
    11:05 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    12 min
  • #024: Can You Get Fired For a Medication Error? | Tip + Tricks to Prevent Medication Errors
    A 2010 study showed that 100% of nurses have made at least one mistake during their careers. In this video, I will share tips on how to prevent medication errors.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-nurses-get-fired-for-med-errors
    πŸ“– http://www.nursinglaw.com/mederror3.pdf
    πŸ“– https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208929/
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Can You Get Fired For a Medication Error?
    01:16 - Every Nurse Makes Mistakes
    04:13 - How To Prevent Medication Errors
    07:20 - What If You Still Make a Mistake?
    08:58 - Errare Humanum Est
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    10 min
  • #022: Is Night Shift ACTUALLY Better for New Grad Nurses? | My Honest Opinion To This!
    Let's talk about the night shift, specifically, new grads working the night shift. There's a BIG chance as a new grad nurse you'll be hired on nights and told it's the best shift for new nurses. Is it really? And why do they always say that? In this video, I'll talk about that and share with you some of the pros and cons of working nights as a new nurse because it's not exactly as they make it seem.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-night-shift-better-for-new-grad-nurses
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Is Night Shift ACTUALLY Better for New Grad Nurses?
    01:02 - Why You Won’t Have a Choice as a New Grad
    01:45 - #1 More Nurses Want to Work on Days
    04:46 - #2 Night Shift is Better for New Nurses to Learn
    06:33 - Disadvantages of Working Night Shift for New Nurses
    06:51 - #1 Fewer People Around When You Need Help
    07:39 - #2 You’ll Struggle if You Can’t Work Nights
    10:33 - Recommendation
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    14 min
  • #023: 5 Things Nurses Should Watch Out For When Using Social Media
    Here are my thoughts on some social media guidelines for nurses. These are the things you should be watching out for if you're a nurse and you frequently use social media.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Using Social Media For Nurses | 5 Things to Watch Out For!
    00:34 - #1 Complaining About a Patient
    02:11 - #2 Complaining About Your Employer
    03:35 - #3 Taking and Posting Pictures at Work
    04:41 - #4 Posting Pictures When You Call in Sick
    06:23 - #5 Postings Things That Question Your Nursing or Medical Credibility
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    9 min
  • #021: 7 Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse | Tips + Tricks To Earn $100K+ as a Nurse!
    You're not going to make this initially and you're going to have to work for it but it's possible to make six figures a year as a nurse. That's right $100,000 plus a year as a nurse. I'm going to show you some steps you can start taking TODAY!
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    πŸ” Look for Financial Advisor: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialadvisor
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nurses-make-6-figures#1-get-an-advanced-nursing-degree
    πŸ“– 10 Highest Paying RN Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/highest-paying-rn-jobs
    πŸ“– Nurse Stress Management Techniques: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/nurse-stress-management
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    βž” Side-Hustle for Nurse: https://nursemoneytalk.com/proofread
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse
    01:41 - Can a Nurse Make 6 Figures?
    02:53 - 8 Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse
    03:25 - #1 Get an Advanced Nursing Degree
    05:40 - #2 Change Jobs or Specialties
    08:35 - #3 Work Overtime
    14:56 - #4 Move / Change Locations
    16:46 - #5 Start a Side Hustle
    18:37 - #6 Start Your Own Business
    20:35 - #7 Look at Being a Travel Nurse
    22:36 - #8 Learn to Manage Your Finances
    24:55 - Looking for a Financial Advisor?
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    27 min
  • #020: Is Being a Nurse Still Worth it in 2022? | You Should Know This!
    Working in healthcare has been really hard the last couple of years. Many people have left the nursing profession out of frustration for one reason or the other. This has left many more wondering if being a nurse is still worth it.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-being-a-nurse-worth-it
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students:
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Is Being a Nurse Still Worth it in 2022?
    01:41 - Reasons Why Being a Nurse is Worth It
    02:16 - #1 Pay Remains Strong
    03:20 - #2 Job Security Remains Good
    04:24 - #3 Job Opportunities and Job Flexibility
    05:12 - #4 Nursing is a Rewarding Career
    05:46 - Some Caveats of Being a Nurse
    06:34 - Recommendation
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    8 min
  • #019: 6 Ways to Make More Money as a Nurse in 2022 | Try This!
    One of the nice things about being a nurse is that there are a lot of ways you can make more money. Here are a few of my favorites tailored specifically for 2022.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-make-more-money-as-a-nurse
    πŸ“– How to Get a Raise as a Nurse: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-get-a-raise-as-a-nurse
    πŸ“– 7 Practical Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nurses-make-6-figures
    πŸ“– How Much Do Nurses Make?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-much-do-nurses-make
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - 6 Ways to Make More Money as a Nurse in 2022
    01:12 - #1 Picking-Up Extra Shifts
    03:39 - #2 Ask for a Raise
    05:31 - #3 Look for Another Job
    07:00 - #4 Travel Nursing
    09:41 - #5 Get an Advanced Nursing Degree
    11:33 - #6 Start Budgeting
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    14 min
  • #018: 12 Tips on Starting a New Nursing Job | Nursing Career Tips
    Starting a new nursing job is hard. A new workplace environment, new co-workers, new protocols are just a few of the things you'll face. To help you, here are a few of my top tips for transitioning into a new job.
    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
    πŸ” Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    πŸ“– Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/starting-a-new-nurse-job
    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    βž” Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    βž” Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    βž” Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    βž” NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
    Resources for New Nurses
    βž” New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Tips on Starting a New Nursing Job
    01:03 - #1 Prep for Your New Specialty
    04:32 - #2 Plan Your First Day
    06:14 - #3 Learn Facility and Departmental Protocols
    07:47 - #4 Learn Who the Nurse Leaders are
    11:23 - #5 Get to Know Your New-Co-Workers
    13:47 - #6 Get to Know Your Medical Providers
    14:52 - #7 Be Teachable for Your New Employer
    16:08 - #8 Strive To Make a Good First Impression
    16:56 - #9 Do NOT Bad-Mouth Your Old Employer, Manager, or Co-Workers
    18:27 - #10 Adjust Your Expectations for Orientation
    19:32 - #11 Show Up Every Day with a Smile and Positive Attitude
    19:43 - #12 Give a Fair Trial Run Before Quitting
    20:24 Looking for a Nursing Job?
    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
    23 min
  • #017 Clinic Nursing vs Hospital Nursing
    I'm going over the differences between clinic nursing and hospital nursing. I’m discussing the benefits and what options you may have. If you are looking for a new nursing job or consider trying something new check out our job board. You can find the show notes for this episode on nursemoneytalk.com/podcast/17. You can find nursing jobs by going to nursemoneytalk.com/jobs. Find nursing programs by going to nursemoneytalk.com/schools.
    16 min

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Being a nurse is difficult, and it seems like no one understands the struggles of being a nurse quite like another nurse. Join Thomas Uzuegbunem, a bachelor's prepared registered nurse, a "tech junky," and a "financial geek" as he delves into some of the concerns and issues related to nursing career and nurse life. If you want a show that understands your career and what you're going through, then subscribe and join us every week for the discussion and then head to the show notes page to chime in your two cents.