14 MAY. 2024 · Welcome to Episode 20! We give a brief life update on the cause of last week's delayed episode. It has been quite a week, but we are glad to be back!  Also, happy National Hospital Week!  This week is a great reminder that regardless of your job role, the work you do matters! In this episode, we chat about an experience Erin had at work on the day of recording.  The episode centers around the question of if someone can only be compassionate because they work flex-time.  As you can imagine, Brandon has some strong feelings on this one! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com. 

10 MAY. 2024 · Happy Nurses Week! Welcome to Episode 19, where we chat about the importance of Nurses Week, specifically reflecting on the impact nurses make!  We also discuss the deals available at retailers for nurses to celebrate! Plus, we go over a GREAT review from a listener in Canada! We're sorry this episode is out late. The week has been a whirlwind of unexpected events—more on that next week! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com. 

30 ABR. 2024 · Welcome to Episode 18, where we do something a little different and present a fascinating Case Study.  Your patient with a diagnosed TBI develops hyponatremia in the setting of hypovolemia.  What are you thinking?  What diagnostic tests should be ordered?  Have you ever considered Cerebral Salt Wasting?  We have a conversation about this rare condition. Then, unexpectedly, we talk briefly about the Snack Shack time Brandon has during each of his clinicals with Nursing Students ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com. 

23 ABR. 2024 · Ever been at work and thought, "Why can't someone start doing that"? Eventually, the "someone" can turn into "I can do that".  And that is how Align Neurology started! Welcome to Episode 17, where we discuss an exciting new development in our community—the opening of Align Neurology, an integrative headache clinic. Join us as we get to chat with Jamie, a dedicated RN, practitioner, business owner, and entrepreneur. Jamie has not only identified a unique service gap but filled it, creating the first clinic of its kind in our area. Join us as Jamie shares her journey from conceptualizing this pioneering idea to establishing an unparalleled facility offering headache care. Learn more about Align Neurology https://www.alignneurology.com/! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

16 ABR. 2024 · Welcome to Episode 16!  In this episode, we delve into significant and likely costly upcoming changes affecting Virginia's EMS agency (and other states) hospital drug box exchange program. Due to new Federal regulations set to start later in 2024. Join us as we explore what these changes mean for the EMS services in Virginia, but more specifically, the communities our EMS teams serve.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

9 ABR. 2024 · The constant connection to work-related messages has blurred the boundaries between professional responsibilities and personal time for many healthcare workers.  It is nearly impossible to disconnect! Welcome to Episode 15 where we discuss AB2751, the "right to disconnect" bill recently introduced in California. The proposed law would legally establish a right for employees to disconnect in California state law and require every employer in the state to have an organizational policy or action plan communicating how it will implement that standard.  We discuss how this would work in healthcare, and if a law is even needed (hint...it shouldn't be!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

2 ABR. 2024 · The presidents of the American Nurses Association, American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Nurses Associations https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ena-sounds-alarm-about-violence-against-ed-nurses-302097244.html lawmakers to pass two bills aimed at protecting America's healthcare workers during a recent congressional briefing. Welcome to Episode 14 where we discuss HR 2584, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, and S 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.  These bills are a great step towards keeping America's healthcare workforce safe.   Take Action! House of Representatives: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative#:~:text=If%20you%20know%20who%20your,the%20U.S.%20House%20switchboard%20operator. Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm A U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator can also connect you directly with the House/Senate office. (202) 224-3121 Also...there is a surprising update to our episode last week.  Be sure to check it out! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

26 MAR. 2024 · On February 2nd, 2024, the TikTok account HeyThereParenthood posted a video clip from a podcast where the host, Jeena Wilder, recounts a story from the birth of her child.  In that clip, Jeena discusses how the nurse didn't respect the boundaries Jeena had set forth, specifically not to touch her.  When the nurse did touch her to check on the unborn child, Jeena admitted to punching the nurse.  This incident has unleashed a flurry of reactions across the internet, pushing Jeena to release a response video addressing the situation. T Welcome to Episode 13, where we have some Real Talk about this incident. We set the foundation that multiple things can and are true at the same time. Assault and Battery on caregivers are unacceptable, and we in healthcare must respect the wishes of the patients we are entrusted to care for. After listening, we want to hear from you!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

19 MAR. 2024 · Welcome to Episode 12!  There was SO much Randomness we have accumulated over the last few weeks, we decided to devote a whole Episode to explore that Randomness.  From alternate names for Christmas Trees (think RT, not Christmas) to the Raisin Exercise, this Episode brings quite a bit of laughs, gets Brandon a bit fired up, and discusses a wide range of topics. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com

12 MAR. 2024 · On July 14, 2020, Reta Mays pleaded guilty to seven counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.  Reta had been a nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Reta's acts of betrayal not only shocked the nation but also exposed critical vulnerabilities within the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. Welcome to Episode 11, where we explore how Reta was able to murder Veterans inside the VA, give some insight into WHY, and, most importantly, tell some of the stories of Reta's victims.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Nurses, Real Talk website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcast Interest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060 Be sure to connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurses_pc/ Send questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to https://gmail.com