Dave Dovell, RN, joins the Careerwise Nurse podcast to talk about his recently published book, Brand New Nurse: Surviving your First Day on the Job. Dave points out right away that the book is not only for new nurses. He wrote the book to share stories, advice, and tips acquired over the years. Dave tells touching stories of passing on what he has learned from his own mentors to new nurses. Buy Dave’s book:  Brand New Nurse: Surviving your First Day on the Job:  Written by nurses for nurses, this book compiles tips, advice, stories, and more from 11 contributors to guide you through ..read more

Nursing is a 24/7 career. For nurses, getting the schedule you want on or around the holidays is a big deal! Holiday coverage is a big deal for the employers and organizations who are responsible for providing care 24/7. This episode highlights the reality of holiday scheduling and what it can mean for nurses working in hospitals or settings where holiday coverage comes with the job.  The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways to thrive as a nurse! The Careerwise Nurse podcast is from nurses for nurses. Curr ..read more

It was just over 12 hours after leaving the OR when I recorded this episode. I had a mastectomy the day before. I had a very short night of sleep and I was still wobbly when I got up in the morning. I had a pretty good memory of getting ready to be wheeled to the OR, being in recovery, and being awakened by the plastic surgeon before 7am on post op day 1.  It was a completely novel experience, as is the journey ahead, as I navigate breast cancer life. This is my patient experience, on the flip-side of healthcare.    The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launch ..read more

The Gift of Life Journal: Reflections for Loved Ones  This episode brings us back together with Camilla Taft Hicks, MPH, and Meg Mindell, LCSW, authors or the Gift of Life Journal: Reflections for Loved Ones. In 2022, this journal was published by Camilla and Meg, as a companion to the book The Gift of Life - Aging Well, Aging Smart, and Wisdom for the Journey.  Buy the journal: Giftoflifejournal Buy the book: https://thegiftoflifebook.com About Meg Mindell, LCSW, C-ASWCM: Meg has been a Licensed Clinical Social worker for over 25 years, working in home care, hospice, and counseling ..read more

Colleen returns to the show to share her experience at a new job in PACU, where she has now been working for several months. This position is an outpatient role, avoiding the need to work nights or weekends. It is an opportunity to learn and be supported in the earliest time of practice.  Note: Colleen left her first new graduate job after just 4 months. She moved forward in search of a role that supported her transition to practice as a novice RN in a nurse residency. Listen to Careerwise Nurse podcast episodes 22, 23, and 31, to hear Colleen talk about her previous experience as a ..read more

It is the day of surgery. This episode describes my pre-operative experience. I arrived 3 hours before I was scheduled to go to surgery. There were several things I needed to do to be ready for the operating room. I refer to some of what I know from work as a nurse and describe much of the unfamiliarity that comes with being a patient and undergoing surgery for the very first time.    The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways to thrive as a nurse!  The Careerwise Nurse podcast is from nurses for nurses ..read more

I did not put breast cancer screening (aside from a routine mammogram) on my 2023 to-do list. I did suddenly become well aware of what the process is over several months this year. The experience of screening and diagnosis continues in this episode. Learn about the activities leading up to surgery.    The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways to thrive as a nurse!  The Careerwise Nurse podcast is from nurses for nurses. Current and future student nurses - this is for you, too! Support this podcast: Buy ..read more

I did not put breast cancer screening (aside from a routine mammogram) on my 2023 to-do list. I found out what happens when your mammogram is abnormal. In this episode, I share my experience as a patient. This journey started in February and continued into  June. I had multiple appointments and procedures. Despite being a nurse (oncology nurse) and being well-cared for, there was a lot I did not know in this more in-depth diagnostic process. Learn more in part 3.  The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways t ..read more

I did not put breast cancer screening (aside from a routine mammogram) on my 2023 to-do list. I found out what happens when your mammogram is abnormal. In this episode, I share my experience as a patient. This journey started in February and continued into May. This journey continues in this episode, part 2. B FOLLOW the show RATE & REVIEW!!  Help grow the show to reach more nurses!!! Talk with Natalie about tuning into your best nursing life.  The Careerwise Nurse podcast is meant for you if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways to thrive as a nu ..read more

I did not put breast cancer screening (aside from a routine mammogram) on my 2023 to-do list. I found out what happens when your mammogram is abnormal. In this episode, I share my experience as a patient. This journey started in February and continued into May. I saw mostly techs and providers, but not many nurses, in the process. There were several calls with schedulers and those who obtained insurance authorization. I had multiple appointments and procedures. Despite being a nurse (oncology nurse) and being well-cared for, there was a lot I did not know in this more in-depth diagnostic proce ..read more