Life In Scrubs
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 176 ratingsWelcome to Life In Scrubs Podcast – a podcast hosted by nurses, for nurses! Our podcast is mainly geared toward nursing students and new graduate nurses, however, we hope all healthcare professionals can find our information helpful. Our goal is to inspire, educate, and empower future and current nurses as they navigate the world of nursing. Join us weekly as we share our insights and experiences, answer common nursing questions, and dive into all things related to life in scrubs!
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Episodes
How to be "THAT" Nurse
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Things to DO and NOT DO to be the best co-worker. Ways to connect with your co-workers, support them and feel supported in return! Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Simple as it may be, treating your co-workers how you wan...
Let's Chat DNP with RN Courtney
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBIn This Episode, We Talk About: WHY apply to a DNP program and how to choose the right one. Similarities and differences between nursing school and DNP school! Why Courtney is passionate about getting her DNP and her best advice for pursuing your career goals! Resources + Links: Follow Courtney on Instagram | @court.nurse Check out our last episode with Courtney: Episode 63 Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding Death with Hospice RN Courtney Connect with us on...
Off We Go with Travel Nurses Matt & Peter from @cupofnurses
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: The top Pros and Cons of travel nursing! What Matt and Peter wish they knew before becoming travel nurses. Experiences they’ve been able to have in and outside of work as they’ve traveled! Resources + Links: Follow Cup of nurses on Instagram | @cupofnurses Follow Frontline Warriors on Instagram | @wearefrontlinewarriors Check out Cup of Nurses Travel Checklist http://cupofnurses.com/best-travel-nursing-checklist/ AND Cup o...
Code Blue
July 19, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MBThis week we're throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes, Code Blue! In this episode, you will learn: What are the different roles in the code team? How do you know which role is best for you? What happens at your hospital after the code? We’ve all watched dramatic scenes on TV shows of Code Blue’s, but is it actually like they depict on TV? In this episode, Kristen and Maddi give us a real look at what Code Blues are like from their personal experiences! Maddi, as a CVICU ...
Working From Home as a Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What a clinical quality nurse specialist is. What the day to day of a clinical quality nurse specialist looks like. The pros and cons of working from home. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: How do you know if working from hom...
Debunking Nursing Myths
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBIn This Episode, We Chat About: A BIG milestone we just crossed here with the podcast! Updates on work recently! Common myths about nursing from simple misconceptions to the absurd! Resources + Links: Create your travel nurse profile with Fusion Marketplace Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.m...
Season 5 Q+A
June 28, 2022 18:47 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice for nursing students and new grads, including NCLEX prep, applying for new jobs, and finding the right specialty. Our favorite and least favorite classes & semesters. Dealing with aggressive patients and a fear of failure. Building community and support with your unit. Resources + Links: Create Your Fusion Market Place Travel Profile Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram...
Cancer Prevention + Healthy Living with Oncology Nurse Navigator Becky Trupp
June 21, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice and helpful resources for cancer prevention. How to form healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle. Tips for night shift nurses, new grads, and nurses interested in non-bedside jobs. Resources + Links: Follow Becky on Instagram | @rstrn Get involved at https://nurseshealthstudy.org/ Learn more about cancer prevention at https://www.aicr.org/ Check out these other organizations, studies, and resources: American Cancer Society: ...
Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding Death with Hospice RN Courtney
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: A new perspective on hospice that most people don’t know about. Advice for new nurses in hospice & nurses interested in going into end of life care. The difference between critical care and end of life care. How to start creating content for an online space. Resources + Links: Connect with Courtney on Instagram | @court.nurse Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! ...
Work Updates & Sharing our Favorite Nursing Resources
May 17, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Our health & work updates. What ECMO is and how to train for it. What resources we recommended for nurses working in the field. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: What resources do real, working nurses in the field use and ...
NurseCon at Sea Recap + 3 Things Every Nurse Needs to Hear
May 10, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Our trip to NurseCon at Sea, including what we did, our favorite things, and what we would have changed about it. Three things every nurse needs to hear right now. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: We’re back and ready to dive i...
Nursing School Prep 101
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: How to prep for nursing school. The tools and resources you’ll need to stay organized and plan ahead. How to enjoy yourself while in nursing school. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Today, we’re taking you to school! This...
