Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast

Beth Quaas
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Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast

Welcome to Don’t Eat Your Young — the podcast that brings you stories from the trenches of the incredible, wonderful, exhausting, terrifying, joyous world of nursing. Host Beth Quaas been in the world of nursing for nearly decades and has worked in hospitals large and small. She's worn the hats of the floor nurse, ICU, ER, and anesthesia. She's been a manager, an educator, and a co-worker. On Don't Eat Your Young, Beth highlights stories from nurses around the country that are doing amazing things for their nursing colleagues to support them and let them know that they are not alone. This is a show celebrating a positive culture of nursing and care, and we can be a part of this culture by sharing wins — and struggles — across the field. We will also explore opportunities that are unique in nursing that may inspire you to go in new directions. These voices from the field are an inspiration to care for yourself, and those around you. Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. For more information and to support this show, visit donteatyouryoung.com. Nurses. Making our world better, one shift at a time!

  1. JUN 11

    Using Your Intuition to Care For Patients with Jenn Johnson

    Jenn Johnson has been an ER nurse in Canada for many years. Through those years she was bullied and had to leave jobs because the toxic people she was working with were never dealt with, so she decided to move on. Jenn takes us through three different times she was bullied and how she dealt with each one based on her past experiences and how she grew every time it happened.  With all of her experience at the bedside, she also realized that she could use her intuition, that gut feeling we all get sometimes, to get her patients the care they need much more quickly than if she waited for lab and diagnostic tests to come back. Her colleagues respect her as she uses her intuition to quickly communicate with others to get patients treated before they become even worse off.  Jenn is waiting for her book, Nursing Intuition, to be published this fall. In the book, she will talk more about the science behind using intuition and how she incorporates it into her care of patients. Jenn has a wealth of information to share and I cannot wait to read her book when it comes out. You can find Jenn at www.nursejenn.ca. Check out her work! Connect:Follow Jenn's journey on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Jenn's website www.nursejenn.ca. Jenn's Amazon profile Jennifer A Johnson RN.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    44 min

  2. MAY 28

    Empowering Nurses Globally: The Story Behind Nurses for Nurses with Jennifer Crow

    In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Crow, RN, a dedicated nurse with over a decade of experience in the healthcare field. Jennifer’s journey began in 2013, and through the challenges of nightshifts and the demands of her profession, she developed a vision to empower and support her fellow nurses. This vision gave birth to Nurses for Nurses, a dynamic community set to launch in September 2024. Jennifer’s passion for nursing has driven her to create a platform where nurses can network, inspire, and uplift each other. Join us as we explore Jennifer’s inspiring story and the profound impact she aims to make on the nursing community. Connect: Follow Jennifer's journey on LinkedIn. Nurses for Nurses website www.nursesfornurses.org. Get in touch with Jennifer at jen.crow@nursesfornurses.org. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    36 min

  3. MAY 14

    Simple Strategies for Stress Relief with The Rest RN, Karen Doiron

    Karen Doiron knows that we don’t have to keep living with the stress we are used to and she wants to help nurses live healthier lives. In this episode, Karen shares some simple strategies that we can incorporate immediately to help us feel better today. Summary: Karen Doiron is The Rest RN and her goal is to improve the lives of nurses by teaching them to recognize and decrease their stress levels. She offers simple strategies that can be done at any time of the day. In her coaching, she also helps nurses set boundaries and develop awareness for what our bodies are telling us in relation to stress. The 3 pillars of The Rest RN are Rest, Reconnect and Restore. Karen says that resting is the state in which we heal and where our creative side lives. She knows that nurses find difficulty in being able to relax and take time to do nothing. Our brains tell us that periods of rest make us feel non-productive because we are used to always being on the go. This is increasing our stress and making it harder to break the cycle. Connecting with ourselves, which is what Karen helps her clients to do, will teach us to listen to our bodies, set healthy boundaries and start living healthier lives. Thank you to The Rest RN for helping to improve the health of nurses. Let’s keep this conversation going! Connect:Follow Karen's journey on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.The Rest RN website www.therestrn.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    45 min

  4. APR 30

    Holistic Health and Inspiring Nurses with Kasey Pacheco

    Kasey Pacheco believes that collaboration is the key to improving healthcare and bringing nurses together. In this episode, Kasey talks about what she is doing to bring nurses success by teaching them about holistic health and guiding them to pivot into their passion.  Summary: Kasey is a nurse and loves caring for patients, but found that her nursing colleagues also needed care. She helps others by offering holistic health and assisting them with sharing their stories. Kasey is the founder of Preservers of Life Digital Marketing Agency, where “we blend the nurturing essence of a nurse with the strategic prowess of a marketing expert. Our foundation rests on the belief that every valuable individual deserves a spotlight, a platform where their story shines brightly in the crowded digital landscape.”.  Kasey is also involved in Nurses in Charge, a non-profit nursing community that is committed to empowering nurses, including students, CNAs, LPNs and RNs. By bringing together nurses from all areas, this group strives to inspire and lift up our profession. Anyone that meets Kasey sees a shining star that wants others to shine brighter than herself. For any nurse entrepreneurs that would like to be more visible, Kasey can do that. She can guide those that are looking for change and promote them on the platform that will serve them best.  Connect:Follow Kasey's journey on LinkedIn and YouTube. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    37 min

