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Self-care for Caregivers with Jaime of Back Together Massage Oct 07, 2019

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In this episode, Adrianne welcomes her massage therapist, Jaime, to the Nursing Uncensored Headquarters. They spend the hour and twenty minutes discussing a variety of topics in the self-care universe. They explore topics like:
*What bad self-care costs caregivers
*How our bodies carry stress
*Valuing our skills and time as commodities
*LGBTQ considerations in self-care
*Making habits sick
*Finding safe self-care maintenance resources in the community.
They hope you enjoy this episode as much as they enjoyed recording it.
Check out Back Together Massage at https://www.backtogethermassage.com
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Cast of Pods by Doug Maxwell
After All by Geographer
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The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian: Pt. 2 Sep 23, 2019

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The roller coaster continues this week with Adrianne and Jillian. We’ve got another hour of loops, corkscrews, turns and mega-dives - all conversational, of course. They talk about a million more things related to nursing and school. Some of those things include:
Rallying your team and keeping goals in your sight.
Failing isn’t the end of the road.
How to speak up as a new nurse.
Not needing to know everything right now.
Dealing with anxiety, fear, and doubt.
….and this stew of topics is peppered with humor and curse words to keep it interesting.
We can’t wait to hear more from Jillian as she approaches and conquers the NCLEX.
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This episode is sponsored by Trusted Health.
Trusted health is a company built by nurses, for nurses to help travelers connect with great job opportunities efficiently and with transparency.
They’ve replaced the traditional job search and staffing approach with an intelligent matching platform -- empowering nurses to discover opportunities that fit their unique experiences, preferences, and goals.
Instead of a commission-based recruiter, they use Nurse Advocates -- nurses just like you (some of whom have even traveled!) who work commission-free. Because they’re all commission-free, their goal isn’t to get nurses into any open jobs; instead, they focus on connecting each of their nurses to the travel assignments they want and supporting them every step of the way - before, during, and after their assignment!
And just in case you’re wondering, Trusted Health comes right out and says it: no, they won’t hound you with phone calls and emails about jobs that you’re not interested in. Just the information you want, when you want it.
Interested? Check them out at www.trustedhealth.com/uncensored. Fill out some basic information about your preferences and qualifications, and you can get started viewing job matches personalized for you in minutes!
Join Trusted - they’re not just an agency; they’re a movement.
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Nobody calls it San Fran by Coyote Hearing
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Et Voila by Chris Haugen
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Listener Request: How I Became a Nurse - Adrianne's Roller Coaster Story Sep 09, 2019

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There is more than one way to become a nurse. Adrianne’s journey was more of a saga. Recently, she got a message from a listener asking Adrianne to tell her story. The listener wanted to know things like how old Adrianne was when she finished, what degree path she chose, and what obstacles she faced along the way.
Becoming a nurse is a difficult undertaking, and many of you know that is a gross understatement. The material is hard, has real-life consequences, AND the system is broken and inefficient making it all that much harder. If you know and love someone who is working towards or through nursing school, this may give you some perspective on what they’re experiencing. If you’re on the journey yourself and also leaping hurdles, know that your hard work will pay off. Keep going. If I can do it, you can do it.
Come back next time for part 2 of the last episode, The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian.
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The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian: Pt. 1 Aug 26, 2019

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Welcome to Season 4 of Nursing Uncensored! In this episode, Adrianne embarks upon a conversation with pal and co-worker, Jillian. Jillian has just graduated from Nursing School and is awaiting boards at the time of this recording. She’s got a lot of great stuff to say which is why this talk at NU Headquarters was so dang long.
The conversation winds around and through topics such as
-finding out “who you will be” after nursing school
- podcasts and other resources for learning
-anxiety from nursing school skills test outs
-the struggles of having a personal life in nursing school
-and Adrianne tells a story in which her class collectively gets the shits
There is so much more the cover, so settle in for the long haul. Part one awaits.
Come back for part 2!
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No Good Right by Freedom Trail Studios

