Podcast EPISODES
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Special Note from Adrianne
March 25, 2024
You guys……it’s season 10. Can you believe it?
Now, if you're an OG listener, welcome back, my fellow bedside buddies! And if you're new here, welcome and hold on tight. I'm Adrianne, an eight-year veteran in the nursing trenches, your resident truth-teller, and the fearless solo producer of this show for the past seven years. Yep, you heard that right – seven years of talking to tons of nurses, some doctors, students, and a bunch of other awesome people in the healthcare universe.
Now, you might be wondering where I've been. Well, y’all, I took a little hiatus – a nurse's gotta refill that cup and sometimes it takes a while? I'm back, and I've got a stethoscope full of fresh, exciting content just for you.
This season, we're shining the spotlight on some of the most intriguing nurses out there. These are the unsung heroes with stories that will leave you inspired, amazed, and maybe a little bit incredulous. We're also diving headfirst into those topics that might be whispered in the break room but rarely spoken about openly in the nursing community.
Get ready for conversations that peel back the layers of our profession – the good, the challenging, and the downright absurd.
We're not holding anything back because here at Nursing Uncensored, we believe in keeping it real.
So, whether you're a seasoned nurse, a nursing student, or just nursing a curiosity about the world of scrubs and stethoscopes, this is your space. Let's laugh together, learn together, and, most importantly, let's lift each other up.I'm thrilled to have you along for the ride, and I promise, this season is going to be like nothing you've heard before. Welcome to Nursing Uncensored – where the scrubs are real, the stories are uncensored, and the laughter is the best medicine.
Building a Business and a Legacy with Nurse Stephanee Beggs
today we're diving into the life of the one and only Stephanee Beggs, CEO of RNExplained, Forbes 30 under 30 sensation, social media influencer, and ER nurse. Yeah, she does it all and she’s really cool, too. 🚀
In this episode, Steph spills the beans on how she unexpectedly transformed her personal study methods into a thriving business during the pandemic, her move into online product sales, and the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels her success.
From educating nurses on social media to classroom teaching, Steph dishes on the transition and things she wishes were different in nursing education. It’s a discussion filled with behind-the-scenes stories and pivotal moments that shaped her path.
Nursing Education: Past, Present, and Future with Audrey Snyder, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CEN, CCRN, FAANP, FAEN, FAAN
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Audrey Snyder, Nurse Practitioner and Associate Dean for Practice and Innovation at the U of NC - Greensboro, as we discuss the transformation of nursing education over the past few decades. We will explore how nursing has shifted towards a more community-based and technology-focused model, with a greater emphasis on serving the elderly and underserved populations. Additionally, we will discuss the challenges faced by first-generation and non-traditional college students in pursuing a career in nursing. Tune in to learn about the past, present, and future of nursing education.
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Finding Positivity in Nursing with Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
In this episode, we discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness for nurses with bestselling author and nurse, Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse, as she is known. Donna shares her journey from bedside nurse to entrepreneur to author and keynote speaker, dropping gems of advice and insights along the way. She emphasizes that personal growth and development are essential to achieving one's goals, and shares that her own journey as a nurse entrepreneur has been marked by continuous learning and overcoming self-doubt. Tune in for valuable insights on staying energized and thriving in the nursing profession.
From Triage to Admission: The Truth About ER vs. Inpatient Drama ft Kevin McFarlane of AOEN
In this entertaining episode, Adrianne, an inpatient nurse, and guest Kevin McFarlane, an ED nurse educator, explore the often-challenging relationship between ED and inpatient nurses. The duo shares personal experiences and insights on the issue while discussing its impact on patient care.
A Lakota Nurse Practitioner's Journey to Empowering Indigenous Patients and Students with Whitney Fear, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Nurses Adrianne Behning and Whitney Fear discuss the unique challenges of creating safe spaces for indigenous patients in the mental health setting. At the root, this is an inspiring and enlightening conversation about the fight for healthcare equality in Whitney's community in Fargo, North Dakota.
C.Y.A from the BON with Maggie Ortiz, MSN RN of Advocates4Nurses
In this episode (recorded in the spring of 2022), Adrianne welcomes Maggie Ortiz, nurse and expert witness for medical malpractice and administrative law. She’s an outstanding advocate for nurses and is here spilling the tea for you.
Continuing Education on Our Own Terms with Antra and Karen of RNegade
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes nurses Antra Boyd BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco RN, BSN, iRNPA, co-founders of RNegade.pro and RNegade podcast. Put these two together women together and there are electric crackles in the air from all the energy; Adrianne was excited to be in the mix for this conversation recorded back in the spring.