  5. APR 9

    Exploring New Opportunities with Beth Ramer

    Beth Ramer empowers ambitious women to go from unfulfilled and burnt out to expanding their passion for possibility without blowing up their lives and careers. She is a speaker, coach, workshop facilitator and host of the Design your Vibrant Life podcast. Beth knows that we can get caught up in the busy-ness of life and work, constantly spinning, always doing everything for everyone else and feeling hollow and depleted when it comes time for ourselves. After experiencing burn out herself, she discovered how vital it is to be able to have control over our own energy. As an Energy Alignment Coach, she empowers ambitious women to align their energy, intentions, and actions to achieve personal and professional goals creating authentic life and career alignment. Links:Connect with BethJoin Beth's Mailing List Schedule Complimentary BreathWork Session Schedule Vision Breakthrough Call Follow Beth's journey on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Listen to Beth's Podcast: Design Your Vibrant Life Podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    37 min

  6. MAR 5

    From Academia to Functional Medicine, Running the Gamut with Kerry Johnson

    Kerry Johnson has worn many hats in her time as a nurse: bedside nurse, FNP, and Functional Medicine NP. What better person than her to teach the new nurses coming into the profession. Listen today to hear how Kerry got into education and how her passion for health turned her to functional medicine. ABOUT KERRY Kerry Johnson had been working as a nurse for several years when she decided to get her family nurse practitioner certification. Once she received that degree and was seeing patient’s in the clinic, she noticed how she wasn’t preventing disease, but just treating it. Patients were getting sicker and the healthcare system in which she was working just didn’t seem right to her. So she decided it was time to help patients in a different way and became certified in functional medicine. With that new knowledge and passion, she also decided it was time to teach others how to prevent disease, for their health and the health of their patients. Kerry is now seeing patients her way by getting to the root of the problem and finding a way to help them get better, without just band-aiding the issues. I know firsthand how Kerry can help with many ailments and can’t speak highly enough of her compassion and knowledge for helping others. She is a great educator, for her patients and her students. LINKS Kerry’s website www.drkimwellness.org Follow Kerry’s journey on Instagram and LinkedIn. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    56 min

  7. FEB 20

    Leading with Nurse’s Wellbeing in Mind with Alex Whitefield

    Alex Whitefield knows what it’s like to be an exhausted bedside nurse. It isn’t ok for nurses to do the work that they do without a break away from their patients. So he decided to change that. Listen this week to hear what Alex is working on to help manage the complexities of scheduling our breaks. Alex Whitefield was an ER nurse before becoming a nurse leader. During the time he was working at the bedside, he realized how important it was that nurses needed their breaks so that they could come back and care for their patients. Once he became a manager, he saw how complex it can be to schedule an entire unit of nurses to get their breaks without missing anyone. So he developed Breakalgo, as in break algorithm, so that if it wasn’t a good time for a nurse to take a break, they wouldn’t get lost in the chaos. Alex Whitefield cares for the nurses he manages and it is clear when we discuss the importance of nurses caring for themselves. He has taken it upon himself to create a workplace that leads to caring for each other as well. It is nurse leaders like Alex that will change the landscape of the nursing profession. LINKS Find the Breakalago tool here www.breakalgo.com Follow Alex’s journey on LinkedIn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    46 min

  8. FEB 14

    Eating Your Young From a Unique Perspective with Ryan George

    Ryan George, an experienced ICU nurse, offers a candid account of his decision to leave his job due to workplace bullying, ultimately leading him to exit the nursing profession altogether. As a gay man in a predominantly female field, Ryan sheds light on the reality of toxic workplace dynamics, particularly the "mean girls" phenomenon. Despite his proficiency as a nurse and dedication to teaching, Ryan found himself targeted and uncomfortable in his work environment. He emphasizes the importance of kindness, support, and camaraderie among nurses, advocating for a healthier workplace culture. Ryan's experience underscores the toll of toxic environments on both healthcare professionals and patient care, urging for a more compassionate and supportive approach within the nursing community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    50 min
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Welcome to Don’t Eat Your Young — the podcast that brings you stories from the trenches of the incredible, wonderful, exhausting, terrifying, joyous world of nursing. Host Beth Quaas been in the world of nursing for nearly decades and has worked in hospitals large and small. She's worn the hats of the floor nurse, ICU, ER, and anesthesia. She's been a manager, an educator, and a co-worker. On Don't Eat Your Young, Beth highlights stories from nurses around the country that are doing amazing things for their nursing colleagues to support them and let them know that they are not alone. This is a show celebrating a positive culture of nursing and care, and we can be a part of this culture by sharing wins — and struggles — across the field. We will also explore opportunities that are unique in nursing that may inspire you to go in new directions. These voices from the field are an inspiration to care for yourself, and those around you. Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. For more information and to support this show, visit donteatyouryoung.com. Nurses. Making our world better, one shift at a time!

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