Nursing Uncensored

Adrianne Behning

Nursing Uncensored features candid conversations with nurses about topics that range from educational to explicit, from scholarly to scatological. NU will make you laugh, make you think, and might even make you blush with our bold opinions and dark humor. At the core of our mission is the education, advocacy, and empowerment of nurses and students. We believe in creating a space that uplifts and supports all individuals, highlighting what makes them unique and interesting. We honor HIPAA but are NSFW, so listen responsibly.

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151 episodes
Updated May 14
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Dec 22, 2020 · 55 min
From Clinic to COVID ICU: One Nurse's Story with Macy Hall, MSN RN
In this episode, Adrianne sits down with nurse and former co-worker Macy Hall. 2020 has thrown Macy a number of challenges. One of those challenges was being reassigned from her outpatient clinic job to her hospital’s emergency COVID ICU. Though Macy...
Dec 14, 2020 · 56 min
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients with Jeannie Gainsburg of the Savvy Ally Action
In this episode, we keep the allyship theme alive. This time Adrianne talks with social worker, advocate, and author of the book The Savvy Ally, Jeannie Gainsburg. Jeannie opens up about her call to allyship, what that means, and her desire to share...
Dec 11, 2020 · 56 min
White Allyship Action with Jaime Fregeau of First Do No Harm Podcast
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest Jamie Fregeau, creator and host of the nursing podcast First Do No Harm. Jamie and Adrianne recorded this conversation on Election Day 2020, marking the day with an important, yet uncomfortable topic....
Nov 23, 2020 · 57 min
The Power of Our Collective Voice: Nursing One with Judith Kimchi-Woods, PhD, RN, MBA, CPHQ
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Dr. Judith Kimchi-Woods, the President of the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus and CEO of Nursing One, which will be the focus of today’s show. Judy talks about how she created the non-profit Nursing...
Nov 16, 2020 · 44 min
Pediatric Cannabis Nursing: A Chat with Vanessa Peck
In this episode, Adrianne chats with Vanessa Peck, a Pediatric Cannabis Nurse in Vermont. We’re here to talk about the promise and potential of treating life-altering and life-limiting childhood conditions with the very controversial, very versatile...
Nov 9, 2020 · 1 hr
4 Ways to Handle Overwhelm with Sandra Payne, Certified Wellness Coach
In this episode, Adrianne sits down with her first Canadian guest, former NICU nurse and certified wellness coach, Sandra Payne. Sandra comes to us from Prince George, British Columbia, and shares her journey through 14 years of nursing and what led...
Oct 26, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
New Nurses! Step into Your Power! with Jannel Gooden, BSN, RN
In this episode, Adrianne tries to control her fangirling long enough to welcome nurse, educator, and coach Jannel Gooden of Novice is the New Nurse. As the title gives away, Jannel is on a mission to help new nurses step into their power. Adrianne...
Oct 19, 2020 · 53 min
Community Mental Health Nursing Post-COVID with Renee DuShane
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes returning guest, community mental health nurse Renee DuShane. You may remember her from the episode Fired From My First Nursing Job. Well, Renee is back to share more about how she bounces back - this time as a...
Oct 12, 2020 · 47 min
When It's Time to Go: Life Beyond Nursing with former ICU nurse Yolanda Russell
Many people say nursing is a calling. What if you’re no longer hearing that call? Adrianne welcomes former nurse Yolanda Russell to talk about her journey through nursing, her decision to leave the profession, and how she made the transition to...
Oct 5, 2020 · 45 min
Student Nurse Precepting: Pt. 2 with Nurse Margo
Margo is back with Adrianne for part 2 of their discussion on precepting senior nursing students. In this episode recorded in May 2020, they talk about starting the new semester with new students when COVID hit the United States hard. They talk about...
Sep 28, 2020 · 57 min
Be a Health Content Writer with Janine Kelbach, RNC-OB of The Savvy Scribe
Are you a nurse who loves to write? This is your episode. Adrianne spends some time chatting with Janine Kelbach, nurse, author, coach, and creator of Write RN LLC and The Savvy Scribe. Janine and Adrianne cover the basics on Health Content...
Sep 21, 2020 · 31 min
Feeling Derailed and How to Deal: Nurse Jillian is Back!
In this episode, Jillian is here again to talk about a topic she and Adrianne know all too well...feeling like nothing is going as planned. You’re derailed. The train is off the freaking rails! But don’t despair, there are things that can be done to...
Sep 14, 2020 · 42 min
Fill Up Your Cup with Emily Mazurak, RN BSN MPH
Adrianne welcomes nurse and professional mentor, Emily Mazurak to discuss how we can fill our own proverbial cups when the work we do has drained them empty. Emily is the founder of the Fill Up Your Cup Project which helps nurses to “reignite their...
Sep 7, 2020 · 48 min
When You're the Partner of a Nurse: The Real Tea with Doug
In this episode, Adrianne welcomes her partner, Doug for the real tea on what it’s like being a partner-in-crime with a nurse. Their 13-year relationship spans Adrianne’s journey from Nursing Assistant to Nursing Student to Registered Nurse to BSN...
Aug 31, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Surviving Online Nursing School: The Pandemic Edition with Nurse Jillian
In this episode, Adrianne and Jillian throw down their best tips, tricks, and motivational advice for those of you venturing into online classes this semester. COVID-19 isn't fading away any time soon, so we might as well arm ourselves for success...
Aug 24, 2020 · 36 min
There Was a Hurricane in Iowa? Nurses Jasmine and Amy Explain
Parts of Iowa were blown into ruin by a storm that created sustained winds of up to 100mph. This is a special episode, recorded by telephone while Adrianne and many fellow Iowans were without power and other critical needs. Two nurses join Adrianne...
Aug 10, 2020 · 51 min
Racism in Nursing: One Woman's Experience with Rosa Dominguez Horsley, LPN
Note from Adrianne: Nursing Uncensored is all about sharing experiences and learning from the collective knowledge of our fellow nurses. So today we're going to open the conversation on racism. This is a hard topic and I am learning. I want you to...
Aug 3, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
Compassion in Patient Care: A Chat with Marcus Engel
In this episode, Adrianne has a lovely chat with author, public speaker, and founder of the not-for-profit I'm Here Movement, Marcus Engel. Marcus shares his own unique healthcare perspective and talks about how he harnessed his traumatic experiences...
Jul 27, 2020 · 42 min
Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Being a nurse is emotionally hard and our self-care needs to be really special and individualized, and free. Operation Happy Nurse is here to help us through the rough spots and help us maintain our mental health on all the good days. Nurse Shannon...
Jul 20, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
15 Bedside Hacks for CNAs and Nurses with Nurse Jillian
Join former CNAs-turned-nurses Adrianne and Jillian as they reveal their favorite bedside hacks and skills. This talk includes things like the "Pillow Taco", "Continence Cones", double-pistoning, triple-gloving, and other time-saving, back-sparing,...

