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Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
35 - Movement, Mindset, and Magic—The Body Ready Birth Workshop (Guest: Adrianne Buyer)
Send us a textIn this episode, Doula Deb sits down with the wonderful Adrianne Buyer—a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulator, and Reiki practitioner in Tacoma—to dive deep into all things Body Ready Birth Workshop. Adrianne shares how this transformative class goes way beyond your average childbirth class to empower families with movement, mindset, and partner support that make birth a team effort.✨ Here’s what we cover:Why birth is not just a physical event (hello, mind-body connection!)The power of movement during labor—and how it...
2025-07-07
51 min
Hey Yo Adrianne
Mastering Digital Marketing With Lisa Bengtson
Send us a textJoin Adrianne in this week's episode of "There's More Where That Came From" as she sits down with Lisa Bengtson, the brilliant mind behind Blendworks Digital Marketing based in Arvada, Colorado. Get ready for an insightful conversation as the two entrepreneurs spill the tea on their journeys of growing successful digital marketing businesses.In this episode, Lisa shares her secrets to success, emphasizing the game-changing impact of finding the perfect client. Tune in to discover how this revelation has shaped the development of her business and catapulted her into the ranks...
2023-11-23
58 min
Hey Yo Adrianne
Mastering Digital Marketing with Lisa Bengtson
Join Adrianne in this week's episode of "There's More Where That Came From" as she sits down with Lisa Bengtson, the brilliant mind behind Blendworks Digital Marketing based in Arvada, Colorado. Get ready for an insightful conversation as the two entrepreneurs spill the tea on their journeys of growing successful digital marketing businesses.In this episode, Lisa shares her secrets to success, emphasizing the game-changing impact of finding the perfect client. Tune in to discover how this revelation has shaped the development of her business and catapulted her into the ranks of digital marketing experts. Lisa, an...
2023-11-22
1h 09
You’re Welcome with Thomas & Adrianne
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Adrianne's Licensed!
It's been a long and emotional journey! Join us as we recap and congratulate Adrianne on being a LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST and a general bad bitch! (with love) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thomasandadrianne/message
2023-05-10
45 min
Nursing Uncensored
Adrianne is Back! NU Moves to Chicago for Season 9
Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it’s time for Season 9!!In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what’s been going on the last few months since she’s been off the air. The podcast is coming back so be sure you’re subbed to the pod, our IG, and Tik Tok.For all the content in the NU Universe: https://linktr.ee/nursinguncensoredpodcast~~~~~~~~~~The music you heard in this episode can be found...
2022-09-14
12 min
Nursing Uncensored
F**k Resolutions - 2022 Goal Setting with Nurse Blake
Adrianne is starting season 8 and ending 2022 with a Bang! She’s welcoming fan-favorite Nurse Blake hot off his PTO Comedy Tour to talk about the exalted and dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Blake is a delight to chat with and this conversation covers a lot including:His recent national comedy tour experience Do Blake and Adrianne set resolutions?Assess and reset - Blake and Adrianne use the nursing process to set their goals for 2022The origins of New Year's resolutionsA massive Starbucks tangent, of courseTheories on why resolutions failAdri...
2021-12-28
36 min
Nursing Uncensored
Talking Race, Gender and Nursing with Navy Corpsman, Kevin Gibson BSN, RN
SPECIAL ALERT: Adrianne is going to be in Nashville 11/20/21 at the NursesPodCon with some of your favorite nurse podcasters. Tik Tok phenom will be MCing a full day of live podcasts, CEUs, meet and greets, and whatever other shenanigans they can think up. In-person spots are VERY limited. Get your virtual or in-person tickets at goodnursebadnurse.com and go tell Adrianne hello!--------In this episode, Adrianne has a good, long talk with ICU nurse, Navy Corpsman, and podcaster (AKA The Boot Nurse) Kevin Gibson. And, boy, the places this talk goes. Kevin shares his...
2021-11-03
1h 11
Nursing Uncensored
13 Back-To-School Pro-Tips for Nursing Students
Adrianne hops on the mic to give you more of her tried and true tips for surviving the semester ahead. Nursing school may be the hardest thing you've ever done, but that doesn't mean there aren't things that will make your life way easier. Adrianne covers mindset, time management, ideas, and tools to make your day-to-day so much better.Things mentioned in this episode:VARK learning assessment questionnaire: https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/Transparent Sticky Notes: https://amzn.to/3iwidouOne of Adrianne's fav nursing school vloggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2021-08-21
30 min
Nursing Uncensored
The T: An Update from Adrianne
It's been a month since the last episode. In this unscripted, unedited, one-take episode Adrianne gives you the T on what's going next
2021-06-21
25 min
Nursing Uncensored
Nurses with Migraines: A Chat with Nurse Isla
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes special guest Isla, a General Practice nurse from Scotland. Isla and Adrianne met through Instagram and this interview is their first time speaking - you’d never know since they talk like old friends. Isla shares some of the nuances of nursing in the UK that differ from the States, how she became a nurse, and what her job is like. Most importantly, they talk about the biggest challenge they share.Isla, like Adrianne, is a migraine sufferer. Adrianne welcomes Isla to share her long and intense experiences dealing with this chronic condition an...
2021-04-20
59 min
Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom
Adrianne with Dr. Kate Johnson on connection and finding ourselves over and over again
Join Adrianne as she speaks with Dr. Kate Johnson MD, a Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. She discusses her integrative approach to working with patients and how she connects with them to find the care plan that is right for them. She shares her own personal journey with pain and her process of moving through it and what she discovered along the way.
2021-04-03
1h 18
Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom
Adrianne with Joletta Belton on sharing our stories and being known
Adrianne speaks with Joletta Belton on the importance of sharing our stories and being known. Jo is a storyteller and advocate and for advancing the integration of the lived experience into the study, research, and treatment of pain . She makes sense of her own pain through science and stories on her blog, MyCuppaJo.com. She is Co-chair of the Global Alliance of Partners for Pain Advocacy (GAPPA), a task force of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). She is an author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including the first chapter of 'Yoga and Science in...
