In this episode, Dr. Pagenta interviews Tina Vasant, a registered nurse and host of the podcast Good Nurse, Bad Nurse. They discuss the evolution of nursing, the impact of true crime on nursing ethics, and the challenges faced by nurse practitioners. Tina shares her experiences in the healthcare system, the importance of advocacy, and the role of humor in coping with the stresses of nursing. They also explore systemic issues in healthcare and the portrayal of nurses in the media, emphasizing the need for awareness and change.

Listen to Tina's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-nurse-bad-nurse/id1386501897

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Show Notes:

When emergencies strike, the difference between chaos and confidence often comes down to leadership at the bedside. In this episode, a veteran rapid response nurse reveals lessons from real-world critical events that every nurse and nurse practitioner can apply. From communication strategies to handling high-stress acute care moments, this conversation uncovers insights you won’t find in textbooks but that could transform your practice.

Listen to Sarah’s podcast: The Rapid Response RN

Follow Sarah on IG: @therapidresponsern

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com/

Check out Epocrates: https://www.epocrates.com/ CODE: SUCCESS

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Chrissy and Anna join Sandra & Jackie to share their very different paths to becoming CRNAs and how they built Confident Care Academy to support ICU nurses and future CRNAs. From night shift burnout to anesthesia independence, they get real about what it takes to make the leap and why the culture of nursing has to evolve. If you’re a nurse, NP, or future CRNA, this episode is packed with insight, career tips, and encouragement you won’t want to miss.

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com/

Join Chrissy & Anna’s Confident Care Academy: https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/

Listen to the Confident Care Academy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bElMXUFr5R3Eyz7FnrTXC

Follow Chrissy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrissycrna/

Follow Anna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/annajcrna/

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At Success NP, we create digital clinical guides to help NPs in clinical practice. This week, we want to help you sharpen your clinical skills with an interesting case where a patient returns from overseas with fever, fatigue, and a few subtle exam clues. Could it be something more than a viral illness? In this nurse practitioner case study, we break down post-travel fever differentials, key assessment questions, and the red flags every NP should recognize. See if you can solve the case before we reveal the diagnosis.

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Ever wondered how a full-time acute care NP launched her own hormone and weight loss clinic without quitting her W2 job or taking out a loan? In this episode, we sit down with Bree to talk nurse entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a business as a nurse practitioner. A must-listen for NPs exploring new career paths and multiple income streams.

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com/

Visit Bree’s Website: https://www.breenp.com/

Find Bree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianajuskowiak/

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You know those cases where things just don’t add up? In this episode, we break down a pediatric respiratory case that started out like routine asthma, but something didn’t sit right. Tune in as we walk through the red flags, physical exam clues, and how one small detail changed everything. Perfect for nurse practitioners looking to sharpen their clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis in pediatric primary care.

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com

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Sandra brings back the one and only Justin Allan to talk nurse practitioner burnout, business-building, and breaking free from the traditional NP path. If you’re ready to start your own practice or launch something beyond the bedside, this episode will light a fire under you. You'll walk away thinking way bigger about your future as an NP entrepreneur.

Vitis Justin’s Website The Elite NP: https://elitenp.com/

Follow Justin on IG: @elitenursepractitioner

Listen to his podcast The Elite NP: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mfPiL9NIoLe93CPLBN4el

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com

Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This isn’t your average postpartum checkup. In today’s episode, nurse practitioners and NP students will follow a puzzling case that challenges even the most seasoned OB-GYN pros. Tune in to sharpen your clinical instincts, spot red flags in postpartum care, and strengthen your diagnostic skills in the fast-moving world of women’s health and primary care.

Check out Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com

Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

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