Listen Now

Times are a'changin'... Today's episode is a recap of where we've been and where we're going. The show is going on hiatus for a bit while I figure out some things. As the one-man-show I'm being spread a little too thin with all of my social media ventures in addition to my real-life passions and responsibilities. I need to figure out where this Podcast will fit in. Six months into this show and it's just not developing into what I had hoped, nor am I able to spend the time to keep trying. I've been eternally thankful for the attention it has gained, but it's just not a wise investment. Not to mention I'm providing great value and content in another area of the internet that is  garnering great dialogue and conversation. I'll be pressing the pause button on The Change of Shift Podcast to decide if it's something that is wanted. Maybe it will be a bi-weekly or monthly Podcast... but I foresee that not being a great option. In the meantime come say hi over on my Facebook fan page (or other social media websites). When I'm not on Facebook you can find me on Snapchat.   Until next time... http://seandent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IamSeanDent/ https://www.snapchat.com/add/seanpdent   ---THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/ Music attribute via Free Music Archive:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jonas/Pindarotsjes_1552/Jonas_The_Plugexpert_-_Pindarotsjes_-_04_Dennis_beat_1168

The dreaded code blue! Contrary to what most believe.... Hollywood definitely gets this one wrong.I've been doing this job for over ten years, and I still remember that first time. That first code. How unbelievably scary it was. I remember sweating bullets. And all I wanted to do was disappear into the far wall.Maybe if I don't say anything, nobody will know I'm there??The great news? Everyone feels this way during their first patient cardiac arrest. It's scary, it's overwhelming and it's  a stiff dose of  reality. Everyone also lives through it to try again.Just like everything else in our career, this too gets better each time you experience it. You become more comfortable, and you become more proficient.Let me tell you about my first code blue.   P.S. I'm looking for podcast guests! Are you interested in telling your story, or know someone who would like to be a guest on the show? Sign up here: http://thechangeofshift.com/sign-up-to-be-a-guest/ ---THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST: WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET. The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care. Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/ Music attribute via Free Music Archive: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jonas/Pindarotsjes_1552/Jonas_The_Plugexpert_-_Pindarotsjes_-_04_Dennis_beat_1168 http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/~/Ryan_Little_-_KYD

Time management skills are essential to our practice. It's what keeps us from 'drowning' while at work. You can always tell which Nurses have this skill mastered, and which Nurses struggle.It's a skill that can alleviate a great deal of stress in your everyday life as well as ensure you're in this for the 'long game'.Here are 10 tips I think will help you not only keep your head above water, but might even help you a stronger swimmer.    1. Accept you will start your day behind the 8 ball    2. Write everything down. I mean everything    3. Wear a watch with a timer or a ‘second’ hand    4. Brain sheets / cheat sheets / report sheets / colored pens & pencils / map out time slots    5. Utilize mobile devices    6. Expect the unexpected    7. Cluster your care - anticipate    8. Ask for feedback    9. Do not try and do it all - Nursing is a 24hr job    10. Break it down into smaller pieces   P.S. I'm looking for podcast guests! Are you interested in telling your story, or know someone who would like to be a guest on the show?Sign up here: http://thechangeofshift.com/sign-up-to-be-a-guest/---THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/Music attribute via Free Music Archive:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jonas/Pindarotsjes_1552/Jonas_The_Plugexpert_-_Pindarotsjes_-_04_Dennis_beat_1168http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/~/Ryan_Little_-_KYD  

Another story telling episode! I had recorded this episode some time ago, but felt the need to share it this week. Many Nurses enter this profession with the cookie cutter answer of "I just want to help people". While other Nurses enter this profession for financial gain. Whatever your 'reason' for enduring the struggle of becoming and being a Nurse, I hope your reason is of value. I chose this profession out of a personal experience as a patient. Take a listen. What is your story? Why do you become a Nurse?   P.S. I'm looking for podcast guests! Are you interested in telling your story, or know someone who would like to be a guest on the show? Sign up here: http://thechangeofshift.com/sign-up-to-be-a-guest/     --- THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.     Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/     Music attribute via Free Music Archive:   http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jonas/Pindarotsjes_1552/Jonas_The_Plugexpert_-_Pindarotsjes_-_04_Dennis_beat_1168   http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/~/Ryan_Little_-_KYD

