We explore what life is like after you pass the NCLEX. What does it feel like? How do you manage the stress of your new role? Follow Hanna's journey as a new grad in this "Honeymoon's Don't Last Forever" episode of the Transitioning to Real Practice Podcast. With Cindi Bell MS, RN

We explore what life is like after you pass the NCLEX. What does it feel like? How do you manage the stress of your new role? Follow Hanna's journey as a new grad in this "Honeymoon's Don't Last Forever" episode of the Transitioning to Real Practice Podcast.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Transition to Real Practice Ep.2: Honeymoons Don't Last Forever

We explore what life is like after you pass the NCLEX. What does it feel like? How do you manage the stress of your new role? Follow Hanna's journey as a new grad in this "Critical Transition" episode of the Transitioning to Real Practice Podcast. With Cindi Bell MS, RN

We explore what life is like after you pass the NCLEX. What does it feel like? How do you manage the stress of your new role? Follow Hanna's journey as a new grad in this "Critical Transition" episode of the Transitioning to Real Practice Podcast.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Transition to Real Practice Ep.1: Critical Transition

Get a comprehensive review of major processes and key factors affecting oxygenation and tissue perfusion. Build a foundation for caring for those with ventilation and perfusion mismatches and ineffective breathing patterns.  Includes tips for tackling the NCLEX! With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Get a comprehensive review of major processes and key factors affecting oxygenation and tissue perfusion. Build a foundation for caring for those with ventilation and perfusion mismatches and ineffective breathing patterns.  Includes tips for tackling the NCLEX! With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Ventilation, Oxygenation, and Perfusion

Master basic urination clinical concepts and assessment, plus tips for managing voiding problems.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Master basic urination clinical concepts and assessment, plus tips for managing voiding problems.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Urination

In today's digital age, you're only a post away from potentially jeopardizing your nursing careers.  Friends of Flo talks HIPAA, when to avoid posting to social media, and how employers monitor social accounts.  With guest Jenny Hohneke.

In today's digital age, you're only a post away from potentially jeopardizing your nursing careers.  Friends of Flo talks HIPAA, when to avoid posting to social media, and how employers monitor social accounts.  With guest Jenny Hohneke.

Friends of Flo - Privacy and Professional Boundaries

Get all access to IV access for nurses...including central lines, midlines, PICCs, and peripheral IVs. We outline the most important catheters and essential approaches.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Get all access to IV access for nurses...including central lines, midlines, PICCs, and peripheral IVs. We outline the most important catheters and essential approaches.  With Cindi Bell MS, RN

IV Access

Friends of Flo sits down with Chaplain Libby Conley, MDiv, to discuss self-care and spirituality in nursing.  What do you do for self-care after a tough shift?  Let us know on our Nursing and NCLEX Mastery Facebook page: facebook.com/NursingandNCLEXMastery

Friends of Flo sits down with Chaplain Libby Conley, MDiv, to discuss self-care and spirituality in nursing.  What do you do for self-care after a tough shift?  Let us know on our Nursing and NCLEX Mastery Facebook page: <a href="http://facebook.com/NursingandNCLEXMastery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/NursingandNCLEXMastery</a>

Friends of Flo - Spirituality in Nursing

Physical Therapist Kim Blackwell (MPT, RYT) joins Friends of Flo to talk about, pelvic health, prenatal/post-partum care, and how nurses and PT's can collaborate.

Physical Therapist Kim Blackwell (MPT, RYT) joins Friends of Flo to talk about, pelvic health, prenatal/post-partum care, and how nurses and PT's can collaborate.

Friends of Flo - Physical Therapy and Nursing

The latest in our Mastery series, learn about nursing priorities for assessment, interventions, and teaching for this comorbidity. CKD affects more and more patients every year and is often without symptoms. Effective management of renal insufficiency can improve patient safety and population outcomes. We discuss an essential topic for every nurse, whatever your passion and setting. With Cindi Bell MS, RN

The latest in our Mastery series, learn about nursing priorities for assessment, interventions, and teaching for this comorbidity. CKD affects more and more patients every year and is often without symptoms. Effective management of renal insufficiency can improve patient safety and population outcomes. We discuss an essential topic for every nurse, whatever your passion and setting. With Cindi Bell MS, RN

Chronic Kidney Disease

The Friends of Flo team talks about getting ready for the NCLEX exam, making a study plan, and what to do the night before.

The Friends of Flo team talks about getting ready for the NCLEX exam, making a study plan, and what to do the night before.

