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!

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

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

So you want to go to nursing school! I may be totally biased, but I think that's a great idea ;)

This introductory episode explains the requirements, a very general cost breakdown, and what to expect. ATI is a beast, but we can conquer it together. Good luck, and I'll see you in class!

Sources (in APA format, of course ;))

Werezak, L. (August 12, 2025). What are Nursing School Prerequisites? https://nurse.org/education/nursing-school-prerequisites/

ATI. (2025). What is the ATI TEAS Exam and other FAQs | ATI. Atitesting.com. https://help.atitesting.com/what-is-the-ati-teas-exam-and-other-faqs/

Jividen, S. (May 14, 2025). Top Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programs. https://nurse.org/education/top-adn-programs/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2025). Accelerated Nursing Programs. https://www.aacnnursing.org/students/nursing-education-pathways/accelerated-programs

Robinson, C. (July 9, 2025). How Much Does Nursing School Cost? https://nursejournal.org/resources/how-much-does-nursing-school-cost/

Are you a NICU parent, a nursing student interested in working in the NICU, or a new graduate nurse starting your career in the NICU? You've come to the right place. In this episode, I give you a very general overview of what the NICU is and what a typical day in the NICU looks like. Stay tuned for more specific info about the NICU in future episodes.

Sources

Stanford Medicine Children's Health. (2025). The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=the-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu-90-P02389

Uhing, M. (August 8, 2016). What Does it Mean to Have a Level IV NICU? https://childrenswi.org/at-every-turn/stories/2016/08/what-is-a-level-iv-nicu

Cleveland Clinic. (May 18, 2021). Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10026-necrotizing-enterocolitis

Welcome back! It's been a couple years, and things are a little different! Let's talk about it :)

This podcast will continue to have three different episode categories: NICU for moms and RNs, the Nursing School Survival Guide, and life outside of the hospital! You have one host: Cheyeanne! I am a 24yo NICU nurse living in eastern North Carolina. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and hanging out with my golden retriever Winston. I can't wait to continue this journey with you, and I hope you'll join me.