11 episodes

Becoming a Registered Nurse is far more than just a career choice, it is a calling. Join your host Nicholas "Nick" Palczer, current Medical-Surgical Nurse, and Firefighter/EMT, as we have bi-weekly conversations ranging from career development, leadership, specialty opportunities, current clinical practice, guest interviews, and everything relating to the profession of nursing. If you are a past, present, or up-and-coming nurse, then this podcast is for you. Don't forget to like or follow us so you can listen-in and stay up-to-date on our latest episodes! Thanks for visiting and we hope to hear from you soon!

Bottom Line Nursing Nicholas "Nick P" Palczer

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    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

Becoming a Registered Nurse is far more than just a career choice, it is a calling. Join your host Nicholas "Nick" Palczer, current Medical-Surgical Nurse, and Firefighter/EMT, as we have bi-weekly conversations ranging from career development, leadership, specialty opportunities, current clinical practice, guest interviews, and everything relating to the profession of nursing. If you are a past, present, or up-and-coming nurse, then this podcast is for you. Don't forget to like or follow us so you can listen-in and stay up-to-date on our latest episodes! Thanks for visiting and we hope to hear from you soon!

    BLN Goes on PodCastDX

    BLN Goes on PodCastDX

    Checkout this episode of PodcastDX, where  Nick got the privilege to be a guest on and spend sometime talking with their awesome crew!  Take a listen! 


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    Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 52 min
    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 3 - Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) with MSgt Mike McCabe/TSgt Shenique Deninger

    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 3 - Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) with MSgt Mike McCabe/TSgt Shenique Deninger

    SORRY FOR THE DELAY BUT, WE'RE BACK AT IT! 

    On this episode, we finish our How to Become an Air Force Nurse series with Part 3, Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP).  We sit down with MSgt Mike McCabe and TSgt Shenique Deninger and discuss their backgrounds, what is NECP (past and present), getting through the process, and some inside tips from the board itself. 

     If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know.


    Resources:
    Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions

    AY21 NECP Application Guidance

    Facebook page: USAF NECP


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    Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
     
     Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 2 - Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) with 1st Lt Delora Prange

    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 2 - Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) with 1st Lt Delora Prange

    On this episode, we continue our How to Become an Air Force Nurse series with Part 2, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).  We sit down with 1st Lt Delora Prange and discuss her background that led to her desire to become an Air Force nurse, the requirements for entering ROTC, and the rigors of Cadet/Student life, all the way through the amazing opportunities afforded to those in ROTC (SPOILER: THEY'RE AWESOME! ) .  

    Info Edit: Graduated from UW-Madison in 2019, not 2015. 
     If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know.


    Resources:
    Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions

     https://www.afrotc.com
     
    Have a question or comment?  
     Email us at bottomlinenursing@gmail.com
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    Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
     
     Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 50 min
    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 1 - Direct Accession with 1st Lt Danielle Ritzau

    How to Become an Air Force Nurse, Part 1 - Direct Accession with 1st Lt Danielle Ritzau

    On this episode, we begin our How to Become an Air Force Nurse series with Part 1, the Direct Accession.  We sit down with 1st Lt Danielle Ritzau and discuss her background that led to her join the Air Force as a nurse, the requirements to becoming a Direct Accession, and the process she went through from initial nurse schooling, all the way through attending Total Force Officer Training (TFOT) (a.k.a Officer Training School).  
     If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know.
     
    Resources:
    Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions
    https://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/healthcare/careers/nurse
     
     Have a question or comment?
      
    Email us at bottomlinenursing@gmail.com
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    Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
     
     Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Kevin "The Boot Nurse" Gibson

    Kevin "The Boot Nurse" Gibson

    On this episode, we got the opportunity to sit down with Kevin "The Boot Nurse" Gibson.  We spend time covering a wide variety of subjects from his time as a corpsman, surgical-technician/instructor in the Navy, interning in a burn ICU, to his never ending pursuit to educate others on taking the NCLEX and improving the profession of nursing as a whole.  All leading him to become the YouTube and Instagram sensation that is, "The Boot Nurse."
     If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know and be sure to leave us a rating and review! 



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    thebootnurse@gmail.com
     
    Have a question or comment?  
    Email us at bottomlinenursing@gmail.com

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    Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
     
     
    Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Fostering Our Youth Inc. (FOY) with Phi Tran, Co-Founder/President

    Fostering Our Youth Inc. (FOY) with Phi Tran, Co-Founder/President

    On this episode, we sit down with Air Force Lt Col and Flight Nurse, Phi Tran, Co-Founder/President of Fostering Our Youth Inc. (FOY).  Phi has been a nurse in the Air Force for sixteen years, having a wide-variety of clinical experiences ranging from MSU, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, to now Flight Nursing.  Combining her passion for helping others and the desire to better the youth of the world, she co-founded FOY in 2020, with the ultimate goal of providing positive influences and opportunities for all youth in order to build a better tomorrow.  
    If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know
     
     Resources:
    Checkout FOY Here!
    Facebook
    @FosteringOurYouth
     Fostering Our Youth


    Have a question or comment?  
     
    Email us at bottomlinenursing@gmail.com
    Follow us on Facebook
    Follow us on Instagram @bottomlinenursing
    Visit our Website
     
    Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
     
     
    Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.

    • 33 min

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