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It's A Beautiful Day

It's A Beautiful Day

Written by: Cheyeanne Smalley
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Heya fellow nurses, nursing students, NICU champions and everyone else! My name is Cheyeanne, I'm a 24yo NICU nurse living in eastern North Carolina. I started this podcast to educate others about the NICU, being a nurse, and work-life balance. If you want to know everything there is to know about preemie kiddos, surviving nursing school, and/or what to do outside of work to avoid burnout, you're in the right place!

Disclaimer: I do not use any real names, patient health information, or anything that would violate HIPAA. I also may use outside sources in some episodes to provide more information other than just my experience/personal knowledge. I cite my sources in my show notes :)

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Episodes
  • It’s a Beautiful Day to go Hiking

    It’s a Beautiful Day to go Hiking
    Apr 14 2026

    It’s your day off! Let’s go explore the great outdoors. Today we’re discussing hiking as a hobby to maintain some good work-life balance. I’ll share stories of hikes I’ve done in Utah, Hawaii, Vegas, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Go put on your boots or your chacos and I’ll see you out there!
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    21 mins
  • Nursing School Survival Guide: CNA life

    Nursing School Survival Guide: CNA life
    Apr 14 2026

    School is in session, but first let’s get some experience! Today we’re talking about working as a CNA. We will discuss environments you can work in, your scope of practice, and some personal stories. All names of facilities are changed and patient privacy is maintained.

    Sources:

    Alzheimer's Association. (2025). What is dementia?Alzheimer’s Association. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia

    ‌Alzheimer's Association . (2022). Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/dementia-with-lewy-bodies

    ‌Parkinson's Foundation. (2019). What Is Parkinson’s?Parkinson’s Foundation. https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons

    ‌Alzheimer's Association. (2025). What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Association. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers
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    34 mins
  • NICU Diaries: Omphalocele

    NICU Diaries: Omphalocele
    Apr 14 2026

    We’re back at the bedside and today we’re talking about Omphalocele. This is an abnormality of the abdominal wall. We will discuss diagnosis, patho/physio, complications, causes, and treatment. We will also discuss empathy and bedside manner as healthcare providers.

    Sources:

    CDC. (2024). Omphalocele. Birth Defects. https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/omphalocele.html
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    11 mins
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