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NICU Travel Nurse, Passports & Preemies – Kylee Nelson
About the show
This week on the podcast we have Kylee Nelson. Kylee is a travel NICU nurse! And oh by the way…she has a massive blog called Passports & Preemies. It is so freaking cool.
Kylee went into nursing not knowing exactly what she wanted to do. That is…until she walked into a neonatal unit. At that instant, she knew she had found her home. So she started as a NICU nurse and has been working in that specialty ever since.
But along the way, she got the travel bug and wanted a way to be able to travel the world and use her nursing degree as well. So not only has she completed domestic NICU travel assignments, but also NICU nurse assignments abroad! She has worked in North Macedonia and Saudia Arabia and has so many stories to share.
She also has a large social media presence and a blog called Passports & Preemies. She writes blog posts about her travel as a NICU nurse, NICU nursing in general, and her travels abroad. Did I mention she has a podcast as well?? It’s called Passports & Preemies Talks. She does it all!
At the time this podcast airs, she will be in South East Asia!! So cool!
If you have ever wondered about traveling abroad working as nurse or just travel in general, be sure and listen to this episode.
Meet the Hosts
Kylee Nelson
Kylee went into nursing not knowing exactly what she wanted to do. That is…until she walked into a neonatal unit. At that instant, she knew she had found her home. So she started as a NICU nurse and has been working in that specialty ever since.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Nursing Abroad with Shelly Zimmer
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Shelly Zimmer. Shelly was first introduced to nursing when she was in high school! Her high school had a special program where they introduced the students to different career paths. She also had a favorite aunt that was a nurse. So it was meant to be!
Shelly has been a nurse for 38 YEARS!!! What an unbelievable accomplishment. And so she has so much information to share.
Shelly still works clinically here in the states, but about 15 years ago she started working abroad doing different projects as a nurse. She has worked in at least 15 countries! On the podcast, she talks about these programs that she works for, how it works, where you stay, if she feels safe…all the things!!!
If you have ever wondered about what opportunities exist for nursing abroad, this is the episode for you!
Meet the Hosts
Shelly Zimmer
Shelly was first introduced to nursing when she was in high school! Her high school had a special program where they introduced the students to different career paths.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Heart + Sound Solutions with Justin Owens
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Justin Owens, RN, ADN, BA, business owner. Justin came to nursing as a 2nd career – like so many! He started out in his professional life as plant pathologist for Bayer. Yes, that’s Bayer, as in the aspirin. (So cool and interesting…)
But he always knew he loved the medical field so he entered into nursing!
A couple of years of working as a nurse on an orthopedic floor, he started Heart Sound Solutions – a company that provides stethescopes and other gear at affordable prices. Justin saw a problem and made a solution! What nurses do best!
On the podcast, Justin talks about his path into entrepreneurship and all of the bumps along the way. Here’s a hint: You don’t have to have it all figured out! Justin also gives advice for nurses who have ideas and want to start a business.
You can find his website here https://heartsoundsolutions.net/
Meet the Hosts
Justin Owens, RN, ADN, BA, business owner
Justin came to nursing as a 2nd career – like so many! He started out in his professional life as plant pathologist for Bayer. Yes, that’s Bayer, as in the aspirin. (So cool and interesting…)
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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RekMed – Jenn Zahourek
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Jenn Zahourek, RN, BSN, business owner. She started out briefly as a psych nurse, then went to the ER. But now her main jam is her company: RekMed!!
Jenn tells us her story and journey into nursing. She actually started out as a mental health counselor. She had always wanted to go to nursing school but hated the sight of blood. But she got over her fear and finally made it happen.
On the podcast, Jenn talks about her company, Rek Med. They started out selling student nurse planners and have evolved from there. It is so cool to hear her story and where she is leading the company.
Jenn also gives advice for nurses who have ideas and want to start a business. She will absolutely inspire you.
Meet the Hosts
Jenn Zahourek, RN, BSN, business owner
She started out briefly as a psych nurse, then went to the ER. But now her main jam is her company: RekMed!!
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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QA Audit Nurse and owner of Craft Cai
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Cai Degruzman, LVN. She is a quality assurance audit nurse and also started her own side hustle called Crafty Cai.
Cai tells us about her journey into nursing. And it isn’t like most…. She is an LVN. She started in the Phillipines but then had to start completely over when she came to the US with her family. But she made it! And she is her to tell us what she is doing now as a QA audit nurse.
Cai also started her own business during the pandemic called the Antisocial Nurses Club (we were all forced to be a little antisocial during the pandemic). It has been a labor of love. And she gives tips to nurses who have an idea in their hearts. Just do it!
