The Nurse Money Talk Podcast | Nurse Career & Nurse Life Thomas Uzuegbunem, BSN, RN
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Being a nurse is difficult, and it seems like no one understands the struggles of being a nurse quite like another nurse. Join Thomas Uzuegbunem, a bachelor's prepared registered nurse, a "tech junky," and a "financial geek" as he delves into some of the concerns and issues related to nursing career and nurse life. If you want a show that understands your career and what you're going through, then subscribe and join us every week for the discussion and then head to the show notes page to chime in your two cents.
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#042: 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse
If you're considering a career in nursing, this video is a must-watch! I explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of why you should become a nurse.
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➔ Find Advisers: https://nursemoneytalk.com/adviser
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➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources For Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/reasons-to-become-a-nurse
Timestamps:
00:00 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Become a Nurse
01:09 The Salary of a Nurse is Not Bad
03:16 A Lot of Job Opportunities
04:18 You Get to Make a Difference in People’s Lives
05:46 Opportunities to Travel
08:15 You Can Specialize Based On Your Interests
11:01 Schedule Flexibility
13:58 High Job Satisfaction
14:56 You’ll Work In A Respected Profession
16:04 You Can Find Good Benefits
20:03 Financial Aid Opportunities To Become A Nurse
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Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given. -
#041: Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees? | Pros and Cons of Hospital Daycares
I'm giving the pros and cons of using the childcare services provided by your employer for your little ones. I'll also share some recommendations on what you should consider when looking for childcare as a healthcare worker.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-hospitals-have-daycares
Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Resources to Ace Nursing School
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources for New Nurses
➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
Timestamps:
00:00 - Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees?
02:22 - The Disadvantages of Hospital Daycares
06:46 - The Perks of Hospital Daycares
09:18 - Recommendation
10:57 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given. -
#040: Should Nurses Learn Another Language? | Why? or Why Not?
Is there a benefit of learning another language as a nurse? I'm going to discuss what are the pros and cons of learning another language as a nurse.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/should-nurses-learn-spanish
Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Resources to Ace Nursing School
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources for New Nurses
➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
Timestamps:
00:00 - Should Nurses Learn Another Language?
01:25 - Why Bring This Up?
02:40 - Benefits of Learning Another Language
08:59 - Disadvantage of Learning Another Language
13:32 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given. -
#039: I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do? | Ask Nurse Thomas
What do you do if you're currently facing a difficult nurse preceptor in your nursing career? In this video, I answer a question that was asked to me by a reader on the nursemoneytalk.com blog. Here are my thoughts on how you can handle a bad nurse preceptor.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-difficult-nurse-preceptor
Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Resources to Ace Nursing School
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources for New Nurses
➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
Timestamps:
00:00 - I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do?
02:44 - Ask Nurse Thomas
05:37 - What is The Primary Objective?
06:31 - Recommendations
10:54 - Avoid Doing This!
11:55 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given. -
#038: 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses | Pros and Cons of Each Job
I've compiled the 10 best jobs for older nurses and discussed the pros and cons of each job.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/best-jobs-for-older-nurses
📖 Can a Nurse Work in any State?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-nurse-work-in-any-state
Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Resources to Ace Nursing School
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources for New Nurses
➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
Timestamps:
00:00 - 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses
02:36 - #1 School Nursing
04:36 - #2 Psychiatric Nursing/Mental Health Nursing
05:41 - #3 Nurse Educator
06:54 - #4 Telephone Triage Nurse
07:34 - #5 Clinic/Primary Care Nurse
10:26 - #6 Academic/Freelance Nurse Writer
12:34 - #7 Legal Nurse Consultant
14:13 - #9 Occupational Health Nurse
15:08 - #10 Travel Nursing
19:59 - Looking for a Nursing Job?
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#037: My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?
I'm going to share my experience working at two jobs as a new nurse. Plus discuss the pros and cons I encountered while working two jobs.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-you-work-2-nursing-jobs-at-the-same-time
📖 Can a New Nurse Work Part-Time?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-new-nurse-work-part-time
📖 15 Essential Nursing Skills all New Nurses Must Have: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/essential-nursing-skills
Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy
Resources to Ace Nursing School
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep
Resources for New Nurses
➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
Timestamps:
00:00 - My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?
00:42 - My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse
06:04 - Many Nurses Have Multiple Jobs
08:04 - Benefits of Holding a Second Job
10:39 - Cons Of Working Two Jobs
13:02 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.