Story time!   My most memorable patient. Every Nurse has one. That one patient, that one experience that grabbed your attention and shook you.   There are many patients  that we remember, but when you sit at the table and tell your ‘war stories’ with other Nurses, this story always comes up. That one story that just sticks out for some reason.   This is my story.   The longer you do this job, the more stories you will have. We’re great story tellers. And every story redefines us as professionals. This was one of those stories.   It reminded me that not everyone can do this job… and that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.   Thanks for listening! Care to share your story?   *Disclaimer: Names, places and other identifying pieces of information have either been left out or changed and modified to maintain patient privacy.   --- THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.     Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/     Music attribute via Free Music Archive:   http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jonas/Pindarotsjes_1552/Jonas_The_Plugexpert_-_Pindarotsjes_-_04_Dennis_beat_1168   http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/~/Ryan_Little_-_KYD  

I was contacted by a fellow Nurse via Twitter a while back. She had some questions and concerns about good eating habits. She works shifts as well as a lot of NOC shifts, and she tends to either eat the wrong food, not eat at all or graze all day. My guest, Samantha says:  "I flip between nights and days. One day I'm eating dinner at 2am and the next day I'm off work and eating at 5pm."   "I need to figure out a way to keep a better set diet for work days and off days."Samantha Shaw has been an LVN (LPN) working (mostly) in L&D since 2009. She's traveled and relocated several times and currently works as a contracted civilian "baby Nurse" for the Air Force attending deliveries and initiating NRP on newborns.She returned to school in 2010 working on college courses to advance her career and attain her RN license. She's hit a few bumps along the way with traveling, credits not transferring and tuition challenges, but hopes to sit for the TEAS entrance exam within the next 18 months!You can find Sam on various social media sites:https://twitter.com/SamanthaKShawhttps://www.facebook.com/skayeshttps://www.instagram.com/skayes/Here are a few of the Interview Questions and topics we discussed. I dive into Sam's specific nutrition needs as well as comment on some general suggestions for everyone working the NOC shift.INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:    1. What do you want our listeners to know about you?    2. Why Nursing? Why did you become a Nurse?    3. Your favorite part of Nursing? Least favorite part?    4. You work in L&D? Tells about that? As an LPN?    5. Why RN? Goal of entering RN    6. What do you find most challenging about eating?    7. What’s a typical day of eating at work? Typical day of eating at home?Eating habit topics and areas of concern    Home situation        -Noise level    Work schedule        -8 hr        -12 hr        -Rotating hr    Sleep? Caffeine?        -When are you the most tired?        -When are you the most awake?

This week's episode we discuss the finer points of a career decision. Are you interested in advancing your career? Do you want to become a Nurse Practitioner? Well, the path you travel and the direction you choose matters before you even apply to school. If this is you... this episode is a must listen. The episode was motivated by a conversation on Twitter:  "DNP vs MSN? Pros vs cons? Which should I pursue and why? Can any of my NP friends on here help me out?"   Be sure to follow Rob over on Twitter:     https://twitter.com/MenInNursing   https://twitter.com/RobertBSNRN     Some of the highlights I discuss:   The three degrees PhD, DNP & MSN:   PhD   Philosophy Dissertation Long course of study   DNP Nursing Practice Capstone Project Additional Clinical Hours >500 MSN Capstone-Like Project 750-ish Clinical Hours One very important question that will answer two very important decisions What patient population do you see yourself treating?   Other topics that are discussed:   https://iom.nationalacademies.org/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx   http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Certification/APRNCorner   http://dnp.fiu.edu/comparison   --- THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actiona

Are you an LVN (LPN) returning to school to attain your RN license? Are you an adult learner returning to school?? Well, then this interview episode is for you! Pammie is a practicing LVN who has made the leap to return to school and attain the title of RN. She's starting a grueling fast-track program. A program that took her years to enter. Yes, you read that right, YEARS. I talk with Nurse Pammie about her decision to return to school. Pam has been a part of my podcast viewership since the beginning. She was one of the first fans we had, and one of the first Nurses who chatted with us post-show on the Blab.im platform.   INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:   Fill in the blanks. What else can you tell us about yourself? What do you want our listeners to know about you? What was Pammie before Nursing? Why Nursing? Why did you become a Nurse?  Do you remember your first day as a nurse? Your favorite part of Nursing? Least favorite part?  When you entered Nursing, why LVN (LPN) and not RN? BSN?  You recently have re-entered school? A returning student. Tell us about that journey and process, because it’s been a bit of a bumpy road hasn’t it? Why do it?  What do you find most challenging about returning to school?  LPN to RN… do you have an advantage? Or have you learned too many “bad” habits? What do you want other nurses who are embarking on this same journey to know? Speak to the adult learner / returning student. What’s the secret to keeping the passion for our profession? She’s passionate about her convictions and has great drive to advance her career. Here's where you can find Pammie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nurse_Pammie Blog: https://icouldgrowupbutwhy.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamelalowe   ---

