Better, RN
Better, RN
Northwestern Medicine
As a nurse, you have dedicated your career to helping people feel better. You’re part of a unique community, and only a nurse can truly understand your day to day. On Better, RN, Northwestern Medicine nurses take a deep dive into nurse well-being. Learn new ways to show up better, not only for your patients and your colleagues, but also for your family and — most importantly — yourself. You’ll get the latest tips from real nurses with strategies to live better. You deserve it. Better, RN is brought to you by The Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Discovery, RN
Academics and medicine are closely intertwined. But how can learning and research support your well-being? Our hosts chat with Lauren Fogle, BSN, RN, to learn how her quest to learn more about trauma ended up helping her learn more about herself.  
Jun 6, 2023
14 min
Economical, RN
Money talks, but it can be hard to talk about money. We sit down with Leah Hobson, vice president of Finance at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, to learn about how to balance your financial life, from long-term planning to day-to-day budgeting. The information in this episode is intended to be educational and is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific investor. Please consult a financial advisor or similar professional to explore needs related to your specific finances.
May 30, 2023
15 min
Restful, RN
Rest: The elusive but ever important need for our health. We learn about sleep hygiene, early birds and night owls and why you shouldn’t hit snooze from Sabra Abbott, MD, PhD, a sleep medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine.
May 23, 2023
18 min
Spiritual, RN
Working in health care means sometimes experiencing tragedy or being left with more questions than answers. Our hosts speak with Alex Peltz, a chaplain at Northwestern Medicine, to explore the role that spirituality can play in helping you care for those parts of you that might be outside of body and mind.
May 16, 2023
18 min
Community, RN
Faith Hines, BSN, RN, joins our hosts for the pilot episode, sharing how her background and the different communities she is a part of have helped her take care of herself and be a better nurse, friend and family member.
May 8, 2023
16 min
Trailer: Introducing Better, RN
Introducing Better, RN, your source for everything related to health and well-being in the life of a nurse. Although caring for others is key to nursing, we're here to help you take care of yourself.
Apr 12, 2023
47 sec