For nurses who are looking to transition out of the bedside, the options may be confusing. From academia, to advanced practice and management, it’s crucial to find the right path before embarking on a long journey. In this episode, Sarah Wells, MSN RN from New Thing Nurse, lays out the multitude of options, their pros and cons, and their licensure requiremen ... Show More
Jul 2024
Altered Mental Status with Christian Guzman, APRN
Altered mental status (AMS) can be an early warning sign of serious conditions, yet it's often overlooked or dismissed as simple confusion. In this episode, critical care nurse practitioner Christian Guzman breaks down the complexities of AMS and its many causes. Christian walks ... Show More
47m 32s
May 2024
Hypovolemic Shock with The Q Word Podcast's Lisa and Nyssa, RN
While the concept of hypovolemic shock may seem straightforward compared to the other types of shock, it's various causes and vastly different treatment approaches may catch you off guard. In this episode, flight nurse Nyssa from The Q Word Podcast vividly illustrates the key dif ... Show More
45m 19s
Mar 2022
#205: Nurse Residency Programs Demystified
If you are graduating from nursing school soon, you are undoubtedly starting to think about your first nursing job. For many of you, that will involve participating in a nurse residency program. In this episode, we’ll discuss what nurse residency programs are, why they are valuab ... Show More
38m 42s
Oct 2025
ENCORE! #290: The #1 Mistake New Grad Nurses Make
You’ve survived nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and landed your first job, but being a new grad nurse comes with its own unique set of challenges. In this encore episode, I’m joined by my nurse bestie and incredible educator, Stephanie Griffeth, to talk about the number one mis ... Show More
31m 52s
Jun 2020
#104: Job, NCLEX and Life Tips for the New Grad Nurse
Making the transition from nursing student to new grad nurse is one of the most intense, nerve-wracking and amazing experiences you’ll ever have. Even though you’re excited, you’re likely also a little bit nervous (maybe even scared!). These tips for new grad nurses will help you ... Show More
51m 29s
Aug 2021
"Best of" | SNF, SAR, NH, ALF and More Discharge Options
What are the differences in resources, nursing and clinician oversight and who pays for what?! Show notes, transcript and references: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2020/06/10/snf-sar-nh-alf-and-more-discharge-options-interprofessional-education-series/ ACP CME: https://www.acponl ... Show More
33m 13s
Aug 2022
#235: BONUS! So You Want to be a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses that fulfill a variety of roles in the healthcare setting. Having an NP license enables a nurse to write orders, prescribe medications, diagnose health conditions and, in some states, can even operate independently without physicia ... Show More
34m 59s