Nursing Uncensored

From Clinic to COVID ICU: One Nurse's Story with Macy Hall, MSN RN

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients with Jeannie Gainsburg of the Savvy Ally Action

White Allyship Action with Jaime Fregeau of First Do No Harm Podcast

The Power of Our Collective Voice: Nursing One with Judith Kimchi-Woods, PhD, RN, MBA, CPHQ

Pediatric Cannabis Nursing: A Chat with Vanessa Peck

4 Ways to Handle Overwhelm with Sandra Payne, Certified Wellness Coach

New Nurses! Step into Your Power! with Jannel Gooden, BSN, RN

Community Mental Health Nursing Post-COVID with Renee DuShane

When It's Time to Go: Life Beyond Nursing with former ICU nurse Yolanda Russell

Student Nurse Precepting: Pt. 2 with Nurse Margo

Be a Health Content Writer with Janine Kelbach, RNC-OB of The Savvy Scribe

Feeling Derailed and How to Deal: Nurse Jillian is Back!

Fill Up Your Cup with Emily Mazurak, RN BSN MPH

When You're the Partner of a Nurse: The Real Tea with Doug

Surviving Online Nursing School: The Pandemic Edition with Nurse Jillian

There Was a Hurricane in Iowa? Nurses Jasmine and Amy Explain

Racism in Nursing: One Woman's Experience with Rosa Dominguez Horsley, LPN

Compassion in Patient Care: A Chat with Marcus Engel

Operation Happy Nurse with Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN

15 Bedside Hacks for CNAs and Nurses with Nurse Jillian