Top 10 School Supplies for Nursing Students AND How to Use Them Jul 29, 2019

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It's official! Even though it's still summer, there are school supplies popping up in all the stores. Adrianne's college town is seeing a new influx of students who are about to start prepping for the coming semester. So that means it's time to shop for school supplies. Adrianne's not even in school anymore, yet she still wants to hit the sales.
By the time you get to college, you probably know what supplies you want and need, but let's challenge you to think outside the box. Here are Adrianne's Top 10 Nursing School Supplies...
...and How to Use Them.
This episode will also be posted as a blog with links to some of my favorite school supplies and a link you can use to purchase. Each purchase through these links supports the podcast.
It wouldn't be Nursing Uncensored if you didn't get actionable tips and items to help you out.
So checkout the blog post at
https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2019/7/24/top-10-school-supplies-for-nursing-students
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Top 10 Summer Prep Tips for New Nursing Students Jul 15, 2019

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New nursing students everywhere are in the final stages of preparation before starting their programs - getting health records submitted, going through orientation, making sure they're signed up for the right classes. Simultaneously, they're all trying to enjoy as much summer as possible before they settle in for the long-haul on the road to becoming a nurse.
If you're an incoming nursing student, you already know the benefits of working ahead. In this episode, Adrianne presents some things you should think about while sitting by the pool or hiding in the air conditioning between now and the end of August. (These tips wouldn’t hurt you returning students either!)
Adrianne breaks down her Top 10 Preparation Tips for New Nursing Students.
This was originally a blog post she wrote back in 2018 (https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/prenursingprep), but due to popular demand, it’s now in audio form. Don’t be fooled though, there are some perks to the blog. We’ve included some related links from the original posting that you may enjoy. Please check them out if you want some very memorable memory devices and also maybe get a little giggle.
Here’s a video about the metric system. Make it your friend now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUXutV6Vk6k
U.S. Office Of Education - "Metric Education" (PSA, 1978)
Just when you thought rapping white dudes couldn’t get any nerdier...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHOIWu3xbP4
The Greatest Medical Terminology Rap Ever
Kick up some vintage vibes with this parody of a vintage Frankie Valli hit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzoDZL8X810
Electrolytes Song (Big Girls Don't Cry Parody)
Speaking of vintage, I wonder if Freddie Mercury would be into this parody.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp3pFjKoZl8
Bohemian Polypharmacy
Let’s get serious for a sec. This video from Nurse Nacole should be a nursing school requirement. Learn how to read a textbook, because you’re probably doing it wrong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPaL1aKFapw&feature=youtu.be
How to Study from a Textbook Effectively
If you want some helpful infographics for metric conversions, check out our board.
https://www.pinterest.com/nursinguncensored/med-math/
Nursing Uncensored Med Math Pinterest Board
Did you know there is a separate APA guide for digital sources? Get the book!
https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4210512
APA Style Guide to Electronic References, 6th ed.
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Aromatherapy at the Bedside with Nurse Margo Jun 17, 2019

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This week Adrianne chats with Nurse Margo about aromatherapy use at the bedside, specifically in palliative and end-of-life care. They discuss how aromatherapy is used in the hospital setting, as well as how Margo approached this evidence-based project, and how she helped improve essential oil use on the unit. The moral of Margo’s story however, is that any nurse, regardless of years of experience, can impact bedside practice and contribute in meaningful ways.
Margo has also provided us with some great resources for further education on aromatherapy use among patient populations.
Be sure to check out:
Palliative care chat podcast: Episode 8 Dr. Lynn McPherson and Dr. Susan Kristiniak Aromatherapy Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/user-833667548/episode-8-dr-lynn-mcpherson-and-dr-susan-kristiniak-aromatherapy-podcast
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
https://nccih.nih.gov
The NCCIH has a variety of information about this topic, as evidenced by the ample search results when you search “aromatherapy” on the site.
Thanks again to Margo for joining us~!
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Sunny Looks Good on You by Midnight North

