End of the Year Recap, Aspirations for 2024

How are you measuring success? You don't want to miss this week's episode with a special message from Maggie. 
 

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In this episode, Maggie Ortiz MSN, RN joins the show to discuss legal documentation. We discuss juries, court, charting, how to legally protect yourself as a nurse, and much more!
 

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:13) Maggie’s Background

(7:12) Juries

(10:05) What does court look like

(13:30) What is a Wolf Nurse

(16:34) Malpractice Insurance

(19:36) How to Avoid Litigation

(27:42) The Importance of Charting

(39:00) What You Should Be Charting

(50:10) Care Plan Summaries

(58:00) What Must Be Documented

(1:03:00) Optics

(1:07:17) What to do if you get deposed?
 

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Advocate Maggie MSN RN aka the NURSE’S ADVOCATE a veteran nurse with 23 years of critical care experience and a passion that doesn’t take you long to figure out and a tireless warrior in the fight for nurses' professional rights. With a wealth of experience as a former investigator for a board of nursing and a legal nurse specializing in consulting and expert work primarily supporting nurses and their legal teams when a nurse is facing a regulatory board complaint. Advocate Maggie stands as a beacon of support for nurses facing challenges with their professional licenses.

In her daily endeavors, Advocate Maggie educates and empowers nurses on the intricacies of protecting their professional licenses. Her deep understanding of the legal landscape surrounding nursing practice makes her an invaluable resource for those navigating the complexities of investigations by licensing boards.

As a passionate advocate, Maggie goes beyond the conventional role, creating a network of empowered nurses ready to stand up for their rights. Her commitment to supporting nurses undergoing investigations is not just professional but also deeply personal, recognizing the profound impact such situations can have on individuals.

For nurses seeking guidance and a strong advocate in their corner, Advocate Maggie MSN RN is the unwavering ally they need. Tune in as she shares her insights, experiences, and practical advice on protecting and preserving the noble profession of nursing. Advocate Maggie is not just a voice; she's a lifeline for nurses facing professional challenges.
 

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In this episode, Adam Banuelos RN, BSN, CEO & Co-founder Firefly Vein Light LLC, joins the show to discuss nurse entrepreneurship. We talk through the process of building a product and he gives advice to other nurses wanting to become entrepreneurs.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:30) What is a vein light

(7:39) How Firefly was created

(12:12) How to build Firefly

(19:27) Firefly prototype

(27:50) Creating the first product

(33:31) Marketing Firefly

(43:23) Revamping Firefly

(45:00) Firefly feedback

(54:30) Advice to other nurse entrepreneurs

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Adam Banuelos is a pediatric emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur when he recognized consistencies in delays in care due to failed IV attempts in infants and newborns. Adam is the co-founder and co-creator of the Firefly Vein Light®, a portable vein finder specifically for infants and newborns that nurses can carry on them at all times. Before nursing, he studied business marketing and worked in the wine industry as a sales and marketing account manager, which has helped tremendously in the road to entrepreneurship.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyveinlight/

Website: https://www.fireflyveinlight.com

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In this episode, D.D. Finder RN, BSN, CCRN, CFRN shares the best kept secret in the hospital… Interventional Radiology! We discuss common procedures, work-life balance, benefits, cons, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS

(0:00) Introduction

(4:44) D.D.’s Background

(10:30) Working in a toxic work environment

(21:00) Developing Patient Relationships

(26:12) Common Procedures in Interventional Radiology

(39:15) How many patients do you see in a day

(41:10) Connecting with patients

(48:23) Shift Length, PTO, On Call

(57:00) Benefits of IR

(1:01:01) What do assessments look like

(1:06:47) Cons of IR

(1:08:15) Experience needed before doing IR nursing

(1:10:25) Where do nurses go after IR nursing

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ABOUT THE GUEST

D.D. Finder is a former Flight and ICU Nurse, EMT-Basic, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. Due to extreme sleep deprivation and a hostile work environment, DD left critical and emergency care medicine to continue his nursing career in Intervention Radiology. His love and deep respect for first responders and nurses drove him to publish a novel showcasing their intelligence, sacrifice, and compassion for a job he once dedicated his life to.

Website: https://ddfinder.com/

IG: @ddfinder

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In this episode, Dana Blackwell, RN, BSN and Lisa Blackwell, RN, BSN join the show to discuss their experience working in the same unit together as twins, along with cardiac and acute care nursing!

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:32) Working on the Same Unit as Twins

(14:13) Memorable Experiences

(18:58) Patient Population

(21:33) Experience in other units

(34:10) Labs and Assessments

(37:53) Characteristics of a Good Cardiac Nurse

(44:09) Career Goals
 

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ABOUT THE GUESTS

Dana and Lisa are twin Registered Nurses working together on a Cardio/Vascular telemetry floor/step-down unit. They have worked on this floor for 5 years and have experienced so much! In their free time, they love to travel and go to concerts!

