Life In Scrubs

Latest Episodes:

Nursing as a Second Career - Don't Let Age Stop You! May 11, 2021

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Is it too late for me to start a career in nursing? In this episode of Life In Scrubs we get to hear the first-ever solo episode from our host Kristen all about her background and what led her to become a nurse! Kristen having worked in Pharmacy for 15 years before going to nursing school share's her experience feeling like one of the older nursing students in her cohort, and how pushing past that initial fear of being "too late" or "too old" to make a career change, has been one of the best decisions she has ever made! Tune in for advice on breaking past limiting beliefs and making the decisions that will move you towards your dream career!

02:00 How did you start your 15-year career in Pharmacy?

04:00 When did you begin working at a compounding pharmacy making medications?

05:15 Did you consider becoming a Pharmacist?

08:00 Did you have other nursing students in your program that chose nursing as a second or third career?

10:00 What advice do you have for anyone that thinks it's too late to start nursing school?

12:15 How do you feel having pushed past that hesitation of feeling like you were too "old" to become a nurse.

13:00 How has it been having preceptors that are younger than you?

14:15 Don't allow yourself or other's thoughts hold you back from your dream career!

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Nurses Week with Nurse Blake! May 04, 2021

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Who is going to be attending NurseCon? Being part of this amazing nursing community, there are so many different roles you can take as you enter the field of nursing! To chat about it all, we are so excited to welcome Blake, aka Nurse Blake on the podcast! Blake is a nurse, community builder, comedian, influencer, and creator of NurseCon! Tune in for ways Blake and other nurses like him are changing the world from ending FDA bans, impacting patients 1-on-1 at bedside, and beyond!

01:30 How do you come up with the ideas for your videos?

05:30 Do you ever have patients recognize you from your viral videos?

06:40 What did your journey look like to become a nurse?

09:00 What was it like working as a tech while going through nursing school?

09:30 How did you create change by ending the ban on gay men being able to donate bood?

11:50 What inspired you to start creating funny nursing videos?

15:40 What is Nursecon?

18:15 How are you connecting with your audience more between your podcast and comedy tour?

20:00 How do you avoid burnout with everything you are pursuing?

21:00 What departments have you previously worked in?

26:15 What is your favorite area of nursing you've worked in?

31:40 What do you have that you are working on next?

32:30 If you had one piece of advice for a new nurse, what would it be?

Follow Blake on Instagram | @nurse.blake

Learn more about NurseCon | nursecon.com

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Burnout Apr 27, 2021

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With a career that can be very physically and emotionally demanding, burnout can be all too common among nurses. The good news is it doesn't have to be! In this episode, our hosts Maddi and Kristen are sharing warning signs that they're on the brink of burnout, and how you can pour back into yourself and set boundaries to not just avoid burnout, but feel energized! Tune in for tools from therapy to infusing fun and creativity in your life! Because, after all, this is LIFE in Scrubs!

02:30 What are factors that have added to times we've hit burnout?

05:15 Signs that you are on the brink of burnout!

08:00 How can I be proactive about true self care?

12:30 The power of saying "no".

17:15 How we're changing the culture of the constant need to be busy!

19:20 How do you infuse time to destress and relax without judgment?

21:00 The power of therapy!

24:15 What you can do to re-evaluate what you want to be doing in your career!

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Our Top 5 Nursing Must-Haves & Dealing with Unit Bullies Apr 20, 2021

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What are the simple things that make the biggest difference for the best shift at work? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing each of their top 5 items they can't go a shift without, as well as advice for dealing with cliques and bullies at work. It's all about taking control of what you can to make for a smooth shift! Tune in for the simplest things that bring us joy like chapstick and a cute stethoscope, to how we create a healthy and positive team environment!

01:30 Kristen, what is the number one thing you can't go a shift without?

03:20 What is your go-to bag to take everything to work, what do you pack in it?

07:00 Maddi, what are your must-haves you use for every shift?

10:00 What are your favorite scrubs?

12:00 Controversial opinion on the fanny pack trend!

14:15 My favorite chapsticks!

15:00 What do you keep in your clipboard that has storage?

18:15 Have you ever had to deal with clicks and unit bullies at work?

23:00 How can you create a good environment within your unit?

24:00 Our advice to the nurse who is unhappy in their work and team environment.

Find our list of our must-haves on the blog!

