In this episode of Panic and Treat, we sit down for a casual conversation about nurse life, scheduling, and making the most of PTO. We talk about how we plan our shifts, avoid burnout, and use our time off intentionally. It’s a laid-back discussion about finding balance in a career that doesn’t always make it easy, with a few tangents along the way.

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Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures! (https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunder?igsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr )

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

The besties talk about setting boundaries in the workplace! They talk about how they have had to learn their nurse voice and set boundaries with patients and providers. Set boundaries, be good humans, and heal.

Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures!

https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunderigsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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For questions or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

The besties talk about setting boundaries in the workplace! They talk about how they have had to learn their nurse voice and set boundaries with patients and providers. Set boundaries, be good humans, and heal.

Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures! https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunder?igsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Social Media:

Instagram: @thepanicandtreatpodcast

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For questions or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 9: “Don’t Be THAT Nurse”

The besties tackle nurse etiquette. They talk about how to be a good coworker to your fellow nurses, and how they like to be good teammates! Hot takes about things that drive them crazy, and things they try to do to set themselves up and other nurses. Drop in the comments things your coworkers do that are great or not so great. Let’s learn from each other!

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*Send us your spooky nursing stories to our email for our special Halloween episode!

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Happy October! Alora and Jess discuss SBAR and how they navigate through that template to communicate with doctors and engage in other interprofessional conversations. Alora is the boss at giving reports! So, we need to hear her tips and tricks! They discuss nonverbal communication and lessons learned through effective communication in the workplace. New Grads, BE LOUD; we need to be heard. We do not need to suffer in silence. You are smart, and you should trust your intuition. You know more than you think! Additionally, if you don’t feel comfortable taking a verbal order over the phone, it is entirely appropriate to ask the provider to place the order themselves. Protect your license, protect your patients.

Resources:

Goodman, MSN, RN, N. (n.d.). Chart like a boss: A documentation guide for nurses. Ink and Needle.https://inkandneedlepublishing.com/

Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2023, October 20). Sbar tool: Situation-background-assessment-recommendation. Institute for Healthcare Improvement. https://www.ihi.org/library/tools/sbar-tool-situation-background-assessment-recommendation#:~:text=SBAR%20is%20an%20easy%2Dto,a%20culture%20of%20patient%20safety

McAllen, E., Stephens, K., Swanson-Biearman, B., Kerr, K., & Whiteman, K. (2018). Moving shift report to the bedside: An evidence-based Quality Improvement Project. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol23no02ppt22

**It was not Bumex, it was oxybutynin! - Jess was on the struggle bus!

NHS. (2023, June 15). Non-surgical treatment: Urinary incontinence. NHS Choices.https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/treatment/#:~:text=Mirabegron%20and%20vibegron,headache

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 7: “So many Ways to Nurse: Part 2”

This week, Alora and Jess finish their conversation about the specialties they saw during clinicals. The episode was longer than expected, so make sure to listen to part one before diving into this episode, so you don’t miss a thing! The besties discuss women's and children’s services, the ICU, the ED, public health, and hospice care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

This week, Alora and Jess delve into the various specialties they encountered during their clinical rotations. The episode was longer than expected, so we split it into two parts! Part one: The besties discuss oncology, cardiac specialty areas, and surgical services.

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*Send us your spooky nursing stories to our email for our special Halloween episode!

**For questions, or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

This week, Alora and Jess talk about their past weekend plans and adventure. Then they dig further into what teamwork looks like on the floor. “Nurses are the backbone, CNAs are the vertebrae,” as Alora says later in the episode. We can’t do what nurses do without our team, so a heartfelt thank you to everyone we work with!

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*Send us your spooky nursing stories to our email for our special Halloween episode!

For questions or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

This week Alora and Jess dig into constructive criticism. They discover how they deal with criticism and how they process some of the hard parts of being a nurse. There are a lot of learning moments, as they also tackle to topic of being to task focused, but also working their way through learning all the pieces that put together the big picture of patient care.

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Mentions of other social media accounts:

The shop where the girls got their new cups: Sip Sip Hooray! On the Tik Tok Shop. https://www.tiktok.com/@sipsiphooraydesign?_t=ZP-8zSbIKtKWUB&_r=1

Resources:

Sarah Lorenzini (Host). (November 22, 2024). 127: Status Epilepticus [Audio podcast episode]. Rapid Response RN.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752?i=1000677903658

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

This week, Alora and Jess discuss how they prepare themselves for success before their shift. They also discuss how to prepare themselves for a shift, ensuring they are ready for anything that may arise during their shifts. They also discuss decompressing as a new grad and utilizing available resources.

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.