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**Life In Scrubs**

Welcome to Life In Scrubs Podcast – a podcast hosted by nurses, for nurses! Our podcast is mainly geared toward nursing students and new graduate nurses, however, we hope all healthcare professionals can find our information helpful. Our goal is to inspire, educate, and empower future and current nurses as they navigate the world of nursing. Join us weekly as we share our insights and experiences, answer common nursing questions, and dive into all things related to life in scrubs!

Latest Episodes:

Establishing good habits + Season Updates Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Ways we are prioritizing goal setting and rest!

How your life can change by working towards being 1% better each day.

Goals we are setting for ourselves.

Resources + Links:

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

RSVP to our Upcoming BRUNCH MEETUP!

Check out this book mentioned in the episode:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Show Notes:

How are we already in SEASON 4!? We're coming up on our 1 year anniversary of the podcast and whether you have been with us from our very first episode, or this is the first one you're tuning into….thank you for being here! We are sharing some life updates, a new perspective towards the goals we are setting for ourselves, and the importance of making time for both growth and rest! We are so excited to continue to connect and educate her on Life In Scrubs, and can't wait to see you in person at our upcoming meetups!

02:00 Updates at our hospitals: COVID, staffing, and travel nursing.

07:30 Are you currently precepting?

09:15 Tips for balancing precepting and getting things done in a timely manner.

12:00 What are your plans for the holidays?

14:00 How would your life change if you improved by 1% each day?

18:15 Some of our goals, and ideas you can steal from us!

23:30 Balancing productivity and rest.

26:40 Maddi's Monday cleaning and self care routine.

29:30 Don't overcommit!

32:15 How 1 compliment a day can change someone's day (and yours too!)

36:00 Do you usually make homemade meals?

43:15 Join us for brunch and happy hour!

Making the New Grad Transition with @thenursesyd Nov 02, 2021

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Sydney got into her nursing program after rejection.

Benefits Sydney has gained from networking and working as a CNA first

That it's ok to take time to find your niche in nursing!

Sydney's Top Advice for New Grads!

Resources + Links:

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

Follow along with Sydney on Instagram | @thenursesyd

And on TikTok | @thenursesydney

Listen to Mark Klimek's lectures on Spotify

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Show Notes:

We're back for Season 4 of Life In Scrubs podcast, and couldn't be more excited to dive in with new grad and pediatric nurse, Sydney, @thenursesyd! We can often put so much pressure on ourselves to get everything "right" the first try, from applying to nursing school, taking your NCLEX, to getting your dream job right out of school as a new grad. This episode is a refreshing conversation to remind you that it's ok of you don't get everything you want the first try. In fact, all three of us in this conversation have experienced this in one way or another, and in a diverse career like nursing, you might just find that your experiences will lead you where you need to be! Tune in to hear Sydney's journey to where she is now, in her residency as a pediatric nurse! She's sharing her tips, and some incredible advice for new grads to prepare for this amazing career!

01:30 From wanting to become a Doctor, to falling in love with nursing.

04:00 Rejection, persistence, and getting into nursing school.

11:15 What was it like working as a CNA and phlebotomist during nursing school?

13:00 Gaining experience working at the same hospital that she just started her residency at.

15:40 What was your experience like as a nursing student during the pandemic?

20:00 What does your schedule look like now that you're in your residency?

23:00 Are you hoping to work in the NICU?

29:30 What helps you show up authentically at work and online?

32:40 Letting go of the pressure to land your dream job as a new grad.

33:50 Top advice for nursing students and new grads!

