Nursing Uncensored

🌟Stop what you’re doing, because today we're diving into the life of the one and only Stephanee Beggs, CEO of RNExplained, Forbes 30 under 30 sensation, social media influencer, and ER nurse. Yeah, she does it all and she’s really cool, too. 🚀 In this episode, Steph tells Adrianne about how she unexpectedly transformed her personal study methods into a thriving business during the pandemic, her move into online product sales, and uncovering the entrepreneurial spirit and sacrifices that drive success. 💡From educating nurses on social media to classroom teaching, Steph dishes on the transition and things she wishes were different in nursing education. It’s a discussion filled with the behind-the-scenes stories and pivotal moments that shaped her path. So, put down your stethoscope, grab a fresh bevvie, and listen about the life and wisdom of the unstoppable Stephanee Beggs. It's Nursing Uncensored, baby – where chaos meets charisma, and scrubs meet sarcasm. Tune in now, because this episode is hotter than that coffee you’ve been sipping on! 🩹💉 Find more of Stephanee's content at: https://hoo.be/stephaneebeggs ---------- Want early, ad-free episodes and exclusive content? Join The Breakroom nubreakroom.com ————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript & Adobe Audition. ————— Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library: Shake It - Aakash Gandhi

Welcome to the last episode of season nine of Nursing Uncensored! This hour-long interview recorded in June of 2022, is also the last one recorded when Nursing Uncensored Headquarters was located in Minneapolis, MN, making it a fitting end to the season. Adrianne engages in a conversation with experienced nurse and educator Audrey Snyder, who formerly served as the Dean of Practice and Innovation for the College of Nursing at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro and has now been appointed as the Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Academic Partnerships in the same institution. The discussion revolves around nursing education, encompassing its evolution over time and its future prospects. Dr. Snyder's viewpoints offer a fascinating and insightful dialogue. She emphasizes the significance of nursing education is centered around the community and technology and outlines the modifications required to cater to the needs of upcoming students as well as the struggling healthcare sector. Some key points they elaborate upon are: From start to finish, this episode is stuffed with interesting information and stories. Not only was Dr. Snyder a joy to converse with, but she also sent Adrianne a charming gift after the interview. The gift consisted of a pair of starfish-shaped silver earrings, and the story behind it will warm your heart, so be sure to listen to the whole conversation. Adrianne expresses her sincere gratitude to Dr. Snyder for everything. If you’d like to connect with Dr. Snyder LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/audrey-snyder-bb57283b Twitter: @AudreySnyderPhD

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Donna Cardillo, the Inspiration Nurse! With over 25 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience, Donna is a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. Donna is the author of four books including the award-winning Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. Topics they discuss include: -Donna's journey from bedside nurse to entrepreneur to author and keynote speaker -The importance of personal growth and overcoming self-doubt in achieving success -What is a labyrinth, what is it for, and where can I find one near me? -Suggestions for nurses struggling to find positivity in their personal and professional lives. -The vast career opportunities for nurses and why nurses should explore their talents and interests. Don’t just listen to this episode, bookmark it, download it, whatever, because this information is valuable and you’ll want it later. Thank you so much to Donna for being such an excellent guest and a dedicated advocate for nurses everywhere. Donnacardillo.com Her IG Labyrinthlocator.com

This episode takes a humorous look into the often-contentious relationship between emergency department (ED) nurses and inpatient nurses. Hosts Adrianne Behning, an inpatient nurse, and guest Kevin McFarlane, an ED nurse educator, discuss the root causes of the friction and its impact on patient care. They will also share their own experiences and perspectives on the issue, including some outrageous work stories. Kevin and Adrianne also offer practical solutions for improving communication and collaboration between the two specialties. Whether you're a nurse looking to bridge the divide, looking for a laugh, or simply interested in the inner workings of healthcare, this is a must-listen episode. NSFW. If you are not already familiar with Kevin’s podcasts, check out The Art of Emergency Nursinghttp://artofemergencynursing.com/ How Not to Kill Your Patient https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061 Thanks to Kevin for being such a fun guest with a wealth of stories and information. ---------------- Like the show? Please support the future of the podcast by buying Adrianne a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast————————Recorded with Zoom and edited with Descript & Adobe Audition.————————Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library:Summer Solstice on the June Planet - Bail Bonds

