The Ashley O Show

On this episode, I answer all of your questions on nightshift that were not addressed in the previous episodes of our nightshift series! We talk about how the shift can impact relationships, keeping up your energy, getting good sleep, sundowning, and more! I hope that this episode leaves you feeling prepared to tackle nightshift in full force! I would love to answer any other questions you guys ha...

On this episode, we talk about my current nightshift routine and what works best for me! We will discuss how I schedule my shifts, my sleep routine, workout routine, and how I transition in-between. I hope this episode can give you an idea of how nightshift might impact your schedule/life, and how you might adjust to fit in to nightshift life.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about n...

On this episode, we are talking about some of the differences you might see in the flow of dayshift versus nightshift. If you are just starting your career in nursing (like me), you are likely to start out on nightshift, and may be experiencing some anxiety about what it might be like. I hope this episode might answer a couple of your questions and ease some of that worry. I discuss some pros and...

On this episode, I give you an idea of the in's and out's of a night in the ICU (focusing on one patient only). I go through a full patient report, setting up my night, passing meds, troubleshooting, messing with pumps, and so much more. I essentially aim to walk you through what my night looked like, problems I faced, critical thinking opportunities, and what the flow of a nightshift in...

On this episode, we tackle the nursing interview! This can be an extremely intimidating hurdle, but you've got this! We will talk about the nursing resume, your nursing philosophy, and interview prep tips. I also discuss example interview questions that you might face, and some strategies to help you go into your interview with confidence and make a lasting impression. I hope that this can be...

On this episode, we are talking about some general tips for new nurses, so that you can make the most of your orientation and beyond. We are talking about:  1. Being honest about where you stand 2. Asking for help (and using your resources) 3. Using your "newness" 4. Writing everything down 5. Not stressing the skills 6. Learning "their" way, then finding your own 7. Not taking...

In this episode: Welcome to the Nursing Co-op!! This first episode gives you a little bit of background on me, Ashley, including how I got into nursing and where I am working today. We also discuss my "why" for starting this podcast, and what you can expect for the podcast and the community. I don't just want you to listen to this podcast, I want you to be involved so that we can ma...