The Ashley O Show

On this episode, we have a POWERFUL conversation with Dr. Christine Jehu, a sport psychologist and host of the Beyond the Couch podcast. Christine delivers insight into mental health WITHOUT the psychobabble, and does it with humor, expertise, and approachability. Not only does our conversation breakdown complex topics like anxiety, the stress cycle, trauma, setting boundaries, and self-care, but...

Let's face it: nightshift is HARD. We are not made to stay awake all night, but with a few tweaks and a TON of intentionality, we can live healthy, happy, (somewhat) normal lives while working nightshift. On today's episode, we discuss tips to help you prepare for your shifts, optimize your time outside of work, and feel your best while you are working. My favorite nightshift items: 1. T...

Today's episode is a classic nurse rant that is tangential and all-over-the-place, but centers around new nurses not getting the support they need. I recently heard during a staff meeting that new nurses were having to take MORE patients (like 7-8 on the floor) and that their charge nurses were also in ratio, which basically equates to new nurses being thrown UNSAFE assignments, with no safet...

Today's episode is a FIRE chat with Chrysty Lockhart of the Start Scared podcast! We talk all things building confidence, setting aside guilt, and putting yourself first. Chrysty is a wife, mama, teacher, health and wellness coach, and the host of the Start Scared podcast. Follow Chrysty on instagram @chrystylockhart and @startscaredpodcast. Check out her bio for more information about her pr...

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is COMPLEX. On today's episode, we discuss the basics of the cardiac arrest algorithm, and the steps involved. This episode is intended to help you better understand the interventions used in a code blue, including CPR, defibrillation, and medications.  THIS EPISODE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR ACLS TRAINING! This is simply an overarching view to help you gain...

On today's episode, we discuss OWNING YOUR ROOM, and being ready for emergencies. These are lessons you want to learn BEFORE things go wrong, not during an emergency. Familiarize yourself with all of the emergency equipment on your unit, how to use it, and where it is...especially your code cart! On top of this, we discuss ways that you can prepare your patient's rooms so that you are re...

On today's episode, we discuss items that will be helpful for you as a new nurse. There are SO many recommendations out there, and so many things you could easily "need," but what tools will actually be useful for you as you start your career? We discuss 12 items I think are beneficial for new nurses to have on hand, especially during orientation. 1. A GOOD stethoscope - MDF (I have...

If you are starting a new endeavor, making a transition, or simply asking yourself, "will I ever be READY for this?" Then this episode is for you. We have a quick PEP TALK on starting before you're ready, embracing change, and realizing how WILDLY capable you actually are.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling...

Have you ever felt like you aren't good enough, capable enough, or smart enough ? Have you ever felt like you just "got lucky" or deceived people into thinking you belonged? This is often referred to as imposter syndrome. Impostor syndrome is often experienced by high-achieving individuals who struggle to recognize their achievements and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a...

Are you considering a new position in your nursing journey, but are feeling totally STUCK in indecision about whether it is the right move for you? Do you have a few options on the table, and are not sure which direction to move? Do you simply feel PARALYZED in indecision about where to go in your career? If so...this one is for YOU.  We discuss 6 key questions you can ask yourself in your nursing...

On this episode, we discuss the prevalence of trauma, burnout, and PTSD amongst nurses, as well as a few tips to manage and reduce the effects. PTSD is not uncommon for nurses, but we often do not talk about its impact or occurrence. The goal here is to NORMALIZE this conversation, recognize the symptoms, and seek help sooner rather than later.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about...

We chose a giving profession, and so it can feel uncomfortable to ask for what we need.  We also chose a selfless profession, which makes us feel SELFISH when we set boundaries.  NEWSFLASH: You are a HUMAN first, and a nurse second.  Those with stronger boundaries are stronger nurses because they protect their mental health and prioritize themselves which allows them to recharge and avoid burnout...

Have you been questioning whether you should leave your current nursing job, but you're struggling with trying to figure out if its the RIGHT time? SPOILER: there's no easy answer to this question. BUT, on today's episode, we discuss 5 quick tips to help you gain some clarity and answer this question for yourself.  1. Ask yourself: Is it the job, or is it a lack of confidence? 2. Re...

Have you ever been told in report "this patient is on the call light every 2 seconds" or "she is a nightmare" or "this patient is just DIFFICULT, good luck!" If so, you may have dealt with these so called "difficult," "needy," or "demanding" patients. This can make for a LONG shift. And by the end, you might feel like you're falling...

If you have ever asked yourself questions like: "Do I even want to be a nurse?" "Why did I even choose this profession?" or "Will I ever ENJOY this career?" then this episode is for YOU. My own nursing journey has been quite a rollercoaster, and so these are questions I have asked myself often, but for the first time in a long time, I am examining my career (and this...

Have you ever found yourself on your commute to work questioning every career decision you've ever made and found yourself spiraling in "what ifs" about your shift? If so, this episode is made for YOU. It is completely normal to experience anxiety before your shifts, especially when you are new, but on this episode we discuss a few helpful tips to manage pre-shift anxiety so that it...

On this quick, tactical episode, we discuss 3 quick tips to help you prepare for a stretch of shifts. Many of us head into our shifts scrambling to try and get everything together, and start our week off stressed and overwhelmed...and we all know that the job is stressful enough. So by implementing these tips, you can start your week off strong, and take care of YOURSELF in the process.    I would...

On this week's episode, we discuss 5 important things that will help you start each shift as smoothly as possible. These tips will help set you up for success in your shift, regardless of what curveballs are thrown your way. If you feel like you are always playing catch up in your shift or just feeling disorganized and overwhelmed as you start your shift, this episode is for YOU.  I would lov...

On this week's episode, we discuss 3 important questions that we should be asking ourselves after every shift to build our confidence and improve our knowledge.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with any questions, feedba...

On this week's episode, we discuss what it is like working in a medicated assisted treatment (MAT) clinic for opioid use disorder. We review the main medications offered, the role of a dosing nurse, the schedule, and patient interactions. I also touch on how I am feeling in this position, and considerations you may consider in finding your own "home" within nursing.  I would love to...

On this episode, we discuss a patient case, specifically diving into an emergent intubation, and your role as the nurse! We discuss nursing considerations and important keys to remember.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with...

On this episode, we talk about WATER and discuss a few tips to keep you on track in your health journey! This episode is part 4 of our health series. I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, or comments....

On this episode, we talk about NUTRITION! This episode is part 3 of our health series. I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!

On this episode, we talk about EXERCISE! This episode is part 2 of our health series. I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing!

On this episode, we talk about SLEEP! This episode is part 1 of our health series.  I would love to answer ANY questions you have about nursing in general, or hear about areas you are struggling with right now. Message me @ashley_nursingcoop or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, or comments. Happy Nursing! https://blackoutez.com/ (Blackout window covers I L...