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This channel is primarily informative within the weird and wonderful world of healthcare. I discuss how to improve the wide world of healthcare along with up to date information. I love to have different guest from different walks of life within healthcare. For podcast guest inquires reach me at shanklindj@yahoo.com 

  1. DEC 20

    What Happens When You Work While On Sick Leave, Cheer New Grads, Debate Youth Gender Care, And Ask Why Educators Earn Less

    Send us a text A nurse collects sick leave pay from one employer while working shifts at another and ends up sentenced, repaying funds, and suspended from practice. We open with that case not to sensationalize it, but to draw a clean line on ethics, policy, and why the short-term gains never outweigh the long-term damage to your license and your livelihood. From there we shift into something brighter: a big salute to new grads gearing up for the NCLEX and the first year on the floor. We talk about choosing units that want you as much as you want them, why a great preceptor is worth gold, and how to handle that swirl of early questions—scope, documentation, provider calls, and team dynamics. If your dream specialty says no today, we map the “nearby path” that gets you there in a year, with less stress and more skill. We also wade into one of the most charged policy fights of the moment: proposed federal moves affecting gender-affirming care for minors and the knock-on effects for hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid. You’ll hear a clear personal stance on minors, plus how bedside teams can stay patient-centered, law-abiding, and cohesive when values collide. No shouting, just straight talk about consent, standards, and protecting vulnerable patients while supporting staff through moral distress. Finally, we hit the workforce choke point almost no one wants to fund: nurse educators. The numbers are blunt—faculty earn far less than bedside and management, programs turn away qualified applicants, and shortages deepen. We connect the dots on why pay parity, funded clinical faculty lines, and real preceptor support aren’t luxuries; they’re the only way to expand capacity and stabilize staffing. If you care about safer ratios and better care, you care about who teaches the next class. If this conversation hits home, tap follow, share with a colleague, and drop your take in the comments—what change would make the biggest difference where you work? Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    22 min

  2. DEC 14

    A Nurse Explains How Hospice Works, Why So Many Nurses Have Side Gigs, And Whether Virtual Nursing Actually Helps

    Send us a text We share a candid look at hospice nursing from the RN case manager seat, then shift to data on nurse side hustles and a frank review of virtual nursing’s mixed results. Honest, practical, and focused on what helps nurses and patients most. • RN case manager scope across 20+ patients • Home visit realities, safety, and family dynamics • Medicare-driven charting and start of care admissions • Scheduling swings, urgent calls, and travel load • Why hospice intimacy is rewarding and draining • Side hustle stats, popular paths, and how to start • Reasons nurses avoid side gigs and risk of burnout • Virtual nursing programs, evidence gaps, and limits • Practical ways tech can help without replacing staff Please let me know in the comments below what is something you're interested in and that you would like to see Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    22 min

  3. DEC 7

    From Classroom To Chaos: How Simulations Prepare Nurses For Real-World Violence And Broken Staffing Rules

    Send us a text We dive into violence in nursing from simulation labs to courtrooms and then pivot to the federal rollback of nursing home staffing rules. We end with a frank look at ANA membership and why excluding LPNs weakens nursing’s voice. • UNC simulation tackles verbal abuse, escalation, and bullying • Eight in ten nurses report workplace violence in the past year • Classroom actors and debriefs build real de‑escalation skills • Arkansas felony case underscores accountability for assaults • CMS staffing rule rollback risks unsafe ratios in long‑term care • Profit pressures versus patient safety and humane workloads • Families want 24/7 RN coverage and reliable care hours • Excluding LPNs from ANA fractures advocacy and unity If you are an instructor or in nursing school, let us know in the comments: do you want workplace violence simulations in your program Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    26 min