Adrianne is excited to welcome Whitney Fear, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who lives and works in Fargo, North Dakota. You may recognize her from Shift Nursing’s documentary Who Cares? A Nurse’s Fight for Equity, a powerful film that follows her as she works to provide care on the Pine Ridge reservation where she grew up. Pine Ridge is one of the poorest areas in the United States with some of the lowest life expectancy rates. Whitney is a woman of the Oglala Lakota Nation and works at a federally qualified health center that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating behavioral health and substance use disorders. She highlights that healthcare is far more than appointments, prescriptions, and forced compliance to care plans. Her methods are the focus of this conversation. Whitney and Adrianne discuss a range of topics in this hour including: Don’t miss out on this engaging, unrestricted conversation, and be sure not to miss the SHIFT nursing documentary which you can find at shiftnursing.com/whocares or on SHIFT’s YouTube channel where it has over 389K views here. Here’s the link if you need to cut and paste:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so1G2QuGsWQYou can also find Whitney on TikTok @hwa_mathoThank you to Whitney for taking the time to share such personal experiences and insights for the sake of others’ growth and education. She is one badass nurse.

In this episode (recorded in the spring of 2022), Adrianne welcomes Maggie Ortiz, nurse and expert witness for medical malpractice and administrative law. She’s an outstanding advocate for nurses and is here spilling the tea for you. In this hour, Maggie and Adrianne discuss things like: -Advice for nurses to protect their licenses while working bedside -Oversight (or lack thereof) for United States’ Boards of Nursing and her experience as an investigator at a state BON. -What is Jurisprudence and why she thinks all nurses should understand it. -Things nurses have been reported for that required they defend themselves and their licenses. -What can happen if you’re sanctioned by a BON. This information, while it can bring up anxiety for some, should be understood by every license-holding nurse. Check out this lively and informative conversation, and then go follow Maggie’s social media for more valuable tips, tools, and advice. linktr.ee/advocates4nurses —------------

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes nurses Antra Boyd BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco RN, BSN, iRNPA, co-founders of RNegade.pro and RNegade podcast. Put these two together women together and there are electric crackles in the air from all the energy; Adrianne was excited to be in the mix for this conversation recorded back in the spring. In this episode the trio discusses: How Antra and Karen met and became the best of friends Adrianne’s CPR class nightmare The birth of RNegade and their model for continuing education for nurses A time Antra and Karen were stoned at a conference Psychoneuroendoimmunology, empaths, and humping, oh my! It’s not to be missed so pop in your AirPods and grab a bevvie. For more info about RNegade visit RNegade.pro —------ For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library: Walk with Me - TrackTribe ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it’s time for Season 9!! In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what’s been going on the last few months since she’s been off the air. The podcast is coming back so be sure you’re subbed to the pod, our IG, and Tik Tok. For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ~~~~~~~~~~ The music you heard in this episode can be found in the YouTube Audio Library: Divine Life Society - Jesse Gallagher Jellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500030 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Thank you to all the listeners, old and new, for your continued support. Send Adrianne a message at nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com

This week we’re shouting-out the magic of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses with @TheNurseSam. She and Adrianne are bringing you the hot tea on this often-underappreciated group of professionals including what the LPN role entails, how Sam came to be a proud practicing member and, later, a successful entrepreneur helping countless nursing students. This episode is intended to show students, nurses, and the public alike that LPNs have an important place in healthcare, and the LPN program is one of many paths into the profession. Sam also shares her experiences with her own health issue and how it gave rise to her business helping students study for exams with pop culture artwork. For more information on Nurse Sam’s content, visit her website at: thenursesam.com or linktr.ee/Thenursesam -------------------- Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Happy Nurses Week! Let’s talk about things that matter to nurses with a wonderful guest, nurse and lawyer, Irnise F. Williams, Esq. (AKA Your Nurse Lawyer). Irnise and Adrianne are focusing on two important themes for nurses in 2022: Growth and Protection. Irnise brings her expertise and insights on ways nurses can protect their licenses, practice, and integrity. They also explore ways nurses can harness their skills and talents for reaching their goals at and away from the bedside. This is a valuable episode full of insights and perspectives that will make you think, evaluate your own strategies and goals, and set you on a path to achieve them. Please look to Irnise for more valuable wisdom and information by visiting her website at https://iwilliamslaw.com/