You can find her website here: https://www.craftycai.com/ (It’s called Craft Cai with Antisocial Nurses club merchandise!)
Meet the Hosts
Cai Degruzman, LVN
She is a quality assurance audit nurse and also started her own side hustle called Crafty Cai.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Vice President of Customer Experience (in medtech) – Chad Rains
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Chad Rains, RN, BSN, MBA. He is the Vice President of Customer Experience at a medical device/medtech company based out of California.
I am really excited about this episode because it shows you how far you can take your nursing degree. Not every job that is well suited for nurses, requires a nursing degree. However, your nursing degree is what will set you apart from your competition. And today’s episode with Chad demonstrates that.
But before we dive in, Chad tells us about his journey into nursing. He started out as a medical assistant in an orthopedic clinic and worked his way up. And when I say WORKED, I mean it. He worked nights and weekends cleaning carpets so that he could go to clinics and finish his nursing degree.
Chad talks about building your network as a nurse. He talks specifically about the medical device industry and how uniquely nurses are positioned to compete and work in this field.
His path into nursing was not an easy one. It took determination and perseverance. And his story is such an inspiration!
Meet the Hosts
Chad Rains, RN, BSN, MBA
He is the Vice President of Customer Experience at a medical device/medtech company based out of California.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Jonathan V. Llamas, DNP. He is a psychiatric nurse practitioner!
I am so excited for you to hear Jonathan’s story. Jonathan, by his own admission, had a rocky start into nursing. But he worked hard and via sheer will and determination, conquered his fears and graduated.
He first started out in the Emergency Room. Not necessarily due to any great passion for ER nursing – it’s just what he thought he should do. However, over time, he found his way into psychiatric nursing and then eventually became a nurse practitioner in this specialty.
His path into nursing was not an easy one. It took determination and perseverance. And his story is such an inspiration.
Meet the Hosts
Jonathan V. Llamas, DNP
He is a psychiatric nurse practitioner!
His path into nursing was not an easy one. It took determination and perseverance. And his story is such an inspiration.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Organ Allocation Coordinator – Amy Honeycutt
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Amy Honeycutt, RN, BSN. She is an Organ Allocation Coordinator that works for the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
Amy is an RN and obtained her BSN – however, her path to organ donation was not straight-forward. Amy herself is an organ recipient! She had an allergic reaction to a medication that caused her to go into acute liver failure. She found herself in need of a liver transplant immediately.
Amy had already intended on going to nursing school (she was in the process of completing her prerequisites) when this happened to her. And this medical emergency is what steered her toward the organ donation specialty.
Amy tells us her transplant story, how she got into her current position as an Organ Allocation Coordinator, and gives us advice on how nurses/nursing students can get into this amazing specialty and field!
Meet the Hosts
Amy Honeycutt, RN, BSN
She is an Organ Allocation Coordinator that works for the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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Assistant Director in Professional Development for the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M – Rachel Potter
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Rachel Potter. She is the Assistant Director in Continuing Professional Development for the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M
She has obtained her BSN from Radford University. Rachel first started her nursing career in critical care. She was there for several years and then moved to the Emergency Room. While in the ER, she discovered the specialty of forensic nursing.
In her current position, Rachel and her organization’s mission is to provide education at minimal cost to nurses in Texas & throughout the US who want to become forensic nurses or SANEs.
Rachel tells us how she got into her position, how to become a forensic nurse, how to increase your knowledge, and how to work for a university as a forensic nurse – all the things!
Meet the Hosts
Rachel Potter
She is the Assistant Director in Continuing Professional Development for the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M.
She has obtained her BSN from Radford University.
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
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National Elder Health Consultant – Jolie Crowder
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About the show
This week on the podcast we have Jolie Crowder, RN, MSN, PhD. She is a National Elder Health Consultant for IHS (Indian Health Services)!
Part of the mission of the organization Jolie works for is “to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level”. Jolie’s work specifically focuses on Alzheimer’s and dementia education in the elder population of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Jolie takes us through her nursing journey, her discovery of this patient population. She also gives advice for nurses who want to work for the federal government: where to go, how long positions stay open, possible requirements, etc. She says IHS is always hiring nurses!
Be sure and listen to this episode and share with others who might be interested in learning more!
Meet the Hosts
Jolie Crowder, RN, MSN, PhD
She is a National Elder Health Consultant for IHS (Indian Health Services)
Erika Browning
Hi there! My name is Erika Browning and I am the nurse behind the Black Sheep Nurse!
I will have weekly podcast interviews and will provide tips and resources. And we will have a lot of fun along the way. So subscribe to the podcast and email list and you’ll be the first to know
