This will be my last episode of The Nurse Niche Podcast. My show, my voice, and my conversation will continue. Please find me on The Chang of Shift Podcast : http://thechangeofshift.com/Fan question: advice for a nurse interested in NP schoo

The Nurse Niche - Episode 15 Advancing your degree: FNP vs ACNP (made with Spreaker)

Aug 19th, 2015 12m 46s

Interested in advancing your career as a Nurse Practitioner? Well be prepared to make some decisions. The NP profession has become specialized.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 14 What area of Nursing? (made with Spreaker)

Aug 8th, 2015 9m 3s

Many of us think we know what Nursing specialty we will pursue once we graduate. That the answer will just magically appear.The truth is, as a Nurse, you'll change your mind several times before you find your 'niche'.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 13 Self confidence not arrogance (made with Spreaker)

Aug 3rd, 2015 5m 38s

Even with all the support, growth in our profession comes down to self-confidence. The feeling of 'knowing' what you're doing.But be careful you don't turn confidence into blind arrogance.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 12 Nurse War stories (made with Spreaker)

Jul 27th, 2015 7m 55s

Did you ever notice how Nurses share 'war stories'. Figuratively speaking. We communicate with nurses through shared experiences. It's then we realize we're not alone.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 10 It's ok to cry (made with Spreaker)

Jul 24th, 2015 9m 13s

This episode we talk about transference and how it's not a bad thing. In fact it might be the best thing about nursing.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 11 The perfect job (made with Spreaker)

Jul 24th, 2015 5m 22s

We talk about the infamous unicorn in the employment world, the 'Perfect Job'. Does it exist? Or should we be looking for the job that's 'Perfect" for you?

The Nurse Niche - Episode 9 Be patient (made with Spreaker)

Jul 16th, 2015 10m 7s

In today's episode I talk about Nursing orientation. Every nurse is eager, willing and anxious to complete their orientation sooner than later. Some (like myself) try to jump off that train early than scheduled because they want to 'arrive'. Be

The Nurse Niche - Episode 8 Stress is a good thing (made with Spreaker)

Jul 13th, 2015 11m 30s

In this episode I talk about stress. How stress is a good thing. Stress as a result of struggle. It's the struggle that makes you better, that helps prevent failure. Charge nurses and supervisors started out by caring for a single patient, it w

Episode 7 Preceptor guidance

Jul 10th, 2015 13m 4s

Do Nurse preceptors get the appropriate guidance needed to effectively teach and train their orientee?The vicious circle of throwing the Nurse into the pool, making them 'sink or swim' is applicable across the spectrum of the Nursing professio

The Nurse Niche - Episode 6 Playing nice in the sandbox (made with Spreaker)

Jul 6th, 2015 6m 9s

In this episode I talk about team dynamics. "Playing nice in the sandbox" means you don't have to like one another, but all team members will need to express mutual respect and accept each others contribution to the overall care of the patient.

The Nurse Niche - Episode 5 All about sacrifice (made with Spreaker)

Jul 4th, 2015 4m 42s

Everything about nursing involves sacrifice. Everyone around you will make a sacrifice. You will make sacrifices almost daily. If you plan on having anything related to Nursing as part of your life, you might want to become friends with idea of

The Nurse Niche - Episode 4 Change is constant (made with Spreaker)

Jul 1st, 2015 7m 28s

Nursing will change you. You will not be the person you were prior to becoming a Nurse. And as a Nurse you will evolve and change as you progress in your career. The Nurse you are at year one will not be the Nurse you are at year 5. Chang is i

The Nurse Niche - The Nurse Niche Episode 3 Nurses sleep? (made with Spreaker)

Jun 28th, 2015 7m 39s

I talk about "Sleep is optional' in the profession of Nursing. How little sleep we actually do get during the 'flip-flop' and some tips that might help you sleep when working the dreaded NOC shift.

The Nurse Niche's tracks - The Nurse Niche Episode 2 Never too old (made with Spreaker)

Jun 25th, 2015 5m

In this episode of the podcast I experiment with how I'm recording my new podcast. I talk a little about the myth of being too old to enter the Nursing profession. There is no such thing as being too old. And it's never too late. Nursing is my