Today's episode is a fun mini-podcast extra! I thought I'd share some little known facts about me. Thank you to my returning fans and new listeners! 10 little known things about me: My very first job I was a lifeguard and swimming instructor I almost pursued a nursing career in OB/GYN I was a bouncer in college I didn’t own my first car until I was a senior in college I was attached at knife point. I'm lucky to be alive I’m ambidextrous. Write w/ right, swing bat w/ right, but throw w/ left hand I hated coffee in my early college years My favorite dessert is my Bubba’s cheesecake  Prior to marrying my wife… I moved over 15 times I hate spinach Don't worry, the show's weekly episode will still be released on schedule. ----------Acute Care Nurse Practitioner & Blogger Sean P. Dent solves problems, reviews topics, and shares actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/  

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Haws RN CCRN, founder of NRSNG.com. We dive into Jon's history before entering the profession, and of  course talk about his website and online community at NRSNG.com. *Important note* : this interview was riddled with technical issues. My internet connection was not stable. This interview started and stopped three times, so I apologize ahead of time for the topic skipping. I did my best to weave it together seamlessly. From Jon's website: Are you sick of professors that just read from powerpoints, administration that doesn't seem to care, and being assigned to read 5,257 pages per night with little or no explanation on what you are actually learning?   I am an ICU nurse, Charge Nurse, preceptor, code team nurse, and mentor to nursing students and new nurses.  During nursing school I became to frustrated with the way nursing education was headed.    I am opening the playbook to nursing school and providing easy to understand materials, cheat sheets, and study tools to help you reach your goal of RN.   Some of NRSNG.com's impressive social media stats (at the time of the interview): -Over 50,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and  YouTube -546,004 Podcast Downloads with over 85,000 downloads per month -52,733 Blog Subscribers  Here are the interview questions:   Fill in the blanks. What else can you tell us about yourself? What do you want our listeners to know about you? What did Jon do before Nursing? Your favorite part of Nursing? Least favorite part? You’re an Neuro ICU nurse (how long?). Tell us about that. Jon’s Nursing ‘Vice’….. poop. Dealing with the death experience. Coping mechanisms NRSNG.com? A very unique name? Tell us how it was created. Yes ‘Nursing’ without the vowels. Where did the passion for helping students come from? Why an online  business? Being able to identify the genuine article when looking for online Nursing resources. What do you find the most gratifying (enjoyable)? Why should other Nurses care about

What is professional development, and why should any Nurse care about it? Learning opportunities to augment your current and future skill practice. A way of maintaining your highest level of practice competency to provide optimum care to your patients. I interview Wes. He's a Clinical Nurse Educator of Emergency Services in a busy inner city Emergency Department. He’s been a nurse just over two and half years. Wes approached me on Twitter wanting to share his passion for education. Wes graduated with his BSN in Spring of 2013 and will start Nurse Anesthesia school in August 2016.   You can find Wes on Twitter  https://twitter.com/BSNGraduate2013 where he claims Electrocardiography and Airway Management are cool. Here are some of his interview questions: Your favorite part of Nursing? Least favorite part?  You’re a Clinical Nurse Educator in the ED (after only 2.5yrs in the profession). Tell us about that. Where did the passion for education come from? What do you find most challenging in your role? What do you find the most gratifying (enjoyable)? Why should other Nurses care about Education? Continuing Education? I mean we graduated and have our license. Isn’t that enough? FOAMed I’ve heard of, or is a little more known (at least 2 years). But FOANed? What advice do you have for new Nurses? Wes was kind enough to mention a couple Emergency Medicine professionals during our interview that have influenced him, here they are: @FLTDOC1 @emcrit @FlightBridgeED   Check out their profiles for all their information. They also have podcasts if you're interested!    ----------Acute Care Nurse Practitioner & Blogger Sean P. Dent solves problems, reviews topics, and shares actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.

