Saying “No” As A Complete Sentence w. Michelle Harris @ The Conversing Nurse Podcast
🎙 On this RNegade episode, we engage in a lively discussion about the nursing profession with Michelle Harris, a retired nurse and host of the “The Conversing Nurse” podcast. The conversation highlights the challenges nurses face, including burnout and systemic issues within healthcare, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle shares her journey from nursing to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of self-care and advocacy for change. The episode underscores the value of nurses, the need for systemic reforms, and the potential of podcasts as educational tools.
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Introduction of Michelle Harris (00:00:02)
Michelle’s Podcast Journey (00:04:49)
Michelle discusses her transition from nursing to podcasting and her identity as a retired nurse.
Awareness of Nurse Fatigue (00:11:00)
Michelle shares insights on the exhaustion and love nurses have for their profession, especially post-COVID.
Common Link Among Nurses’ Exhaustion (00:14:14)
Michelle reflects on staffing issues, moral distress, and the toll of overwork on nurses.
Personal Wake-Up Call (00:16:13)
Michelle shares her experience with breast cancer and the lessons learned about self-care.
Learning to Say No (00:19:06)
Discussion on how Michelle learned to prioritize her health and say no without guilt after her illness.
The Importance of Saying No (00:21:03)
Emphasizes the necessity of taking time for oneself and learning that “no” is a complete sentence.
Nursing as a Calling (00:22:00)
Explores how nursing is a vocation driven by purpose rather than financial gain, affecting burnout.
Operating from the Overflow (00:23:09)
Discusses the importance of meaningful work in preventing burnout and maintaining energy levels.
Basic Needs in Nursing (00:24:23)
Highlights the lack of basic human needs being met in nursing, impacting overall well-being.
Nurse Burnout and Career Shifts (00:31:33)
Discusses how many nurses experience burnout and transition to non-bedside roles for better work-life balance.
Crisis in Nursing Workforce (00:35:14)
Addresses the hiring crisis in nursing and the need for solutions to retain staff at the bedside.
The Impact of Generational Change in Nursing (00:38:40)
Discussion on how younger generations challenge traditional work norms in healthcare.
Courage to be Disliked (00:40:43)
The importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no in the nursing profession.
Sharing Experiences Post-Crisis (00:43:06)
Discussion on personal growth and sharing lessons learned after health crises.
Learning from Guests (00:44:51)
Host reflects on the insights gained from podcast guests challenging the status quo.
Expanding Podcast Topics (00:45:35)
Introducing non-nursing guests to broaden perspectives and share diverse experiences. Identifying similarities in challenges faced by nurses and other first responders.
Future of Nursing Education (00:54:44)
Emphasizing the importance of mental health education in nursing school curricula.
Returning to Basic Self-Care (00:55:23)
Discussion on the importance of listening to basic human needs for health and well-being.
Pioneering Nurses (00:58:15)
Discussion on the importance of recognizing the value of nurses and their role in decision-making.
Cognitive Dissonance in Nursing (00:58:55)
Exploration of the conflict between internal values and external behaviors in nursing.
Creative Endeavors in Podcasting (01:04:38)
Insights into the creative process and excitement of producing the “Conversing Nurse” podcast.
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