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Black Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 15 Not seeing results? You need a routine!Routines are the key to success! In this episode we will discuss the power of creating routines and habits in our personal and professional areas of life to get successful results.
2021-08-1941 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 14 When to leave your current jobIn this episode we will help you to plan your exit strategy. Knowing when to leave, why you’re leaving and where you’re going next will help you move forward and not just around in circles!
2021-07-0736 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 13 Planning for your next nursing degreeIn this episode we will review the major things to look for when planning your next degree. We discuss how the trends in nursing, building a networking and gaining valuable experience all factor in.
2021-03-2839 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 12 Interview tips part 3/3 Rehearse!In this episode we close out the final todos of preparing for a bomb nursing interview. To add a sprinkle of dazzle dazzle we review the traditional follow up “thank you note.”
2021-03-1534 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 11 Interview tips part 2: Review!In the second episode of our 3 part resume series we will cover how to REVIEW the right material to prepare for you interview. This episode will review nursing interview questions, how to give excellent answers and how to review if your personality is a great fit for the company and team. Take a listen!
2021-03-0939 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 10 Part 1 Nursing Interview Tips: Do your ResearchIn this episode we will discuss how to transition from applicant to interview candidate for any nursing or beyond the bedside role. We will touch on how to maximize your interview with the right questions to ask your recruiter and how to prep for the main interview.
2021-03-0745 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsNursing Resume TipsIn this episode we overview the basics of a resume. The format, order and how to put relevant information that will land you the job you are look for.
2021-02-2534 minBlack Girl Blue Scrubs5 ways to develop your nursing leadership potentialIn this episode we will go into detail about the 5 starter ways you can hone your nursing leadership potential. We will discuss what is leadership, how to have conversations with your leadership team and how to build your leadership skills in your current role.
2021-02-1632 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 7 The Black Nurse Experience2020 is nothing like we envisioned but quite possibly still everything that we need. Find out how to nurse during a pandemic and revolution, while keeping yourself first. The last few months have been chaos, on this episode you’ll learn how to pivot gracefully and come out empowered and in control of your life!
2020-06-3054 min
Black Girl Blue ScrubsEpisode 6: Nurses Contributing to Main Stream MediaIn Episode 6 we highlight the career of Nurse Alice, as seen on Dr. Oz and Black Enterprise. She gives us gems on how minority nurses can contribute beyond the bedside, and how we can find environments that support our Black Girl Magic! You don’t want to miss this episode because she is giving us the keys to advance in our careers, live healthy lifestyles and find passion in our everyday work!
2020-03-0340 min
I Don't CareNurses Must Make Self-Care a Priority with Colea OwensHost Kevin Stevenson cares; he just doesn’t do care. On this episode of I Don't Care, Stevenson spoke with someone who does do care: Colea Owens, Professional Development Nursing Educator. Owens’ passion is quality healthcare, and she knows the best way for nurses to provide the best care for patients is first to take care of their own well-being. Owens advocates for nursing self-care and diversity in the healthcare industry.“Empathy is why nurses are so trusted,” Owens said. “But being in such an empathetic profession, sometimes nurses care so much for their patients, they forget to care fo...
2020-02-2828 min
I Don't CareNurses Must Make Self-Care a Priority with Colea OwensHost Kevin Stevenson cares; he just doesn’t do care. On this episode of I Don't Care, Stevenson spoke with someone who does do care: Colea Owens, Professional Development Nursing Educator. Owens’ passion is quality healthcare, and she knows the best way for nurses to provide the best care for patients is first to take care of their own well-being. Owens advocates for nursing self-care and diversity in the healthcare industry.“Empathy is why nurses are so trusted,” Owens said. “But being in such an empathetic profession, sometimes nurses care so much for their patients, they forget to care fo...
2020-02-2828 min
Black Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 5: Keys to Travel Nursing and Working with the company of your dreamsThe nursing shortage continues to rise and by 2028 its estimated that the United States will need over 2.8 million nurses to cover the healthcare needs of our sick populations. Travel Nursing began in the 1980s and has soon become the most popular and sought after form of nursing.
How can you get started? What do you need to know? In Episode 5: we will uncover the story of one milliennial who, in the wake of the recession, started a company to support nurses and cnas traveling across the United States. In this episode you will...
2020-02-091h 07Black Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 4 The Tea on getting into Nursing ITNursing informatics is a field of nursing that incorporates nursing, computer and information science to collect and analyze data on the healthcare needs of our populations. Minorities make up a tiny fraction of Nurses in Healthcare Technology and in Technology across the board.
Why is that? What are we missing out on? In Episode 4: The Tea on getting into Nursing IT with Dr. Dee you'll grab some gems on getting into Nursing IT (I heard that’s wear the money is at 👀💰) as well as receive information on and how to taking a career leap will change y...
2020-01-2640 min
Black Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 3: How to be a Black Nurse Killing it!In this weeks podcast episode we’ll hear from Karyssa Coston, founder of Black Nurses Killing it on how she saw a need for black nurses being represented online and used her voice to create an fast-growing online space and amazing clothing line for other black nurses to feel recognized and confident in their true nursing beauty. This episode is for you if you are looking to be inspired, expand beyond the bedside, beat burnout and use your passion to create something meaningful.” Instagram: @blacknurseskillingit
2020-01-1231 min
Black Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 2: Kicking off 2020 with 20/20 VisionThis episode will provide key tools to inspire you to bring in 2020 with clear 20/20 vision. Here we will discuss how to find your passion and purpose by using reflection to identify your gifts, calling and mission in nursing and in life!
If you are asking yourself "What's next for 2020" this is the episode for you!
Free Goal setting Guide! https://www.blackgirlbluescrubs.org/goalsettingguide
Be sure to download our listeners goal setting guide to use after the episode. This guide will provide a surefire way to set goals for a successful year. Visit our website at blackgirlbluescrubs.org and follow our...
2019-12-2923 minBlack Girl Blue ScrubsEp. 1: The Story of Leonna GoddardIn our inaugural episode we will discuss the story of Leonna Goddard, a 35 year old black nurse, who committed suicide due to common nursing issues such as burnout, lack of self care, stress, work life balance and mental health. This episode marks the beginning our discussion series on how we can empower ourselves to create better career and lifestyle choices.
2019-12-1014 min
TobiTalksFrom Bedside RN to CEO of Black Girl Blue Scrubs If you know what you want to do, why not just do it? On this episode of TobiTalks, she interviews Colea Owens CEO of Black Girl Blue Scrubs as she shares how she went against the traditional standards and followed her heart.
2018-03-0636 min