The Nursing Student Podcast

#023: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending 10 Years in Healthcare

10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare After a decade working in healthcare, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Lessons I wish more nurses and healthcare professionals talked about openly. In this video, I break down the hard-earned truths about nursing, career longevity, burnout, personal branding, networking, communication, and why staying in the wrong job can quietly destroy your career and your well-being. Whether you’re a nursing student, early in your career, or a seasoned clinician questioning your next move, this episode is meant to give you clarity...and maybe save you years of frustration. In this video, we cover * Why self-care isn’t optional in healthcare * The reality of healthcare as a business * Why burning bridges can haunt your career * How nurses become obsolete without realizing it * When “the grass is greener” thinking backfires * Why your personal brand matters more than you think * The emotional cost of trying to save everyone * How networking quietly opens doors * Why coworkers matter more than patients for job satisfaction * How communication can make or break your career * When staying in a job too long does more harm than good Disclosure: Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. Links * 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools [https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools] * 🔍 Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs [https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs] * ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask [https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask] Start Investing and Saving * ➔ Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn [https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn] * ➔ Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1 [https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1] * ➔ Find a Financial Planner: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner [https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner] * ➔ Open a Savings Account: https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit [https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit] Resources For New Nurses * ➔ Learn How to Chart: https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart [https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart] * ➔ New Nurse Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy [https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy] Resources For Nursing Students * ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor [https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor] * ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy [https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy] * ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep [https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep] Resources For Pre-Nursing Students * ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy [https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy] * ➔ Look for Nurse Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs [https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs] * ➔ Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools [https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools] Timestamps * 00:00 - 10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare * 00:13 - 1. You Will Have to Take Care of Yourself Either by Choice or by Force * 01:00 - 2. Healthcare Is a Business; It Will Continue With or Without You * 02:12 - 3. Don’t Burn Bridges; You Don’t Know When You’ll Need to Cross a Bridge * 03:48 - 4. Keep Learning or You Will Be Made Obsolete * 03:23 - CALL TO ACTION * 04:44 - 5. Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side, So Water Your Own Lawn * 06:10 - 6. A Poorly Managed Personal Brand Will Stifle Your Career * 07:33 - 7. You Can’t Save Everyone * 08:13 - 8. Networking Opens Up More Doors Than You Can Ever Open By Yourself * 09:17 - 9. The Staff You Work With Matters More Than the Patients You Deal With * 10:15 - 10. Good Communication Will Make or Break Your Career * 11:34 - 11. You’ll Hate Yourself the Longer You Stay at a Job You Hate * 12:41 - Key Takeaways

#022: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro For Nursing Students

In this episode, I answer a real question from a nursing student asking a simple but important question: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for nursing school? We break down the actual differences that matter for nursing students, including performance needs, battery life, portability, longevity, and price. I explain what tasks nursing school really demands from a laptop, where the MacBook Pro is overkill for most students, and when the MacBook Air is more than enough. If you’re trying to decide between a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro and want a clear, practical recommendation without overspending, this episode is for you.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources to Ace Nursing School➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyDisclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

#021: How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School | Reasons Why Its Hard To Get Into Nursing School

Getting into nursing school requires more than a high GPA. There are a lot of factors affecting your nursing school application. In this video, you'll learn how hard it is to get into nursing school, and why it's so difficult to get into nursing school. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Do Grade Matter in Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-grades-matter-in-nursing-school📖 Is Human Anatomy and Physiology Hard?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-human-anatomy-and-physiology-hard📖 What GPA is Required for Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/what-gpa-required-nursing-school📖 Do You have to take Prerequisites for Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-you-have-to-take-prerequisites-nursing-schoolResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources to Ace Nursing School➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps:00:00 - How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School01:54 - #1 Difficulty of Pre-Req Classes04:24 - #2 Choosing a Program 04:53 - #3 GPA Requirements06:14 - #4 Public vs. Private School08:02 - #5 Good School vs. Bad School09:22 - #6 How Well You Do on General Entrance Hurdles 13:16 - #7 Applicant Pool 15:35 - Why is it So Hard to Get Into Nursing School?18:19 - ConclusionDisclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

#020: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School | Truth About Nursing School!

Are you planning on going to nursing school? Here are some of the things I wish I knew about nursing school before I started. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask 📖 What to Expect the First Day of Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/first-day-of-nursing-school Resources for Pre-Nursing Students ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy Resources to Ace Nursing School ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep Resources for New Nurses ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy Timestamps: 00:00 - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School 00:45 - #1 It's Not About the Grades 01:47 - #2 It's Going To Take a Village 03:16 - #3 You'll Feel Like You Don't Know Anything 04:16 - #4 Managing Your Social Life Will Be hard 06:03 - #5 Learn How To Study the Right Way 07:13 - Check the Links on the Description Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

#019: Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse? — Here's the Answer!

The road to becoming a nurse is not easy. In this video, I will talk about how you can become a nurse even if you think that you're not smart enough for nursing school. Even if you don't want to watch the video, then know this...Yes! You are SMART enough to become a nurse! Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/am-i-smart-enough-to-be-a-nurse📖 Should I Go to Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/should-i-go-to-nursing-school-quizResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources to Ace Nursing School➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps:00:00 - Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse?02:50 - Things You Will Do To Get Into Nursing School04:21 - How Hard is it to Become a Nurse?06:22 - Student Retention Rates07:00 - Looking for a Nursing School?Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.