2021-03-27
55 min
Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom
Adrianne with Shelly Prosko on Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the person in pain. Part2
Adrianne and Shelly sit down for Part 2 of their conversation on Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the person in pain. Shelly shares how Yoga can be an effective system to work with individuals in pain. She and her colleagues are passionate about improving pain literacy. To purchase her book and to stay up to date on her latest offerings and public speaking see below link to her website and TEDX video. https://physioyoga.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUyX7D4kdKw
2021-03-06
1h 09
Nursing Uncensored
Real Talk with Nurse Papa, David Metzger
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes David Metzger, pediatric oncology nurse, podcaster, author, and father. He is gracious enough to open up about all of these roles, how they all blend together, and how he is using them to entertain and teach us.David and Adrianne run through all the emotions in their talk, so settle in for this one. They discuss things like: - What it’s like working with chronically ill children and their parents- How a nurse handles the strong emotions of being around sick kids- The way we communicate matters an...
2021-02-24
40 min
Nursing Uncensored
Exploring Stress in Medicine with Nina Ahuja, MD
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Nina Ahuja, surgeon, author, advocate, and creator of the group Docs in Leadership, to explore topics in her book Stress in Medicine. In the book, she discusses the unique stresses and challenges faced by doctors from training through their careers. In this conversation, they talk about how these challenges also apply to nurses. They also discuss things like:- Dr. Ahuja’s personal experiences that inspired her to write the book- The ways we recognize and deal with stress- Difficulties we have identifying distress when it’s norm...
2021-02-16
35 min
Nursing Uncensored
One Nurse's COVID Vaccine Experience
In this solo episode, Adrianne shares her recent experience with getting her COVID-19 vaccination by reading her journal to you (with some edits, of course). She has a lot of strong opinions about the COVID vaccine and the way my state and country is handling this ongoing pandemic, but this isn’t that kind of episode. This is just her personal vaccine experience. She’s also releasing this as a blog with lots of links to things she mentions that are worth checking out. Please go and find it at nursinguncensored.com/blog/covidvax. On a related note, Adri...
2021-02-09
17 min
Nursing Uncensored
Being a Nurse with Chronic Illness w Mikhayla Crawford, BSN RN
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes old pal and fellow nurse, Mikhayla Crawford, to discuss her experiences living as a person, student, and nurse with an invisible autoimmune illness. Many thanks to Mikhayla for sharing her deeply personal experiences with us, so that we might have a better idea of how to be an ally to those nurses around us with chronic illness. In this episode they discuss things like:- Working during the holidays- Moving across the country as a new grad- Her diagnosis and first encounters with nurses- Surviving clinicals
2021-01-25
1h 01
Nursing Uncensored
The Role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner with Mackenzie Kane, MSN CNL RN
By request, Adrianne welcomes friend, fellow nurse, and colleague, Mackenzie. Mackenzie is a bedside nurse, clinical educator, and sexual assault nurse examiner, which is the role they’ll focus on today. If you have an interest in this area of forensic nursing, check out this episode. Mackenzie and Adrianne also discuss:-How Mackenzie became a 2nd-career nurse-Nerdy crimes-Burn and trauma nursing experiences-Experiencing major injury on the job-The role of a sexual assault nurse examiner-How to become a SANE-The ways we process trauma-The im...
2021-01-18
59 min
You’re Welcome with Thomas & Adrianne
Yo, Adrianne! : The Thrilling Audio Biography of Jelly
What are the ingredients that make up the tasty cake that is Adrianne? Well, let's find out! This week on the podcast Thomas interviews Adrianne and reveals thoughts on the terrors of middle school, following your passions, and creative growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thomasandadrianne/message
2021-01-15
42 min
Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom
Adrianne with Helen on anti-racism advocacy, education, & epistemic exploitation
Join Adrianne as she talks with Helen Vangool, an educator, influencer, and anti-racism advocate. Helen is passionate about creating meaningful change in our systems. Making them safer for BIPOC & Indigenous peoples. She has created a resource to help educators and parents learn how to talk and educate about race at home and in the classroom. "I think about my own experience as a kid and how unprepared I was for the racism I experienced, and how much of it I internalized and I just don't want any kid to feel that way."- Helen Vangool I...
2021-01-10
1h 06
Nursing Uncensored
Down & Dirty with a CVICU Nurse: Talk with Blake
Recently, a review said this show wasn’t edgy enough. This episode should redeem us a little. XD In this episode, Adrianne welcomes CVICU nurse Blake (no, not Blake Lynch), who is both knowledgeable and totally NSFW in all the best ways. In addition to some off-color jokes that render Adrianne speechless, they talk about tons of stuff both in and out of the ICU. This conversation goes from heavy to light many times, so be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions. They talk about stuff like:-What kind of person makes a good CV nurse-H...
2021-01-04
1h 06
Nursing Uncensored
From Clinic to COVID ICU: One Nurse's Story with Macy Hall, MSN RN
In this episode, Adrianne sits down with nurse and former co-worker Macy Hall. 2020 has thrown Macy a number of challenges. One of those challenges was being reassigned from her outpatient clinic job to her hospital’s emergency COVID ICU. Though Macy has previous relevant bedside experience, it’s been a while and it’s been a challenge to re-acclimate to the world of acute care.Macy and Adrianne talk about things like:- How Macy was called back to the bedside- What this “new” ICU has been like and the acuity of her COVID+ pat...
2020-12-22
55 min
Nursing Uncensored
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients with Jeannie Gainsburg of the Savvy Ally Action
In this episode, we keep the allyship theme alive. This time Adrianne talks with social worker, advocate, and author of the book The Savvy Ally, Jeannie Gainsburg. Jeannie opens up about her call to allyship, what that means, and her desire to share what she has learned through her book, website, and educational videos. Join them as they open talks about creating safe spaces in healthcare for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community.They cover topics like:How nurses can create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ peopleBarriers to care in the LGBTQ+...
