I always laugh and laugh and laugh when I hear stories of nursing students who think they'll never have to deal with poop and that toileting and bowel care is a job for the nurses aids or techs. Pause here while I insert a lot of really loud laughter...because to even think that for one tiny little second is hilarious. Like really? Do you know what nurses do ... Show More
Sep 14
#513: MMM - SIRS vs. Sepsis vs. Septic Shock
This is a quick review of SIRS vs sepsis vs septic shock, including what distinguishes each from the next, the earliest clinical signs of this whole progression (hint: it's not hypotension), and why knowing these things matters. ___________________ Nursing School Survival Bluepr ... Show More
11m 20s
Jul 2021
#17 - Nurses Support Their Young
<p><strong>This week is all about nurses eating their young, and why instead nurses should SUPPORT their young.</strong></p>
<p><strong>BRETT IS BACK! My favorite thing this week, besides recording with my husband again, is the Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando. The Florida rain ... Show More
52m 32s
Oct 2023
EP 13: This is above my pay grade
<p>In this episode Nurse John is going to talk about real stories from healthcare workers who have went above and beyond their job and abilities to do something for their patients, to a stranger, for someone else. As they say nursing is a calling, you come in, knowing that you wi ... Show More
42m 45s
Jun 2024
EP 42: (P’s Of Nursing) I need a mouth to mouth, STAT
<p><strong>In this first episode of the P’s of Nursing, Nurse John invited Iggy an EMT/Social Media Content Creator. Iggy will share his life and working as an EMT, the struggles, the highs and the lows and all the in between. Iggy will also be the first one to be on the hot seat ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
EP 30: A CNA| No I'm not your personal servant
<p><strong>In this episode of the podcast Nurse John sit down with Meghan a CNA. An essential part of the multidisciplinary team in healthcare, a profession that is undervalue, underappreciated, and underpaid. Meghan goes into detail explaining all the struggles, the day to day l ... Show More
40m 8s
Jun 2024
EP 45: (P's of Nursing) Yes, Police Officer I am SAT
<p><strong>In this episode of the podcast, Nurse John invites Stan, a Police Officer, who is, if not, the biggest and most controversial red flag in P’s of nursing. Stan shares his life story, struggles and challenges in his profession and why he ended up dating an Emergency Room ... Show More
1h 2m