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Handle The Situation: Angry Family Members, Disagreements with Doctors, and Med Errors Apr 13, 2021

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How do you handle tough conversations at work? In this episode, our hosts Maddi and Kristen are answering your questions about how to handle tough situations with doctors, other co-workers, patients, and their family members. Regardless of where you work in the field of nursing, the constant is you are going to be working with people! When doing patient care there can be a number of difficult situations to navigate on top of what you may find in a typical 9-5 at the office. From how to set boundaries with patients, to how they have guided the conversation with family members as a patient is at the stage of needing end-of-life or comfort care, Kristen and Maddi are sharing their own experiences of how they've carried out those tough situations. Tune in for ways you can confidently tackle these situations, and feel empowered in the work you do as a nurse!

03:00 How do you deal with a patient's angry family member?

07:30 What do you do to still get everything done when you have a needy patient?

12:15 How do you handle a med error?

14:50 What would you do if you're paired with a nurse that isn't open to teaching a student or preceptee?

18:40 Have you ever had a disagreement with a doctor? How would you handle that?

24:15 What if a co-worker makes an unprofessional joke about a patient?

26:30 How do you approach talking to family members about end-of-life or comfort care?

32:00 What questions do YOU have for us!?

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Chatting All Things CRNA with @sassyanesthesia Apr 06, 2021

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We couldn't be more excited to have our first guest on the podcast! Marissa of @sassyanesthesia sat down with us to share everything about CRNA school from what experience will move you in the right direction, to writing your resume and standing out to get into a CNRA program. Marissa shares her story, what has drawn her to anesthesia, and how she has gone the extra mile to make sure she was prepared to take on her CRNA program and eventually the role itself!

01:30 Meet Marissa (aka @sassyanesthesia)!

03:30 Do you feel you should have CVICU experience before applying to CRNA school?

05:00 Does everyone in your program have ICU experience?

06:10 What led you to want to go into anesthesia?

08:30 What do CRNA's do?

10:40 Where do you want to work when you graduate?

12:30 How is your school's program set up? How long does it take to complete?

16:00 What requirements do you need to have to apply for CRNA school?

19:20 What looks good on your resume when applying for a CRNA program?

22:00 How can I stand out as an applicant?

24:30 What advice would you give your past self before getting into the program?

26:20 How long do you study?

28:00 Is it possible to work while you're in the program?

29:15 Did you do anything to financially prepare for CRNA school?30:50 What was the interview process like for you?

34:40 What is your biggest tip for someone wanting to become a CRNA?

Follow Marissa on Instagram | @sassyanesthesia

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Turning Social Media Into a Side Hustle Mar 30, 2021

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Attention Nurseprenuers: We're talking about how we have turned Instagram into a side hustle! Regardless of what you are wanting to build community around, Nursing related or otherwise, Instagram is such a good way to reach people that will resonate with YOU. In this episode, we share how we started growing a following on Instagram and how that has translated into multiple side hustles. As nurses who love their full-time careers, having side hustles and creating content on Instagram have been amazing ways to connect with like-minded people, have a creative outlet, and create other streams of income! Tune in to hear our stories of organically growing community by sharing our journeys, and tactical ways you can grow a side hustle on Instagram yourself!

02:15 When did you start sharing more of your nursing journey on Instagram?

04:40 What does it really look like creating content for Instagram?

06:00 Was your intention of creating your nursing page to become an influencer?

08:00 Pro's and Con's of building a community and following!

10:15 What are ways to stand out and grow a following?

13:30 What about the algorithm? Are static posts or stories better?

15:15 How do you plan the content you want to share?

17:00 Do you need to have a specific camera or professional photos?

20:15 What apps do you use to edit your photos?

24:30 Do you reach out to brands to collaborate?

26:30 What is a Media Kit? What do you include in it?

29:15 How important is follower count vs engagement?

31:00 Do this to see post analytics!

32:40 How important is it to have a niche vs sharing your daily life?

35:00 What are the side hustles you have grown?

36:00 When is the best time to start a side hustle?

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New Jobs and Certifications, COVID Updates, and Big Announcements! Mar 23, 2021

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We can't believe we're already kicking off SEASON 2!! As this podcast has gone from idea all the way to your earbuds so much has been happening at work and in our personal lives! In this episode, we're talking about what we have coming next from new jobs and certifications to finally cashing in some PTO this summer after a long, hard summer with COVID last year. Tune in for what we will be changing in Season 2, along with some fun announcements!