2020-12-14
56 min
Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom
Adrianne with Shelly Prosko on the science of compassion, self-care, and we-care. Part 1
Join Adrianne as she speaks with Shelly Prosko, International speaker, Yoga Therapist, Author and Trail Blazer of PhysioYoga and Yoga in Healthcare. Shelly explains the science of compassion and how we can live into self-compassion. This was truly a head and heart conversation, grounded in connection. Visit Shelly's website below for her offerings and resources. Part 2 coming soon! https://physioyoga.ca/
2020-12-12
1h 12
Nursing Uncensored
White Allyship Action with Jaime Fregeau of First Do No Harm Podcast
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest Jamie Fregeau, creator and host of the nursing podcast First Do No Harm. Jamie and Adrianne recorded this conversation on Election Day 2020, marking the day with an important, yet uncomfortable topic. They're going to talk about the work to be continuously better allies to the Black community and all communities of color through words and actions.They discuss topics like:-Calling out disparities/bias and why this matters-Why we, as white women, need to share this info among fellow white women-Performative activism versus moving the...
2020-12-11
56 min
Nursing Uncensored
The Power of Our Collective Voice: Nursing One with Judith Kimchi-Woods, PhD, RN, MBA, CPHQ
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Judith Kimchi-Woods, the President of the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus and CEO of Nursing One, which will be the focus of today’s show. Judy talks about how she created the non-profit Nursing One from a desire to see a unified voice for all nurses to advance issues that affect nurses in all settings. They discuss many things includingHow AARP is a great model and how they find power in a collective voiceThe Nurse’s Bill of RightsStrategies for keeping nurses safe from violence in t...
2020-11-23
57 min
Nursing Uncensored
Pediatric Cannabis Nursing: A Chat with Vanessa Peck
In this episode, Adrianne chats with Vanessa Peck, a Pediatric Cannabis Nurse in Vermont. We’re here to talk about the promise and potential of treating life-altering and life-limiting childhood conditions with the very controversial, very versatile cannabis plant. Open your mind and desire to learn as you listen to this conversation about the world of Cannabis for Kids.Vanessa and Adrianne discuss why one would give children cannabis, what that looks like in reality, and the remarkable improvements many of them have seen from treatment. They discuss how Vanessa made her way from ER nurse to cannabis nurse an...
2020-11-16
44 min
Nursing Uncensored
4 Ways to Handle Overwhelm with Sandra Payne, Certified Wellness Coach
In this episode, Adrianne sits down with her first Canadian guest, former NICU nurse and certified wellness coach, Sandra Payne. Sandra comes to us from Prince George, British Columbia, and shares her journey through 14 years of nursing and what led her to create Sandra Payne Wellness. Listen to Sandra share her wisdom on topics like:-How overwhelm first appeared in her life and her initial response to it-How she learned to handle overwhelm in the different areas of her life-Forming good habits: decide, commit, show-up-Kundalini yoga - what is it...
2020-11-09
1h 00
Nursing Uncensored
New Nurses! Step into Your Power! with Jannel Gooden, BSN, RN
In this episode, Adrianne tries to control her fangirling long enough to welcome nurse, educator, and coach Jannel Gooden of Novice is the New Nurse. As the title gives away, Jannel is on a mission to help new nurses step into their power. Adrianne has been a long-time fan of the messages Jannel projects. Among the topics they cover are:- Jannel’s journey from being a reactive, anxious new nurse to being a responsive, poised experienced nurse. - Anxiety among new nurses and how the healthcare system responds (or doesn’t)- How Jannel ente...
2020-10-26
1h 10
Nursing Uncensored
Community Mental Health Nursing Post-COVID with Renee DuShane
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest, community mental health nurse Renee DuShane. You may remember her from the episode Fired From My First Nursing Job. Well, Renee is back to share more about how she bounces back - this time as a community-based health professional in the middle of a pandemic. They discuss quite a bit about community mental health services as a broad system as well as how it works on an individual level. The cover lots of other things on Renee’ss mind like:How the pandemic has affected her job and how sh...
2020-10-19
53 min
Nursing Uncensored
When It's Time to Go: Life Beyond Nursing with former ICU nurse Yolanda Russell
Many people say nursing is a calling. What if you’re no longer hearing that call? Adrianne welcomes former nurse Yolanda Russell to talk about her journey through nursing, her decision to leave the profession, and how she made the transition to entrepreneurship and her own business. Yolanda and Adrianne weave a path through lots of topics including:-Being burned out without realizing it-An incident that made Yolanda consider her place in nursing-How burnout manifests as bad coping and how to turn it around-Freeing ourselves from what’s holding us back
2020-10-12
47 min
Nursing Uncensored
Student Nurse Precepting: Pt. 2 with Nurse Margo
Margo is back with Adrianne for part 2 of their discussion on precepting senior nursing students. In this episode recorded in May 2020, they talk about starting the new semester with new students when COVID hit the United States hard. They talk about their experiences and the effects of COVID-19 upon nursing programs and students, and how clinical sites and preceptors have adapted to the challenge. Among the topics they cover are:-How patient acuity and hospital policies have changed-Safety implications and our responsibility to ourselves, students, and patients-Early PPE restrictions-How ICU cross-training...
2020-10-05
45 min
You’re Welcome with Thomas & Adrianne
Welcome to Thomas & Adrianne!
Welcome to Thomas & Adrianne! This episode we discuss checking in, self-care, pumpkin spice, Traditional Chinese Medicine ☯️ the hot messedness of that 2020 Presidential Debate 🙄🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♂️. Lawd, Strap in y’all 😉... You’re Welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thomasandadrianne/message
2020-10-04
37 min
Nursing Uncensored
Feeling Derailed and How to Deal: Nurse Jillian is Back!
