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Black Nurse Rising: The Podcast

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Black Nurse Rising is a spin-off of sorts from The Black Ass Nurse Chronicles. We begin Season 3 with Nurse Nikky telling her story from 2021 to present. She invites guests that we’ve heard before, along with some new important voices. Nikky addresses Wellness from many perspectives, as she wears many hats professionally and personally. So, we invite to you kick back, relax, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy the subtle yet impactful voice of Nurse Nikky.

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Episodes

  1. S4:E2 It’s a Matter of Life and Death: A Conversation About Getting Our Affairs in Order

    On this very serious (as serious as we can be) episode, Martine and Nikky discuss death and dying, advance directives, and ethics.

  2. S4:E1 The Humanity! - A Discussion About Compassionate Healthcare

    Happy New Year! In this episode, Nikky & Martine discuss Big Charity, Compassionate Healthcare, and Knowledgeable Nursing. Check out this video mentioned in this episode! : https://youtu.be/t844au1XTPk?si=ZCEId65RC21FYOSy Also! Links to the homework! Charity: Jim Carrier...

  3. PSA: Harass Your Docs! - Live from Albasha

    And now, a message from your favorite doctor’s “favorite” nurse! 👩🏾‍⚕️ Welcome to Season 4, and Happy New Year!🎊

  4. Season Finale: When Nurses Lead

    Thank you all for hanging out with us! We hope you enjoyed season 3 of Black Nurse Rising. We will be on break until January. We look forward to more conversations! Merry Holidays and Happy New Year!

  5. What About Your Friends? : A Conversation about Intentional Friendships

    On this episode, Nikky and Martine discuss all things friendship as it pertains to adulthood. Relationships require work and the capacity to hold space for one another. Enjoy the episode and leave us a comment! Note: If you hear baby toys in the background, that’s Nikky’s dog who insisted on…

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  6. Y’all Know Better, 2.

    Where we wrap the discussion with a chat about compassion fatigue and nurse capes and things. 🩷

  7. Y’all Know Better! : A Conversation about Taking Care of Yourself

    On this Episode, Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Nurse Martine chat about listening to the research… and taking the best care of ourselves.

  8. From the Wagon, to the Caboodle, to the Bucket

    On this episode the Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky may or may not have decided to plan a nurse cruise. 👀 👩🏾‍⚕️ 🛥️ Really we just want to grow good nurses. Whatever it takes!

  9. Gimmie My Daisy 🌼: A Conversation about feeling valued in the work place

    On this episode, the Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky gave a discussion about accountability that turns into a conversation about being valued. And you know what? This was a fantastic conversation! You should listen. Let us know what you think! 👩🏾‍⚕️ 💫

  10. U Don’t Have to Call: A Conversation about PTO and Burnout

    We are back with the second part to U Don’t Have to Call. The Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky discuss speaking up and advocating for patient safety and safe staffing. They explain signs and symptoms of burnout, and they discuss they wrap up with a discussion on hopelessness in healthcare. This…

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  11. U Don’t Have To Call: A Conversation About PTO and Burnout, Part 1

    Welcome Back! On this episode of Black Nurse Rising, The Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky discuss the importance of utilizing your Paid Time Off, and how not using your time off can lead to negative consequences like Burnout.

  12. Who all gonna be there: Part 2

    So the Good Sis Martine is remote, and we are trying something new. We recorded without our Producer, and this is what we get. (No more recording without E-Rock!) Anyway, enjoy part 2, and let us know what you think!

  13. Who All Gonna Be There? : A conversation about Inclusion, Part 1

    On this episode, Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Martine are joined by Erin White of Black Wellness. We discussed (and maybe even debated) the impact of inclusion in the community and in healthcare. This is a two-part episode. Listen to find out why! (We learning y’all!) We look forward to your...

  14. When Black Nurses Quit: The Impact on Health Care

    Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Martine discuss the importance of Black people in the nursing field, and how this diversity impacts leadership, patient outcomes, and the ability to excel in the field.

