Confident Care Academy

For most of us, the transition from nursing student (and RRNA) to nursing professional feels like jumping off a cliff. You’re unsure if your clinical experience truly prepared you, and now you are responsible for people’s lives. Are you really ready? In this episode, we’re going to share with you our own personal struggles during times of career transition and give you the secrets that helped us t...

What do travel nurses need to know about travel nurse licensing? What’s the scoop on CRNA licensing and credentialing? In this episode of the Confident Care Academy podcast we dive into all of the updated tips and tricks that will help streamline your nurse licensing & credentialing processes. Check out our sponsor Fusion Marketplace for the travel nurse jobs of your dreams ⏩ https://bit.ly/4...

What do graduating nursing students need to know to pass the Next Generation NCLEX in 2023? What is different about the new NCLEX? How can you prepare yourself for success with the NCLEX-RN? In this episode of the Confident Care Academy podcast we do a deep dive into the UPDATED 2023 NCLEX-RN and give you the tools you need to succeed as a future RN. For comprehensive studying and NCLEX-RN prepara...

Do you need to work in a Level I Trauma Center to get into CRNA School? In this episode we dive into what IS a Level I Trauma Center, why people often recommend it for getting into CRNA school, and why you DON'T necessarily need to work in one to get into CRNA programs! Tune in to learn more. Comment what you’d like for us to talk about on the podcast next time! ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 📕 Helpful R...

You DON'T have to start in med-surg as a new graduate nurse! In this episode, we're diving into EVERYTHING your nursing school DIDN'T tell you about finding your ideal job as a new graduate nurse! Drop your nursing job search questions below and let us know what you’d like for us to talk about on the podcast next time! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED ➡ A Collective Bargain: https://a.co/d/0qyIF3U...

Do you need to take extra courses to get into CRNA School? The answer is ... MAYBE! Who should take extra courses? Which courses do you take? Where should you take them? We dive into all of the answers in this episode of Confident Care Academy Comment what you’d like for us to talk about on the podcast next time! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED ➡ CRNA School Search: https://www.coacrna.org/programs-fellowships...

You don't have all the answers, but you DO have your assessment. You might not know what a change means, but knowing that it's different or not normal is all you need to ask for a second set of eyes, contact the team, or advocate for your patient. Comment what you’d like for us to talk about on the podcast next time!   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED    ➡ The Checklist Manifesto: https://a.co/d/...

The question of when and IF to travel nurse before starting CRNA school is complex! In this episode we cover the instances that travel nursing can HELP your application package as you apply to CRNA school, and the instances where travel nursing could HURT your application package. Comment what you’d like for us to talk about on the podcast next time! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED    ➡ A Collective...

Sedation and pain control are not the same thing! In this episode we discuss what experienced nurses, medical teams AND new graduate nurses alike often get wrong in relation to management of sedation & pain control for ventilated patients in the ICU or the ER.  ➡LINKS MENTIONED: Articles on Pain and Sedation in the ICU: ⭒ https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/111/6/1187/9928/Pain-...

Do travel nurses and CRNAs make the same compensation profile? Is it financially worth it to take out $200k in loans to pursue a graduate degree? Financial transparency and shedding light on compensation packages is so important, that’s why in this episode we decide to break down the components of staff nursing, travel nursing, staff CRNA and locums CRNA compensation profiles. Comment what you’d l...

Managing an emergency situation is stressful! In this episode, we dive into the management of medical emergencies and also mental health and communication considerations for medical professionals.  Join us in the Confident Care Academy membership for more in-depth lectures on all things pathophysiology!  *TIP* 6:03 : When you’re at a code and it feels leaderless: ask the room, “Who’s lea...

While you might not work with Swan-Ganz catheters on your unit often, principles from understanding the waveforms apply. This episode is a surface-level overview, join us in the Confident Care Academy membership for the full Swan-Ganz catheter lecture. CRAVING MORE IN-DEPTH NEW GRAD ICU EDUCATION? JOIN THE NEW TO ICU MEMBERSHIP! https://confidentcareacademy.com/p/ne ... Website: https://www.confid...

Managing Atrial Fibrillation is common on all critical care units! In this episode, we dive into not only clinical considerations for the management of Atrial Fibrillation but also communication in urgent and emergent situations. Join us in the Confident Care Academy membership for more in-depth lectures on all things pathophysiology! CRAVING MORE IN DEPTH NEW GRAD ICU EDUCATION? JOIN THE NEW TO I...

In this episode, Anna and  Chrissy dive deep into the topic of Heart Failure. 

Mitral Regurgitation is common in critical care nursing units, but the implications and nursing considerations are not always taught in school.   In this podcast-style lecture, we cover what new critical care and new ICU nurses should know in relation to the management of Mitral Regurgitation.  This content is also available on Apple Music and Spotify on the Confident Care Academy c...

Learning new clinical skills can be hard- especially ones that involve patient care! We talk about how to master any new skill efficiently so that you can reduce the learning curve and care with confidence faster!

We talk about vasopressors, how they work and the most common mistakes we see when using these drugs.

Learning how to talk to providers can be intimidating as a new grad nurse. In this episode, Anna and Chrissy discuss how to talk to providers so that you can communicate effectively, advocate for your patient, and feel more confident! If you want to learn more as a new grad nurse to critical care, check out New to ICU at www.confidentcareacademy.com where we give you all the tools you need to thri...

In this episode Chrissy and Anna dig into common pitfalls for new nurses, reflect on their own experiences with setting boundaries and share tips for new nurses. 

Nothing is worse than feeling anxious as a new grad nurse! Anna and Chrissy talk about tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them overcome anxiety as new grad nurses. 

Anna and Chrissy dive into all their best tips and tricks for surviving night shift as a new grad nurse!

Chrissy & Anna the cofounders of Confident Care Academy bring you the Confident Care Podcast