No One Tells You This...

In nursing, professionalism doesn't mean hiding who you are—it means bringing your authentic self to the care you provide. In this episode of No One Tells You This... , MacKenzie Simmons shares her journey of learning to embrace her personality while building credibility as a nurse. From feeling the pressure to fit a certain mold to discovering that authenticity is one of her greatest strength...

In this episode of No One Tells You This , host Mackenzie Simmons dives into a truth many early career nurses experience but rarely talk about—stepping into leadership before feeling fully ready. Joined by Andrea Wollitz and Aminah Johnson, the conversation explores what leadership really looks like beyond titles, from quiet moments of influence to navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the...

In this episode of No One Tells You This , host MacKenzie Simmons dives into a topic many nurses struggle with—but rarely talk about: the power of saying no. From picking up extra shifts to taking on additional responsibilities, nurses are often conditioned to always say yes, even at the expense of their own well-being. MacKenzie explores why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential. She sh...

Think advocacy is something you do later in your career? Think again. Our guest today is Ryan Moran, BSN, RN, CCRN, a critical care nurse who’s spent the past six years in the ICU and is currently pursuing his DNP. But beyond the bedside, Ryan has been deeply engaged in advocacy—through his involvement with the Florida Nursing Students Association, Florida Nurses Association, and the American Nurs...

In the very first episode of No One Tells You This , host MacKenzie Simmons sits down with special guest Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN to unpack the unspoken realities of early career nursing. From imposter syndrome and pre-shift anxiety to navigating bullying, burnout, and that first terrifying code, MacKenzie shares the honest truth about what her first year in the CCU really looked like. This e...

Nursing school prepared you to care for patients — but not for the realities of being a nurse. The exhaustion. The self-doubt. The moments you wonder if everyone else has it figured out except you. No One Tells You is a new podcast created for early-career nurses that explores the realities of the first years of practice — the challenges, the growth, and the lessons no one warned you about.