Making Your Health a Priority with Integrative Medicine RN, @naturallyheather
April 12, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 52.7 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What integrative medicine is, and what makes it so important to the future of health and wellness. Tips for new grads and nurses interested in getting into integrative medicine. Why we should focus on making ourselves and our health a priority. Resources + Links: Create your Fusion Market Place Travel Nurse Profile! Connect with Heather on Instagram | @naturally_heather Follow @thatnurseheather on Tiktok! Connect with us on Instagram | @lifein...
Living in the Now
March 29, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: How to live in and appreciate the now. Taking your own path at the right pace for you. The importance of being positive and staying open-minded. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Are you feeling restless? Can’t stop thinking a...
Real Talk with NYC ER Nurse @nikkialvarezz
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn This Episode, We Talk About: Nikki’s experience diving into being an ER nurse in Manhattan as a New Grad. Each of our experiences navigating the pandemic, and what that was like in New York City. Advice for New Grads considering going directly into a specialty unit. How creating social media content has given us a sense of community and gratitude for nursing! Resources + Links: Check out Nikki’s TikTok videos | @nikkialvarezz Follow Nikki on Instagram | @nikkialvarez...
Favorite & Least Favorite Things About Being an ICU Nurse
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: The pros of being an ICU nurse, including scheduling, autonomy, opportunities, and more. The cons of being an ICU nurse, including high stress, difficult patients, physical labor, and more. How to know if ICU is right for you. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagr...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Nurses with @catgolden.inspires
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What Nurses Inspire Nurses is, and how it has been positively impacting nurses and nursing students. The importance of inspiring each other. How to foster a supportive community. Resources + Links: Learn more about Nurses Inspire Nurses! Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @...
All Things 12 Hour Shift
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What goes on before, during, and after a 12 hour shift. How to survive your shift. How to prepare for a 12 hour shift. The best way to reduce stress and anxiety & decompress. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: What really go...
Mistakes to Avoid as a New Grad
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn This Episode, We Chat About: Ways to prepare for your shifts, personally and professionally! Things to watch out for during report. Examples of trusting your gut and times you’ll likely need help. The reminder that it’s ok to ask for help AND ask questions! (Seasoned nurses need this too!) Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen...
Q+A: Season 4
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: How to overcome imposter syndrome and boost your confidence. Advice for nursing students and the NCLEX. The first steps you should take to become a nurse. What we’ve learned from our past mistakes. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show N...
Jobs, COVID, Updates OH MY!
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Updates on our health and jobs. Why we made the shifts we did, and what changes are happening next. What’s coming up for the podcast in 2022. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a new Li...
Keep Calm and Pass the NCLEX with @yournursingeducator
January 11, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice and resources you need for your NCLEX experience. The best way to practice and study for the NCLEX. How to retake the NCLEX if you didn’t pass the first time. Resources + Links: Connect with Barbara on Instagram | @yournursingeducator Learn more at NurseIQ! Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen ...
The Benefits of being a CNA prior to Nursing School with @yourpctabailey
January 04, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What life as a PCTA and CNA is like. Tips and resources for aspiring nursing students. How to prep for nursing school. Resources + Links: Connect with Bailey on Instagram | @yourptcabailey Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Are you an aspir...
21 Things we learned in 2021
December 28, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What we’ve learned throughout 2021! How the past year has changed, taught, and inspired us. What knowledge we’re bringing with us into the new year. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: What has 2021 taught you this year? On today’s ...
Coffee Chats: New year, new you ;)
December 21, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: The 2022 goal challenge to help you find the perfect resolutions for the New Year! How to keep yourself motivated and on track with your goals. Our personal goals we’re setting for the new year. Resources + Links: Check out today’s episode Sponsor Fusion Marketplace Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connec...
Which specialty fits my personality best?
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Which specialty will best suit you and your personality. The personality traits and mindsets necessary for each specialty. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Have you ever wondered which nursing specialty is best for you? Tod...
Study Smarter, not harder with these MUST KNOW tips
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Our best study tips to help you succeed in and out of class! How to fully utilize the study tools accessible to you. What to avoid when studying and how to keep your focus. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: Are you studying ha...
Working the holidays + gift ideas for nurses
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: What it’s like having to work during the holidays. What you can do to build morale and spirit if you’re scheduled this year. Incredible gift ideas for nurses or other healthcare professionals. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi Show Notes: ...
Making your dreams a reality with Pediatric NP @katybpnp
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: The requirements for Katy’s Nurse Practitioner program. How she landed her dream job in neurosurgery. How to make the best career decisions for YOU! Resources + Links: Follow along with Katy on Instagram | @katybpnp Send Katy an email [email protected] Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen Connect with ...
