Nursing Uncharted

In this episode, Maggie Ortiz MSN, RN joins the show to discuss legal documentation. We discuss juries, court, charting, how to legally protect yourself as a nurse, and much more!   ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ----------------------------...

In this episode, Adam Banuelos RN, BSN, CEO & Co-founder Firefly Vein Light LLC, joins the show to discuss nurse entrepreneurship. We talk through the process of building a product and he gives advice to other nurses wanting to become entrepreneurs.   -------------------------------------------------------------------   EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse...

In this episode, D.D. Finder RN, BSN, CCRN, CFRN shares the best kept secret in the hospital… Interventional Radiology! We discuss common procedures, work-life balance, benefits, cons, and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www...

In this episode, Dana Blackwell, RN, BSN and Lisa Blackwell, RN, BSN join the show to discuss their experience working in the same unit together as twins, along with cardiac and acute care nursing!   TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (5:32) Working on the Same Unit as Twins (14:13) Memorable Experiences (18:58) Patient Population (21:33) Experience in other units (34:10) Labs and Assessments (37:53)...

In this episode, Christina Lammey BSN, RN, joins Maggie to recap the year and discuss what’s ahead in 2024. They discuss mom life, the biggest surprises, learnings, and more!   -------------------------------------------------------------------   EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/   AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amnpassport.c...

In this episode, Jan K Carney, MD, MPH joins the show to tell us all about getting a master's in public health (MPH). We discuss the admissions process, concentrations, research, advice, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https://w...

In this episode, Leah Helmbrecht BSN, RN joins the show to give a glimpse into the life of a forensic nurse. We discuss the hardest and most rewarding parts of the job, patient interactions, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https...

In this episode, Morgan Melancon, MSN, RN, CCRN-K of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital joins the show to talk about their Nurse Residency Program for new grads. We discuss the inspiration behind the program and all the details, so be sure to tune in! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.ameri...

In this episode, Jorge Garcia, BSN RN joins the show to discuss the differences between ICU and ER nursing. We discuss which ones have the best patient interactions, who has the best stories, patient populations, and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport...

In this episode, Emilie and Hannah from the Drunk or Delirious podcast join the show to recap this year’s TravCon. We discuss the logistics, differences compared to previous years, events, parties, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at...

In this episode, we learn all about nursing informatics from our guest, Michelle Hamland, DNP, RN, RN-BC. We discuss how nursing informatics has changed, charting by exception, AI, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amn...

In this episode, we give tips for making the most of TravCon! Maggie talks about the most interesting sessions, how to plan your trip, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ --------------------------------...

Stephanie M. Hutchins, Ph. D., returns to the podcast to continue our conversation on transformation after trauma in the workplace. We discuss the importance of exercise, creative expression, mindful eating, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ AMN Passport Download...

In this episode, we welcome Stephanie M. Hutchins, Ph. D., to the show to discuss the transformation process after trauma, coping strategies, goal setting, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN Passport Download the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00...

In this episode, we welcome Chuck Jankowski BSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN to the show. We discuss mentorship, advice for new grads, and how to best handle multiple scenarios every nurse faces. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ----------------------...

In this episode, nurse practitioner Junette Cacho gives us the nitty-gritty details of Wound/Ostomy Nursing. We discuss the best aspects of the job, the worst wound she has seen, a day in her nursing life, and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ -------------------...

In this episode, Maggie talks about how nurses can help improve communication with doctors. She discusses maintaining respect, talking in person, dealing with rude interactions, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Int...

In this episode, nursing school professor Brittany Roberts, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN, joins the show to talk about how to survive nursing school. We discuss tips on how to succeed and reminisce about our experiences during school. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ -----------------...

Finances can be tough to master, so we brought Anthony Swain BSN, RN, CFEI (Certified Financial Educator) to help simplify things. We discuss the biggest financial mistakes nurses make, how to maximize wealth, how Anthony invests, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com -------------------------------------...

Does NurseCon at Sea live up to the hype? Maggie and Shannon discuss their experiences from this year’s event covering both the conference and cruise parts of the trip. EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (2:24) Ma...

In this episode, Maria Grandinetti, Ph. D., RN, BSBA, CNE joins the show to talk about educating nurses as a professor. We discuss how nursing school has evolved, challenges, the new NCLEX, resources for nurse educators, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/ ---------...

In this episode, nurse educator Mary Hanks, EdD, MSN, CNL, CNE shares how she revolutionized the nursing program at The University of West Alabama. We discuss training students to think like nurses, test banks, pushing innovation, the importance of a strong faculty, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com -...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Allyson Pennington BSN, RN, CCRN about what it’s like being a DNP student. We cover the first day of class, how to apply, course content, how to succeed, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpasspor...

We had the privilege of welcoming US Army Major , Corrine Gogert, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN to the podcast to talk about working as a nurse in the military! We discuss military nurse combat expectations, schooling reimbursement, civilian vs military nursing, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel Nurse Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ----------------...

In this episode, Maggie shares exciting news about the future of the podcast while looking back on her nursing experience. She also examines how nursing prepares you for becoming a Mom! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILE Become a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/  TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (1:00) Maggie’s Background (2:45) Maggie Becoming a Mom (5:50) How Being a Nurse Prepares...