In this episode, Jillian is here again to talk about a topic she and Adrianne know all too well...feeling like nothing is going as planned. You’re derailed. The train is off the freaking rails!But don’t despair, there are things that can be done to make this period of time seem less daunting and insurmountable. Adrianne and Jillian examine what factors, intrinsic and extrinsic, make us feel like we’re in such a damn hurry and any setback or detour is a disaster. In our current world with COVID, the election, climate change, and natura...
2020-09-21
31 min
Nursing Uncensored
When You're the Partner of a Nurse: The Real Tea with Doug
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes her partner, Doug for the real tea on what it’s like being a partner-in-crime with a nurse. Their 13-year relationship spans Adrianne’s journey from Nursing Assistant to Nursing Student to Registered Nurse to BSN student. They spend an hour in the Nursing Uncensored studio telling you all about their challenges, secrets to success, and future plans. Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcastWant more nursing-related content? 🎧🏥😷Find more including the Nursing Uncensored podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and art ath...
2020-09-07
48 min
Nursing Uncensored
There Was a Hurricane in Iowa? Nurses Jasmine and Amy Explain
Parts of Iowa were blown into ruin by a storm that created sustained winds of up to 100mph. This is a special episode, recorded by telephone while Adrianne and many fellow Iowans were without power and other critical needs. Two nurses join Adrianne by telephone from a literal disaster area - Jasmine and Amy spend some time sharing their experiences as residents of Cedar Rapids. They describe what life has been like, what they're seeing in their neighborhoods, how their communities are responding, and how this has affect their work lives at their hospitals.At the time...
2020-08-24
36 min
Nursing Uncensored
Racism in Nursing: One Woman's Experience with Rosa Dominguez Horsley, LPN
Note from Adrianne: Nursing Uncensored is all about sharing experiences and learning from the collective knowledge of our fellow nurses. So today we're going to open the conversation on racism. This is a hard topic and I am learning. I want you to approach this with love and an open mind. In this episode, Adrianne welcomes fellow podcaster and nurse, Rosa Dominguez Horsley, a Puerto Rican nurse living in Virginia. Rosa is co-host of the Nursing Post Podcast. Many thanks to Rosa for opening up about her experiences as a woman of color and a nurse in the...
2020-08-10
51 min
Nursing Uncensored
Racism in Nursing: One Woman's Experience with Rosa Dominguez Horsley, LPN
Note from Adrianne: Nursing Uncensored is all about sharing experiences and learning from the collective knowledge of our fellow nurses. So today we're going to open the conversation on racism. This is a hard topic and I am learning. I want you to approach this with love and an open mind. In this episode, Adrianne welcomes fellow podcaster and nurse, Rosa Dominguez Horsley, a Puerto Rican nurse living in Virginia. Rosa is co-host of the Nursing Post Podcast. Many thanks to Rosa for opening up about her experiences as a woman of color and a nurse in the...
2020-08-10
51 min
Nursing Uncensored
Compassion in Patient Care: A Chat with Marcus Engel
In this episode, Adrianne has a lovely chat with author, public speaker, and founder of the not-for-profit I'm Here Movement, Marcus Engel. Marcus shares his own unique healthcare perspective and talks about how he harnessed his traumatic experiences to improve care for other patients. Marcus has written many books, including "The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care" and "I'm Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care". Nurses will benefit from hearing how their simple words and actions can impact a person's life in a positive way. Adrianne also satiates her curiosity around Marcus' Master's Degree...
2020-08-03
1h 11
Nursing Uncensored
Compassion in Patient Care: A Chat with Marcus Engel
In this episode, Adrianne has a lovely chat with author, public speaker, and founder of the not-for-profit I'm Here Movement, Marcus Engel. Marcus shares his own unique healthcare perspective and talks about how he harnessed his traumatic experiences to improve care for other patients. Marcus has written many books, including "The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care" and "I'm Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care". Nurses will benefit from hearing how their simple words and actions can impact a person's life in a positive way. Adrianne also satiates her curiosity around Marcus' Master's Degree...
2020-08-03
1h 11
Nursing Uncensored
Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Being a nurse is emotionally hard and our self-care needs to be really special and individualized, and free. Operation Happy Nurse is here to help us through the rough spots and help us maintain our mental health on all the good days. Nurse Shannon McPeek is the heart and soul behind the non-profit that exists solely to support nurses like you.In this episode, Adrianne and Shannon talk about the unspoken truth about mental health among nurses and how she and her team are creating resources and a community of support, inspiration, and health free for all nurses.
2020-07-27
42 min
Nursing Uncensored
Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Being a nurse is emotionally hard and our self-care needs to be really special and individualized, and free. Operation Happy Nurse is here to help us through the rough spots and help us maintain our mental health on all the good days. Nurse Shannon McPeek is the heart and soul behind the non-profit that exists solely to support nurses like you.In this episode, Adrianne and Shannon talk about the unspoken truth about mental health among nurses and how she and her team are creating resources and a community of support, inspiration, and health free for all nurses.
2020-07-27
42 min
Enlightened Couch Potato
ECP Ep 20 - Adrianne’s Birthday Show and Stage Fright - 07/23/20
This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss how to get over stage fright and asking for what you want, inspired by the movie Sing. Adrianne talks about how she organized a gathering of some of her favorite musician friends into a special birthday show. NIcholas and Adrianne also trade movie recommendations. Tune in to TV Deeply!Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatchECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.comMore about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.comMore about Nicholas: http://nicholasrave.com
2020-07-23
1h 02
Nursing Uncensored
15 Bedside Hacks for CNAs and Nurses with Nurse Jillian
Join former CNAs-turned-nurses Adrianne and Jillian as they reveal their favorite bedside hacks and skills. This talk includes things like the "Pillow Taco", "Continence Cones", double-pistoning, triple-gloving, and other time-saving, back-sparing, genius hacks!Please remember to know your institution's policies and procedures before you attempt any of these hacks. Safety is always number one, and you should use discretion when using any kind of helpful trick or shortcut. Not all of these tricks will be helpful in your practice, use discretion and critical thinking always!Like this episode? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks! https://ww...