Finding Financial Freedom + Managing Student Loan Debt with @the_debtfreenurse
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Other ways you can get creative with earning more and picking up shifts as a nurse. How your story and mindset around money could be sabotaging your finances. What you can do today to eliminate debt and start saving. How you can balance enjoying life, and getting your finances in order. Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today’s episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep Connect with Allie on Instagram |...
Establishing good habits + Season Updates
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBIn This Episode, We Talk About: Ways we are prioritizing goal setting and rest! How your life can change by working towards being 1% better each day. Goals we are setting for ourselves. Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today’s episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep RSVP to our Upcoming BRUNCH MEETUP! Check out this book mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear ………………………….. Connect with us on Inst...
Making the New Grad Transition with @thenursesyd
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 47 MBIn This Episode, You Will Learn: How Sydney got into her nursing program after rejection. Benefits Sydney has gained from networking and working as a CNA first That it’s ok to take time to find your niche in nursing! Sydney’s Top Advice for New Grads! Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today’s episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep Follow along with Sydney on Instagram | @thenursesyd And on TikTok | @thenursesydney Listen ...
Q&A [Season 3 Finale]
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode you’ll learn about: Our 1 piece of advice for New Grads What to review before starting your job as a new nurse If we’ve ever made a mistake at work/how we handled it How much of our knowledge has come from nursing school vs on the job Resources + Links: Check out the sponsor of today’s episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep ………………………….. Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast Follow along with our perso...
Authenticity Over Approval with Nurse Clara
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 66.9 MBIn This Episode You Will Learn About: Going into a specialty as a new grad What it’s like working in Labor & Delivery How 1 year of therapy has benefited Clara’s life The inspiration behind creating The Asian Care Unit Resources + Links: Check out this episode’s sponsor: The Mama Coach www.themamacoach.com Follow Clara on Instagram | @nurseclara And @theasiancareunit Check out Clara’s blog | https://www.nurse-clara.com/ Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinsc...
Motivation + Taking Charge of Your Nursing Journey with The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBWe’re back with another episode full of info we never heard in nursing school! There are so many options for you in the field of nursing beyond the bedside, including owning your own business. Today’s guest is Founder and CEO of The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno! With years of experience as a Labor and Delivery nurse, Carrie saw a need families had for support preparing to have their baby and long after they were discharged from the hospital. Carrie shares her story of what inspired her to build ...
Advocating + Finding Your Why with Jackie Darling RN
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat is your “WHY”? That thing that motivates you as you tackle the long hours of studying, or a tough shift at work. In this episode, we’re excited to chat with fellow nurse, ambitious entrepreneur, student, and advocate, Jackie Darling. Jackie shares her journey to nursing, and where she is now finishing up school to become a Nurse Practitioner. So much of what Jackie is doing with her goals for the future in primary care, and with the community she has built with her brand Riot Healers, h...
Beyond the Bedside with Clinical Trials Research Nurse Jordin Rice
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBLet’s talk about nursing beyond the bedside! We’re so excited to chat with clinical trials research nurse, Jordin Rice! Having gained experience as a bedside nurse, Jordin made the switch to clinical trials research and is sharing how it has helped her grow as a nurse! Along with some behind the scenes of the clinical trials world, Jordin is sharing some incredible advice for all nurses out there...your nursing journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Nursing is such an incredible fi...
Dear New Grad Nurse
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 28.9 MBDear New Grad Nurse, this is what I want you to know as you step into this whole new world of nursing through a pandemic. You are not alone! In this episode, we get to hear from Maddi as she shares her thoughts and hopes for future and current nurses. Seeing new grads share online how nursing is different than they expected, and currently being a preceptor on her unit as well, Maddi is sharing some tips and advice as you get your start in this amazing career during a particularly challenging...
Prepping for the TEAS Exam with Tami Kelly of ATI
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBAspiring nurses assemble! So much of what we talk about here on the podcast is to help students as they are navigating nursing school! It all starts with taking an admissions test! In this episode, we are excited to welcome Tami Hess of ATI! ATI is the creator of the TEAS exam, an entrance exam to get into your nursing program to start your journey! Tami shares some great information and tips to help you study for the TEAS, and set yourself up for success! She also has a special promo code s...
Nursing Student Do’s & Don'ts
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBThis one is for the students! (Or really anyone curious to hear our advice for the intense and exciting time that is nursing school!) As nurses who have been through nursing school themselves, and have mentored nursing students as preceptors, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing some game-changing do’s and don’ts for nursing students! So many of these good habits that will help you through nursing school will be the same ones that help you thrive as a new grad and beyond! From study tips ...
