Nurse to Nurse Chronicles - The Podcast

S2E11: Medication Administration Error: A Better Understanding of Medications in Nursing

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast-straight talk with the two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!
 
Today we’re going to talk about medication errors. Some of you might be able to understand our point of view in this episode and some might have the slightest idea or knowledge of the drugs you administer or some of you don't (nobody’s perfect). 
 
Medication is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Not knowing the proper formula or dosage leads to the death of the patient, so it is very important to know all these important factors when administering drugs. 
 
What better way to save more lives is to have the proper knowledge and understanding of medications and dosages. Drugs can be dangerous, though, even when they’re meant to improve our health. Taking them correctly and understanding the right way to administer them can reduce the risks.
 
And that’s what we’ll be talking about today. 
 
Key points in what we discussed: 
04:07 Vulnerability is our greatest strength
7:10 Crying is a natural phenomena 
18:20 The importance of this medication in nursing
33:35 Story of medication errors
42:13 What to look out for when giving Nitro for all brand new nurses
55:31 High risks medication drugs
 
Join the conversation in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590215372864282
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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
 

S2E10: Navigating Some Of The Most Stressful Job In Nursing

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast-straight talk with the two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!
 
Nursing is considered a hard job and their work stresses can have negative effects on health and quality of life. 
 
In today’s episode, we are going to help you understand the stressful environment nurses experience every day. 
 
But first, let us ask you a question, “Is being an ER and ICU nurse the same?”
 
You probably know that there are different roles in the healthcare facility as an ER Nurse and ICU Nurse that most people would find hard to respect speciality. 
 
How medication works for all nurses also differs from their experience. Take note that it's an important role of a nurse to educate patients about medications, dosages, and possible side effects. This also helps to determine if nurses had adequate pharmacology knowledge of the drugs they administer. 
 
We also talked about how you manage stress and what you could have done to be able to get back on track and save lives. Although not all stress is negative, even positive stress can have a negative effect on an individual. Sometimes they get stressed about Patients and family members who demand, lack of needed resources to do the work, or even unsupportive workers. 
 
Self-care is not optional in the nursing profession. Nurses can only care for patients if they’ve taken steps to take care of themselves. Therefore, learning how to manage stress as a nurse is the key to enjoying a long and healthy career.
 
Starshema
   “The most dangerous person is a person who doesn't understand their own limitation”
 
More of the topics we discussed:
 
00:00 Hot tea that you don’t want to miss if you want Freebies!
9:30 Starts of conversation
10:40 The most stressful job in the healthcare society
14:40 How do you put yourself in a situation when your profession is needed
29:00 Why ER and ICU nurses are the most stressful job
43:08 How to transition from being a good nurse to an awesome nurse
45:00 Administering medications
59:00 Kevin and Starshema’s message to their younger selves. 
 
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Other links and resources mentioned:
If you want to learn Critical Care you can go to: 
Association Critical Care Nurses
 
You can look up Mrs Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio on this website: www.greatnurses.com 
Follow her on Facebook: (2) Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio | Facebook 
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
Website: iamstarshema.com

S2E9: Stepping Up to Life Difficulties and Building Your Nursing Career

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast-straight talk with the two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!
 
In the last episode, we talked about Refocusing Life and Career as a Nurse. Starshema shared her own experience in life and how she was able to transition from being a nurse to being a nurse coach, focusing on teaching nurses to package up their skills and build their personal brand. 
 
In this episode, we are going to talk about our co-host, Kevin Stansbury. 
 
If you all don’t know, Kevin is an Advanced Instructor at Central Valley Medical.  And today, we are going to unpack Kevin. Who is Kevin and what is he all about. What are some things that motivate him and keep him going in life.
We are also going to talk about his employment journey, why he decided to build a school for nurses certification and the impact its making. 
More of the topics we discussed:
5:16 How did Kevin starts in nursing
10:51 What makes Kevin relatable
28:13 What it’s like to be self-employed and to work alongside a woman
35:32 Services and mentoring that Kevin offers at Central Valley Medical
 
Kevin Stansbury Daisy’s Award: https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/kevin-stansbury
 
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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
Website: iamstarshema.com

S2E8: Refocusing Life and Career As a Nurse During Midlife Crisis

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast-straight talk with the two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!
 
Ralph Mando Emerson once said, “In order to learn the important lessons in Life, one must, each day, surmount a fear.”
 
Do you ever struggle choosing between career over business?  Does the minimum wage really pay off all the mortgages and bills? 
 
In this episode we’re going to talk about Business, Investments, and Life. 
 
We’re also going to talk about the life of one of our co-hosts, Starshema Dimery, how she started and how she transitioned from being a nurse to being a nurse coach where she helps women package up their skills and knowledge and build their personal brand as a nurse.
 
Might be an eye opener to all your what ifs and how. 
 
More of the topics we discussed:
06:41 - Getting to know more about Starshema’s past life, career and dreams.
15:33 - How can nurses turn their experiences, expertise, and their education into something lucrative that has the ability to surpass what their current salary is.
18:45 - Building your confidence
24:50 - Money versus Friendship
28:18 - Better understanding about Investment
30:32 - A title that comes with Trust
37:15 - Encouragement to people who are feeling burn-out in everyday life
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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
Website: iamstarshema.com
If you're feeling inspired and ready to build your personal brand and create a premium coaching practice in 90 days, visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!
 

S2E7: The Good Nurse Movie Review From Two Highly Skilled Nurses

Welcome back everyone to another episode of The Nurse to Nurse podcast- Straight talk with two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!
 
Have you seen The Good Nurse movie? Today, we are going to give a review of that movie and how we can relate that to our profession as a nurse. 
 
We also tap into laws where police seek access to patients or patient information.
 
Stay tuned. 
Other links and resources mentioned:
 American Hospital Association- https://www.aha.org/system/files/2018-03/guidelinesreleasinginfo.pdf
Police, Providers, Patients and HIPAA- https://www.hollandhart.com/showpublication.aspx?Show=33517&fbclid=IwAR2-XjF6-7TqJZrw6XRnugTamXiE3ZjbV07jrqEm39CwS50IqVTMm5XBID4
 
Join the conversation at Nurse to Nurse Podcast Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/590215372864282
 
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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
Website: iamstarshema.com