The Nursing Student Podcast

Thomas Uzuegbunem

In The Nursing Student Podcast, Thomas Uzuegbunem talks about all things nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse. This is a podcast about the student nurse life, getting into nursing school, surviving nursing school and that first year as a new grad nurse. Don't make the same mistakes nurses before you make. For more information on being a nurse make sure to check out the blog on https://thenursingstudentpodcast.com or https://nursemoneytalk.com.

  1. Jan 27

    #023: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending 10 Years in Healthcare

    10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare After a decade working in healthcare, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Lessons I wish more nurses and healthcare professionals talked about openly. In this video, I break down the hard-earned truths about nursing, career longevity, burnout, personal branding, networking, communication, and why staying in the wrong job can quietly destroy your career and your well-being. Whether you’re a nursing student, early in your career, or a seasoned clinician questioning your next move, this episode is meant to give you clarity...and maybe save you years of frustration. In this video, we cover Why self-care isn’t optional in healthcareThe reality of healthcare as a businessWhy burning bridges can haunt your careerHow nurses become obsolete without realizing itWhen “the grass is greener” thinking backfiresWhy your personal brand matters more than you thinkThe emotional cost of trying to save everyoneHow networking quietly opens doorsWhy coworkers matter more than patients for job satisfactionHow communication can make or break your careerWhen staying in a job too long does more harm than goodDisclosure: Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. Links 🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools🔍 Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askStart Investing and Saving ➔ Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn➔ Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1➔ Find a Financial Planner: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner➔ Open a Savings Account: https://nursemoneytalk.com/citResources For New Nurses ➔ Learn How to Chart: https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart➔ New Nurse Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyResources For Nursing Students ➔ 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/nclexprepResources For Pre-Nursing Students ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy➔ Look for Nurse Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs➔ Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schoolsTimestamps 00:00 - 10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare00:13 - 1. You Will Have to Take Care of Yourself Either by Choice or by Force01:00 - 2. Healthcare Is a Business; It Will Continue With or Without You02:12 - 3. Don’t Burn Bridges; You Don’t Know When You’ll Need to Cross a Bridge03:48 - 4. Keep Learning or You Will Be Made Obsolete03:23 - CALL TO ACTION04:44 - 5. Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side, So Water Your Own Lawn06:10 - 6. A Poorly Managed Personal Brand Will Stifle Your Career07:33 - 7. You Can’t Save Everyone08:13 - 8. Networking Opens Up More Doors Than You Can Ever Open By Yourself09:17 - 9. The Staff You Work With Matters More Than the Patients You Deal With10:15 - 10. Good Communication Will Make or Break Your Career11:34 - 11. You’ll Hate Yourself the Longer You Stay at a Job You Hate12:41 - Key Takeaways

    13 min

  2. Jan 12

    #022: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro For Nursing Students

    In this episode, I answer a real question from a nursing student asking a simple but important question: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for nursing school? We break down the actual differences that matter for nursing students, including performance needs, battery life, portability, longevity, and price. I explain what tasks nursing school really demands from a laptop, where the MacBook Pro is overkill for most students, and when the MacBook Air is more than enough. If you’re trying to decide between a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro and want a clear, practical recommendation without overspending, this episode is for you.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyDisclaimer: 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.

    8 min
  3. #020: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School | Truth About Nursing School!

    02/10/2022

    #020: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School | Truth About Nursing School!

    Are you planning on going to nursing school? Here are some of the things I wish I knew about nursing school before I started. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask 📖 What to Expect the First Day of Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/first-day-of-nursing-school 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 - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School 00:45 - #1 It's Not About the Grades 01:47 - #2 It's Going To Take a Village 03:16 - #3 You'll Feel Like You Don't Know Anything 04:16 - #4 Managing Your Social Life Will Be hard 06:03 - #5 Learn How To Study the Right Way 07:13 - Check the Links on the Description 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.