Friends of Flo - Getting NCLEX ready

We provide education for nurses at every stage of their professional life! Check out discussions about topics that the nursing community cares about! The My Nursing Mastery Podcast series discusses nursing school tips, tricks, strategies, stories, and all things related to nursing school, the NCLEX and your nursing career.  We discuss NCLEX exam strategies, tips, tricks, and stories from many who have succeeded on the NCLEX. We address issues and topics that the nursing community cares about!

I really enjoyed this podcast and could relate to what the other nurses were speaking about. The issue of bullying in the nursing field is definitely one that is problematic and resolvable. Like Rebecca mentioned, its up to each one of us to speak up against it. Whether it’s damaging gossip or harsh treatment by other nurses, it’s our duty to care for our community of nurses just as we care for our patients. To not do so, I feel is contradictory to what we say we represent. That is, people who are nurturing, caring and stand by protecting the dignity of all people.

Friends of Flo-Bullying in Nursing

The first time I found out about this podcast was on my Nclex Mastery app. Honestly, this nclex app had helped me a lot. It gave me information every day. We all know that nursing is a continuous learning process and learning is not always based by the book, Nurses learn from experiences, from other nurses, from our patient and I feel that whenever I hear other people’s perspective it opens up  new ideas, it helps me think outside the box. I can say that this podcast deserves a five star. I was very ecstatic and eager to listen to Andrew, Tess and Rebecca. I hope to become one of Flo’s friends one day. Kidding aside, all the information that they imparted on this podcast is really helpful. I’m happy to add a new routine every morning, wake up early, listen to this podcast and enjoy my coffee. Kudos guys!

I love this!

My Nursing Mastery

Today we're going to be reviewing the most common medications used to treat hypertensions in adults.  With Cindi Bell RN, BSN

Today we're going to be reviewing the most common medications used to treat hypertensions in adults.  With Cindi Bell RN, BSN

Med Rec Review: HTN

Today we're going to talk about wound healing and wound care.  Let's talk wounds!  With Cindi Bell RN, BSN 

Today we're going to talk about wound healing and wound care.  Let's talk wounds!  With Cindi Bell RN, BSN

Acute Wound Care

A special edition of Friends of Flo as we welcome Dawn Brue RN and Amos Schonrock RN, PHN, CNOR to the pod.  We talk about the biggest safety issues for patients in the OR and how to be an advocate for the patient.Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

A special edition of Friends of Flo as we welcome Dawn Brue RN and Amos Schonrock RN, PHN, CNOR to the pod. We talk about the biggest safety issues for patients in the OR and how to be an advocate for the patient. Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

Friends of Flo - OR Nursing Part 1

The Friends of Flo team talks about time as it relates to nursing: when they're pressed for it and how to make time for patients. Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis' article about these issues is discussed, along with naming, claiming, and explaining the role of NPs.Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN, Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

The Friends of Flo team talks about time as it relates to nursing: when they're pressed for it and how to make time for patients. Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis' article about these issues is discussed, along with naming, claiming, and explaining the role of NPs. Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN, Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

Friends of Flo - Time and Nursing

The final podcast in our 3-part series about OR nursing best practices. A review of nursing priorities for the PACU and post-operative period including sedation-agitation scales, preventing complications, and discharge criteria!

Surgical Nursing Post-Op

Dominique Tobbell

A special Thanksgiving episode of Friends of Flo as we welcome Dr. Dominique Tobbell to the pod.  We dive into nursing history, technological advances, and the evolution of nursing education.Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN - Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP - Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

A special Thanksgiving episode of Friends of Flo as we welcome Dr. Dominique Tobbell to the pod.  We dive into nursing history, technological advances, and the evolution of nursing education. Friends of Flo is: Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN - Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis DNP, ARNP, FAANP - Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP

Friends of Flo - Nursing History with Dr. Dominique Tobbell

In the second episode of three in a series covering nursing in the OR, we cover essentials for the Circ Nurse including sterile fields, scrub-in, and managing clients under anesthesia.

Surgical Nursing-IntraOp

This week Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP sit down to discuss patient falls, including Dr. Porter's recent study on the subject. How can you nurses use fall prevention culture? Link to Dr. Porter's study on patient falls in the American Journal of Nursing: https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Fulltext/2018/05000/CE___Original_Research__Exploring_Clinicians_.22.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP

This week Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP sit down to discuss patient falls, including Dr. Porter's recent study on the subject. How can you nurses use fall prevention culture? Link to Dr. Porter's study on patient falls in the American Journal of Nursing: <a href="https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Fulltext/2018/05000/CE___Original_Research__Exploring_Clinicians_.22.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Fulltext/2018/05000/CE___Original_Research__Exploring_Clinicians_.22.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP</a>

Friends of Flo - Patient Falls

We're back with guests Dawn Brue RN and Amos Schonrock RN, PHN, CNOR to continue discussing safety in the OR.

