Memoirs of a Throwaway Nurse: An Exploration of Nursing as a Profession

Jamie Underhill
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Exploration of nursing as a career and culture.

Episodes

  1. 12/11/2021

    Episode 9. The Vascular Access Nurse.

    Ever wonder what it's like for those nurses who start your PICC lines? Amanda gives us the scoop on what it's like to be a member of a hospital based PICC team. There's a whole lot more to this that I had imagined. Listen to the expert chat about this specialty. I learned so much from her, and I hope you will, too.

  2. 11/23/2021

    Episode 8. The Dude Nurse.

    Y'all, this episode is so funny and light. Joey and I discuss what it's like to be a man in a female dominated profession. All the stereotypes. All the gender bias. We talk about his perspective. He is such a cool guy with an amazing heart for new nurses and being a caregiver. You'll want to listen to this one. Sorry ladies, he is taken!

  3. 11/18/2021

    Episode 7. The ER Nurse.

    You guys!! Seriously, stoppp!! In this episode I speak candidly with a crazy, off her rocker, ER nurse. This episode will give you life, and also help you understand why ER wait times might be longer than you think they should be. Get some insight on what it's like to work in a busy emergency department. Don't miss this one! Apologies for poor sound quality. Working on fixing that!

  4. 11/02/2021

    Episode 6. The Purposeful Nurse.

    Jen is a single mom. She has worked multiple jobs her kids' entire lives. She recently had a shift in mentality that caused her to reevaluate her work life. Instead of trudging through for that paycheck, what if she could be more intentional about how she spends her time and energy and decide just how she wants to make a living? What if she could LOVE nursing again and find herself through it all? Must listen, guys. This nurse is cool. She's REAL. And she's one of the bravest people I've met in a long time.

  5. 10/22/2021

    Episode 5. The Elementary School Nurse.

    You thought they just put band-aids on boo-boos. In this episode Jaye, a school nurse, tells us what really happens when you are the only medical personnel on an entire school campus. She chose this job to get to know her community, and she is doing just that! Don't miss this episode!

  6. 10/12/2021

    Episode 4. The Instructor.

    Jamie talks with Judy, a nursing instructor who is filled with energy and passion for teaching! Nursing students--this one is for you! Judy shares her philosophy on being a great teacher and gives some real-world advice for being successful as a nursing student, and ultimately, a nurse. This is a joyful expression of finding a job that's the perfect fit. You don't wanna miss it!

  7. 10/04/2021

    Episode 3. The ICU Nurse.

    In this episode, I talk to a badass. It's a heartbreaking and exhausting time in ICU. Lesley gives us the details about what it's like to work in a critical unit and reveals how ICU work has been more difficult due to the pandemic. She shares her trauma. She gives us hope that there is more good to come.

  8. 10/04/2021

    Episode 2. The Labor Nurse.

    In this episode we discuss the challenges that face the "happiest" unit in the hospital. Even the magic of birth is overshadowed by staffing shortages, poor morale and COVID illness in pregnant women. Our guest, Lani, discusses how she keeps the patient first despite setbacks on her unit. She pledges allegiance to her team and vows to keep going. I hope her team honors her and knows how lucky they are to have her. Join us for this REAL perspective from an experienced labor nurse.

  9. 09/23/2021

    Episode 1. The Floor Nurse.

    This episode chronicles the career of Jamie's long-time friend, Shonya, AKA, The Floor Nurse. Discussions include the toll her work has taken on her body and her spirit. She is candid and a little over nursing as a career. We discuss the impact the pandemic has made at her hospital and on her unit. Real talk. It's in this episode.

  10. 09/10/2021

    Intro: Memoirs Of A Throwaway Nurse

    Jamie introduces the podcast. Welcome, listeners. Thanks for tagging along. We hope you aren't disappointed.

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