Preventing Suicide Among Nurses with Molly Hillig Rodriguez Jun 03, 2019

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This week we are joined by Molly Hillig Rodriguez, RN, BSN, MPH, CEO of Empower Yourself Coaching. She reached out to Adrianne to discuss the very sensitive, yet important topic of suicide among nurses and how we work to prevent this tragedy.
According to an article from Nurse.org, nurses are four times more likely to commit suicide than individuals not working in healthcare (Yazdi, 2017). The combination of physical, emotional, mental and financial stressors is a real threat to the well-being of our frontline healthcare providers.
Molly and Adrianne discuss the imperative need for suicide prevention programs in healthcare institutions and the much-needed involvement of nurse leaders. They highlight ways leaders can reduce suicide risk among nursing staff, how individuals can identify signs of increased suicide risk, and how to be a support to someone who is struggling.
Molly also provides some great resources to give each of you a boost of empowerment and education on how to maintain mental health. On the Nursing Uncensored website, you’ll find an information page provided by Molly regarding the content of this conversation and some helpful resources for you.
In the episode, Molly mentions three additional resources for you to check out:
The School of Greatness - Lewis Howes https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/
Rise (podcast) - Rachel Hollis https://open.spotify.com/show/7IjK2aH3JBpI7nzqGrN6o0
The 5-Second Rule - Mel Robins https://melrobbins.com/blog/five-elements-5-second-rule/
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Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
Find more info on Molly and Empower Yourself Coaching at
http://empoweryourselfcoaching.org/
Insta: @_mollyrodriguez
Citations
Yazdi, M. (2017, September 28). Suicide In Nursing: Much More Common Than You Think. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/suicide-rates-high-for-female-nurses/
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Always Be My Unicorn by Freedom Trail Studio
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Student Loan Repayment with Travis Hornsby, CFA. May 20, 2019

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In this episode, Adrianne is talking money - specifically student loan repayment - a topic that has most of us fresh graduates totally stressed out. Since Adrianne is one of the stressed out masses, she’s having a conversation with expert and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Travis Hornsby, founder of studentloanplanner.com.
He and Adrianne discuss a number of topics including, but not limited to, Federal vs private loan repayment strategy, the public service loan forgiveness program (PSLF), and refinancing student loans. While this show primarily focuses on the lives of Registered Nurses, this financial information can be helpful to any health science graduates - including nurses, chiropractors, physicians, dentists, etc.
They discuss basic financial repayment concepts as well as specific tools to help you on your journey to repayment. Below are some links to help you on your way.
If you visit Travis and his crew at studentloanplanner.com you will also find free access to his Student Loan Calculator https://www.studentloanplanner.com/free-student-loan-calculator/
Also here is more information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program:
https://www.studentloanplanner.com/public-service-loan-forgiveness/

Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Grand Challenge with Jaime Dawson MPH May 06, 2019

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Happy National Nurses Week to everyone in the Nursing Uncensored universe!
Adrianne is excited to welcome Jaime Dawson, MPH, the Director of Program Operations for the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Grand Challenge and Innovation at the American Nurses Association.
Jaime’s past programmatic work at the ANA has included occupational safety and health topics, such as safe patient handling and mobility, healthcare worker vaccination, violence prevention, and sharps safety. She attended George Washington University’s School of Public Health and Health Services and earned a Master’s of Public Health degree with a focus on environmental and occupational health.
Jaime and Adrianne discuss the health status of nurses in the United States, the mission and functions of the ANA, and they highlight resources and ways to get involved with the HNHN™ Grand Challenge. Please keep reading for helpful links and information.
If this episode has inspired you to get involved with this wonderful challenge, Adrianne would love to know about it. Drop a comment or email nursinguncensoredpodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us page on the website at Nursinguncensored.com
Thanks again to Jaime and the American Nurses Association for reaching out.
ANA 2019 National Nurses Week Webinar
Nurses4Us: Elevating the Profession! (Free Webinar)
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
https://www.nursingworld.org/continuing-education/webinars/2019-national-nurses-week-webinar-free-webinar/
Learn more about the American Nurses Association at
Nursingworld.org
Facebook: @AmericanNursesAssociaiton
Twitter: @ANANursingWorld
Instagram: @ANANursingWorld
National Nurses Week Hashtag: #NursesWeek
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Twitter: @HealthyNurseUSA
HNHN: @HealthyNurseUSA
HNHN hashtag: #HealthyNurse
background music:
Lightning Bug by Geographer
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