Nursing - An Open Mind. Thinking Forward. Staying Curious.

Episode Notes This episode discusses mistakes, guilt, and learning within the context of nursing practice. We go in depth to discuss how psychological safety is critical for all nurses, especially new graduates, as they develop their competence and confidence. The Guest on the "What is one thing I wish someone had told me" segment, is Frankie Allen, a nurse on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Music credit: "The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans" by Paolo Argento on Pixabay, tagged under royalty-free music and associated with the username PaoloArgento.

Episode Notes This episode explores the source of feelings of self doubt, how some self-doubt is part of the learning process, and how perfectionism can be especially harmful to a developing nurse. Brene' Brown's work on Daring Greatly is discussed as we better understand how we can shift from a "comparing mind" to a more self awareness mindset. The Guest on the "What is one thing I wish someone had told me" segment, is Gracie Williams, a staff nurse on the Acute Lymphoma and Leukemia unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Music credit: "The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans" by Paolo Argento on Pixabay, tagged under royalty-free music and associated with the username PaoloArgento.

Episode Notes Introduction to the Podcast series, with a focus on the first year nurse. "The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans" by Paolo Argento on Pixabay