Q&A [Season 3 Finale] Oct 05, 2021

Show notes

In this episode you'll learn about:

Our 1 piece of advice for New Grads
What to review before starting your job as a new nurse
If we've ever made a mistake at work/how we handled it
How much of our knowledge has come from nursing school vs on the job

Resources + Links:

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Show Notes:

That's a wrap for season THREE!! Per tradition we're back with another Q&A to chat about everything from whether we regret going into nursing, what you should study before starting your nursing job, and whether we or our units create our schedules! We have had so much fun discovering an even deeper love for teaching here on the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded our episodes, and left reviews. We are so glad to have you as part of this Life In Scrubs community! Nursing is such an incredible career, and it's one that requires learning and helping each other! Check out this special Season 3 Q&A, and let us know which question was your favorite!

03:15 Do you regret going into nursing?

05:00 Our one piece of advice for new grads!

06:30 Why did you choose the ICU?

09:50 Our favorite work shoes!

13:00 Did you study outside of work as a new grad?

16:50 What should I review before starting as a new nurse?

20:15 Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it?

22:40 Do you create your own schedule, or does your work?

23:20 Goals we're currently working towards on our units.

25:15 What does a typical day off look like for you?

28:45 Did you learn the majority of your knowledge in school or on the job?

29:50 How do you deal with a toxic work environment?

Authenticity Over Approval with Nurse Clara Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

Going into a specialty as a new grad
What it's like working in Labor & Delivery
How 1 year of therapy has benefited Clara's life
The inspiration behind creating The Asian Care Unit

Resources + Links:

Check out this episode's sponsor: The Mama Coach

www.themamacoach.com

Follow Clara on Instagram | @nurseclara

And @theasiancareunit

Check out Clara's blog | https://www.nurse-clara.com/

Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Show Notes:

We sat down to chat with highly requested guest, Nurse Clara, and had the best time talking about her journey to becoming a Labor and Delivery nurse as a new grad, blogging, therapy, and goals for the future! Clara has shared her life through blogging from high school, to where she is now working part-time in L&D, continuing to grow with her following online, and preparing for graduation! Along with bonding over commonalities we share in this incredibly diverse career of nursing, we have a real conversation about the benefits of going to therapy. Just like Clara, this episode is about showing up authentically, connecting with link-minded people, and making a difference in your community!

03:00 What drew you to nursing as a career?

08:15 Going into a specialty as a new grad.

10:30 Does your hospital do a new grad program/residency?

13:40 What is it like working on a Labor and Delivery unit?

19:50 What does your day look like working in L&D?

24:15 What is it like blogging along with working in L&D?

28:00 How much time do you put into blogging?

30:30 Setting goals for the future with school and work.

33:40 Graduating and leaving bedside.

37:00 What if I change my mind about what I want to do in my nursing career?

39:00 What drives you each day?

40:40 Benefits of therapy and breaking the stigma of needing support.

47:00 How did you find the right therapist for you?

50:45 What is ACU? Why did you create it?

Motivation + Taking Charge of Your Nursing Journey with The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno Sep 21, 2021

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We're back with another episode full of info we never heard in nursing school! There are so many options for you in the field of nursing beyond the bedside, including owning your own business. Today's guest is Founder and CEO of The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno! With years of experience as a Labor and Delivery nurse, Carrie saw a need families had for support preparing to have their baby and long after they were discharged from the hospital. Carrie shares her story of what inspired her to build her own nursing business, how she's grown it as a license-based model, and the freedom she's gained as her own boss. Regardless of what your journey looks like in the wonderful world of nursing, the good news is you never have to feel stuck. There is a place for you and the unique skills you have as a nurse!

02:15 What has your nursing journey looked like?

05:40 What inspired you to start your own nursing business?

08:00 Transitioning from working full-time nights, to going all-in on The Mama Coach.

12:30 Growing into a license based-business with over 70 nurses!

15:50 The flexibility and time freedom of being your own boss.

21:00 Nursing beyond the bedside.

25:15 One great thing about nursing is you don't have to feel stuck.

28:40 Who does The Mama Coach serve?

32:30 What is some advice you give to nurses that team up with you?

