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Jul 2025
19m 59s

I Didn’t Sign Up for This… But God Did

The Student Nurse Podcast
About this episode

In this episode, I’m diving into a moment that caught me completely off guard — a 15-year-old patient shows up in the ER… on shrooms.

We’re talking real-life emergency nursing, the raw realities of teen drug use, and how this case tested my clinical skills, my faith, and everything I thought I was ready for. I’ll walk you through what happened, how we handled it, and why moments like this remind me why nursing is more than just a career — it’s a calling.

We’ll break down the clinical response, ethical dilemmas, and the faith-based perspective on caring for teens caught in crisis — because sometimes, God shows up loudest when the situation feels the darkest.

Bestie, grab your coffee, hold onto your faith, and stay hydrated — this one’s about to get real. Let’s talk nursing, purpose, and walking out this calling… even on the wildest shifts.

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