Long shifts, leashes, and a lot of love. We open up about what it really takes to be a nurse and a pet parent, from the 12-hour stretch to the 2 a.m. vet run, and why a wagging tail can still turn the worst shift into a decent day. This conversation gets practical—how night shift routines can help puppies settle, why “a tired dog is a well-behaved dog” actually works, and how crates, enrichment, and pet cams reduce chaos when you’re not home. We also get real about the money side: insurance v...
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Long shifts, leashes, and a lot of love. We open up about what it really takes to be a nurse and a pet parent, from the 12-hour stretch to the 2 a.m. vet run, and why a wagging tail can still turn the worst shift into a decent day. This conversation gets practical—how night shift routines can help puppies settle, why “a tired dog is a well-behaved dog” actually works, and how crates, enrichment, and pet cams reduce chaos when you’re not home. We also get real about the money side: insurance v...
Surviving Your First Year – Finding Balance & Avoiding Burnout
Nursing Lyfe 101
56 minutes
7 months ago
Surviving Your First Year – Finding Balance & Avoiding Burnout
📢 Description: In this follow-up to Episode 8, Christopher and Colby continue the conversation on what it’s really like to be a new nurse. They discuss the pressures of picking up extra shifts, why it’s essential to have a life outside of the hospital, and how to avoid early career burnout. 💡 Key Topics: ✔️ Why you should limit overtime in your first year ✔️ The importance of finding hobbies outside of work ✔️ Financial tips for new nurses – insurance, 401(k), and more ✔️ The impact of havi...
Nursing Lyfe 101
Long shifts, leashes, and a lot of love. We open up about what it really takes to be a nurse and a pet parent, from the 12-hour stretch to the 2 a.m. vet run, and why a wagging tail can still turn the worst shift into a decent day. This conversation gets practical—how night shift routines can help puppies settle, why “a tired dog is a well-behaved dog” actually works, and how crates, enrichment, and pet cams reduce chaos when you’re not home. We also get real about the money side: insurance v...