Call it fitness, wellness, in-shape, or "good condition", they all fall under the same umbrella of health. Give it whatever label you like,  I’m sure we’d all love to live in a world where you have ample time to increase your fitness and improve your health.I mean, because Nurses have SO much free time right?Exercise comes in all shapes, forms and sizes. Color it however you like but we all need to move more,  and we all need to eat better.I give 11 suggestions (hacks) for improving your health while you're on shift. Move more Eliminate temptation Challenge yourself Measure your progress Rest Refuse the crap Avoid temptation Be prepared Have a plan Ask for help Drink more water ----------Acute Care Nurse Practitioner & Blogger Sean P. Dent solves problems, reviews topics, and shares actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.Subscribe, Download and listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/

*Bonus Episode* I chat with my friend Dr. Mike Sevilla. Mike is a family physician, social media guru, podcaster and long-time blogger. I sit down and share my (surgery) story from start to finish. Starting with the original knee injury (back on Christmas day 2015) up to my post-op struggles after experiencing my first surgical procedure on January 12th  a right knee meniscal repair via arthroscopy. I share my feelings. Being on the other side of the bedside was surreal and very enlightening on many levels. I share my unique perspective as a provider turned patient. Not many know that I worked in the Surgical services as well as work for an Orthopaedic surgeon for a short time during my Nursing career. So I offer an insiders view. Including the self-induced sky-high levels of anxiety I had as well as the no-excuses transparent judgmental approach I had to the care I received as the patient. --- THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    This is a podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.   Listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care (http://thechangeofshift.com/). Thank you for joining us.   Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/  

I interviewed Cody Sliger, BSN, RN, CEN. He resides in Odessa, Texas  where he works as an Emergency Room charge nurse and a Per Diem Pediatric Nurse. In just over two years as a Registered Nurse he's attained his Trauma and Emergency Nurse certifications and is currently working as a charge Nurse. He recently submitted his application to attend the AG-ACNP MSN program at a local college.  I invited Cody to talk with us about the challenges of being a newly-minted Emergency Room charge nurse. Cody  was recently promoted to charge Nurse. He contacted me months ago about some of the challenges he was facing, including feeling overwhelmed and developing confidence in his new role. Cody shares his experiences and gives some tips to nurses who may be given the same opportunities and follow a similar path of embarking on a supervisory role as a newer nurse.Some of the topics we covered: What do you want our listeners to know about you? Why Nursing? Why did you become a Nurse? Do you remember your first day as a nurse? You just started working in a supervisor position, as Charge Nurse. Tell us about that. What do you find most challenging about your new role? What do you find the most gratifying (enjoyable)? What do you want other nurses who are embarking on this same role to know?   ----------   THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    This is a podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care. Thank you for joining us.   Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/

It’s not an urban myth, it’s not folklore and it’s not a rumor. Nurses make THE worst patients. I speak from experience here. Any Nurse who has been walking the walk for more than a month will agree with me. We stink at being cared for by someone else. Being on the other side of the bedside is scary and Nurses are notorious at not accepting such change. Here are 11 humorous truths as to why we stink at being the patient.   11 reasons why Nurses make the worst patients   We’re needy We judge everything We realize how bad of a nurse we have been We don’t listen We tell you what’s wrong and what to do We know who we don’t want We become THAT patient We love students.. but we really don’t We’re scared to death We hate giving up control We’re also the worst family members Thank you to everyone who tunes in to listen!! Until next time, CHECK YOUR OWN PULSE FIRST.     THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    A podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care (http://thechangeofshift.com/). Thank you for joining us.   Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/

It’s that time of year, the “resolutioners” are back. The most popular time of the year to create and work towards a new and lofty goal in your life. For some reason, many people wait until the New Year to create and tackle a challenge.I for one believe the time of the year and the date on a calendar should not matter. This is the one time of the year where your stress level and lifestyle are all out of whack. Yet we pick this time of the year to challenge ourselves.is it  maybe a marketing ploy?Regardless of your views, goals are a part of our every day lives especially during the New Year. I thought I’d share some insights to help you succeed at your resolution.3 (or 5) suggestions to ensure New Years resolution success:1. Make it a simple goal. Period.2. Be sure to rely on yourself, not on someone or some thing.3. No resolutions, just decisions.4. No failures, just adjustments.5. No losing, just learning.   Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen, download and subscribe. Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2016.   ---------- THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    The goal of this podcast is to solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses.   Subscribe, Download and listen while we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front lines of Health Care.     Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/

