A midday nursing passion pick-me-up sharing tips/tricks, dissecting the realities behind the career and celebrating the unique world and lifestyle of nursing! Please be advised that all HIPAA laws are followed, and all opinions shared are not affiliated with any health system or corporation.
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You read the title and you INSTANTLY knew what we were talking about! This episode let’s get back to some nursing station chatter! Ebony and Ivory talk about THAT nurse who is on the receiving end of a lot of eye rolls and deep sighs
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Do you think it’s free game to soulmate search while on the clock. This episode is hilarious as Ebony and Ivory talk about dating in the workplace and why it just might not be such a terrible idea.
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The election is next week and unless you live under a super large boulder, it’s impossible to ignore. This week Ivory and Ebony wants to know if you still think it’s taboo to talk politics in the nursing station
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Eight months into the pandemic, and can you believe this is still a topic of discussion. Join Ebony and Ivory for this light hearted conversation on one of the new normals of today.
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We have all been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic in our personal and work lives. A week after the country shut down, Nurse Ivory set off to New York to battle this virus in a community hit the hardest. Tune in as Nurse Ebony interviews her cohost and friend as she talks about her experience openly for the first time.…
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Social Media is a slippery slope when you mix it with coworkers. Ebony and Ivory share their stories and whether or not its a do or a don't for them!
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*Cues “Return of the Mack”* Ebony and Ivory are back on the mic celebrating one year of the launch of Refreshments and Narcotics™️Podcast, and why they’ve been away for so long (nope it’s not because of COViD-19.....we’ll not entirely)
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With it still being flu season and new viruses spreading, who knew going viral would mean something so different. Listen in as Ivory and Ebony express their views on the recent trend of nurses going viral and where they fall on the midst of all the commotion.
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Rapid Bolus: Ebony’s New Year Resolutions
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Are you having a hard time putting a new goal in place for this new year??? Nurse Ebony has you covered! Tap in for a quick jumpstart and laugh for your week!!!
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We’re starting the new year going BACK to BACK!!! New episode up for your listening pleasures! Tap in as we discuss the downfall of working in a 24/7- 365 business: working holidays. We share our quirks and past tips on how we managed to wiggle our way out of assigned holidays.
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‘Tis the season to go into a food coma and overdose on crockpot creations! Nurse Ebony and Ivory return with a fun episode and talk about whether or not they are pro or anti potlucks!
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Ebony and Ivory takes on the notion of employment loyalty, and knowing when to move along. They share personal experiences as to why they made the decision to say goodbye.
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[16] Gossip: Surviving and Avoiding It
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When it comes to the task of minding the business that pays you... are filling your social bank with fraudulent checks?? Gossip unfortunately invaded units like the Flu, and too often nurses get caught up in the contamination. Tune in as Nurse Ebony and Nurse Ivory describe how they handle gossip and recently survived a new fake news story.…
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Nurse Ebony shares a story of sexism in nursing.
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Rapid Bolus: When Ivory was a Victim of the Cat Claws
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In preparation of next week episode we want to give you the inspiration behind the episode. Ivory tells you about a time she was on the receiving end of workplace cattiness.
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No need to hold your breathe any longer!We’ve hated that we kept these from you for so long, but the Selfish Series has returned!! This week we explore those precious moments of spirituality that some of us embrace to endure and succeed as nurses! Ebony and Ivory are joined by the wonderfully knowledgeable @awakening.alyssa as we untangle what prac…
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[14] Welcome to the hospital! Can I take your order?!
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The dream team is back from a much needed vacation to spill and whine about one of our favorite break-room topics: Patient Satisfaction Surveys! You all know them and love them in your own special way. Join us for some good ole nurse spit fire as we give you our personal experiences with this controversial feedback. I’m…
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Rapid Bolus: Nurse Ivory’s Confessions
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Time for a quick bit of transparency as we open up about some errors that became great learning lessons in your career!
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Rapid Bolus: Nurse Ebony’s Confession
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Time for a quick bit of transparency as we open up about some errors that became great learning lessons in your career!
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There are rules every hospital gives that need to be followed, and then there are the unspoken rules you learn along the way. Ebony & Ivory give you the their top three bylaws they’ve learned thru the years at the bedside (on the floor and the ER).
