Ep. 3: Nursing Education: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

Welcome to the first-ever Blinn Nursing Podcast, Healthcare Calling! In this episode, we are joined by host Chelsea Reber and guest Shandolyn B. Smith, an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Blinn College, who shares her remarkable journey of discovering a passion for education and teaching nursing. Join us for this heartwarming and inspiring conversation with Shandolyn B. Smith as she shares her passion for teaching nursing, touching hearts, and making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare professionals. Don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining episode. If you want to learn more about becoming a nurse or instructor please visit https://www.blinn.edu/nursing/index.htmlGuest: Shandolyn B. Smith, Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Blinn CollegeTime stamps: (00:00 - 01:02) Introduction (01:03 - 02:57)Teaching at Blinn Healthcare(02:58 - 03:56) Oncology Nursing Experiences(03:57 - 05:49) Making Differences in Patients and Students(05:50 - 08:53) Further Care than Duties(08:54 - 12:25) Heartwarming Stories about Patients(12:26 - 14:08) Interactive Simulations and Integration of Disciplines(14:09 - 15:50) Intensive Coursework(15:51 - 16:41) Dipping your toes(16:42 - 17:55) Learning Curve with Experience(17:56 - 19:05) Effectiveness of Positive Reinforcement(19:06 - 19:38) Outro