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@blackwell1515

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In this episode, Christina Lammey BSN, RN, joins Maggie to recap the year and discuss what’s ahead in 2024. They discuss mom life, the biggest surprises, learnings, and more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:51) Year Compass

(6:15) Previous New Years Resolutions

(11:11) Calendar Review

(19:03) Evaluation of the Year (Biggest Lesson)

(23:23) Biggest Surprise of the Year

(37:33) What is the Best Thing You’ve Discovered About Yourself

(44:56) What are You Most Grateful For

(50:18) What Does 2024 Look Like for You

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Christina is currently a family nurse practitioner student at Johns Hopkins University. She has experience working as a bedside nurse in neuro and med-surg. Her work experience includes working internationally as a nurse in Saudi Arabia through the COVID-19 pandemic. Christina is also a yoga and meditation instructor. Her passion is to fuse yoga and meditation into her nursing practice by prioritizing a holistic approach in medicine.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinalammey

Year Compass: https://yearcompass.com

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In this episode, Jan K Carney, MD, MPH joins the show to tell us all about getting a master's in public health (MPH). We discuss the admissions process, concentrations, research, advice, and more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• (0:00) Introduction
• (2:30) What is a Masters in Public Health (MPH)
• (10:56) What Types of Jobs for Those with a Public Health Masters
• (20:59) Admissions Requirements
• (25:00) What is Global Health Concentration
• (34:08) Understanding Research & Studies
• (37:14) Advice for Nurses Interested in a Public Health Masters

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Carney is Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy, and Professor of Medicine, at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (UVM). She earned an AB from Middlebury College, MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health. She previously served as Vermont’s Commissioner of Health under three gubernatorial administrations. In this role, she developed and implemented Vermont’s first outcome-based approach to improving public health, modeled on the national Healthy People initiative, combining clinical and community-based prevention. 

At the University of Vermont, Dr. Carney developed and directed the graduate public health programs at the Larner College of Medicine, including a Master of Public Health and a new concentration in Global Health Leadership. She is the author of 3 public health textbooks, including Controversies in Public Health & Health Policy, and the most recent, A History of Public Health: From Past to Present. Dr. Carney’s areas of research expertise include building and sustaining community-academic partnerships, translational research, and reducing disparities in rural areas. She is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health and serves as a member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians.

• https://www.uvm.edu/publichealth/public-health-today/

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In this episode, Leah Helmbrecht BSN, RN joins the show to give a glimpse into the life of a forensic nurse. We discuss the hardest and most rewarding parts of the job, patient interactions, and more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• (0:00) Introduction
• (2:02) Leah’s Nursing Background
• (10:40) Hardest Part of Forensic Nursing
• (12:49) Working in the System
• (16:47) What Leah Loves About Forensic Nursing
• (23:10) Conversations with Patients
• (40:30) Typical Patient Interactions
• (53:55) Misconceptions for Patients Coming Into the Hospital
• (1:00:45) Characteristics of a Strong Forensic Nurse

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Leah Helmbrecht, BSN, RN, is a forensic nurse examiner and sexual assault nurse examiner. She has an Instagram, @offtheclocknurse, where she educates people about the specialty. She provides support and advice about toxic relationships and she debunks myths and misconceptions about the specialty.

• Instagram: @offtheclocknurse

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In this episode, Morgan Melancon, MSN, RN, CCRN-K of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital joins the show to talk about their Nurse Residency Program for new grads. We discuss the inspiration behind the program and all the details, so be sure to tune in!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:42) Nurse Retention and Patient Care
• (8:38) Inspiration Behind St. Jude’s NRP
• (10:10) New Grad Nursing at St. Jude (Nurse Residency Program)
• (19:39) Determining Amount of Time in Each Unit During Orientation
• (22:40) Mentorship
• (27:37) Socialization
• (35:28) Nurse Residency Program Results
• (43:10) Preliminary Results Sharing

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Morgan Melancon is the director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. As director, Melancon led the successful revision of the Nurse Residency and Nurse Externship programs, both achieving record-high enrollment. She began her tenure at St. Jude in 2019 as the nursing professional development practitioner for the Intensive Care Unit before becoming manager of Nursing Education. Melancon holds an Executive Leadership MSN degree and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University. Prior to joining St. Jude, she spent 10 years providing care to pediatric critical care patients at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where she served in a variety of bedside and leadership roles.

https://www.stjude.org/treatment/services/nursing.html?sc_icid=ct-mm-nursing

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In this episode, Jorge Garcia, BSN RN joins the show to discuss the differences between ICU and ER nursing. We discuss which ones have the best patient interactions, who has the best stories, patient populations, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:20) Patient Populations
• (15:44) Does ICU or ER Nursing Have Better Team Work?
• (24:34) Who Runs the Better Codes
• (31:40) Better Patient Interactions
• (38:22) Which Nurse Would Win a Bar Fight
• (43:23) Should You Start in the ICU or ER
• (52:50) Does ICU or ER Have Better Stories?

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Jorge graduated in August 2018 with his BSN and ICU and ER throughout his career. He started travel nursing in October of 2020 and has completed ICU contracts in Atlanta, Houston, The Woodlands, Tampa, and Las Cruces. Jorge just recently accepted a position as a flight nurse and will be starting later this month. Jorge has a love for critical care nursing, going to the gym, and investing in real estate.

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