Nothing But Nursing

Neurology Nursing and Brain Injury Care with NP Kelly (Ep 38)

In this interview episode, I’m joined by Kelly, a nurse practitioner with a truly inspiring journey. Kelly currently works as an NP in an outpatient neurology clinic. We explore her path to becoming an NP and how she is able to help patients recovering from brain injuries, epilepsy and other common neurological conditions. She also shares a day in her role, walking us through a typical shift in her clinic. Additionally, Kelly shares her personal experience with a traumatic brain injury and how it has shaped her compassionate approach to patient care. Whether you’re thinking about specializing in neurology as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, or are simply curious about the field, Kelly offers great advice and meaningful insights. Kelly's website: https://kellytuttle.org/ [https://kellytuttle.org/]

Let's Talk Endocrinology Nursing with NP Joyce (Ep 37)

This is an interview with Joyce, a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in endocrinology. She tells us her journey into this specialty and tells us what it’s like to run her own clinic, such as what her day-to-day tasks and cases look like. She shares valuable advice for aspiring endocrinology nurses, highlighting the top three things to know about the specialty and the key hormonal imbalances they should be well-acquainted with. Joyce also discusses the differences between outpatient and inpatient endocrine care, patient education strategies, and a challenging case she successfully navigated in her clinic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what it’s like to pursue endocrinology nursing or to run your own clinic. Joyce's book: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Large-At-Life-Failure/dp/B0CW2PBJRH [https://www.amazon.com/Play-Large-At-Life-Failure/dp/B0CW2PBJRH]

Cultivating Leadership Early: A Guide for New Nurses (Ep 36)

In this episode, we sit down with Mike, a seasoned social worker and author, to explore the vital role of nurses in leadership. Mike shares his perspective on why the world needs more helping professionals in charge, highlighting the unique qualities that make nurses natural leaders. We also dive into the often-overlooked importance of financial well-being for nurses and how it can amplify their impact. Mike offers practical advice for new nurses and students on developing leadership skills from the start of their careers. Finally, he explains the significance of recognizing and celebrating peer leadership. Be sure to listen in if you're looking for practical steps to grow as a nurse leader! Link for Michael's book: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475868319/Doing-Good-and-Doing-Well-Inspiring-Helping-Professionals-to-Become-Leaders-in-Their-Organizations [https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475868319/Doing-Good-and-Doing-Well-Inspiring-Helping-Professionals-to-Become-Leaders-in-Their-Organizations]

New Study Tool for Nursing Students: TeachMeHub (Ep 35)

In this episode, I chat with Aum, the creator of TeachMeHub, a free new learning platform designed specifically for nursing students. He shares with us how this AI chat bot powered by nursing textbooks can help students understand complex concepts. This tool can also create personalized quizzes and come up with memory tricks such as mnemonics for you. This is a really cool concept and I loved getting to talk with him about it. https://teachmehub.com/ [https://teachmehub.com/]

First Responder Stories: Interview With FireMedic Larry (Ep 34)

In this episode of Nothing But Nursing, we chat with Larry Penton, a retired Paramedic Firefighter (FireMedic). Larry explains what a FireMedic does, combining firefighting and medical care. He shares his experiences working in violent critical incidents, critical care transport, and handling 48-hour shifts. Larry also discusses working closely with nurses and other medical staff to provide the best care. As a Stop the Bleed and BLS instructor, he also shares insights from his classes, including common misbeliefs about how to properly apply a tourniquet and the "life over limb" principle. Tune in for an insightful interview episode about the career and role of a first responder and learn valuable lessons for nurses and nursing students. Larry's Podcast "Trigger Warning Talk Podcast" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pentonpendingcs_llc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@pentonpendingcs_llc/videos]