Check out our sponsor for this episode - Fusion Marketplace

fusionmarketplace.com

Follow The Mama Coach on Instagram | @the.mama.coach

And check out their website themamacoach.com

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Advocating + Finding Your Why with Jackie Darling RN Sep 07, 2021

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What is your "WHY"? That thing that motivates you as you tackle the long hours of studying, or a tough shift at work. In this episode, we're excited to chat with fellow nurse, ambitious entrepreneur, student, and advocate, Jackie Darling. Jackie shares her journey to nursing, and where she is now finishing up school to become a Nurse Practitioner. So much of what Jackie is doing with her goals for the future in primary care, and with the community she has built with her brand Riot Healers, has to do with her WHY! The desire to make change in the world. Tune in to hear more of Jackie's story, how she shows up to advocate for others beyond the bedside, and advice for how you can have confidence in your unique journey in the world of nursing.

01:30 What has your journey looked like that led you to nursing?

04:50 Going back to school to become a nurse practitioner.

06:30 Have you continued to work at bedside while going to school?

09:00 Do you switch up specialties as a clinical instructor?

14:00 The perspective a newer nurse can bring as an instructor.

16:00 What are your goals? What do you hope your future career looks like?

19:15 Choosing to work in primary care to focus on preventive healthcare.

21:30 Making a difference doesn't have to only look like bedside nursing.

22:40 What inspired you to create Riot Healers?

31:15 What is your advice for our listeners that are trying to find their path in nursing?

33:00 Let go of other's opinions on what your path should look like.

Follow along with Jackie on Instagram | @jaclyndarling_rn

Join Riot Healers on Instagram | @riothealers

Check out Riot Healers mission and merch on their website:

https://www.riothealers.com/

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Beyond the Bedside with Clinical Trials Research Nurse Jordin Rice Aug 31, 2021

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Let's talk about nursing beyond the bedside! We're so excited to chat with clinical trials research nurse, Jordin Rice! Having gained experience as a bedside nurse, Jordin made the switch to clinical trials research and is sharing how it has helped her grow as a nurse! Along with some behind the scenes of the clinical trials world, Jordin is sharing some incredible advice for all nurses out there...your nursing journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Nursing is such an incredible field with so many specialties. There is a place for you to make an impact as a nurse, in a specialty you uniquely feel called to!

01:15 How did you get involved with FIGS?

02:30 Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

04:00 Making the switch from bedside to clinical trials research.

07:50 When you applied for the research position, did you know it would be with Pulmonary Hypertension?

09:40 Do you work closely with hospitals around you, or mainly the FDA?

13:15 Have you found most nurses in research have previous bedside experience?

15:00 What does your day-to-day schedule look like?

19:00 What does it take to be a clinical research nurse?

22:15 Helping patients heal from disease beyond their hospital stay.

25:00 Do you find it's hard to find patients to apply for clinical trials, or is there an abundance of applicants?

26:40 What drives you to advocate for others?

29:30 What are some changes you would like to see for clinical research?

31:50 Where research and bedside skills meet!

34:00 You can create your own path in your nursing career!

Follow Jordin on Instagram | @jordinrice

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

Use code: LIFEINSCRUBS to save 15% on any TEAS prep!

**Code valid for TEAS products only through August 31st, 2021**

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Dear New Grad Nurse Aug 24, 2021

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Dear New Grad Nurse, this is what I want you to know as you step into this whole new world of nursing through a pandemic. You are not alone! In this episode, we get to hear from Maddi as she shares her thoughts and hopes for future and current nurses. Seeing new grads share online how nursing is different than they expected, and currently being a preceptor on her unit as well, Maddi is sharing some tips and advice as you get your start in this amazing career during a particularly challenging time. Transitioning from nursing school to being hired for your first nursing position can feel like a huge leap in the best of times. For those who are getting their start during the pandemic, know that you are not alone, that there is power in talking to a support system, and you have us here at Life In Scrubs cheering you on!

02:30 Nothing has been like this past year of navigating COVID as a nurse.

