Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire

Watch Next: Keeping the Frontline Perspective: Interview https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=oCCK0pBpXhSmF6y5So you’ve made it through the learning curve of the first two years in a nurse leader position, now what?  Taresa and Cindy, Master’s Prepared and Certified Nurse Leaders walk through all the ways you can end up in the burnout cycle and Hint: It’s not just being overworked.  Tune in to hear some of the lessons they have learned and some surprising research on how to combat the elusive burnout enemy!References:42% Rule https://www.stkate.edu/academics/healthcare-degrees/nurse-burnout#:~:text=Prioritize%20Physical%20and%20Mental%20Health,challenges%20and%20not%20experience%20burnout.Eight Ways Nurses Can Manage a Burnt-Out Leader Squellati, R. & Zangaro, G. (2022). Eight ways nurses can manage a burnt-out leader. Nurs Clin North Am. 1 (67-78). doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.11.005

Watch Next:  ADHD is our SUPERPOWER as Nurse Leadershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8fg148RkU&t=3sIn this episode, find out how Taresa and Cindy manage their ADHD traits to help them be successful as successful Nurse Leaders!  Cindy and Taresa are both master's-prepared nurse leaders who have seen some shit, navigated some complicated and challenging barriers, and still found success.  ADHD is only one of the barriers that they have grappled with but it can be a significant challenge if you don’t know how to work with it and not against it!  If you would like to see any of the tools we have mentioned in this episode, please email [email protected] or [email protected] and we can send you the files we mentioned. Article Referenced:Crook T, McDowall A (2024), "Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative". Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 16 No. 1 pp. 112–126, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-05-2023-0048

Keeping the Frontline Nurse Perspective: Interview with Britney Garcia  https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=96tuXAp_VMqJp_yhHave you thought that ADHD was holding you back as a nurse or as a nurse leader?  Well, we’ve reviewed some literature and have a new perspective, tune in and check it out! Check out Cindy and Taresa’s exploration of ADHD in nursing and nurse leadership, and what YOU can take away from that to elevate your OWN leadership skills!References:https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/php/adults/index.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.htmlRegistered Nurses : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCrook T, McDowall A (2024), "Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative". Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 16 No. 1 pp. 112–126, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-05-2023-0048

In episode 5, we interview Britney Garcia. She has worked at the VA for over 20 years in several roles. She has been a staff nurse, Nurse manager of an inpatient unit, assistant nurse manager, Assistant Chief, and Interim Chief on several occasions. She has a Master's in Nursing Informatics and a unique skill in maintaining a frontline perspective. Join us as we explore with our guest! As always, reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected].

In episode 4, we discuss several articles that impact Nursing and the nursing leadership journey. Join us as we chat about the workplace violence that our staff face, the various traumatic experiences, and resiliency support. The articles we discuss are: Francis, R. (2025). Workplace violence prevention requires a multifaceted approach. American Nurse Journal, 20(10). https://doi.org/10.51256/ANJ1025342. Carpenter, D., Menard, A., Isenberger, J., Stevens, G., & LaRock, L. (2025). Violence in the workplace: Preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery strategies for acute and critical care nurses. Critical Care Nurse, 45(5), 28–45. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn20257993. Gilroy, H. (2025). Nurses and trauma: Awareness and organizational response. American Nurse Journal, 20(10), 22–25. https://www.myamericannurse.com/nurses-and-trauma/4. DeGrazia, M., et al.  (2021). Building moral resiliency through the Nurse Education and Support Team initiative.American Journal of Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2021534

Nursing Leadership is the worst! So why is that? lets talk about it! If you want to connect or need some ideas, reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected]

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In episode one, we talk about what to do in your first 30 days as a new leader. We hope this is helpful and a little funny. If you resonate with the stress that goes along with being a new nurse leader, like and subscribe to follow us. New episodes will be dropping every 2 weeks. Connect with us at [email protected] and/or [email protected]. If you want the templates, please email us, and we will get those to you.

Welcome to The Nurse Leader Dumpster Fire Podcast. We are two Nurse leaders who want to start conversations around being a Nurse and Leading Nurses. Reach out to us via email [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Please like and share so we can spread the word. We plan on dropping new episodes biweekly.