The Ashley O Show

Are you ready to take back control over your finances and break free from living paycheck to paycheck? If so, you came to the right place! Amanda is a POWERHOUSE when it comes to finances, and we cover so many juicy topics in this interview including student loan debt, where to start to pay down debt, the basics of budgeting, and shifting your money mindset. Amanda DeLaney is a Spending Behavior S...

Nursing is a beautiful profession, but it is also a stressful one. We are supporting people often at the lowest point in their lives, or at the end of their lives. That is not an easy burden to carry every day. On top of that, stressful and traumatic events (codes, rapid responses, withdrawing care, patient deaths, falls) are fairly common occurrences. So today, I want to talk about a few key thin...

I remember starting nursing school with ZERO healthcare experience, and watching my classmates coast through the material, already having a solid base of knowledge. I felt totally behind and overwhelmed trying to catch up. I also felt this same overwhelm when I transitioned into the Cath Lab with ZERO cardiac experience. Back to square one. If that resonates with you in any way, then this episode...

Asking questions as a new nurse or student can feel intimidating at first. We are often afraid to interrupt care or "get in the way." We can also be afraid to look "stupid" or ask things we "should" know the answer to, especially when we are paired with nurses who are less than supportive. On this episode, we discuss these common barriers, but also tactical tips on ho...

Let's chat about the idea of JOYFUL MOVEMENT and shifting our perspective when it comes to exercise and fitness. Movement is a celebration of what our body is capable of, not a punishment for the food we ate. We need to shift our perspective and mindset, and find a form of moving that makes us feel alive. Let's do it together!  Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagr...

Anyone else dread the chest tube? It's such a simple device, but it can feel so intimidating to interact with if you aren't familiar or exposed regularly. Let's chat about a few basics to boost your confidence for your next experience! We discuss why your patient might need a chest tube, how they work, the components/assembly, and important nursing considerations. My hope is that th...

This week, we are breaking down the benefits of time under tension and focusing on slowing down during your resistance training. So many of us are only focused solely on calories burned that we blow through our workouts and try and get each movement done as quickly as possible. The reality is that SLOWER is truly the way to FASTER growth. Growth in terms of efficiency, building lean muscle, improv...

Holy crap, this is a BIG one! This is officially our 100th episode! Honestly, I cannot believe it. I started this podcast in July of 2020, and in almost 2 years, we have reached 29 countries, all 50 states, with over 30,000 downloads. That is A LOT of ears! I am beyond grateful for each and every one of you listening, otherwise I would just be a weirdo talking into a microphone all by myself. Than...

In episode #95, we talked about how to prepare your patient for going to the Cath Lab, this week, we discuss the important questions you should be asking when they come back to you! We chat about precautions, what to watch for as they recover, closure devices, and discharge information. You will be receiving and recovering these patients like a CHAMP! Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op commun...

This week, we have a pep talk style conversation inspired by the Biosphere 2. Sounds out there, I know. But I think you will vibe with this idea. The Biosphere is essentially an artificial, controlled environment built inside of a dome which includes various types of ecosystems. It is designed for research and experimentation, and one piece of information that they discovered upon its inception wa...

This is one for the books! This week we chat with Steph Kamataris, the owner of Shift Change RN!! This conversation was such a blast, and honestly, SO relatable. We discussed everything from building a business to occupational health nursing. There is something in this one for ANYONE.  A little background: Steph Kamataris is a nurse entrepreneur who owns Shift Change RN, a business that helps nurs...

Let's face it, diet culture has infiltrated our lives. We have been bombarded with the "new-quick-fix," the "lose-20lbs-in -2-weeks," the "7-day-juice-cleanse," or the "cut-out-an-entire-food-group-to-achieve-food-freedom" BS for TOO LONG. And here's the deal, if these programs work for you and feel sustainable, great! But more often than not, diet...

Is your patient headed off the unit for a procedure? I don't know about you, but field trips were always so stressful! There is so much to consider and prepare for, orders to complete, and people to notify. I used to have a checklist just to try and remember it all. On today's episode, we chat about a few key things to remember if your patient has a procedure scheduled (especially if its...

Let's demystify meal prepping! I think so often when we think of meal prepping, we picture "bros" surviving solely off of chicken, broccoli, and brown rice.  OR we picture hours on end in the kitchen preparing complicated meals that require expensive storage containers. But in reality, the practice of meal prepping can be SO MUCH simpler (and more enjoyable) than this! Let's br...

Consider this your pep talk, reminding you that you are not "just" a nurse. You are a mother, daughter, sister, husband, brother, painter, baker, skater, runner, book nerd, movie buff...you are HUMAN. This profession is not your identity. We talk about this often, but let's talk about what you can do to take ACTION to prioritize yourself, highlight your humanity, and celebrate the p...

Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com. Happy Nursing!

I am turning 30! And with that transition comes a TON of reflection and asking BIG questions. Am I behind? Am I stuck? Am I ever going to get "there?" Today we chat about the questions that I have been asking myself in order to reframe my perspective: What if I am exactly where I need to be right now? What can this season teach me? What lessons does future-me need to learn now that will...

Are you currently trying to improve your health and gain more energy, but assume that you need hours of cardio to achieve it? If so, this one is for you! We chat about two SIMPLE ways that you can hit your goals. SPOILER: no HIIT training or endless cardio involved.  Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We w...

As nurses, sometimes we have to say the things that no one wants to hear. Discussions regarding end-of-life, code status, or comfort care are NEVER easy or comfortable. Unfortunately, though, these are all too common topics we have to approach as nurses that we received little-to-no training for. On this episode, we chat about a few things to keep in mind when interacting with the families of pati...

Welcome back to Wellness Wednesdays!  Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious to the point that you couldn't move forward? That level of paralysis can be hard to move past, and can take over entire days. As nurses, we often take on WAY TOO MUCH at work and at home, which can build up over time until we can no longer function through the stress. This week we chat about...

So often in healthcare, we celebrate the nurses who always pick up extra shifts, take on more responsibilities, care for more patients, stay late, and never ask for time off. We as nurses brag about how long it has been since we went pee, ate food, or drank water. We joke about how we are running on a few hours of sleep and are fueled by lethal levels of caffeine. "Nurses don't get break...

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays! In addition to our Monday episodes, every Wednesday we will be talking about some aspect of mental, emotional, and physical health, especially for us nurses. We are notorious for sacrificing ourselves and our health for others, so I am hoping these conversations can shift our perspective and bring the focus back to self-care. On our first episode, I discuss my own...

This week we chat all thing nurse retention contracts, including how best to understand them, questions to ask your manager, and options to protect yourself if you ever choose to break your contract! These contracts are being offered around the country in an attempt to retain staff in a world where there has been a mass exodus of healthcare workers. But we really should understand these contracts...

Have you ever felt completely undervalued and overworked in your nursing career? Yeah, me too. We all are facing difficult situations in nursing, especially in our current predicament. Every unit is hurting for more nurses, with no shortage of patients. And it is obvious that the bottom line, money, is on the forefront of every hospital administrator's mind. But you know what they aren't...

On this week's episode, we discuss 5 practices to implement to help protect your professional license. It is up to you! We have to be our own advocates to properly protect our careers. These practices are especially important right now, when we are working through complex conditions as nurses. Nursing staff today is consistently understaffed and overworked, and this is the perfect environment...