Nurse to Nurse Chronicles - The Podcast

S2E16: Nurses, Are You Ready for Your Well-Deserved Retirement?

As a nurse, you've dedicated your career to caring for others, ensuring their well-being, and making a positive impact on countless lives. After years of tireless service and commitment, the time to consider your retirement has finally arrived. 
 
This momentous transition marks the beginning of a new chapter, filled with opportunities for relaxation, personal growth, and the fulfilment of lifelong dreams. 
 
But the question is, are you well prepared? 
 
In this episode, Kevin and Starshema explored strategies for effectively planning your future and enjoying the rewards of your hard work during retirement.
 
Key points: 
7:57 The importance of having a plan for retirement.
9:54 What are you going to do when you're retired?
21:53 The importance of being cautious with financial information
27:46 Helping the farmers’ market
35:51 The importance of diversifying your portfolio
 

S2E15: Urinary Catheterization Procedure: Types, The How To’s, and Complications with Kevin Stansbury

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Welcome, everyone, to the Nurse to Nurse Podcast, where we engage in candid conversations with Kevin and Starshema. We are truly grateful for your presence today.
 
In today's episode, Kevin will be taking the spotlight as we delve into the various types of urinary catheters, their proper usage, and potential complications.
 
Before we dive into our topic, let's take a moment to recap what catheterization entails.
 
As most of you are already aware, urinary catheterization is a widely employed medical procedure that aids in the drainage of urine from the bladder. It involves the gentle insertion of a slender and flexible tube, known as a catheter, into the urinary tract. This procedure is typically employed when a patient experiences difficulty urinating naturally or when there is a need to closely monitor and manage urinary output.
 
As healthcare professionals, it is crucial for us to grasp the fundamental principles and techniques of catheterization. By doing so, we can provide the highest standard of care and safeguard the well-being of our patients.
 
So, without further ado, let's jump right into today's episode where we'll be discussing urinary catheter types, step-by-step instructions, and potential complications.
 
More of the topics discussed: 
1:13 The different types of Foley Catheter
3:24 Why and when to use 100% Silicone Foley Catheter
4:52 What are Coude Catheter
6:03 Look at the risk versus the benefit. Does the patient really need a Foley?
7:17 Understanding patient’s anatomy and the effect of Foley catheter to each
11:12 A BIG rookie mistake when doing CBI continuous bladder irrigation 
13:03 What to do when you've already had the patient with the Foley catheter
13:47 Follow CDC guidelines for Foley Catheter
15:07 The use of Purewick Catheter
16:56 What to remember when you're opening a Foley tray
21:34 Why is Aseptic Insertion so important
22:44 Ensure Proper Insertion Technique
24:06 Contamination of the sterile field
25:49 Maintenance of a catheter
28:11 Prevention of obstruction
29:09 The importance of incorporating observation of urinary catheter back into your routine process
30:21 Take home points
Other links and resources mentioned: 
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/cauti/index.html
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (HA-CAUTI) https://vimeo.com/129657316?fbclid=IwAR2q87w2W-Ktljl0S7cclZP6WrRoZfVdhI2afWttEd3mCQZGv6nX2Vb_MJ8  
CAUTI Stimulation https://www.tnpatientsafety.com/initiatives/catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infections-cauti/cauti-simulation/?fbclid=IwAR0eCUjpUbD1hYyG-8T3fztX-ZUK0UKvgWu6F2FlogwjKh8-IPHERkWTEQU 
 
 
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Connect with Kevin: 
Looking for chart reviews, expert consultation, and legal briefings? Email Kevin at info@morethancpr.com now! 
Website: https://morethancpr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/
 
Connect with Starshema:
Are you ready to package up your skills and knowledge and build your personal brand as a nurse? Visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!
IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN
FB: Starshema RN
 

S2E14: Understanding the 3 Major Complaints of Patients to Provide Quality Care

Welcome back to Nurse To Nurse Podcast Straight Talk! 
 
Dealing with different types of patients every day can be very stressful especially when you're not communicating well with each other.
 
Today, we are talking about what patients are complaining about in the hospital and give you some insight as to ways that can help you make your patients feel comfortable.
 
