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From Grad to Pro: Abby's Nursing Adventures | Nurse Stories Ep. 9

From Grad to Pro: Abby's Nursing Adventures | Nurse Stories Ep. 9

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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

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