  4. NOV 30

    When Doctors, Nurses, And Systems Collide Over Autonomy And Accountability

    Send us a text We tackle three flashpoints in healthcare: the power struggle over nursing’s professional status and autonomy, the road-birth after a disputed OB discharge and what accountability should look like, and a hospital air-quality scare that pits staff safety against “normal” test results. We invite physicians, nurses, and parents to weigh in with personal experiences and practical fixes that prevent harm before policies catch up. • nursing’s professional status debate and scope implications • alleged physician lobbying against APRN and CRNA autonomy • roadside birth after discharge and disciplinary actions • bias, listening, and safety in maternity triage • community feedback from physicians and nurses • Nurse Jeffrey’s pivot, money, and meaning of “being a nurse” • entrepreneurship as a path to reduce burnout • Alaska hospital air-quality complaints and investigations • transparency, testing limits, and interim safety steps If you enjoy topics like this and you want to see other topics covered, let me know in the comments below. Let me know what you want me to talk about, what you want me to see, what you want me to discuss out here in the weird yet wonderful world of healthcare. Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    20 min

  5. NOV 16

    Why Cutting Nursing From “Professional Degrees” Risks Patient Care

    Send us a text Headlines say “policy change,” but the real story is what happens at the bedside when nursing is cut out of “professional degree” status. We dig into how limiting loan access for graduate nursing threatens the workforce pipeline, from advanced practice roles in rural clinics to educators who train the next generation. When funding disappears, access shrinks, burnout accelerates, and patients wait longer for the care they deserve. From there, we turn to a gut-punch: a laboring mother delayed at triage. Minutes matter in labor and delivery, and slow intake mixed with dismissive listening puts families at risk. We talk candidly about maternal health disparities faced by Black women—higher mortality, undertreated postpartum depression, and the harm of not being believed. The fix starts with fast-track triage, standardized escalation, bias-aware practice, and strong aftercare that screens and supports beyond discharge. We also tackle a perennial debate: should nurses wake sleeping patients for pain meds? The answer lives in nursing judgment. Staying ahead of pain often shortens recovery and length of stay, but sedation risk is real. We share a practical framework for safe dosing, clear protocols, and the difference between sleep and concerning lethargy. Finally, we call out a policy that requires three CNAs for a Hoyer lift—safer on paper, unworkable on short-staffed floors. Real safety means staffing that matches policy, reliable equipment, and a culture that protects backs and careers. If you care about stronger staffing, safer births, and humane pain control, you’re in the right place. Listen, share with a colleague who needs this conversation, and drop your stories or solutions in the comments. Subscribe and leave a review to help more clinicians find the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    19 min

  6. NOV 8

    Why I Won’t Be A DON And What Patients Teach Me About Care

    Send us a text A nurse filming herself while eating in a patient’s room sparked a bigger conversation than a single clip could hold. We dig into the ethics and optics of eating at the bedside—how small choices shape trust, how infection control and dignity intersect, and why the “do what you must” survival mindset can still cross a line. It’s not about shaming staff who are stretched thin; it’s about naming the tension and protecting patients while we protect ourselves. From there we zoom out to leadership and ask a question many nurses quietly consider: is becoming a Director of Nursing worth it? I share what I’ve seen across long-term care facilities—the constant calls, the responsibility that never clocks out, and the pressure of state surveys—and why a bigger paycheck can cost a life you actually want to live. We talk candidly about who thrives in that seat, who shouldn’t take it, and alternative paths to strong income and impact without 24/7 duty. Trust shows up again in the creator economy. When nurse-led brands fail to deliver products or repackage cheap goods at high markups, the damage is more than financial. It erodes faith in a community built on credibility. We walk through simple buyer protections and creator best practices so the side hustles we build reflect the values we bring to the bedside. In the ER, pain management gets real. We unpack fentanyl fear fueled by headlines and explain how hospital dosing, pharmacist oversight, and protocols differ from street use. At the same time, we address drug-seeking behavior and how specific requests can raise flags. The throughline is communication: educate with clarity, offer appropriate options, and hold boundaries with empathy. To ground it all, I share two patient moments that kept my purpose steady—a heart failure veteran who lit up talking Air Force life, and a patient with end-stage COPD who found joy in baseball highlights. Those conversations reminded me why I started and how a single connection can change a hard day. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a nurse who needs a lift, and leave a review with your own moment that kept you going. Your story might be the spark someone needs. Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    22 min

