Jul 19 2024 49 mins
In this episode of Nurse Stories Podcast, our special guest Abby shares her experiences as a nurse, from graduating nursing school to handling a variety of challenging situations. Abby talks about the rapid transition from being a new graduate to becoming competent on the job, dealing with demanding night shifts, and the moments that have touched her heart. She also shares funny and harrowing stories of patients pulling out medical devices and the reality of working with challenging doctors and navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. Join us for an insightful and candid conversation about the highs and lows of nursing.
00:00 Welcome to Nurse Stories Podcast
00:33 Introducing Abby: A New Nurse's Journey
00:55 Realizing Competence: From New Grad to Experienced Nurse
03:45 The Challenges of Nursing: Staffing and Support
05:32 Career Aspirations and Procedural Nursing
09:28 Crazy Patient Stories: Night Shift Adventures
13:20 Dealing with Withdrawal and Patient Care
23:49 Late Night Nursing Humor
25:19 Dealing with Difficult Doctors
27:15 The Shift in Medical Culture
30:58 Foreign Objects in the ER
35:55 Touching Patient Stories
39:28 Healthcare System Frustrations
49:21 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell