Cheyeanne Smalley

It's A Beautiful Day

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

Heya fellow nurses, nursing students, NICU champions and everyone else! My name is Cheyeanne, I'm a 24yo NICU nurse living in eastern North Carolina. I started this podcast to educate others about the NICU, being a nurse, and work-life balance. If you want to know everything there is to know about preemie kiddos, surviving nursing school, and/or what to do outside of work to avoid burnout, you're in the right place! Disclaimer: I do not use any real names, patient health information, or anything that would violate HIPAA. I also may use outside sources in some episodes to provide more informati...

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Cheyeanne Smalley

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It’s a Beautiful Day to go Hiking 14.04.2026 21:18

It’s your day off! Let’s go explore the great outdoors. Today we’re discussing hiking as a hobby to maintain some good work-life balance. I’ll share stories of hikes I’ve done in Utah, Hawaii, Vegas, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Go put on your boots or your chacos and I’ll see you out there!

Nursing School Survival Guide: CNA life 14.04.2026 33:56

School is in session, but first let’s get some experience! Today we’re talking about working as a CNA. We will discuss environments you can work in, your scope of practice, and some personal stories. All names of facilities are changed and patient privacy is maintained. Sources: Alzheimer's Association. (2025). What is dementia? Alzheimer’s Association. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what...

NICU Diaries: Omphalocele 14.04.2026 10:47

We’re back at the bedside and today we’re talking about Omphalocele. This is an abnormality of the abdominal wall. We will discuss diagnosis, patho/physio, complications, causes, and treatment. We will also discuss empathy and bedside manner as healthcare providers. Sources: CDC. (2024). Omphalocele . Birth Defects. https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/omphalocele.html

Nursing School Survival Guide: Introduction 26.03.2026 8:09

So you want to go to nursing school! I may be totally biased, but I think that's a great idea ;) This introductory episode explains the requirements, a very general cost breakdown, and what to expect. ATI is a beast, but we can conquer it together. Good luck, and I'll see you in class! Sources (in APA format, of course ;)) Werezak, L. (August 12, 2025). What are Nursing School Prerequisites? https...

NICU Diaries: What is the NICU? 26.03.2026 14:47

Are you a NICU parent, a nursing student interested in working in the NICU, or a new graduate nurse starting your career in the NICU? You've come to the right place. In this episode, I give you a very general overview of what the NICU is and what a typical day in the NICU looks like. Stay tuned for more specific info about the NICU in future episodes. Sources Stanford Medicine Children's Health. (...

It's a Beautiful Day to Catch up 26.03.2026 10:44

Welcome back! It's been a couple years, and things are a little different! Let's talk about it :) This podcast will continue to have three different episode categories: NICU for moms and RNs, the Nursing School Survival Guide, and life outside of the hospital! You have one host: Cheyeanne! I am a 24yo NICU nurse living in eastern North Carolina. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and hanging out with my g...