01:15 What will be changing in Season 2?

03:00 What has it been like creating the first season of Life In Scrubs?05:00 What does the process look like recording these episodes?

07:20 We're creating Merch!!!

09:30 What has it been like starting your new job at a new hospital?

13:30 How are the COVID numbers looking from your experience?

14:50 What certification are you working towards?

16:00 What are some of the certifications you can get within the ICU?

18:40 How has it been helping your parents remodel their house?

20:30 Do you have any vacations coming up?

21:15 Where I'm going now that I'm finally getting to use PTO!

25:20 What we hope to plan to meet up with you soon!

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Q & A: Season 1 Mar 16, 2021

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We're answering YOUR questions!! In this special "bonus" episode we are so excited to be wrapping up our very first season of Life In Scrubs Podcast! As we cross this milestone it felt fitting to celebrate with you all by answering your questions! This has been such a fun passion project for us and at the end of the day we love connecting with this amazing community and helping share everything we wish we knew throughout nursing school, and as we New Grads! Honestly, we just enjoy connecting over this amazing career in general, regardless of where you are on your nursing journey! Tune in for this rapid-fire Q & A, and what we have coming next! Cheers to Season One!

01:00 We're so excited to celebrate Season 1 with you!

01:30 What made you choose Nursing School vs Med School?

02:15 Are the doctors you work with bossy? Do they have a God complex?

03:00 What motivates you to do your side hustles outside of your nursing career?

04:30 What would you be doing if you weren't a nurse?

05:30 If you weren't in your specialty, what would you choose?

06:00 What is the biggest mistake you see new grads make?

07:20 Kristen, how do you feel about being 35 and starting in this new career?

08:30 Would you recommend working on a Med Surg unit right out of school?

09:30 How did you stay motivated during nursing school?

11:30 Maddi, when did you start feeling confident working in the ICU?

12:40 When did you start applying for jobs?

14:00 How can I be a helpful student during ER and ICU clinicals?

16:00 Side tangent (Warning!) - never touch a pump or turn things off!

17:00 Any tips for nursing students who have had no in-person lab time due to COVID and feel like they don't know what they are doing going into clinicals?

19:10 What inspired you both to become nurses?

21:15 What are your best tips for preparing for NCLEX style questions?

22:40 How long has it taken you to feel confident as an independent nurse?

23:40 What resources helped you in your first couple of years in nursing school?

25:30 Have you ever regretted becoming a nurse?

26:50 How do you two know each other?

28:00 How do you handle a hard shift?

30:50 What was it like transitioning into a new unit/position?

33:40 What are some essentials you keep in your work bag/locker?

35:30 Please talk more about New Grads into the ICU! Do you find New Grads have more difficulty coming straight to the ICU?

37:00 Do you plan to work bedside for your whole nursing career? Any plans for NP school?

40:00 What are your tips for how to deal with floating as a nurse?

43:00 If you took out any student loans did you have a timeframe plan of when to pay them off?

44:20 If you could create a new department within your hospitals, what would it be?

46:00 Bonus: Special guest LIVE question!

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10 Things I Wish I Knew As A New Grad Nurse Mar 09, 2021

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Congrats New Grad! As you are diving into this amazing career, allow our hosts Kristen and Maddi to be your virtual preceptors! In this episode, they share 10 things they wish they knew as they started their first nursing jobs! From ways to be efficient, to how to feel part of your new team on your unit, our hosts share what helped them get their bearings as they were new nurses themselves. Grab a pen and enjoy this conversation on 10 things our hosts wish they knew when they were a New Grad Nurse!

01:00 How to find the right mentor to help guide you as a new nurse?

03:30 Take responsibility for your own education!

06:30 Always ask questions!

09:00 How do I ask questions to find out what makes the most sense for me?

12:00 Do you have the right emergency equipment in your patient rooms?

16:10 Make sure to do a good assessment! Never go off of what you were told in report!

20:15 Are all of your patient's belongings still there?

21:40 What we do to make sure your patient's rooms are tidy and organized.

25:50 Our tips for charting!

27:40 The benefits of doing cluster care!

32:50 What are ways that will help you feel part of the team as a new nurse?

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