We all know that nurses sometimes need proper training on how to run different departments because all of the different positions that nurses can occupy require different training even if that training is sometimes given on the job. But understanding common difficult personality types plays an important role that can help you plan effective strategies for dealing with your patients, resulting in more effective communication, less stress and better health outcomes. 
 
In this episode, we talked about the three major complaints of patients: pain, communication, and wait times.
 
Understanding these 3 key factors will help make your patients feel mattered, heard, and valued. 
 
Key points in what we discussed: 
03:53 Importance of good communication
06:13 Understanding culture
12:00 Not putting patient at the center of the care
20:29 Communicate effectively with patients by using their own language
25:47 How to build trust with your patients
44:40 The three major complaints of patients: pain, communication, and wait times.
 
 
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Connect with Kevin: 
Looking for chart reviews, expert consultation, and legal briefings? Email Kevin at info@morethancpr.com now! 
Website: https://morethancpr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/
 
Connect with Starshema:
Are you ready to package up your skills and knowledge and build your personal brand as a nurse? Visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!
IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN
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S2E13: Iconic is the Goal, Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Starshema

Welcome back to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast!
 
We have received so much love from you all so to serve you better, I and my co-host, Kevin, decided to do a solo podcast episode at least each season to be able to come and teach you something around your magic and our level of expertise. 
 
We aim to help you be able to show up in the world and make a greater impact in the work that you do at the bedside. 
 
And before we jump into the episode today, we want to know if you have had these concerns lately: 
Have you considered taking your nursing career to the next level? 
Are you confused about how do you make this next level of impact? 
What is it that you need to do to pivot to be able to conquer to make sure you are still making the optimal level of impact at the bedside? 
 
Stay tuned as these are the topics we’ll be talking about today- Taking your nursing career to the next level. And I’m going to challenge you in a different way. 
Key points in what we discussed: 
3:19 The stark difference when you are no longer the nurse but you're the patient that is sitting on the gurney
6:04 The next level of impact for bedside nurses
9:26 What it means to take your nursing career to the next level
13:59 The impact of leaving the organization
16:26 Becoming who you need to Become
22:30 Proven steps to take your career to the next level
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Stay in touch with the hosts 
Connect with Kevin: 
Looking for chart reviews, expert consultation, and legal briefings? Email Kevin at info@morethancpr.com now! 
Website: https://morethancpr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/
 
Connect with Starshema:
Are you ready to package up your skills and knowledge and build your personal brand as a nurse? Visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!
IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN
FB: Starshema RN
 

S2E12: The Pros and Cons of Being A Float Pool Nurse

We reached 2000 downloads! 
 
We want to grab this chance to thank you all for tuning into the podcast. The way that you all have shown up for us has been absolutely amazing! So we are absolutely grateful to you all. 
 
And to continue serving you with resources, tips and advice to help you succeed in your nursing career and beyond, today, we are going to talk about the pros and cons of being a float pool nurse from the perspective of yours truly, your hosts, Kevin and Starshema. 
 
So if you are a nurse who’s looking to be a float pool nurse or you already are or only want to know about it, then this episode is for you. 
 
Key points in what we discussed: 
10:40 What is a float pool nurse
16:05 The challenges of being a float nurse
18:50 The difference between a unit and a house policy.
23:54 Ideal type of nurse for float nurses
28:16 Nurses need to learn critical thinking skills
37:40 What are some of the benefits of being in the role of a float nurse
48:00 The impact of float nurses on patient care
53:33 Preceptors classes should change how they precept nurses
58:06 Why do you need a drug book in nursing school
1:00:39 Why is nursing the last one to change to evidence-based medicine
1:07:00 Impacting the bedside from beyond the bedside
 
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Stay in touch with the hosts 
Connect with Kevin: 
Looking for chart reviews, expert consultation, and legal briefings? Email Kevin at info@morethancpr.com now! 
Website: https://morethancpr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/
 
Connect with Starshema:
Are you ready to package up your skills and knowledge and build your personal brand as a nurse? Visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!
IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN
FB: Starshema RN