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Being a nurse is difficult, and it seems like no one understands the struggles of being a nurse quite like another nurse. Join Thomas Uzuegbunem, a bachelor's prepared registered nurse, a "tech junky," and a "financial geek" as he delves into some of the concerns and issues related to nursing career and nurse life. If you want a show that understands your career and what you're going through, then subscribe and join us every week for the discussion and then head to the show notes page to chime in your two cents.

The Nurse Money Talk Podcast | Nurse Career & Nurse Life Thomas Uzuegbunem, BSN, RN

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Being a nurse is difficult, and it seems like no one understands the struggles of being a nurse quite like another nurse. Join Thomas Uzuegbunem, a bachelor's prepared registered nurse, a "tech junky," and a "financial geek" as he delves into some of the concerns and issues related to nursing career and nurse life. If you want a show that understands your career and what you're going through, then subscribe and join us every week for the discussion and then head to the show notes page to chime in your two cents.

    #042: 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse

    #042: 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse

    If you're considering a career in nursing, this video is a must-watch! I explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of why you should become a nurse.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
    🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    Start Investing and Saving
    ➔ Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn
    ➔ Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1
    ➔ Find a Financial Planner: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner
    ➔ Open a Savings Account: https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit

    Resources For New Nurses
    ➔ Learn How to Chart: https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart
    ➔ New Nurse Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy
    ➔ Find Advisers: https://nursemoneytalk.com/adviser

    Resources For Nursing Students
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources For Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/reasons-to-become-a-nurse

    Timestamps:
    00:00 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Become a Nurse
    01:09 The Salary of a Nurse is Not Bad
    03:16 A Lot of Job Opportunities
    04:18 You Get to Make a Difference in People’s Lives
    05:46 Opportunities to Travel
    08:15 You Can Specialize Based On Your Interests
    11:01 Schedule Flexibility
    13:58 High Job Satisfaction
    14:56 You’ll Work In A Respected Profession
    16:04 You Can Find Good Benefits
    20:03 Financial Aid Opportunities To Become A Nurse

    #nurse #nursecareer #rn #lpn #registerednurse #nursing #nurses #nursevlog #nursetips #nursingcareers

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 23 min
    #041: Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees? | Pros and Cons of Hospital Daycares

    #041: Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees? | Pros and Cons of Hospital Daycares

    I'm giving the pros and cons of using the childcare services provided by your employer for your little ones. I'll also share some recommendations on what you should consider when looking for childcare as a healthcare worker.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.

    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-hospitals-have-daycares

    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources for New Nurses
    ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Do Hospitals Offer Childcare Services to Employees?
    02:22 - The Disadvantages of Hospital Daycares
    06:46 - The Perks of Hospital Daycares
    09:18 - Recommendation
    10:57 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 11 min
    #040: Should Nurses Learn Another Language? | Why? or Why Not?

    #040: Should Nurses Learn Another Language? | Why? or Why Not?

    Is there a benefit of learning another language as a nurse? I'm going to discuss what are the pros and cons of learning another language as a nurse.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.

    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/should-nurses-learn-spanish

    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources for New Nurses
    ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Should Nurses Learn Another Language?
    01:25 - Why Bring This Up?
    02:40 - Benefits of Learning Another Language
    08:59 - Disadvantage of Learning Another Language
    13:32 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 14 min
    #039: I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do? | Ask Nurse Thomas

    #039: I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do? | Ask Nurse Thomas

    What do you do if you're currently facing a difficult nurse preceptor in your nursing career? In this video, I answer a question that was asked to me by a reader on the nursemoneytalk.com blog. Here are my thoughts on how you can handle a bad nurse preceptor.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.

    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-difficult-nurse-preceptor

    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources for New Nurses
    ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - I Have a Horrible Preceptor as a New Nurse: What Do I Do?
    02:44 - Ask Nurse Thomas
    05:37 - What is The Primary Objective?
    06:31 - Recommendations
    10:54 - Avoid Doing This!
    11:55 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 12 min
    #038: 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses | Pros and Cons of Each Job

    #038: 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses | Pros and Cons of Each Job

    I've compiled the 10 best jobs for older nurses and discussed the pros and cons of each job.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.

    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/best-jobs-for-older-nurses
    📖 Can a Nurse Work in any State?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-nurse-work-in-any-state

    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources for New Nurses
    ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - 10 Best Jobs for Older Nurses
    02:36 - #1 School Nursing
    04:36 - #2 Psychiatric Nursing/Mental Health Nursing
    05:41 - #3 Nurse Educator
    06:54 - #4 Telephone Triage Nurse
    07:34 - #5 Clinic/Primary Care Nurse
    10:26 - #6 Academic/Freelance Nurse Writer
    12:34 - #7 Legal Nurse Consultant
    14:13 - #9 Occupational Health Nurse
    15:08 - #10 Travel Nursing
    19:59 - Looking for a Nursing Job?

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 21 min
    #037: My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?

    #037: My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?

    I'm going to share my experience working at two jobs as a new nurse. Plus discuss the pros and cons I encountered while working two jobs.

    Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.

    🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
    🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
    ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask

    📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-you-work-2-nursing-jobs-at-the-same-time
    📖 Can a New Nurse Work Part-Time?: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-a-new-nurse-work-part-time
    📖 15 Essential Nursing Skills all New Nurses Must Have: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/essential-nursing-skills

    Resources for Pre-Nursing Students
    ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy

    Resources to Ace Nursing School
    ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor
    ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy
    ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep

    Resources for New Nurses
    ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse | Should You Work 2 Jobs?
    00:42 - My Experiences Working 2 Jobs as a New Grad Nurse
    06:04 - Many Nurses Have Multiple Jobs
    08:04 - Benefits of Holding a Second Job
    10:39 - Cons Of Working Two Jobs
    13:02 - Let Me Know Your Thoughts!

    Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.

    • 13 min

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