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Two nurses, two perspectives—join us as we dive into the world of nursing and healthcare! In this podcast, we tackle stigmatized topics with honesty, humor, and heart while helping you navigate the highs and lows of the medical field. Whether you're a fellow nurse, healthcare worker, or just curious about the industry, we're here to keep it real and keep you entertained!
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The Calling That Chose Us: Two Nurses Share Their Journey
Two seasoned nurses share their unconventional paths into nursing, from considering careers in mortuary science and cardiothoracic surgery to finding their true calling at the bedside.
• Nursing as a calling versus just another job
• Different paths into the profession, including second and third career journeys
• The emotional toll of nursing and importance of self-preservation
• Nursing school challenges, including the "look to your right, look to your left" warning
• Finding your specialty and what grosses different nurses out
• Versatility of nursing careers from bedside to leadership to education
• Recommendation to pursue BSN degree from the start rather than ADN
• The life-changing patient connections that make nursing worthwhile
Join us on this journey and let us know what topics you want to hear about next. Focus on something good you want to do for yourself and someone else this week.