2020-07-20
1h 03
Nursing Uncensored
Student Loan Repayment: The Pandemic Edition with Travis Hornsby, CFA
Stop paying your federal student loans!! Did we get your attention? Great. Because we’ve got some necessary FREE financial advice for all you nurses with student loans. In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Certified Financial Advisor Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner. They discuss the Cares Act, who should and should not be paying on their loans right now, and what to do with that money instead. They also cover how to get a refund of any federal loan payments made after March 2020 and why you might want to do that. No discussion on loans wo...
2020-07-13
29 min
Nursing Uncensored
Student Loan Repayment: The Pandemic Edition with Travis Hornsby, CFA
Stop paying your federal student loans!! Did we get your attention? Great. Because we’ve got some necessary FREE financial advice for all you nurses with student loans. In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Certified Financial Advisor Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner. They discuss the Cares Act, who should and should not be paying on their loans right now, and what to do with that money instead. They also cover how to get a refund of any federal loan payments made after March 2020 and why you might want to do that. No discussion on loans wo...
2020-07-13
29 min
Nursing Uncensored
The Life of a Nurse Anesthetist with Jenny Finnell CRNA
In this episode, Adrianne dives into what it takes to be a CRNA with a nurse who's done it, Jenny Finnell. Jenny is also the owner and founder of CRNA School Prep Academy. This episode covers all the down and dirty of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, you know, one of the angels who keep us asleep during surgery and other procedures. They cover all the places you might find a CRNA, the educational path, as well as some tips for successfully getting through clinical work. They cover the perks and challenges of this rewarding career as...
2020-07-06
1h 13
Nursing Uncensored
The Life of a Nurse Anesthetist with Jenny Finnell CRNA
In this episode, Adrianne dives into what it takes to be a CRNA with a nurse who's done it, Jenny Finnell. Jenny is also the owner and founder of CRNA School Prep Academy. This episode covers all the down and dirty of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, you know, one of the angels who keep us asleep during surgery and other procedures. They cover all the places you might find a CRNA, the educational path, as well as some tips for successfully getting through clinical work. They cover the perks and challenges of this rewarding career as...
2020-07-06
1h 13
Nursing Uncensored
Dark Humor in Nursing with Q the Nurse
In this episode, Q is back to talk with Adrianne about humor in nursing. They talk about how humor functions as a coping mechanism among nurses, the unspoken rules and boundaries, and research on how patients view humor in the medical setting. Adrianne and Q share personal experiences as well as some newspaper and journal articles which you can find below. Nurses Make Fun of Their Dying Patients. That’s Okay. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2015/04/13/18ecc874-d309-11e4-ab77-9646eea6a4c7_story.htmlNursing Humor - No Kiddinghttps://ww...
2020-06-22
51 min
Nursing Uncensored
Dark Humor in Nursing with Q the Nurse
In this episode, Q is back to talk with Adrianne about humor in nursing. They talk about how humor functions as a coping mechanism among nurses, the unspoken rules and boundaries, and research on how patients view humor in the medical setting. Adrianne and Q share personal experiences as well as some newspaper and journal articles which you can find below. Nurses Make Fun of Their Dying Patients. That’s Okay. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2015/04/13/18ecc874-d309-11e4-ab77-9646eea6a4c7_story.htmlNursing Humor - No Kiddinghttps://ww...
2020-06-22
51 min
Nourish, Eat, Repeat
Introduction: Meet Adrianne
Are you ready to change the health of you and your family members? In this introductory episode of Nourish, Eat, Repeat, Adrianne shares how her professional nutrition journey coupled with her passion for serving and teaching others has led to starting a podcast! Get ready to build a life of true freedom and fulfillment around food and live the life you were called to! If you liked this podcast, please leave us a review! For more information about Adrianne's business or to work with her directly, visit www.bodymetrixpa.com. Thanks for listening!
2020-06-02
11 min
Nursing Uncensored
Covid-19 & Nursing, the Shortage, and Free CEs with Iman Abuzeid, MD of Incredible Health
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, a career marketplace for connecting hospitals to nursing talent. They cover a variety of topics including the worsening nursing shortage in which we are expected to be 1 million nurses short by 2024, hiring demand and the problems with the antiquated system nurses use to apply to jobs, and how COVID-19 is affecting nurses. Incredible Health is seeing a 10-15% increase in demand from hospitals on their platform looking to hire, this is specifically occurring in urban areas like SF and NYC where there are large...
2020-05-18
48 min
Nursing Uncensored
Covid-19 & Nursing, the Shortage, and Free CEs with Iman Abuzeid, MD of Incredible Health
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, a career marketplace for connecting hospitals to nursing talent. They cover a variety of topics including the worsening nursing shortage in which we are expected to be 1 million nurses short by 2024, hiring demand and the problems with the antiquated system nurses use to apply to jobs, and how COVID-19 is affecting nurses. Incredible Health is seeing a 10-15% increase in demand from hospitals on their platform looking to hire, this is specifically occurring in urban areas like SF and NYC where there are large...
2020-05-18
48 min
Nursing Uncensored
COVID-19 and the Navajo Nation with Dr. Loreen Curley, DNP, ARNP
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Nurse Practitioner Dr. Loreen Curley. She comes with an important message about the effect COVID is having upon her community, the Navajo Nation. They discuss the location and history of the Nation, why the Dine people have been so disproportionately affected by this pandemic, and what can be done to help. Please see the links below for more information and ways to help fight this battle. Take Action - Please Donate Now!Navajo Nation Department of Health COVID-19 Relief Fundhttp://www.nndoh.org/donate.htmlPlease...