  7. NOV 1

    How A Nurse Turned Barriers Into A Business That Serves Muslim Women

    Send us a text What happens when a nurse refuses to choose between faith, professionalism, and style? We sit with Samira, a Black Muslim nurse and co-CEO of We Got You Covered, to unpack how modesty, patient dignity, and cultural competence can coexist with performance scrubs that actually fit the job. Her story moves from doula days and pediatrics to home health and wellness clinics, tracing the moments that shaped her advocacy—from patients questioning her English to elders asking her to remove her hijab—and the grace she uses to turn bias into teachable care. The heart of the conversation is practical and human. We get specific about honoring modesty during exams, accommodating gender preferences when possible, and catching dietary restrictions before they become breaches of trust. Samira explains why representation matters for Black and Muslim patients, and how seeing a clinician in hijab can signal safety. Then we go behind the seams: years of DIY fixes, survey-driven design, countless prototypes, and the decision to launch a modest medical apparel line that blends coverage, stretch, and durability. In an industry crowded with color but thin on cultural options, the brand fills a real gap—and early feedback, including rare returns and requests from men, shows broad demand. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a workplace pain point into a product with purpose, this is a blueprint. We talk bootstrapping while working nine-to-fives and raising families, learning marketing on the fly, vending at large community events, and building a customer feedback loop that actually shapes the next release. Beyond scrubs, the takeaway is bigger: make work that serves your community, tell honest stories, and let purpose outlast any viral spike. Find We Got You Covered on TikTok and Instagram, or shop via their site and TikTok Shop. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and drop a review to help more listeners find us. Your voice helps us keep these stories going. Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    29 min

  8. OCT 18

    Two nurses unpack patient pushback, NCLEX-at-home drama, and why content creation doesn’t make you unprofessional

    Send us a text Laughter isn’t a luxury in nursing—it’s survival gear. We sit down with ScrubTales, a 12-year RN who’s worked everywhere from hospitals to home care, to unpack the wild contradictions of bedside life: patients who refuse the meds they need, the strange power of a scrub cap, and the delicate art of staying kind when the day gets loud. If you’ve ever wondered why nurses lean on humor, or how we hold the line between compassion and burnout, this one hits home. We dive into the real friction behind medication refusal and AMA walkouts, especially when drug tests get confused with punishment instead of treatment safety. From geriatric med color mix-ups to the way some patients go silent for doctors but let their frustrations fly at nurses, we explore trust, autonomy, and the emotional labor that rarely makes the chart. We also get candid about identity: as Black male nurses, being mistaken for doctors—or athletes—says as much about bias as it does about bedside etiquette. Respect the title, respect the work, and let the care speak for itself. Then we tackle the NCLEX-at-home controversy and why testing integrity still matters for public trust. Is remote proctoring the future, or a shortcut that invites doubt? We share pragmatic takes on evolving standards, the aftermath of COVID-era training shifts, and why rigorous licensure isn’t gatekeeping—it’s patient safety. Finally, we map out a code of ethics for nurse content creators: no patient info, no whiteboards, no gray areas with HIPAA. Creating is not the opposite of professionalism; with boundaries, it’s a bridge that educates, advocates, and brings a little light to hard days. Come for the stories, stay for the perspective—and leave with a deeper respect for the people in scrubs who keep showing up. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a colleague, and drop a review to help more listeners find the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN

    39 min
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This channel is primarily informative within the weird and wonderful world of healthcare. I discuss how to improve the wide world of healthcare along with up to date information. I love to have different guest from different walks of life within healthcare. For podcast guest inquires reach me at shanklindj@yahoo.com 

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