4. From the nurses station to the doctor's office with Carter Glenn

The Med Mindset Podcast

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In this week’s episode, we are blessed with the presence of a frontline Covid ICU nurse turned medical student. Carter Glenn brings to the forefront a unique perspective stemming from his experiences as a nurse and the moments that prompted him to switch to a career in medicine. He elegantly showcases an innate ability to introspect and draw unique values from his experiences in a manner that makes it a learning experience for all listeners.     

In This Week’s Podcast, We’ll Explore

  • How to arrive at ‘why medicine’ as a nurse
  • Working as an ICU nurse during the Covid 19 pandemic
  • The power of mindset
  • Importance of familiarizing oneself with the day to day functionalities of a healthcare setting
  • Defining one’s future career from lessons of the past
  • Circumventing the perils of working full time as a student
  • Selecting college based on earning a spot as a college athlete
  • Pearls of wisdom on succeeding in school and defying the odds

Books Mentioned in the Podcast

  • Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science
  • The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

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