2020-05-04
51 min
Nursing Uncensored
Being a Nurse with Bipolar Disorder: Chatting with Nurse Chelsea
Today Adrianne talks with Chelsea, a woman generous enough to talk openly and candidly about her experiences as a nurse living with bipolar disorder. They discuss what bipolar disorder is and how it can present differently in people. Chelsea talks about her nursing journey and gives her insights on challenges she’s faced and ways to maximize health with this diagnosis. They also offer up some online resources if you’re interested in learning more about this topic. Thanks again to Chelsea for being so willing to share her personal experiences with all of us!If you’...
2020-04-20
52 min
Nursing Uncensored
Being a Nurse with Bipolar Disorder: Chatting with Nurse Chelsea
Today Adrianne talks with Chelsea, a woman generous enough to talk openly and candidly about her experiences as a nurse living with bipolar disorder. They discuss what bipolar disorder is and how it can present differently in people. Chelsea talks about her nursing journey and gives her insights on challenges she’s faced and ways to maximize health with this diagnosis. They also offer up some online resources if you’re interested in learning more about this topic. Thanks again to Chelsea for being so willing to share her personal experiences with all of us!If you’...
2020-04-20
52 min
Nursing Uncensored
Nurse Bullies and Professional Incivility: A Chat with Nurse Desiree
In this episode, Adrianne talks to fellow nurse Desiree about a topic that impacts all nurses at some point in their career - bullying and professional incivility. They break down what bullying is in the adult world, what it costs us as a society and a profession, and what we might be able to do about it. It’s a long episode, but they cover a lot and share personal experiences with bullies in the workplace.In this episode they discuss some additional resources that you can find below:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline A 24-hour, tol...
2020-04-06
1h 25
Nursing Uncensored
Surviving Online Classes - The Pandemic Edition
Adrianne flies solo for this episode since most of the world is on some form of self-isolation or mandated quarantine at the time of recording. But that's not what we're talking about today. Adrianne sends this episode out to all of the nursing students who are suddenly finding themselves thrust into online classes as a result of the global covid-19 pandemic. She runs through her top tips and routines for doing well with 100% online instruction. For the record, she doesn't really address doing this as a parent (she's staying in her lane), so please hit up other parents...
2020-03-23
23 min
Nursing Uncensored
Surviving Online Classes - The Pandemic Edition
Adrianne flies solo for this episode since most of the world is on some form of self-isolation or mandated quarantine at the time of recording. But that's not what we're talking about today. Adrianne sends this episode out to all of the nursing students who are suddenly finding themselves thrust into online classes as a result of the global covid-19 pandemic. She runs through her top tips and routines for doing well with 100% online instruction. For the record, she doesn't really address doing this as a parent (she's staying in her lane), so please hit up other parents...
2020-03-23
23 min
Nursing Uncensored
Student Nurse Precepting with Nurse Margo
Let’s welcome back Nurse Margo for another lively conversation. This time she and Adrianne talk about their new roles as clinical student nurse preceptors. This conversation covers what they’ve learned from their research and how they plan to guide their senior nursing students through their last clinical experience before graduation. Margo and Adrianne describe their own nursing school clinical experiences and explore how those experiences influence their views and approaches to precepting. Margo reveals her “Wish List” for her student, and both nurses identify their own strengths and struggles as new teachers.In the spirit o...
2020-03-09
1h 01
Nursing Uncensored
Student Nurse Precepting with Nurse Margo
Let’s welcome back Nurse Margo for another lively conversation. This time she and Adrianne talk about their new roles as clinical student nurse preceptors. This conversation covers what they’ve learned from their research and how they plan to guide their senior nursing students through their last clinical experience before graduation. Margo and Adrianne describe their own nursing school clinical experiences and explore how those experiences influence their views and approaches to precepting. Margo reveals her “Wish List” for her student, and both nurses identify their own strengths and struggles as new teachers.In the spirit o...
2020-03-09
1h 01
Enlightened Couch Potato
ECP Ep 5 - The Movies and TV Shows That Made Us - Part 3 of 4 - 03/05/20
Today's episode....Part 3 of the Movies and TV that Made Us!!We shall discuss stage 2 and stage 3 The Awakening.....In this episode we cover:Adrianne's frustrations with lazy writing around diversity and how not to represent diversity in storytelling. Today's example of terrible: The Netflix show Spinning Out.Altered Carbon Season 2 and why even after just one episode it's already awesome.Where Nicholas and Adrianne started noticing that Movies and TV could be powerful ways to change the way their lives feelHow do you know how...
2020-03-05
1h 11
Nursing Uncensored
International Nursing with Qian (Chen)
Meet Qian (pronounced Chen), a brave young woman who solo traveled from China to Texas to Iowa and became a nurse in the process. Join Qian and Adrianne as they discuss her journey -past, present, and future. In this episode, they cover topics like:-The “fine print” of nursing student Visas and why Qian is leaving the U.S.-Learning medical terminology in another language.-Struggling with culture shock and insecurity speaking a new language-The steps she taking to get home.-Differences in nursing between China and the U.S.-How...
2020-02-24
48 min
Nursing Uncensored
International Nursing with Qian (Chen)
Meet Qian (pronounced Chen), a brave young woman who solo traveled from China to Texas to Iowa and became a nurse in the process. Join Qian and Adrianne as they discuss her journey -past, present, and future. In this episode, they cover topics like:-The “fine print” of nursing student Visas and why Qian is leaving the U.S.-Learning medical terminology in another language.-Struggling with culture shock and insecurity speaking a new language-The steps she taking to get home.-Differences in nursing between China and the U.S.-How...
2020-02-24
48 min
Nursing Uncensored
Losing Patients You Know Well
This emotionally charged episode was originally recorded in early 2017 regarding the death of a patient Adrianne had known for years. This is a monologue about coping with death as a nurse. It is emotional, so be warned that this will pull at your heartstrings. It is especially relevant for Adrianne to share because 2019 and early 2020 have had their fair share of losses. If you have experienced loss, you are not alone. Adrianne also provides some suggestions for coping and resources to seek. If you are struggling with emotional or mental health for any reason, reach out...
