Black Girl Blue Scrubs

Routines are the key to success! In this episode we will discuss the power of creating routines and habits in our personal and professional areas of life to get successful results.

In this episode we will help you to plan your exit strategy. Knowing when to leave, why you’re leaving and where you’re going next will help you move forward and not just around in circles!

In this episode we will review the major things to look for when planning your next degree. We discuss how the trends in nursing, building a networking and gaining valuable experience all factor in.

In this episode we close out the final todos of preparing for a bomb nursing interview. To add a sprinkle of dazzle dazzle we review the traditional follow up “thank you note.”

In the second episode of our 3 part resume series we will cover how to REVIEW the right material to prepare for you interview. This episode will review nursing interview questions, how to give excellent answers and how to review if your personality is a great fit for the company and team. Take a listen!

In this episode we will discuss how to transition from applicant to interview candidate for any nursing or beyond the bedside role. We will touch on how to RESEARCH to maximize your interview with the recruiter and how to research for the main interview.

In this episode we overview the basics of a resume. The format, order and how to put relevant information that will land you the job you are look for.

In this episode we will go into detail about the 5 starter ways you can hone your nursing leadership potential. We will discuss what is leadership, how to have conversations with your leadership team and how to build your leadership skills in your current role.

2020 is nothing like we envisioned but quite possibly still everything that we need. Find out how to nurse during a pandemic and revolution, while keeping yourself first. The last few months have been chaos, on this episode you’ll learn how to pivot gracefully and come out empowered and in control of your life!

In Episode 6 we highlight the career of Nurse Alice, as seen on Dr. Oz and Black Enterprise. She gives us gems on how minority nurses can contribute beyond the bedside, and how we can find environments that support our Black Girl Magic! You don’t want to miss this episode because she is giving us the keys to advance in our careers, live healthy lifestyles and find passion in our everyday work!

The nursing shortage continues to rise and by 2028 its estimated that the United States will need over 2.8 million nurses to cover the healthcare needs of our sick populations. Travel Nursing began in the 1980s and has soon become the most popular and sought after form of nursing.  How can you get started? What do you need to know? In Episode 5: we will uncover the story of one milliennial who, in the wake of the recession, started a company to support nurses and cnas traveling across the United States. In this episode you will hear about the grit and determination it took to become an entrepreneur in nursing, and all you need to know to begin travel nursing with a company that is passionate about advocating for you.  Feature guest Instagram:  @Angelicalwhaley founder of @ams.agency

Nursing informatics is a field of nursing that incorporates nursing, computer and information science to collect and analyze data on the healthcare needs of our populations. Minorities make up a tiny fraction of Nurses in Healthcare Technology and in Technology across the board.   Why is that? What are we missing out on? In Episode 4: The Tea on getting into Nursing IT with Dr. Dee you'll grab some gems on getting into Nursing IT (I heard that’s wear the money is at 👀💰) as well as receive information on and how to taking a career leap will change your life! This Real Nurses of Atlanta star has some tea that he wants to tell to help you personally and professionally advance in your career. Ever thought about Nursing IT? This episode is for you! 

In this weeks podcast episode we’ll hear from Karyssa Coston, founder of Black Nurses Killing it on how she saw a need for black nurses being represented online and used her voice to create an fast-growing online space and amazing clothing line for other black nurses to feel recognized and confident in their true nursing beauty. This episode is for you if you are looking to be inspired, expand beyond the bedside, beat burnout and use your passion to create something meaningful.” Instagram: @blacknurseskillingit

This episode will provide key tools to inspire you to bring  in 2020 with clear 20/20 vision. Here we will discuss how to find your passion and purpose by using reflection to identify your gifts, calling and mission in nursing and in life!  If you are asking yourself "What's next for 2020" this is the episode for you!  Free Goal setting Guide! https://www.blackgirlbluescrubs.org/goalsettingguide Be sure to download our listeners goal setting  guide to use after the episode. This guide will provide a surefire way to set goals for a successful year. Visit our website at blackgirlbluescrubs.org and follow our Instagram @blackgirlbluescrubs_ to join the conversation!

In our inaugural episode we will discuss the story of Leonna Goddard, a 35 year old black nurse, who committed suicide due to common nursing issues such as burnout, lack of self care, stress, work life balance and mental health. This episode marks the beginning our discussion series on how we can empower ourselves to create better career and lifestyle choices.