The Greatest Power of Nursing: Trusting Your Intuition w. Jennifer Johnson, Nursing Intuition
In this RNegade podcast episode, we dive into the critical role of intuition in nursing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Johnson, a nurse with 17 years of experience, shares her journey and emphasizes the importance of intuition in patient care. She discusses her upcoming book, Nursing Intuition: How to Trust our Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Career, which combines intuition with scientific evidence, and highlights the need for recognizing intuition as a vital component of nursing education. The conversation also explores the challenges faced by new nurses, the significance of mentorship, and the potential for positive change within the healthcare system through community and collaboration.
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Introduction to Intuition in Nursing (00:00:03)
Discussion on the importance of intuition and its suppression in childhood.
Nurturing Intuition (00:01:28)
Exploration of how intuition can be exercised and validated in nursing practice.
Jen Johnson’s Background (00:04:16)
Jen shares her nursing journey and experiences across various healthcare settings.
Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing (00:07:06)
Jen reflects on how the pandemic influenced her perspective on nursing and intuition.
Writing the Book on Intuition (00:08:41)
Jen describes the process and motivation behind writing her book about intuition in nursing.
Researching Intuition in Nursing (00:12:50)
Discussion on the scientific backing of intuition and the abundance of research found.
Intuition in Critical Care (00:14:37)
Insights into how critical care environments influence the reliance on intuition among nurses.
Importance of Intuition in Nursing (00:16:35)
Highlighting the significance of trusting intuition in patient care.
Courage to Discuss Intuition (00:19:09)
Challenges faced in openly discussing intuition in nursing settings.
Impact of COVID-19 on Conversations (00:19:11)
COVID-19 allowed nurses to drop their guards and discuss intuition.
Cultivating Intuition in Others (00:23:59)
Engaging colleagues in discussions about their intuitive experiences.
Reactions to Intuition Discussions (00:24:00)
Exploring how nurses respond to discussions about relying on intuition.
Trends in Intuition Use by Specialty (00:25:16)
Investigating whether certain nursing specialties rely more on intuition.
Education Gaps on Intuition (00:26:32)
Discussion on the lack of formal education regarding intuitive skills in nursing.
Nursing Communication Challenges (00:31:03)
Discussion on the shift to automated systems and the importance of verbal communication in nursing.
Nursing Intuition Development (00:33:12)
Exploration of how intuition evolves with experience and the importance of vocalizing it.
Cultivating Intuition through Journaling (00:34:03)
Introduction to a book that teaches nurses to cultivate their intuition through journaling.
Support for New Nurses (00:35:10)
Reflection on the lack of support for new nurses and the importance of mentorship.
Recognizing Small Wins (00:40:17)
Emphasizing the significance of acknowledging small achievements in nursing.
Burnout Prevention Strategies (00:41:29)
Addressing the need for proactive measures to support nurses before they experience burnout.
The Evolution of Nursing Attitudes (00:43:10)
A conversation on the shift in nursing culture and the importance of intuition in practice.
Generational Changes in Nursing (00:44:26)
Discussion on the new generation of nurses and their understanding of self-worth and work environment.
The Role of Intuition in Nursing (53:03)
The importance of integrating intuition into nursing education to enhance care and reduce burnout.
Learn more about Jennifer Johnson
IG @ ernurse.Jenn
TikTok @ ernurse.Jenn
LinkedIn @ Jennifer Johnson BSCN, RN
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