How to be "THAT" Nurse
Life In Scrubs
In This Episode, You Will Learn: Things to DO and NOT DO to be the best co-worker. Ways to connect with your co-workers, support them and feel supported in return! Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: Simple as it may be, treating your co-workers how you want to be treated goes a long way! In this episode, we’re sharing qualities we see in our favorite co-workers that we emulate. Of course there are a...
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Let's Chat DNP with RN Courtney
Life In Scrubs
In This Episode, We Talk About: WHY apply to a DNP program and how to choose the right one. Similarities and differences between nursing school and DNP school! Why Courtney is passionate about getting her DNP and her best advice for pursuing your career goals! Resources + Links: Follow Courtney on Instagram | Check out our last episode with Courtney: Episode 63 Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: Let’s chat...
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Off We Go with Travel Nurses Matt & Peter from @cupofnurses
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: The top Pros and Cons of travel nursing! What Matt and Peter wish they knew before becoming travel nurses. Experiences they’ve been able to have in and outside of work as they’ve traveled! Resources + Links: Follow Cup of nurses on Instagram | Follow Frontline Warriors on Instagram | Check out Cup of Nurses Travel Checklist AND Cup of Nurses NCLEX Study guide Find more resources on their website Cup of Nurses Frontline Warriors Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages...
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Code Blue
Life In Scrubs
This week we're throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes, Code Blue! In this episode, you will learn: What are the different roles in the code team? How do you know which role is best for you? What happens at your hospital after the code? We’ve all watched dramatic scenes on TV shows of Code Blue’s, but is it actually like they depict on TV? In this episode, Kristen and Maddi give us a real look at what Code Blues are like from their personal experiences! Maddi, as a CVICU nurse, is part of the team that gets assigned to respond to Codes and Rapids! As part of the code team...
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Working From Home as a Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: What a clinical quality nurse specialist is. What the day to day of a clinical quality nurse specialist looks like. The pros and cons of working from home. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: How do you know if working from home is right for you? Today, Kristen is flying solo in order to answer your questions about working a remote position as a clinical quality nurse specialist!...
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Debunking Nursing Myths
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In This Episode, We Chat About: A BIG milestone we just crossed here with the podcast! Updates on work recently! Common myths about nursing from simple misconceptions to the absurd! Resources + Links: Create your travel nurse profile with Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: Let’s debunk some myths and go on a tangent about Grey’s Anatomy to kick off SEASON SIX! Whether this is your first or 66th episode you’re joining...
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Season 5 Q+A
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice for nursing students and new grads, including NCLEX prep, applying for new jobs, and finding the right specialty. Our favorite and least favorite classes & semesters. Dealing with aggressive patients and a fear of failure. Building community and support with your unit. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: You asked, we answered! For our final episode of Season 5,...
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Cancer Prevention + Healthy Living with Oncology Nurse Navigator Becky Trupp
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice and helpful resources for cancer prevention. How to form healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle. Tips for night shift nurses, new grads, and nurses interested in non-bedside jobs. Resources + Links: Follow Becky on Instagram | Get involved at Learn more about cancer prevention at Check out these other organizations, studies, and resources: American Cancer Society: for screening information Oncology Nursing Society: for navigator resources and core competencies! Nurses Health Study: Lots of publications from their...
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Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding Death with Hospice RN Courtney
Life In Scrubs
In This Episode, You Will Learn: A new perspective on hospice that most people don’t know about. Advice for new nurses in hospice & nurses interested in going into end of life care. The difference between critical care and end of life care. How to start creating content for an online space. Resources + Links: Connect with Courtney on Instagram | Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: We all know working hospice can get a...
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Work Updates & Sharing our Favorite Nursing Resources
Life In Scrubs
In This Episode, You Will Learn: Our health & work updates. What ECMO is and how to train for it. What resources we recommended for nurses working in the field. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | Connect with Maddi on Instagram | Show Notes: What resources do real, working nurses in the field use and depend on? This episode will be going over our life updates, including what’s new with our health and work, before we share some of our favorite...
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Ways to prepare for your shifts, personally and professionally!
Things to watch out for during report.
Examples of trusting your gut and times you’ll likely need help.
The reminder that it’s ok to ask for help AND ask questions! (Seasoned nurses need this too!)
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
Check out Maddi’s daily tips on TikTok | @nurse.maddi
Show Notes:
The season of your career as a New Grad is exciting, nerve wracking, and full of SO MUCH LEARNING! As this happens to be the beginning of Season 5, it felt like the perfect time to reflect on the beginning of our careers as nurses. This episode is full of things we wish someone would have told us when we were getting started as new grads! From avoiding drama, to tips when receiving report, we hope this gives you the confidence to know things you can do to set yourself up for success! One of the things we love about nursing, regardless of the first job you dive into, is there are seasoned nurses there to support you! We know what it felt like to get started, and we’re glad to be part of the nursing community to support you too!
01:40 The first mistake to avoid (and red flag to watch out for during your preceptorship!)
04:30 What is the policy?
06:20 How to avoid burnout and spreading yourself too thin.
08:00 What if there is drama on the unit?
10:40 Do your actions show that you are dependable?
13:15 Extra benefits of showing up early for your shifts as a new grad!
13:50 Benefits of doing bedside report!
18:40 Maddi’s experience being able to pick up a change quickly because she did bedside report.
20:00 What should I do when I make mistakes? (Mistakes happen! Here’s how to handle it!)
20:40 Communicate if you don’t feel safe and comfortable with a patient assignment.
23:20 What should I do when I have questions?
24:40 Take this as permission to ASK FOR HELP! You’ll have opportunities to help too!
26:20 Examples of trusting your gut!
29:30 How can I keep myself a priority on the list of people I’m taking care of?