How to Podcast + Merch, and LIVE Event Updates!
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBHow do you start a podcast? Kristen and Maddi are back sharing how they went from googling that exact question to now being 7 months into sharing this podcast with you! From advice as you create the concept of your podcast, to what goes into running and marketing it, Kristen and Maddi are here to pass on what they’ve learned to make the process easier for you! (If this isn’t your first episode, you know that’s basically what they do here!) There are so many ways you could start and run a pod...
Work-Life Balance
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42 MBWhat is Work-Life Balance? How do you measure something like that? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are sharing how work-life balance looks uniquely different to them, how they stay organized, and some things they enjoy doing just for fun! Taking time for yourself, especially in a career where you work long hours pouring into the needs of others, takes being intentional! Tune in for ways you can find the best balance that works for you, from loving your job to not being afraid to...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Boosting Confidence
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MBYou are doing incredible things! Why is it so easy for us to be our own worst critics? In this episode, our hosts Kristen and Maddi are talking all about Imposter Syndrome! That feeling of questioning ourselves as we take on a new role, a big leap, or get well-deserved recognition. It’s time you recognize the good you are doing in the world, and step into the confident person you are meant to be! Tune in to hear some of these moments Kristen and Maddi have felt imposter syndrome in life and ...
Nurse Aesthetics with Tracie Cotton
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBThere are SO MANY different areas you can work in within the field of nursing! Today’s guest is proof of that as she has worked in a handful of different units over the years. Our hosts Kristen and Maddi sat down with Tracie Cotton to talk about all things nurse aesthetics! Tracie is a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner. Combining her wealth of knowledge from bedside to 6+ years experience doing injections, Tracie shares everything we need to know about being a nurs...
Would You Rather? (Nurse Edition)
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBWe’re kicking off Season 3 with a fun game of Would You Rather! As our hosts, Kristen and Maddi both share updates as we head into summer, including some changes as things are slowly changing in hospitals here in Arizona! For those of you that have been with us since Episode 1, to the ones that are listening to their first episode with us today, thank you for being here! We are excited to bring more great conversations, education, and build this community around the amazing career of nursing...
[LIVE] Q & A: Season Two
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBSeason two is in the books and we’re celebrating in true Life In Scrubs fashion! Our hosts Maddi and Kristen love answering your questions, so we’re wrapping up season 2 with a Live Q&A! There are so many things Kristen and Maddi wished they would have known as they were just getting started in their careers as nurses, and they’ve learned so much along the way. In this episode, they’re answering everything from the most rewarding part of their job, how to stand out when applying for your nex...
Tips for Change of Shift Report & Improving Time Management
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is your Change if Shift report routine? We know that as a new nurse Shift Report can feel intimidating! This episode is full of tips for your next Change of Shift Report from staying organized, to doing report at bedside so you can catch details or any changes you may not have otherwise. With every episode of Life in Scrubs we're excited to help share what has worked for our hosts Kristen and Maddi, so you have all the tools you need to succeed in the amazing career of nursing! 00...
Life Updates & 5 Things We've Recently Learned
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 49.3 MBYou are constantly learning new things as a nurse! Whether in life or specifically in your specialty of nursing, the goal is to always be learning and growing! In this episode, we get to hear a few life updates from our hosts Kristen and Maddi, as well as 5 things each of them have learned recently. Tune in for mindset shifts, the always important need for self-care, and a trip to New York City to celebrate Figs going public! After all, this is about our life in scrubs! 01:30 Maddi’s e...
A Day In The Life of an ICU Nurse with Nurse Maddi
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBAre you interested in working in the ICU? In this episode, we get to hear from one of our hosts, Maddi, about what a shift looks like for her as a CVICU nurse! From tips for handoff to morning rounds and making sure everything is wrapped up by the end of her shift, Maddi walks us through how she typically runs through her day in the ICU! Whether you’re simply curious, or have your sights set on working in the ICU at your hospital, this is the perfect inside look into a day in the life of an ...
Strengthening the Nurse and Doctor Relationship with Dr. Maskin
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 51.6 MBGrab your scrubs and get ready to listen, because Life in Scrubs is back with a new episode! From personal pet peeves to learning how to collaborate with one another, today with our guest Dr. Maskin, we’re showing you how we can build and strengthen the relationships between doctors and nurses! How can we establish communications? What are the different dynamics between doctors, nurses, and patients? What can we learn from each other’s perspectives, and how can we use those perspectives to g...