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Nursing Matters Podcast
by The RN Network
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Episodes
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HOW TO INTERVIEW WHEN YOU ARE CHANGING SPECIALTIES
Your best internal candidates are getting screened out for telling the truth. A nurse with four strong years asks to move specialties. You ask why she is leaving her current unit. She answers honestly: the ratios, the schedule that changed three times in a year, the night she had nine patients…
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Landing the Magnet Hospital Interview
Landing an interview at a Magnet-designated hospital can feel like a major career opportunity—but walking into that interview prepared only to discuss your clinical skills may leave you at a disadvantage. Magnet hospitals often look for something more. In this episode of Nursing Matters…
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Your Voice Matters: Getting Involved in Nurse Advocacy
Nurses see the consequences of healthcare policy every shift—staffing challenges, workplace violence, documentation burdens, scope-of-practice debates, and decisions that can feel disconnected from what actually happens at the bedside. But what happens when nurses decide to speak up? In this...
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Nursing Matters Podcast: Male Nurses and Navigating a Field Built Around “She”
Men remain a minority in nursing—and that can create a professional experience that rarely gets discussed openly enough. In this episode of Nursing Matters, Christina takes on the realities male nurses may encounter in a profession whose culture, language, and assumptions have historically…
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Nursing Matters Podcast - They Will Never Forget How You Treated Them
Some of the most valuable career development in nursing happens when you examine difficult moments in patient care and ask: What can I learn from this, and how can I become a better nurse because of it? In this episode of Nursing Matters, Christina explores the difference between task-centered...
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The STAR Method: Interview Answers That Actually Land
You know the material cold. Then someone asks, “tell me about a time you handled a conflict,” and your brain goes blank — and you ramble for three minutes without ever answering the question. This week’s episode fixes that with one simple framework: STAR. Runtime: 12–15 minutes Why This Episode...
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Ep 8326
There comes a point in many nursing careers when the question quietly creeps in: “Can I keep doing this for another 10 or 20 years?” Maybe your back hurts after every shift. Maybe your knees remind you of every patient you’ve helped lift. Or maybe it’s not your body at all—it’s emotional…
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Stop Treating CEUs Like a Chore—Use Them to Build the Nursing Career You Actually Want
Most nurses think of continuing education as one thing: A requirement. Something to complete before license renewal.Something to rush through at the last minute.Something to check off a list. But what if your CEUs could become one of the most valuable career investments you make? That’s exactly...
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Burnout Isn’t a Personality Flaw—It’s a Boundary Problem
You used to love nursing. Maybe you still do. But somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling energized walking into work and started feeling...drained. You wake up already exhausted. Your patience is shorter. You find yourself emotionally detached from patients you once connected with...
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Should You Go Into Travel Nursing? Here’s the Decision Framework Every Nurse Should Use
Travel nursing has become one of the most talked-about career paths in healthcare. Scroll through social media and you’ll see the beach photos, cross-country adventures, and impressive paychecks. What you don’t often see are the cancelled contracts, the lonely first week in a new city, or the...
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Nursing Matters Podcast | Episode 71326
Every nurse remembers that shift. You walk back to your car, replay every decision you made, and wonder if everyone else somehow knows something you don’t. You survived the day, but instead of feeling proud, you’re convinced someone is eventually going to discover that you don’t belong. If you’ve...
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The Job Search Secrets Nurses Never Get Taught--Nursing Matters Ep 61126
The Job Search Secrets Nurses Never Get Taught - Nursing Matters Ep 61126 Most nurses spend years mastering patient care, clinical judgment, and teamwork—but very few are ever taught how hiring actually works. In today's episode of Nursing Matters, Christina Archer pulls back the curtain on the…
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The Nurse Reputation Effect: What People Say About You When You're Not in the Room
What if one of the biggest drivers of your nursing career isn’t your resume, certifications, or years of experience? What if it’s your reputation? In today’s episode of Nursing Matters, Christina Archer explores what she calls The Nurse Reputation Effect—the invisible force that influences...
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Are great nurses getting overlooked for promotions and leadership opportunities?
In today’s episode of Nursing Matters, Christina breaks down one of the most important career lessons nurses rarely hear: the difference between performance and visibility. While healthcare organizations prepare for a wave of retirements and leadership transitions, nurses who intentionally build...