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Rebecca Love, a well-known thought leader on nurse innovation and entrepreneurship, to discuss technology solutions around nurse staffing and scheduling. In this talk they discuss -the well-known and not-so-well-known reasons nurses are leaving the bedside -how per diem nursing gives nurses freedom and hospitals security -the history of how nurses became a mere line item on a budget -why recruiting new nurses won't fix the lack of experienced ones -and how Intelycare wants to harness AI to help solve staffing issues There is much to learn, even if you haven't ever considered per diem nursing and Rebecca is a wealth of information. It's always lovely to talk with Rebecca. If you'd like to hear more from her, check out our last chat about the Nurse Hack4Health. https://www.nursinguncensored.com/episodes/nursehack4health Check out Intelycare.com for per diem nursing jobs in over 20 states. ------------------------------------ Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library: Cruise with Me - Patrick Patrikios ------------------

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Travis Hornsby, Chartered Financial Analyst and the Founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com. You may remember him from the episode we did on Student Loan repayment back in 2020. He’s back to update us all on the most recent changes the Biden administration has made to the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, including making forgiveness possible for thousands more people. Could you be one of them? Drop in on this conversation, find out where your student loan debt fits in this puzzle, and make moves to get qualifying loans forgiven. Adrianne and Travis cover: -the spectrum of debt nurses have related to education -qualifying for PSLF in 2022 & those previously left out -how to find out if you qualify -loopholes and following the rules to your advantage This episode is a must-listen for any nurses with Federal Loans, those curious about PSLF, and nurses previously denied PSLF because of their payment plan. To learn more about Student Loan Planner or to check out their website and page of Student Loan Calculators https://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-calculators/ See if you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ —--------------------------- Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: Sunset Dream - Cheel ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes (and fangirls over) nurse, author, and educator, Kati Kleber. Kati is also a national speaker, host of the amazing fresh RN podcast, and owner of freshrn.com, which is an online platform created to educate, encourage and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways. Kati joins Adrianne to discuss the oft-misunderstood art of precepting and how it has grown more challenging in the years since the pandemic began. This episode is for willing and hesitant would-be preceptors alike! Kati and Adrianne cover topics like -How precepting can set the course for a new grad’s career -How the last 2 years have affected precepting (COVID, staffing shortages, supply shortages) - TFW you’re “voluntold” to be a preceptor and how to make the best of not feeling prepared -Balancing responsibilities to your patients and giving your preceptee attention/education -The kind of relationships we have with students and new nurses and how to best advocate They pack a lot into this episode so you’re very likely to come across some helpful nuggets in this episode. Thanks to Kati for giving so much wonderful advice and knowledge, and for being such a lovely person to hang with for an hour. Head to freshrn.com/courses to find the PreceptorPro course as well as all of the other content Kati has created. —---------------------------- Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back good friends Amie Varley and Sara Fung of the Gritty Nurse podcast for another lively conversation. This time they are focusing on ways individuals can take action against disparities in the American and Canadian healthcare systems. They start with the basics of defining and identifying disparities in health care and go on to describe how nurses can work towards providing more equitable care. They also bring the T on what Amie really does when she’s on Twitter - with a bonus story of what NOT to do in the space. It’s a serious episode, but somehow always fun when these guests are involved. Find The Gritty Nurse podcast at grittynurse.com —---------------------------- Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: Sydney's Skyline - ALIBIS ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this episode, Adrianne gets to chat with Nurse Alice, America’s Favorite Nurse! Alice Benjamin is a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiovascular, critical care, and emergency medicine. She is also the Chief Nursing Officer and contributor at Nurse.org. You may recognize Nurse Alice from her role as the on-air health medical contributor for NBC 4 in Los Angeles, or from regular appearances for other local and national news networks. They chat about how Alice got her start as a medical contributor and her career-long focus on helping people live healthier lives. You’ll also hear Adrianne and Alice cover topics like: -some fundamentals of educating the public -the research, prep, and responsibilities of a medical contributor -advice and caveats for nurses using social media to speak out -Alice’s call to action for all nurses Thanks to Alice for being such an inspiring, fun guest and for all the work she’s doing. Asknursealice.com @asknursealice —------------------------------ Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: From the Top - Geographer ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne is starting season 8 and ending 2022 with a Bang! She’s welcoming fan-favorite Nurse Blake hot off his PTO Comedy Tour to talk about the exalted and dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Blake is a delight to chat with and this conversation covers a lot including: His recent national comedy tour experience Do Blake and Adrianne set resolutions? Assess and reset - Blake and Adrianne use the nursing process to set their goals for 2022 The origins of New Year's resolutions A massive Starbucks tangent, of course Theories on why resolutions fail Adrianne’s annual goal review process A Game of “Would You Rather?” with a New Year’s Twist What are you waiting for? Listen to this super fun and informative episode and then check out more of Nurse Blake’s content at nurseblake.com. Also go download the NurseCon app and get in on the forums and CEUs there. Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: Meet & Fun - Ofshane ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

