The Nice Veins Bro Podcast

We hear it ALL THE TIME: healthcare is facing a crisis, with an alarming rise in burnout and shortage? In this episode we talk about some of the reasons why this is happening and how we can mitigate becoming part of the alarming statistics in our personal life. Be a positive force and influence within healthcare and society. Que Dios me los bendiga ♡ - @nenepablo NICE VEINS BROac

In this episode of The Nice Veins Bro Podcast, join us as we sit down with Nurse Katherine, RN, BSN, CMSRN, who shares her journey of leaving bedside after 7 years. We delve into her reasons for feeling that modern healthcare is not heading in the right direction and how she felt called to be more present with her newly born daughter. Discover how her background in nursing has shap

Healthcare workers demand their worth!!! Check out the latest episode of the Nice Veins Bro Podcast where we discuss the historic 75,000+ employee strike and tentative deal reached by Kaiser Permanente and a coalition of unions. The largest healthcare labor dispute in U.S. history concluded with a new contract that addresses staffing shortages and includes 21% wage increases over t

Today we're looking into a story about a psych ward worker who claims to have been fired for taking a mere 15-minute break... have you ever wondered about the ugly realities of working in a psychiatric hospital? THIS MIGHT BE IT!! Despite repeatedly voicing her unease and feeling ill-equipped to work one-on-one with a patient with a history of assault, she was coerced to continue.

Ever imagined the reality of a world where babies can be nurtured and brought to life outside a human womb? Well, brace yourself as we unpack this bold, and perhaps unnerving reality. We shine a light on the science-fiction-like concept of artificial wombs and how they could revolutionize neonatal care. We navigate the intricate phases of testing this technology, weighing its poten

Imagine a future where an AI clinician can diagnose your health issues swiftly and accurately, and potential health risks are predicted and addressed before they become serious problems. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore. Join us as we unpack the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in the world of healthcare. We'll explore its current applications, its potential

Are you afraid of feeling stupid during your first year of bedside nursing? Lexa and I pull back the curtains and reveal the raw truth about the initiation into the world of nursing. It's a grueling journey after you graduate from nursing school and it's definitely not for the faint of heart. But, let us assure you, within these hardships, you can find your tribe, learn a lot about

In this episode, we talk about a recent news story that has shocked the world. A former NICU nurse from the UK, Lucy Letby, was convicted of killing 7 babies and attempting to murder 10 others. While it’s easy to highlight the tragedy, the individuals who deserve our attention are the families who were tragically impacted and the incredible Dr. Ravi Jayaram, the doctor who repeat

Have you ever been furious because someone criticized you for something you said or did? In this episode, Lexa and I talk about the best way to receive criticism without getting defensive. Some of the strategies we share include digging deeper to understand the feedback, determining what is useful, and giving yourself time to practice implementing the given criticism. We conclude w

In this episode I discuss the broken healthcare system and how we can take responsibility to make positive change. I address common complaints about the healthcare industry, such as lack of access to medical are and discrimination, and encourage listeners to focus on what they can control and take action in their own areas of influence. The episode emphasizes personal responsibilit