2020-02-04
13 min
Nursing Uncensored
Goal Setting with Q the Nurse
Q the Nurse returns in this episode to update us on how his first months as a traveling nurse have gone. He describes some definitive ways to tell if traveling is not the gig for you., but mostly he just basks in how awesome a time he’s having and all the places he plans to go in the near future. Q and Adrianne spend the rest of their short time together talking about a hot topic this time of year. That’s right, they’re talking all about setting 2020 Goals. Though Adrianne and Q are entirely different people...
2020-01-13
49 min
Nursing Uncensored
Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 3
This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part three of three.In this final installment of Adrianne’s marathon chat with flight nurse and author, Robert P Harris, they are on a roll. Despite heading into hour three, there is no shortage of things to talk about. In this last piece we hear Robert discuss:*His aversion to poop jokes*Th...
2020-01-02
1h 24
Nursing Uncensored
Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 2
It’s time for part 2 of Adrianne’s conversation with Robert Harris, flight nurse and author of the book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A Field Guide to Awesomeness. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part two of three.Adrianne and Robert tear through the topics of *Narcotic accountability among nurses*DIY Stethoscopes*Real tales from the helicopter*”The Rousab...
2020-01-02
1h 15
Nursing Uncensored
Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 2
It’s time for part 2 of Adrianne’s conversation with Robert Harris, flight nurse and author of the book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A Field Guide to Awesomeness. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part two of three.Adrianne and Robert tear through the topics of *Narcotic accountability among nurses*DIY Stethoscopes*Real tales from the helicopter*”The Rousab...
2020-01-02
1h 15
Nursing Uncensored
Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 1
Welcome to part one of a three-part series with Robert P. Harris, flight nurse and author. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part one of three.In this episode, Adrianne and Robert discuss*His path from Army Corpsman to flight nurse*Starting the clock on your nursing life*36 months to flight*Robert’s book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A...
2020-01-02
1h 04
Nursing Uncensored
Conversation with a Flight Nurse - Robert P. Harris Pt. 1
Welcome to part one of a three-part series with Robert P. Harris, flight nurse and author. This conversation was recorded as a video podcast that you can view in its entirety at https://youtu.be/9nY_SMwvvDA. For your listening convenience, the entire conversation has been ripped and cut into tidy little packages for your ears. This is part one of three.In this episode, Adrianne and Robert discuss*His path from Army Corpsman to flight nurse*Starting the clock on your nursing life*36 months to flight*Robert’s book, The Flight Nurse Bible: A...
2020-01-02
1h 04
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.8: Why I Want A Big Family...
Today we are chatting about why I want a big family... the more the merrier right?? Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here! For more resources on mental health, empowerment, encouragement, and...
2019-12-29
09 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.7: Let's Chat Growth + Mindset
Let's have a chit chat about growth, mindset, happiness, shifting our ideas, and becoming a bigger and better version of ourselves! Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here! For more resources on...
2019-12-22
09 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.6: You don't need anyone.
You don't need anyone but you. I am sharing my experience of being "alone" for 2 months, and how I learned that I do not NEED anyone in my life and I am capable of succeeding my goals. Without. Excuses! Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home...
2019-12-15
08 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.5: Handful of helpful tips on freelancing!
Who wants to chat about freelancing? What sites to use, questions to ask yourself, how to reach your goals, and chit chatting about my experience. Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here!
2019-12-08
12 min
Nursing Uncensored
Did Jillian Pass the NCLEX?
In this 4th installment with Jillian, we finally learn what her NCLEX results are and what's on the horizon for her post-nursing school.Jillian and Adrianne talk about her NCLEX test day and how she prepared in those final hours before walking into the test center. Jillian wanted to include the following link to a lot of helpful information to get you ready for YOUR test day. Checkhttps://portal.ncsbn.org/ for prep materials, what to expect test day and how to schedule your exam.The two chatterboxes also get passionate over the challenges...
2019-12-02
1h 01
Nursing Uncensored
Did Jillian Pass the NCLEX?
In this 4th installment with Jillian, we finally learn what her NCLEX results are and what's on the horizon for her post-nursing school.Jillian and Adrianne talk about her NCLEX test day and how she prepared in those final hours before walking into the test center. Jillian wanted to include the following link to a lot of helpful information to get you ready for YOUR test day. Checkhttps://portal.ncsbn.org/ for prep materials, what to expect test day and how to schedule your exam.The two chatterboxes also get passionate over the challenges...
2019-12-02
1h 00
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.4: An Open Letter To The Woman Who Tears Other Mothers Down
I know we all know those Negative Nancy's that have really hurt us mamas and women. This is an open letter that connects us, and we find a solution to this hostility. Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her...
2019-12-01
08 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.3: To The Mama Who Is Still Trying To Gracefully Transition Into Motherhood
Have you ever felt as if you aren't a "good enough" mother, that you are struggling, that everyone else around you seems to have it all together? I am sharing my very own struggles, fear, failures, thoughts, and how I began to overcome that feeling. Let's dive in together. Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com...
2019-11-24
07 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.2: Rosalie Alyce Mary's Birth Story {born on her due date!}
LET'S CHAT: BIRTH STORY Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here! For more resources on mental health, empowerment, encouragement, and taking control in life, catch all my free PDF's, blog posts, and...
2019-11-21
22 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
S2|Epi.1: The Intro
Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here! For more resources on mental health, empowerment, encouragement, and taking control in life, catch all my free PDF's, blog posts, and content here: http://www...
2019-11-21
01 min
Nursing Uncensored
Nursing Pet Peeves: Vol. 3 with Q the Nurse
In this episode, Adrianne is joined by Q the Nurse. They talk about Q's path into nursing, pet peeves, and the things that make it all worthwhile.You can see more of Adrianne and Q on his YouTube channel and on the Everyday Hero podcast.————————Want more nursing-related content? 🎧🏥😷Find more including the Nursing Uncensored podcast, blogs, videos, merch, and art athttps://nursinguncensored.comCheck out podcast merch at https://www.teespring.com/the-nu-shopFind me 💜 on the webInstaTwitterFacebookPinterestGoodreadsLinkedIn————————Se...
2019-11-04
1h 10
Nursing Uncensored
The Days Before NCLEX with Jillian
There are few times in life that are as nerve-wracking as taking a professional licensing exam, like the NCLEX. We catch up with our pal Jillian again at just such a moment. In this episode, Jillian is less than 2 days from her exam and it’s time to talk all things NCLEX. From pep talks to reality checks, it’s all here. Jillian breaks down how she’s been preparing and how she’s feeling as the clock ticks down. Adrianne put in her two cents on what she thinks Jillian should be doing (or not doing) the day before her test...
2019-10-21
31 min
Nursing Uncensored
Self-care for Caregivers with Jaime of Back Together Massage
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
2019-10-07
1h 25
Nursing Uncensored
Self-care for Caregivers with Jaime of Back Together Massage
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
2019-10-07
1h 25
Nursing Uncensored
The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian: Pt. 2
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...
2019-09-23
1h 14
Nursing Uncensored
Listener Request: How I Became a Nurse - Adrianne's Roller Coaster Story
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 yo...
2019-09-09
34 min
Nursing Uncensored
Listener Request: How I Became a Nurse - Adrianne's Roller Coaster Story
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 yo...
2019-09-09
34 min
Nursing Uncensored
The Nursing School Roller Coaster with Jillian: Pt. 1
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 pers...
2019-08-26
1h 00
Nursing Uncensored
Top 10 School Supplies for Nursing Students AND How to Use Them
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 U...
2019-07-29
19 min
Nursing Uncensored
Top 10 School Supplies for Nursing Students AND How to Use Them
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 U...
2019-07-29
19 min
Nursing Uncensored
Aromatherapy at the Bedside with Nurse Margo
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 ou...
2019-06-17
47 min
Nursing Uncensored
Student Loan Repayment with Travis Hornsby, CFA.
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 he...
2019-05-20
54 min
Nursing Uncensored
Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Grand Challenge with Jaime Dawson MPH
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 occu...
2019-05-06
38 min
Mama To Many | Hosted by: Adrianne Reelie
My Intro
Welcome to the Purpose Over Perfection podcast, hosted by Adrianne Reelie! Don't forget to take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram in your stories @adrianne.reelie and enter for a chance to win a coffee on ME! Adrianne is the lifestyle mom blogger on AdrianneReelie.com and blogs about food, faith, motherhood, and working from home as a mom. You will see her chat about that right here! For more resources on mental health, empowerment, encouragement, and taking control in life, catch all my free PDF's, blog posts, and content here: http://www...
2019-04-20
02 min
Nursing Uncensored
Where the *bleep* Has Adrianne Been?
Adrianne is back with a quick update on all the behind-the-scenes happenings keeping her away from the mic the last several weeks.Listen in as she talks about her Fall Prevention and Community Health Practicum and gives you helpful gift ideas for your older loved ones. Don't get Aunt Jan another fruit basket. Give the Gift of Safety. Adrianne also rattles on about her most recent paper-writing process. This is just one way of writing papers and it's a bit non-traditional, shall we say?Also, learn how you can help support Nursing Uncensored as...
2018-11-20
30 min
Nursing Uncensored
Adrianne's Paper Writing Process and Community Health Practicum
Adrianne is back with a quick update on all the behind-the-scenes happenings keeping her away from the mic the last several weeks.Listen in as she talks about her Fall Prevention and Community Health Practicum and gives you helpful gift ideas for your older loved ones. Don't get Aunt Jan another fruit basket. Give the Gift of Safety. Adrianne also rattles on about her most recent paper-writing process. This is just one way of writing papers and it's a bit non-traditional, shall we say?Also, learn how you can help support Nursing Uncensored as...
2018-11-20
30 min
Nursing Uncensored
20 Must-Have iOS Apps for College Students | Adrianne's Favorites
In this short episode, Adrianne digs into her iPhone to share her 20 favorite, must-have apps for anyone taking college classes. These are not nursing specific apps, but that episode is in the works just for you. If you'd like to see these general school apps in Adrianne's super nerdy spreadsheet with pros/cons and other details, go over and check out the blog here: https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2018/8/5/adriannes-favorite-ios-apps-for-all-college-studentsHappy Nursing folks!
2018-08-09
24 min
Nursing Uncensored
20 Must-Have iOS Apps for College Students | Adrianne's Favorites
In this short episode, Adrianne digs into her iPhone to share her 20 favorite, must-have apps for anyone taking college classes. These are not nursing specific apps, but that episode is in the works just for you. If you'd like to see these general school apps in Adrianne's super nerdy spreadsheet with pros/cons and other details, go over and check out the blog here: https://www.nursinguncensored.com/blog/2018/8/5/adriannes-favorite-ios-apps-for-all-college-studentsHappy Nursing folks!
2018-08-09
24 min
Nursing Uncensored
Nurse's Top 10 Tips for Better Daytime Sleep
Adrianne, nurse, and night-shifter for more than a decade, has just crawled into bed after a long shift...so this is real and unedited information in her most honest, exhausted state. She lists* 10 ProTips for getting better daytime sleep and elaborates on the interesting ones. She starts with the common staples of day-sleep, like eye masks and dark curtains, but it quickly gets, um, unconventional. Listen to Adrianne get sleepier and sleepier as she tries to help you do the same**. *this is an unpublished recording from Adrianne's personal blog, Night Nursing Nuances. **not kinky so...
2017-09-09
14 min