Adrianne welcomes back Tina of the hit podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse. They're spilling the T over this weekend's big event Nurses PodCon. A bunch of Nurse Podcasters are descending upon Nashville and broadcasting over the interwebs for an entire Saturday. Listen to this episode to find out more about who's going to be there and what nonsense they're cooking up for you. Go to goodnursebadnurse.com to get your tickets. Use the code uncensored for 25% off your ticket. Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

SPECIAL ALERT: Adrianne is going to be in Nashville 11/20/21 at the NursesPodCon with some of your favorite nurse podcasters. Tik Tok phenom will be MCing a full day of live podcasts, CEUs, meet and greets, and whatever other shenanigans they can think up. In-person spots are VERY limited. Get your virtual or in-person tickets at goodnursebadnurse.com and go tell Adrianne hello! -------- In this episode, Adrianne has a good, long talk with ICU nurse, Navy Corpsman, and podcaster (AKA The Boot Nurse) Kevin Gibson. And, boy, the places this talk goes. Kevin shares his journey of completing nursing school while on active duty and all the successes and challenges a journey like that brings. From his grueling schedule to his training in combat surgery, he recounts all the details of how he made it through while accomplishing some cool sh!t along the way. Kevin also opens up on the topic of being a Black man in a predominantly female profession, focusing on his different intersections of life - gender, race, and the experiences he's had. Kevin also imparts some sage advice for young Black men considering nursing themselves. All of this is very serious important talk, but don't let that fool you. Kevin is a fun, lighthearted person and shares some great stories. A few stories were left out - like his battle with a scorpion in his garage, and dealing with the Jan Brady of nurses (for those of you old enough to get the reference). If you want to hear the full, uncut interview with Kevin, you have to click over to The Nursing Uncensored Breakroom at Patreon.com/NUbreakroom. To find links to all the things we mention in the show visit nursinguncensored.com/episodes/kevin. Find Adrianne 💜 on the web linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with iMovie ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

This episode has been burning a hole in Adrianne’s pocket, so to speak. Recorded back over the summer of 2021 while Adrianne was unemployed and unlicensed in Minnesota, she was able to get Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse podcast on the line (they’ve had a busy busy summer) to answer all her questions. Their focus is on Amie and Sara’s activism in their home country of Canada, pushing for safety and respect for nurses. They have created spaces for nurses in forums that had no nurses at the table and they’re going to talk about how they did it. These nurses also cover topics like: Connecting with your community - just do it even if you think it will be small scale. What makes you an authority? A professional? A leader? How being openly political is not being unprofessional. That uncomfortable conversations are not always inappropriate conversations There is a time and place to upset the apple cart in the name of progress and change Tips for talking to the media, placing yourself in places you belong but aren’t invited Actionable tips for making your voice louder and your moves matter. If you love this episode, you can catch more of Amie and Sara at grittynurse.com. IG: @gritty.nurse.podcast Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode found in the YouTube Audio Library: Song of Mirrors - Unicorn Heads ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.

In this week’s episode, Adrianne welcomes nurse educator, holistic wellness coach, and creator of the Nurses of Color Collective, Erica Bailey. They have an in-depth conversation about Erica’s roles as a nurse as well as a seeker of self-care, and how it led her to become a holistic wellness coach for other caregivers. They dive into what a wellness coach is, does, and how a nursing license factors into the scope of practice in this role. If you’d like to learn more about Erica’s coaching endeavors, you can check out her beautiful website at balmforthesoul.com. They also talk about the Nurses of Color Collective, why BIPOC-only spaces are so vitally important, and what nurses can do in their personal and professional lives to find and/or create these spaces. Erica shares the article Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People written by Kelsey Blackwell. https://arrow-journal.org/why-people-of-color-need-spaces-without-white-people/ Also mentioned in this episode are: Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon (ABNAO) abnao.org Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs https://amzn.to/2X5Foy0 Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown https://amzn.to/3v0JOCG ---------------- Want more nursing-related content? Find the podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and more at linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast ———————— Recorded with Zoom and edited with Adobe Audition. ———————— Copyright-free music included in this episode is found in the YouTube Audio Library: ------------------ Nursing Uncensored participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com affiliated sites.