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Individual Contributor Power: How to Reach the Top Pay Scale Without Becoming a Manager
Most nurses eventually hear the same question: “When are you going into leadership?” But what if management isn’t your goal? In today’s episode of Nursing Matters Daily Dose, we’re discussing one of the biggest misconceptions in nursing career development—that the only path to higher earnings,...
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The Public Health Pioneer — Transitioning into Global Health and NGO Work
Public health nursing and global health work are often romanticized online — but what does it actually take to transition into these roles successfully? In today’s episode of Nursing Matters Daily Dose, Christina Archer breaks down the real-world strategy behind moving into public health, NGO…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose — Episode 52126
Everybody says there’s a nursing shortage. But if that’s true… why are some nurses struggling to land the jobs they actually want? In today’s episode of Nursing Matters, Christina Archer takes a deeper look at one of the biggest conversations in healthcare — and explains why the nursing shortage…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose — Ep 52026
At some point in their career, almost every nurse asks the same quiet question: “Is this still the right path for me?” In this episode of Nursing Matters Daily Dose, Christina Archer talks about the reality of the mid-career reset — and why changing direction in nursing is not the same thing as...
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose Podcast - Ep 51926
Nursing has officially entered the influencer era. There are nurses building massive audiences on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasts. Some are landing sponsorships, speaking opportunities, consulting roles, and entirely new income streams outside traditional bedside nursing. And...
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 51826
This week, two commencement speeches went viral after graduates booed when speakers began talking about artificial intelligence being “the future.” These were not nursing schools.Not healthcare graduations.General college commencements. But the reaction struck a nerve — especially for those of us...
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Ep 5626
In this Nurses Week episode of Nursing Matters, Christina sits down with Cheryl Reinking, Chief Nursing Officer of El Camino Health, to explore what happens when a culture of caring becomes more than a slogan—it becomes the operating system of an organization. With more than three decades at El...
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 5426
🎧 Happy Nurses Week 💗 This episode is different. It’s not about the history. It’s not about recognition campaigns. It’s about what nurses are actually carrying right now — and what most of you still aren’t hearing, even this week. We’re also celebrating with special Nurses Week freebies from…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 5126
You can be the most qualified nurse in the applicant pool…And still never get a call. Not because you’re not good enough.Not because you’re not experienced. But because your resume never made it past the system. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose — Ep 43026
What if one of the most overlooked paths in nursing… is actually one of the most strategic? In today’s episode, we take a closer look at home health nursing—a specialty that’s rapidly evolving as healthcare shifts beyond hospital walls. With demand growing and care models changing, more nurses…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 42926
What if leadership isn’t something you wait for… but something you’re already doing? In today’s episode, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in nursing: that leadership only comes with a title. The reality is far more immediate—and far more personal. With a massive shift on the…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose – Episode 42826
When to Stay vs. When It’s Time to Leave Your Nursing Job There comes a point in every nursing career where you start asking the question: Is it me… or is it this job? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most important (and often avoided) decisions nurses face—knowing when it’s time to...
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 42726
There’s a shift happening in nursing—and most students don’t fully see it yet. The NCLEX you’re preparing for today is not the same exam it was just a few years ago. And that matters more than most people realize. Because this isn’t just a change in questions. It’s a change in what the exam is...
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 42326
There’s a hard truth in healthcare that doesn’t get said out loud nearly enough: Sometimes… it’s not you. In this episode of Nursing Matters, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest reasons nurses leave—not the work, not the patients, but leadership. If you’ve ever walked into a…
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Nursing Matters - Daily Dose Ep 42126
If you’re a nurse right now, chances are you’ve asked yourself some version of this question: What’s next? Not just what job is open… but what specialty actually makes sense for you. In today’s episode of Nursing Matters, we’re breaking down one of the most important — and often misunderstood —...
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Nursing Matters - Daily Dose Ep 42026
Your student loan debt is doing more than sitting on a balance sheet — it’s quietly shaping your entire career. In today’s episode of Nursing Matters, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real impact of nursing school debt — not just the numbers, but the decisions it’s influencing behind the...
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Nursing Matters - Daily Dose Ep 41726
There’s a hard truth most nurses don’t hear until it’s too late: Working hard is not the same thing as getting promoted. You can be the one everyone relies on. The one who steps in, stays late, carries the team, and does it all without recognition. And still… when leadership roles open up, your...
