139: Gut Feelings & Great Saves: Nursing Wisdom with Dr. Vicki Good, DNP and Andrea Schmitt RN, Hosts of the Voices in Nursing Podcast

Think of a case where you ignored your intuition, leaned on your training, and followed protocol… but something still felt off. Today, we're talking about how to balance evidence-based practice with those gut instincts that can change patient outcomes.Dr. Vicki Good, DNP and Andrea Schmitt, hosts of the Voices in Nursing Podcast, share stories that highlight why intuition is just as important as clinical data and why nurses need to confidently speak up. You’ll learn how to develop your own intuition, teach others to trust their instincts, and the value of hindsight wisdom in building a database of red flags for patient decline.Listen now and start tapping into your nursing wisdom!Topics discussed in this episode:What it really means to be a leader in nursingWhy intuition matters in nursingHow to develop nursing intuitionPractical application of intuitionIdeas for educating nurses and building intuitionThe importance of psychological safety for growthHow to get involved with AACNThe best and worst nursing adviceConnect with Vicki and Andrea:[email protected]@aacn.orgCheck out the Voices in Nursing Podcast:https://www.aacn.org/education/podcast-series