We're back with guests Dawn Brue RN and Amos Schonrock RN, PHN, CNOR to continue discussing safety in the OR.

Friends of Flo - OR Nursing Part 2

This week Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP sit down to discuss bullying in nursing. -How can you handle and diffuse real life situations?  How do you avoid bullying behavior yourself?

Friends of Flo - Nurse Bullying

“React at the right point, to the right degree, for the right reason.”A patient asks “am I going to die?” How do you respond? Today on our Friends of Flo podcast we discuss veracity and truth telling. We explore an article by Dr. Margaret Rising discussing cultural communication and the most effective ways to communicate based on different cultures.

“React at the right point, to the right degree, for the right reason.” A patient asks “am I going to die?” How do you respond? Today on our Friends of Flo podcast we discuss veracity and truth telling. We explore an article by Dr. Margaret Rising discussing cultural communication and the most effective ways to communicate based on different cultures.

Friends of Flo - Veracity and Truth Telling

Friends of Flo talks surgical smoke with Dr. Kay Ball, the AORN, and the Henry Ford Hospital system.Watch this episode here Learn more about OR smoke safety here: Ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk

Friends of Flo talks surgical smoke with Dr. Kay Ball, the AORN, and the Henry Ford Hospital system. Watch this episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5OcQ1s8bA8&amp;t=2047s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a> Learn more about OR smoke safety here: <a href="https://ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk</a>

Friends of Flo - Surgical Smoke Series

On this episode of the Friends of Flo podcast, we talk to Mary Ogg and Danielle Glover of AORN about raising awareness of surgical smoke.Watch this episode Learn more about OR smoke safety HERE 

On this episode of the Friends of Flo podcast, we talk to Mary Ogg and Danielle Glover of AORN about raising awareness of surgical smoke. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b_po5Vn6_c&amp;t=65s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch this episode</a> Learn more about OR smoke safety <a href="http://ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Friends of Flo - Surgical Smoke - AORN Advocacy

This week the Friends of Flo team talks about getting ready for the NCLEX exam, including study strategies and exam day tips. They also talk about study playlists, from classical to Taylor Swift. What's on your study playlist?

This week the Friends of Flo team talks about getting ready for the NCLEX exam, including study strategies and exam day tips. They also talk about study playlists, from classical to Taylor Swift. What's on your study playlist?

Friends of Flo - Making a NCLEX Study Plan

This week the Friends of Flo team speaks with BJ Hannnon, an Advanced Nursing Program Coordinator.  They discuss how the nursing profession has evolved over time and the challenges that creates.  We also learn about intergenerational friction in nursing and effective approaches to handle it.

Friends of Flo - Intergenerational friction in Nursing

We welcome Dr. Kay Ball to the Friends of Flo podcast, as we talk about her efforts to bring awareness to the hazards of surgical smoke.Watch this episode here: http://bit.ly/2zLuFZZLearn more about OR smoke safety here: Ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk

We welcome Dr. Kay Ball to the Friends of Flo podcast, as we talk about her efforts to bring awareness to the hazards of surgical smoke. Watch this episode here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2zLuFZZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2zLuFZZ</a> Learn more about OR smoke safety here: <a href="https://Ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk</a>

Friends of Flo - Surgical Smoke - Dr. Ball’s Expert Perspective

Henry Ford

Check out this episode of our Friends of Flo podcast as we talk to Tiffany Tscherne and Cathy Osgood of the Henry Ford Hospital System about how they implemented a smoke evacuation program in their hospital.Watch this episode Learn more about OR smoke safety HERE 

Check out this episode of our Friends of Flo podcast as we talk to Tiffany Tscherne and Cathy Osgood of the Henry Ford Hospital System about how they implemented a smoke evacuation program in their hospital. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RUFiLAk-Iw&amp;t=239s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch this episode</a> Learn more about OR smoke safety <a href="http://ethicon.com/ORsmoketalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Friends of Flo- Surgical Smoke - Henry Ford Wins Gold

This week the Friends of Flo team talks medication errors; how they happen, how to deal with them, and ethical considerations.

Friends of Flo - Medication Errors

Dr. Rebecca Porter PHD, RN and Dr. Andrew Whitters DNP, ARNP discuss the importance of nursing in the medical field and how often the nurse can be the patient's best advocate.

Friends of Flo - "Just a Nurse"

We discuss Advance Directives, which give written guidelines on treatments a patient may want to receive or not receive. We get specific on what documents there are and how they differ.

We discuss Advance Directives, which give written guidelines on treatments a patient may want to receive or not receive. We get specific on what documents there are and how they differ.

Advance Directives

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Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

The best podcast episodes on parenting. Interviewing experts and talking through common issues surrounding parenting. This topic is filled with important lessons and insights for anyone listening. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!