Real Nurses Real Talk

Welcome to Episode 7 and while it is our second interview, it is our first patient interview (well, the parent of a young patient). You don't want to miss this extended episode! We explore Russ' compelling journey with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) through the lens of his parents. We discuss the ups and downs of having a sick child and the amazing heroes that made a lasting impact on their lives...

Welcome to Episode 6! Help...I'm starting Nursing School (or any school for that matter). In this episode we discuss strategies our listeners have shared for surviving school and share our experiences, both as students and from the perspective of a Clinical Instructor. If you're going back to school, we believe in you!! --------------------------------- Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: @re...

Which do you prefer, dayshift or nightshift? In this episode, we explore the differences between dayshift and nightshift, discuss some of the thoughts our listeners shared in reply to our questions, share our experiences working both shifts, and discuss tactics for surviving nightshift. --------------------------------- Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: @realnurses_pc Send questions, topic...

Welcome to Episode 4 and our first interview! Dr. Lisa Uherick joins us for this extended episode to discuss the movement known as Healthy People Heal People. Dr. Uherick covers some great wellness topics and shares thoughts on how YOU can start a movement where you work...because regardless of where you work, healthy people heal people. --------------------------------- Be sure to connect with us...

Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode, we build on last week's discussion about how a healthcare provider’s wellbeing directly affects how we can effectively deliver patient-centered care. While the word "burnout" is banned from our podcast (more info on that in the episode), we talk about where compassion fatigue/moral injury comes from and the strategies we have found to build resilience. We als...

"Patients First" is a phrase many in healthcare have heard before. In this episode, we explore the difference between "Patients First" and "Patient-Centered Care". We make the case that healthcare must STOP talking about putting "Patients First" and focus on putting patients back at the center of our work (Patient-Centered Care) and the impact it has on patients and the healthcare community. -----...

Welcome to the first official episode of Real Nurses, Real Talk! In this first episode, we want to give you the opportunity to learn about Brandon and Erin. We spend time answering the question of "why start a podcast" and get into our nursing journey and life outside of nursing. We are both so excited to bring you Real Talk each week as we start this journey to heal, empower, and inspire. Thank y...

Welcome to Real Nurses, Real Talk Podcast - a podcast by a husband a wife duo who are also nurses. Together, we have over 30 years of nursing experience including bedside nursing, education, and leadership. Our goal each week is to provide you with unique insights and perspectives into this incredible profession called Nursing that will be sure to heal, empower, and inspire.