05:40 This new world of transitioning from nursing school to being a new grad.

08:00 How to advocate for your learning!

11:00 My biggest advice for avoiding burnout.

13:30 Don't let the pandemic keep you from pursuing your career as a nurse.

16:15 Who is your support system?

20:00 Benefits of talking to a therapist or other people you trust.

22:30 You are not alone! Connect with us.

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

Use code: LIFEINSCRUBS to save 15% on any TEAS prep!

**Code valid for TEAS products only through August 31st, 2021**

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Prepping for the TEAS Exam with Tami Kelly of ATI Aug 17, 2021

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Aspiring nurses assemble! So much of what we talk about here on the podcast is to help students as they are navigating nursing school! It all starts with taking an admissions test! In this episode, we are excited to welcome Tami Hess of ATI! ATI is the creator of the TEAS exam, an entrance exam to get into your nursing program to start your journey! Tami shares some great information and tips to help you study for the TEAS, and set yourself up for success! She also has a special promo code so you can save on resources to help you prep for your TEAS exam! Our hosts Kristen and Maddi also take a TEAS pop quiz!

02:15 What is the ATI TEAS exam?

03:00 Is the TEAS a pass or fail exam like the NCLEX?

04:40 How did you get started working with ATI?

09:50 Why are nursing entrance exams needed?

10:30 The different subjects included in the TEAS exam.

13:50 How often are the study materials re-vamped

15:40 Where did the TEAS exam originate from?

17:15 Other than the TEAS and NCLEX, what other tests do you administer through ATI?

19:30 What sets ATI apart from other test preps?

20:15 Tips for studying!

24:00 Are questions weighted differently on the exam?

26:00 Take the time to prep and take advantage of these products to study!

30:15 Rapid-fire TEAS questions!

In which part of the body do T cells mature?

Which of the following classes of biomolecules can influence the rate of a specific chemical reaction in a living cell?

An atom has 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 3 electrons. What is the atom's mass?

A defining characteristic of a scientific hypothesis is that it is….

Which of these structures divert food into the esophagus and prevents it from entering the lungs?

Which of the following chemical compounds keeps the lungs from collapsing?

Which of the following helps prevent pathogens from entering the body?

Which of the following glands is the primary producer of insulin?

Which of the following options represents the composition of a normal human zygote?

Stores of subcutaneous fat can be found in which of the following layers of the skin in the human body?

41:20 How many times have you sat and cried in your car after your shift?

Check out the sponsor of today's episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam

atitesting.com/teas-prep

Use code: LIFEINSCRUBS to save 15% on ATI TEAS prep!

**Code valid for TEAS products only through August 31st, 2021**

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Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Nursing Student Do's & Don'ts Aug 03, 2021

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This one is for the students! (Or really anyone curious to hear our advice for the intense and exciting time that is nursing school!) As nurses who have been through nursing school themselves, and have mentored nursing students as preceptors, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing some game-changing do's and don'ts for nursing students! So many of these good habits that will help you through nursing school will be the same ones that help you thrive as a new grad and beyond! From study tips to staying organized, to looking around at who you're surrounding yourself with in nursing school, this episode is full of ways you can maximize your experience as a student to set you up for success as a nurse! Tune in to hear how things are looking in Kristen and Maddi's units with a COVID update.

01:15 COVID updates at our hospitals.

04:50 Nurses leaving bedside throughout the pandemic.

06:40 How nursing has felt different with the challenges of COVID.

08:50 Are students back in your unit?

09:40 How do you learn and study best?

13:40 Don't cram and pull all-nighters!

15:40 Memorizing won't help you and your future patients, learn to understand WHY you're doing what you're doing!

17:00 Create or join a study group!

18:00 Block scheduling is great for school and life in general!

20:00 Benefits of being organized and planning ahead.

21:15 Don't be afraid to ask for help!

23:20 Be open-minded when you're going into clinicals!