Adrianne is Back! NU Moves to Chicago for Season 9
Greetings from the new Nursing Uncensored Headquarters in Chicago! Adrianne took a much-needed, very unplanned summer break, but it’s time for Season 9!
In this short episode, Adrianne chats you up with the full story of what’s been going on the last few months since she’s been off the air. She is in a new state, at a new job, and reacclimatizing to her usual night shift. Listen in to hear how things have been going and what she has planned for the future of Nursing Uncensored.
LPN Magic with The Nurse Sam
This week we’re shouting-out the magic of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses with @TheNurseSam. She and Adrianne are bringing you the hot tea on this often-underappreciated group of professionals including what the LPN role entails, how Sam came to be a proud practicing member and, later, a successful entrepreneur helping countless nursing students.
Protection and Growth for Your Career with Irnise F. Williams Esq., Your Nurse Lawyer
Happy Nurses Week! Let’s talk about things that matter to nurses with a wonderful guest, nurse and lawyer, Irnise F. Williams, Esq. (AKA Your Nurse Lawyer). Irnise and Adrianne are focusing on two important themes for nurses in 2022: Growth and Protection.
(Carpe) Per Diem Staffing with Rebecca Love, RN MSN and CCO of IntelyCare
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Rebecca Love, a well-known thought leader on nurse innovation and entrepreneurship, to discuss technology solutions around nurse staffing and scheduling.
Loan Forgiveness Updates (2022) with Travis Hornsby CFA
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back Travis Hornsby, Chartered Financial Analyst and the founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com. You may remember him from the episode we did on Student Loan repayment back in 2020. He’s back to update us all on the most recent changes the Biden administration has made to the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, including making forgiveness possible for thousands more people. Could you be one of them?
Precepting in a Pandemic with Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K
Kati joins Adrianne to discuss the oft-misunderstood art of precepting and how it has grown more challenging in the years since the pandemic began. This episode is for willing and hesitant would-be preceptors alike!
How You Can Fight Healthcare Disparities: A Conversation with the Gritty Nurses
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes back good friends Amie Varley and Sara Fung of the Gritty Nurse podcast for another lively conversation. This time they are focusing on ways individuals can take action against disparities in the American and Canadian healthcare systems. They start with the basics of defining and identifying disparities in health care and go on to describe how nurses can work towards providing more equitable care.
The Path to Becoming America's Favorite Nurse with Alice Benjamin
In this episode, Adrianne chats with Alice Benjamin, board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, and on-air health medical contributor for NBC 4 in Los Angeles. They discuss Alice’s career path and challenges, the research and preparation that goes into her work as an on-air contributor, and her advice for nurses who want to use social media to educate and advocate.
F**k Resolutions: Goal Setting for 2022 with Nurse Blake
Adrianne is starting season 8 and ending 2022 with a Bang! She’s welcoming fan-favorite Nurse Blake hot off his PTO Comedy Tour to talk about the exalted and dreaded New Year’s Resolutions.
Talking Race, Gender and Nursing with Navy Corpsman, Kevin Gibson BSN, RN
In this episode, Adrianne has a good, long talk with ICU nurse, Navy Corpsman, and podcaster (AKA The Boot Nurse) Kevin Gibson. And, boy, the places this talk goes.
Kevin shares his journey of completing nursing school while on active duty and all the successes and challenges a journey like that brings. From his grueling schedule to his training in combat surgery, he recounts all the details of how he made it through while accomplishing some cool sh!t along the way.
Finding Your Voice as a Nurse Activist with the Gritty Nurses, Amie Varley and Sara Fung
This episode was recorded back over the summer of 2021 while Adrianne was unemployed and unlicensed in Minnesota. She was able to get Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse podcast on the line (they’ve had a busy busy summer) to answer all her questions. Their focus is on Amie and Sara’s activism in their home country of Canada, pushing for safety and respect for nurses. They have created spaces for nurses in forums that had no nurses at the table and they’re going to talk about how they did it.
Holistic Wellness Coaching, BIPOC-only spaces, and the Importance of Listening to Yourself with Erica Bailey, MS, RN, CNE
In this week’s episode, Adrianne welcomes nurse educator, holistic wellness coach, and creator of the Nurses of Color Collective, Erica Bailey. They dive into what a wellness coach is, does, and how a nursing license factors into the scope of practice in this role. They also talk about the Nurses of Color Collective, why BIPOC-only spaces are so vitally important, and what nurses can do in their personal and professional lives to find and/or create these spaces.