    8 min
  4. #021: How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School | Reasons Why Its Hard To Get Into Nursing School

    02/10/2022

    #021: How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School | Reasons Why Its Hard To Get Into Nursing School

    Getting into nursing school requires more than a high GPA. There are a lot of factors affecting your nursing school application. In this video, you'll learn how hard it is to get into nursing school, and why it's so difficult to get into nursing school. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Do Grade Matter in Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-grades-matter-in-nursing-school📖 Is Human Anatomy and Physiology Hard?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-human-anatomy-and-physiology-hard📖 What GPA is Required for Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/what-gpa-required-nursing-school📖 Do You have to take Prerequisites for Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-you-have-to-take-prerequisites-nursing-schoolResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps:00:00 - How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School01:54 - #1 Difficulty of Pre-Req Classes04:24 - #2 Choosing a Program 04:53 - #3 GPA Requirements06:14 - #4 Public vs. Private School08:02 - #5 Good School vs. Bad School09:22 - #6 How Well You Do on General Entrance Hurdles 13:16 - #7 Applicant Pool 15:35 - Why is it So Hard to Get Into Nursing School?18:19 - ConclusionDisclaimer: 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.

    20 min
  5. #019: Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse? — Here's the Answer!

    02/10/2022

    #019: Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse? — Here's the Answer!

    The road to becoming a nurse is not easy. In this video, I will talk about how you can become a nurse even if you think that you're not smart enough for nursing school. Even if you don't want to watch the video, then know this...Yes! You are SMART enough to become a nurse! Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/am-i-smart-enough-to-be-a-nurse📖 Should I Go to Nursing School?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/should-i-go-to-nursing-school-quizResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps:00:00 - Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse?02:50 - Things You Will Do To Get Into Nursing School04:21 - How Hard is it to Become a Nurse?06:22 - Student Retention Rates07:00 - Looking for a Nursing School?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.

    9 min
  6. #018: This is How Much You'll Make as a New Grad Nurse | Your Starting Nurse Salary

    02/10/2022

    #018: This is How Much You'll Make as a New Grad Nurse | Your Starting Nurse Salary

    Here's how much you can expect to make as a new grad nurse in the United States. You'll also see how much your starting wage as a new nurse could vary.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-much-do-nurses-make📖 7 Practical Ways to Make 6 Figures as a Nurse: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nurses-make-6-figuresResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps:00:00 - This is How Much You'll Make as a New Grad Nurse02:30 - How Much Do Nurses Make on Average?03:59 - Factors That Affect a Nurse Salary07:22 - Ways to Increase Your Salary as a NurseOther Resources:📖 Salary for New Grad Nurses: https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/new-graduate-registered-nurse-salaryDisclaimer: 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.

    12 min
  7. #017: How to Pass Dosage Calculations | Tips + Tricks To Pass Dosage Calc!

    02/10/2022

    #017: How to Pass Dosage Calculations | Tips + Tricks To Pass Dosage Calc!

    So many nursing students find dosage calc hard because it’s very much based on math. In this video, I will share with you some tips and tricks to pass dosage calculations in nursing school. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-pass-dosage-calculations📖 What is Dosage Calculations?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/what-is-dosage-calculations📖 Is Dosage Calc Hard?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-dosage-calculations-hardTimestamps: 00:00 - How to Pass Dosage Calculations01:02 - You Need to Understand What is Dosage Calculations01:55 - Tips to Pass Dosage Calculations02:20 - #1 Don’t Miss Class03:50 - #2 Practice Practice Practice06:00 - #3 Buy a Study Guide06:55 - #4 Get an Online Resource08:21 - #5 Get a Tutor10:09 - #6 Go to Your Instructor's Office Hours12:02 - #7 Form a Study Group14:58 - #8 Use Online Free Resources17:27 - 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.

    19 min
  8. #016: Is Dosage Calc Hard? | Here Are the Reasons

    02/10/2022

    #016: Is Dosage Calc Hard? | Here Are the Reasons

    Let's dive into the main reason why so many nursing students complain about dosage calculations.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-dosage-calculations-hard📖 What is Dosage Calculations?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/what-is-dosage-calculations📖 How to Pass Dosage Calculations: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-pass-dosage-calculationsResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources 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/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyTimestamps: 00:00 - Is Dosage Calc Hard?01:19 - What Dosage Calc is Really About02:50 - Why is Dosage Calculations Hard?04:33 - Want Some Tips for Being Successful in Dosage Calc?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.

    7 min
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In The Nursing Student Podcast, Thomas Uzuegbunem talks about all things nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse. This is a podcast about the student nurse life, getting into nursing school, surviving nursing school and that first year as a new grad nurse. Don't make the same mistakes nurses before you make. For more information on being a nurse make sure to check out the blog on https://thenursingstudentpodcast.com or https://nursemoneytalk.com.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Uzuegbunem
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thomas Uzuegbunem
  • Show Website
    The Nursing Student Podcast

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