How challenging is that first year as a Nurse? Is it so hard that Nurses want to quit? Dread going to work? Do Nurses need to “take medications” to just make it through a shift??? These questions were drawn from an article that I read: I fear for the future of Nursing that discussed the challenges new Nurses face. Here are the highlights to this episode: How hard is that first year?   Is there still a sink or swim attitude Are new nurses stating they can’t handle it and looking to get out Is our profession challenging.. are the patients are getting sicker? Large leap from student to graduate and licensed professional Do we shelter our students? Should we allow them to fail? It’s OK and actually expected that you will make a mistake      Should be no fear of repercussions      Is there a culture of blame and punishment?   Is there a lack of resources? Do we have a support system? How about severe mental illness? Are nurses depressed just because of their  chosen profession? I close out the episode with some suggestions that can help you in that first year.   5 tips to not only survive, but thrive during that first year as a Nurse: Be prepared for the hard. Expect the unexpected. Grow a thick set of skin by advocating for your patient and yourself. Ask questions. All the time every time. Do not get cocky. Talk to someone. Every day or every shift. Learn to say no  #thechangeofshift #CoS #nurselife #nurse #nurses #podcast #nursepractitioner----------THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.This is a podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front line in Health Care (http://thechangeofshift.com/). Thank you for joining us.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the

Do disparities exist with men in Nursing? Are there differences or inconsistencies in the  career path and experience of a man working as a Nurse versus what his female colleague experiences?A round table discussion with four men in nursing from various backgrounds and varying levels of experience. We discuss the following topics:1. Men in Nursing. Do women earn less than men?2. Do men in Nursing work more full-time, over-time or extra shifts than there female colleagues? 3. The "men in Nursing" & "Murse" descriptors.The impetus for this discussion driven by this article on Medscape:http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/public/nurse-salary-report-2015#page=1#thechangeofshift #CoS #nurselife #nurse #nurses #podcast #nursepractitioner----------THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.This is a podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Listen as we discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front line in Health Care (http://thechangeofshift.com/). Thank you for joining us.Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-change-of-shift-podcast/id1050668824

Does cupid have a place at work? I tackle the topic of dating a co-worker.   DISCLAIMER: I’m married to a Nurse. I have been happily married to my wife 10 years. We met in nursing school, dated and then were married 4 months after graduation.   Preface:  Dating a Nurse is awesome They get it  4 Warnings: Dating yourself No time away from each other Career risk: make or break your career by your coworkers What’s the coffee situation? 5 Tips: Dance for a while Establish the ground rules: does someone have a leadership role? Separate work from play: no PDA Do not bring work home Maintain relationships outside of your work circle   Humorous thoughts from the Internet:   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shelly-lopez-gray/10-signs-youre-married-to-a-nurse_b_6944766.html   http://www.lifehack.org/282568/10-things-know-before-you-date-nurse  

    "...it describes people who are unable to internalize their accomplishments.    they remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved..."I don't know about you... but that sound A LOT like some Nurses I know. Heck, it sounds like EVERY Nurse who has ever walked the walk! We all started our careers suffering from The Impostor Syndrome. I thought it only appropriate to chat a bit about it and give you some actionable tips on how to beat it. Tips to overcome Impostor Syndrome: Fake it till you make it. just keep trying, we all started scared. Focus on what you bring to the table, not what you don’t know Own your success. you earned your place here. not everyone can do this job Lay it all out on the table.  being wrong doesn’t make you a fake, or any less qualified. It simply makes you a learner. ----------   THE CHANGE OF SHIFT PODCAST:  WHERE NURSING MEETS THE INTERNET.    This is a podcast where we solve problems, review topics, and share actionable information that encompass the professional and personal lives of Healthcare Professionals and Nurses. Listen as the hosts discuss current events, impactful stories and invaluable lessons from the front line in Health Care. Thank you for joining us.   Website: http://thechangeofshift.com/