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RN Right Now

by Hilary & Salma

Hi I’m Hilary and I’m Salma. We’re nurses. We’re here to hash out all there is to know about becoming a nurse, life as a nurse, and everything in between. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode about being an RN right now!

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Episodes

  1. Journey of a Secretary Turned Into a RN

    We have our new grad, Michael!! A former secretary to now a registered nurse. We'll also discuss the unique perspective that former secretaries bring to the world of nursing and healthcare. Did he get into his top hospital unit choices? ER? ICU? PACU? Nursing is a tough job so let’s make sure…

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  2. Sixth sense as a hospice nurse to new grad RN

    Through heartfelt conversations with Elina, RN from hospice and case management, we'll unravel the secrets behind this innate intuition. What triggers these intuitive moments? How do RNs develop and trust their gut feelings amidst the chaos of a healthcare setting There are A LOT of RED FLAGS… as...

  3. Navigating Respiratory Care as an RT to an RN

    Another lovely respiratory therapist joined us today, Dom. He has gone from 12+ years as a respiratory therapist to now a new graduate nurse. His advice: know your oxygen delivery devices. Dom learned how to adapt to the scope of practice in a new role. But you know…even though he’s a nurse now,...

  4. 30 Countries by 30

    Montsy thought her traveling life was going to be over going to pharmacy school. Instead, she made use of her break times during school to travel even more! Talk about hitting 30 countries by the age of 30…. Along with working as an EMT on the side. www.travelwithmontsy.com IG: Travelwithmontsy

  5. Inpatient Occupational Therapy

    Rehabilitation: Occupational therapists work with individuals who have experienced injuries or illnesses to regain functional abilities and achieve independence in daily activities. It’s all about patient advocacy. Listen to hear what Colleen has to say about being an inpatient OT!

  6. Life of a Traveling Social Worker

    We are joined by our social worker, Derrick, MSW. He discusses the roles of a SW which include mental health crisis intervention, psychosocial and emotional support, and referrals to community resources. While social workers and nurses have different roles, they often work together as we discuss...

  7. Missing Medications and Shortages with Inpatient Pharmacist

    RN: Hello pharmacy I'm waiting for medication for room 800. Pharmacy: Did you check the bin? The cassette? The Pyxis? RN: Yes. Pharmacy: Check again…. Listen to Dr. Sarah, PharmD, BCPS discuss where our missing medications are! Pharmacists and registered nurses collaborate closely to optimize...

  8. Leaving your formal job in healthcare to start a new business

    Description: To continue our interdisciplinary care team (ICT) series, we are joined by Dr. Marie C. Fernandez, PT, DPT. We discuss collaboration as Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists. We also discuss how to integrate health and wellness not only for our patients but for ourselves and why…

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  9. Stop calling RTs to NT suction

    Description: We have Gene, a respiratory therapist with us, another ICT episode. With his experience of 32+ years as an RT, he sure does have a lot of pet peeves on nurses. We know albuterol treatments cure all. Listen to this episode to see how we (RTs & RNs) can function and communicate as a…

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  10. Amplifying Communication and Care w/ Speech Language Pathologist (The Practical Therapist)

    We are kick starting RN right now podcast’s interdisciplinary care team series with a speech language pathologist, THE PRACTICAL THERAPIST, LaShonya Lacount, M.S., CCC-SLP, ASHA Certified & Georgia State Licensed. She is another fellow medical podcaster who provides educational information to...

  11. 2023 - Our Most Current Updates

    Don’t listen to this episode if you haven’t listened to our 2021-2022 recap episode, you might get confused! Listen to this episode to get the 2023 most up to date news from Hilary and Salma, their nursing, teaching careers, along with their inspiration to identify a niche market for a business....

  12. We're Back!! 2021-2022 Recap

    We're back!! Welcome to RN Right Now as Hilary and Salma recap their most memorable moments of 2021-2022. From the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to discussions on nursing, education, and mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical guidance for nurses at all stages of...

  13. Vaccination Hesitation

    There‘s more information out there than you need right now. Which vaccine to get, who can get it, where to get it? We tackle some of these questions with some answers to help you sift, and sort through the madness. We also share some of our favorite myths and memes on the subject.

  14. New Grad Fears Meet Gross Encounters

    You graduated and you thought nursing school was rough, but then you have the realization that now you’re going to be a newbie on the job. What can be scarier than that? Besides the vomit, bowel movements, pimple popping, and ugly feet, you get to hear our gross and scary stories from working in…

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  15. 2020 Recap & 2021 Plans

    What a year 2020 has been. From cooking trends, to working/schooling from home, and oh yeah- that thing called COVID-19. Although it was rough at times we all made it. We take a look back at 2020 and give a preview of what we hope to bring to 2021. Can’t wait to begin this new year with all of you!

  16. Nursing Through the Holidays ft. Mara & Tu

    The holidays are a time to enjoy with friends and family. Although this year may be a little different, we talk about how we spend the holidays as nurses. From gift exchanges, holiday shifts, holiday parties, and of course the holiday food. We top off this episode with our special guests Tu, the...

  17. Zoom University

    Can you smell the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy? Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving with the traditional fixings. KFC with rice-now that’s a holiday meal, (just ask Hilary). We had to get in some food talk before discussing how zoom university has changed the learning game in…

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  18. Self-Care Tips

    Your hairs a mess, your nails are a mess, your back hurts, you haven’t had time to work out, you’re stressed, and you feel like your life is being pulled in 10 different directions. Sound familiar? We were nursing students and we’ve been there, and we still experience this as working nurses. Find...

  19. Socially Failing

    Balance is key to surviving nursing school. We’ve all had that moment of, “I’m totally going to fail this class.” We recount our moments of near fails, and discuss missing out on weddings, engagements, baby showers, graduations, and just hanging out with friends and family. It may not seem like…

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  20. Nursing School Expectations & Realities

    You’ve started nursing school and you have all the tools you need to succeed. Nursing school will be a breeze for some (said no one ever 😃), and a low-key soap opera for others. We look at managing stress, taking time for yourself, and how to link up with classmates for much needed support and...

  21. Nursing School Tips & Tools

    What do you need to get started in nursing school and to help you survive? We got you covered on the basic nursing supplies and tools. We’ll help you tackle care plans, test-taking, and managing stress. With the right guidance, there’s nothing you can’t handle! Check out the links for some of the...

  22. Steps to Deciding RN, BSN, or MSN

    With healthcare being in the spotlight this year, we decided to start a nursing podcast! We’re here to answer questions and be your support system. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a nurse, starting out as one, or a seasoned nurse. We discuss steps to narrowing down your school choices if…

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    Hi I’m Hilary and I’m Salma. We’re nurses. We’re here to hash out all there is to know about becoming a nurse, life as a nurse, and everything in between. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode about being an RN right now!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi I’m Hilary and I’m Salma. We’re nurses. We’re here to hash out all there is to know about becoming a nurse, life as a nurse, and everything in between. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode about being an RN right now!

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Hi I’m Hilary and I’m Salma. We’re nurses. We’re here to hash out all there is to know about becoming a nurse, life as a nurse, and everything in between. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode about being an RN right now!

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