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Oh, I gets pretty serious this episode. This week, Ebony and Ivory dive into a necessary conversation about racism inside the nursing field. This is a huge topic that can be discussed for multiple episodes, but take a listen as they do their best to give their perspective racial prejudice at the bedside.…
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Back away from the nursing station, and book you some “me time”. This week Ebony and Ivory discuss ensuring you break away from nursing and making the best of your time off on vacation.
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Happy Monday and your favorite host are back with a full episode sponsored by @thenurseclub! This week Ebony & Ivory get candid with some helpful (and not so helpful at times) tips on how they manage to balance work and life outside the hospital. From gentrified leftovers and high class sleep rooms, tune in as they divulge their personal routines a…
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Rapid Bolus: Nurse Ebony’s Most Memorable Patient
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Disclaimer: this Bolus contains a descriptive story detailing sexual abuse, and can be triggering and harmful to some. Please listen at your own discretion as Ebony recalls one fateful night in the ER that has followed her thru her career journey. All HIPAA laws are adhered to, and all opinions shared do not reflect that of our employer.…
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Rapid Bolus: Nurse Ivory’s Most Memorable Patient
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Introducing a new segment called: Rapid Bolus!!! This are mini podcast feature stories and personal memories from our career that we may not be able to cover on an episode of Refreshments and Narcotics!! All HIPAA laws are respected, and any opinions expressed do not reflect those of our employers.
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[9]Im not a doctor, I just play one on TV...
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June is over?! JULYIN 😂😂 This New episode is to help distract you from the new influx of doctors swarming your unit, and get a laugh on that much needed lunch break. We had the pleasure to sit with @jjohnson313 from @shoptalkpodcast along with @thebeigebishop from @partfavorspodcast as they flaunt their Made For TV medical degrees! Ebony and Ivory …
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[8]Selfish Series: Entrepreneurship
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It’s time to be selfish, and for this Selfish Series is we will explore entrepreneurship with a help of two growing experts. Joined by Carolyn (@rnonamission) , owner of RN on a Mission, LLC and Cat Golden (@nineliveshealth) of Nine Lives Health and Nurses Inspire Nurses, we explore how entrepreneurship is a form of self care, the peaks and pits of…
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Let’s set aside all therapeutic communication, and get down to some naked truths. Ebony and Ivory pull back the iron curtain, and talk about some not so pleasant occurrences you new nurses may encounter as you get adjusted to Nurse life! From hazing, burnout, antisocial physicians and butt blood...they dish it all.…
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[6]Make those money moves: Life after graduation
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You graduated?!?! Cool story, now what’s next. Ebony and Ivory let you in on some real life tips on how to conquer the fire breathing dragon NCLEX, becoming gainfully employed and knowing your worth 🤑🤑. We are joined by Tonya, creator, FNP and boss lady of The Nursing Goals Shop who was gracious enough to pop our interview cherry, and help guide ou…
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[5]Hashtag Surviving Nursing School
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It’s not Thursday but we are going to throw it back to the “gold old days” of written care plans, Nursing portfolios 💼 and “select all that applies” answers. Nurse Ebony and Ivory give out their seasoned pro tips to surviving the trenches and mountains of nursing school.
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At the end of each month, our selfish series will touch on the multifaceted topic of self care. Self care is a broad topic that ranges from spiritual, physical, mental and financial health. Though all of our experiences are different, we can benefit from courses of other. Join Nurse Ivory and Nurse Ebony as they get really personal about their jour…
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Nurse Ivory takes you into a dark world of mastering how to be a professionally mean nurse while still receiving praise. We also tip our hat and shake our head at Grey’s Anatomy’s attempt at showcasing a “mean nurse” during P.C.A.
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We hope you all enjoyed your Nurse’s Week and the “gifts” that comes with it. Join in on the conversation as we talk about maintaining your compassion in the face of challenges and adversity. And if that’s not enough, P.C.A. takes the time to correct Guinness Book of Whatever for yet another nursing inaccuracies. Follow us on Instagram @randnpodcas…
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Happy Nurse’s Week and welcome to our debut episode! Get to know your host and find out how we became nurse soulmates. We discuss the hot topic of Senator Walsh, and the importance of taking a REAL break.This weeks “Witness My Waste” comes from the popular Instagram @nurselifern. Follow us @randnpodcast and send us in your best stories to be read o…
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