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Daily Dose Ep 41626
Burnout has become so common in nursing that many have started to believe it’s just part of the job—or worse, a reflection of their own limits. But what if that’s not true? In this episode of Nursing Matters, we challenge the narrative around burnout and take a closer look at what’s really…
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Nursing Matters Daily Dose - Ep 41526
Most nurses think once the interview is over, the hard part is done. It’s not. There’s one final step in the hiring process that quietly determines whether you get the job—or lose it without ever knowing why. In this episode of Nursing Matters, we get into what’s actually happening during…
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Daily Dose Ep 41426
🔍 What This Episode Covers AI is everywhere in healthcare right now—but what does it actually mean for nurses? In this episode, Christina Archer breaks down the reality behind the headlines, what’s already happening inside hospitals, and why the biggest risk isn’t AI itself—it’s how it’s being...
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Nursing Matters - Daily Dose Ep. 41326
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Ep 4926
When you enter the offer stage of the hiring process, it’s time to get down to business. If you don’t negotiate your compensation package, you are literally leaving money on the table. This is the episode you can’t afford to miss. Don’t forget to visit The RN Network to view our Salary Database,...
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Nursing Matters - Daily Dose Ep 4826
Here’s a number that should stop every healthcare leader cold: Nearly 1 in 4 newly hired RNs leaves within the first year. Not the profession after a decade of burnout. Not after a bad manager or a toxic unit. Within the first twelve months. Before they’ve even found their footing. I’ve spent…
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Nursing Matters - Ep 31726
In this episode, we go deep on what's really happening on the other side of the hiring desk — from the informal "Do Not Hire" list most nurses don't know exists, to the exact formula recruiters use to set your starting salary, to the five income streams that could add six figures to your career...
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The Nursing Pipeline Is Cracking — And Every Nurse Needs to Know What That Means for Their Career
Something is shifting in nursing right now. And not in a slow, gradual way. In a loud, data-backed, you-need-to-pay-attention way. This week on Nursing Matters, I broke down five stories that — on the surface — look like separate news items. But underneath? They are all telling the same story…
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Ep 21826
Nursing Matters | This Week's Episode: Building a Global Opportunity for Nurses What happens when a nurse decides to stop waiting for someone else to solve a problem and builds the solution herself? You get The Mama Coach — and a business that has quietly changed the lives of thousands of…
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Nursing Matters Ep 21526
Episode Description This week's episode covers historic nurse strikes reaching critical turning points, celebrates two incredible Magnet designation achievements, and reveals the career portfolio secret that makes candidates unforgettable in interviews. Plus, we discuss the importance of…
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Nursing Matters - Episode 232026
Quick question for nurses: Have you ever accepted a job based on what they told you in the interview... only to discover the reality was completely different? 📍 "Flexible scheduling" = schedule posted 2 days in advance 📍 "Competitive pay" = $8/hour below market rate 📍 "Team player environment"…
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Episode 012826
Welcome to Nursing Matters, the podcast created specifically for nurses who want to stay informed, advance their careers, and feel connected to a community that truly understands the healthcare landscape. Hosted by Christina Archer, founder of The RN Network—a LinkedIn community serving over...
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Nursing Matters Ep 012226
Ready to make your next career move? In this episode, host Christina Archer breaks down exactly how to resign from your nursing position with professionalism, grace, and your reputation intact. Plus, we’re celebrating some genuinely GOOD news in nursing—from nurse practitioners being ranked #1 in...
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Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone to achieve Career Success
Nursing Matters Episode 011526 is now available! Hosted by Christina, founder of The RN Network—a thriving community of 200,000+ healthcare professionals—this podcast delivers the insights and strategies you need to advance your nursing career in 2026. This Substack is reader-supported. To…
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🎙️ Building Your Career Trajectory in 2026
Happy New Year, nurses! I’m kicking off 2026 with a power-packed episode of Nursing Matters that covers everything you need to take your career to the next level this year—no matter what stage you’re at. Here’s what we’re covering: ✅ Breaking nursing news from the past 10 days (including the...
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Nursing Matters Episode 121525
SHOW NOTES: Episode: 5 Career Moves to Make Before the New Year Nursing News Headlines: * CMS announces new nursing home staffing requirements * Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS.gov) * https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ * National nursing shortage projected through...
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Nursing Matters Podcast - Episode 12142025
New research from Penn Nursing provides valuable insights into how virtual nursing programs are impacting bedside nurses. We explore the data, discuss what’s working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and share how nurses can contribute to evidence-based implementation. Key Takeaways…
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