It is impossible to care for our patients well without knowing how to handle emotions - ours and theirs. This week we’ll talk about the four reactions we have to our negative emotions and how some of our most typical reactions amplify the discomfort we feel. You’ll learn how to engage with your discomfort in a healthy way so that you end your shift having more energy and feeling better. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.
Feb 8, 2024
21 min
We all have parts of nursing that we don’t like. You know what that is for you. But, are you sure that you don’t like it? Could it be that you’re just afraid of it? Could it actually be the path that you’re supposed to be on? It’s easy to tell ourselves that we don’t like something we’re afraid of, but taking the time to make the distinction can have a huge impact on the path your career takes and how happy you are because of it. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.
Jan 17, 2024
19 min
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Jan 17, 2024
1 min
Have you ever felt like you’ve been punched in the gut after a preceptor or co-worker subtly - or not so subtly - cut you down? Did you feel like you wanted to hide? We’ve all been there. In this episode I’ll teach you the two conditions that must be met in order for this criticism to sting so badly. In other words, we’ll look at what causes the sting and what doesn’t. We’ll break it down and talk about what to do instead so you can come out of these situations so confident that you’re actually happy you got criticized in the first place.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.
Jan 17, 2024
19 min
Like me, you may have gotten the advice to avoid using the question word “why” when asking your patients a question. And, like me, you may have found yourself feeling and sounding incredibly awkward as a result. So, what’s the deal? Do we really need to avoid it? Tune in as I answer that question and then provide the 4 things we need to focus on MORE than whether or not we use the word “why” so we can end the awkwardness forever.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.
Jan 17, 2024
16 min
It’s generally beyond the scope of nursing schools to teach us the skill of self-validation, yet without it we are are constantly looking to our managers, co-workers, and even our patients to feel good about the work we do. This is not a recipe for success. This week, we’ll talk about why self-validation is one of the most under-rated skills a nurse can have, why it matters, and how to get better at it.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.
Jan 17, 2024
24 min