I Survived Nursing School... Barely

Being A Minority In Heathcare; Why We Need This Talk

A candid conversation about identity, representation and lived experiences in healthcare. We're examining what "minority" truly means in clinical environments and why culture around it deserves deeper dialogue

Power In Number: Why Aren’t More Nurses Joining Unions?

In this episode, we will discuss complex dynamics between nurses and unionization. Nurses face daily challenges, but when it comes to fighting for better working conditions, why do so many stay silent?

Nursing: Members Only

Who gets to become a nurse and who decides? We explore gatekeeping practices within nursing education and the profession at large. Unpacking how these systems can exclude capable, passionate individuals. We will also confront the toxic culture of lateral violence in nursing, where seasoned nursing staff mistreat or undermine newcomers.

GPA not Grit: Nursing School Admissions and What Happens After

Nursing is about compassion, resilience and critical thinking so why do admissions focus heavily on grades? In this episode, we will consider how GPA-centered admissions policies may be excluding some of the passionate and capable future nurses. What qualities really make a great nurse, and is the system measuring the right ones? Is cheating in nursing school a personal failure- or a systemic symptom of a broken system? From impossible workloads to fear of failure, we explore whether the problem lies with the student, the system or both and what it means for the future of the profession.

I Survived Nursing School... Barely

Nursing school is known for being rigorous-but for many, its more than just challenging. This is a conversation about burnout, mental health, and lack of support in nursing education can leave lasting emotional scars for future caregivers.