  15. Nurses Note 2.1 - Just a quick update…

    Just a quick update from Nikky about where we’ve been.

  16. Staff Meeting 2.1 - Back Like We Neva Left

    Minutes: Aug. 15, 2021, 7:10pm - At this meeting, we discuss where we’ve been! Traveling is definitely weird during a pandemic. We also discuss how we’ve been coping with COVID as a nurse and what we are doing to take care of ourselves. We also debunk a myth or two… (hint: this isn’t like The…

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  17. Nurses Note 4 - Parenting while Pursuing Goals

    Just some quick tips and encouragement for anyone who may be pursing their dreams and parenting. You can do both!

  18. Staff Meeting 1.7 - Black History in Nursing

    At this staff meeting, Nikky and Martine discuss how Black history in nursing has impacted nursing today, and some other things. We still miss our Springy! Grab your tea, and head on over to the meeting. We’ll wait for you.

  19. Staff Meeting 1.6 - Teaching in Nursing

    On this episode, Nikky talks about her journey to becoming a nurse educator and how her various nurse experiences impacts the way she teaches. Grab some tea and join us at the meeting. We’ll wait for you.

  20. Nurses Note 3 - Update on Nikky’s COVID Vaccine

    On this episode Nikky discusses her experience with the COVID vaccine. If you have questions for the BANC pod, you can leave a message and we will try our best to get you the most up to date and factual information out there.

  21. Nurses Note 2 - The COVID Vaccine

    On this episode Martine and Nikky discuss the COVID vaccine, and other things, of course. It’s a Nurse Note. Grab your tea and catch up. (We Miss You Springy!)

  22. Staff Meeting 1.5 - Floor Nursing is Where It’s At

    We made it to episode 5! During our 5th staff meeting, we discuss floor nursing and why we feel it’s important to start there. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join the meeting. We’ll wait for you. 🎙 #thebancpod

  23. Staff Meeting 1.4 - Travel Nurse Talk with Martine

    Today we talked with our friend Martine about travel nursing, and other things! Here’s here bio! Enjoy the meeting! About me: Martine Quinn Mississippi by way of Cali BS SU Psych MA JSU Criminology MA Temple Sociology ADN Meridian Community College Former college administrator, statistician,...

  24. Nurses Note 1 - Diabetes

    Nurses Notes on the BANC Pod are short informational clips that can be shared with friends and family. We encourage you to leave a message here https://anchor.fm/thebanc/message with any questions you would like us to address in the notes. We might even play them on the Pod. Take care!

  25. Staff Meeting 1.3 - Mental Health Chose Me

    On this episode Springismyname and Nikky Black get the inside scoop on Mental Health Nursing from Celeste and Jessica. Here’s a little introduction: Celeste Gunning, MAT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Celeste, New York native is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received…

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  26. Staff Meeting 1.2 - Workplace Violence

    At this staff meeting, Springismyname and NikkyBlack discuss workplace violence and how it’s impacted their nursing career. Listen up. Be good humans.

  27. Staff Meeting 1.1 - Introduction to the BANC Pod

    On this episode Springismyname and NikkyBlack give you a little insight on where they started nursing and how they feel 2020 has impacted nursing in general. Make sure to subscribe.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Black Nurse Rising is a spin-off of sorts from The Black Ass Nurse Chronicles. We begin Season 3 with Nurse Nikky telling her story from 2021 to present. She invites guests that we’ve heard before, along with some new important voices. Nikky addresses Wellness from many perspectives, as she wears many hats professionally and personally. So, we invite to you kick back, relax, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy the subtle yet impactful voice of Nurse Nikky.

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Black Nurse Rising is a spin-off of sorts from The Black Ass Nurse Chronicles. We begin Season 3 with Nurse Nikky telling her story from 2021 to present. She invites guests that we’ve heard before, along with some new important voices. Nikky addresses Wellness from many perspectives, as she wears...

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