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May 2022
38m 17s

NurseCon at Sea Recap + 3 Things Every N...

LIFE IN SCRUBS
About this episode

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • Our trip to NurseCon at Sea, including what we did, our favorite things, and what we would have changed about it.
  • Three things every nurse needs to hear right now.



Resources + Links:

 

Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

 

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

 

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen 

 

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi  



Show Notes:

We’re back and ready to dive into a new episode, just in time for Nurses Week! Today, we’re covering our trip to NurseCon at Sea and the three things every nurse needs to hear. First, we’ll recap our incredible experiences at NurseCon and our top stories we can’t wait to share with you. What did we do there? What were our favorite things? What would we have changed? Then, we’ll go over three important things we think every nurse should hear. We have an exciting episode for you, so come and join in on the fun!



00:40 Our NurseCon at Sea recap!

02:40 How was our live episode at NurseCon?

03:20 What happened to our live event recording?

05:25 Staying up for 37 hours.

10:20 What did we do after boarding?

13:15 What makes NurseCon so fun? What can you do there?

16:50 What was Kristen’s favorite part of the trip and what would she have changed about it?

18:15 What was Maddi’s favorite part of the trip and what would she have changed about it?

20:40 How was the staffing at NurseCon?

23:05 What are three things every nurse needs to hear?

24:10 Is it okay to change your mind?

29:35 Why are you more than just a profession?

32:10 What helps you refill your cup?

34:50 Taking the time to appreciate you.

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