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A Nurse First

A Nurse First

Sigma Nursing

A Nurse First is a podcast about firsts—stories from nurses who have been there, done that, and have lived to tell the tale, so to speak. It explores the world of nursing from all sorts of unexpected angles, sweeping you along in stories and giving you pause to think, “What would I do if it were me?”
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best A Nurse First episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to A Nurse First for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite A Nurse First episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

A Nurse First - Grow roots

Grow roots

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02/15/23 • 12 min

Though still very much a new member of Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter, Trish Eusala went all in, volunteering to lead as the chapter's Community Outreach Chair. The outcome? New connections, invaluable experiences, and unshakeable friendships across the nursing continuum.

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A Nurse First - Own it

Own it

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02/01/23 • 19 min

When Aron King shares that he is an assistant nurse manager, he knows questions are coming. Only 7% of nurses are Black and male so he gets, "How did you get into nursing?" a lot. Most don't mean it to be a microaggression, but regardless, it is. Through his research and community involvement, he's out to change the mold society has formed for healthcare workers.

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A Nurse First - Community kindness

Community kindness

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11/02/22 • 13 min

Facing down a certification exam day, Shanan Thode wrestled with self-doubt, fear, and dread. Needing some words of encouragement, she posted on The Circle, Sigma’s professional networking platform. Her anxiety told her no one would respond, but Sigma members showed up to prove her thoughts wrong.

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A Nurse First - Finding home

Finding home

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10/19/22 • 12 min

Losing both her parents at age 7 left Kathleen Eviza facing an uncertain future with her five siblings. Knowing her strong will and determination would take her to the places she dreamed of, she prioritized her education and career as a means to support her family, but as an adventurer at heart, she grew to realize she'd eventually have to leave them to find a new sense of home.

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A Nurse First - A founding friend

A founding friend

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10/04/22 • 7 min

On this special Founders Day episode, a chance encounter at a biennial convention leads to an unexpectedly deep friendship between Nancy Thompson and one of the women who gave life to Sigma 100 years ago.

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A Nurse First - Flood gates

Flood gates

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08/10/22 • 18 min

Ariella Teater thought she’d buried herself far enough under her grief until a phone call with her dad opened the door to the painful memories of patients she had loved and lost.

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In this episode we discuss how Kimberly Acquaviva, PhD, MSW, CWE, uses social media to bring together a large interdisciplinary research team to answer a compelling research question.

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A Nurse First - A hunch

A hunch

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03/27/24 • 17 min

Jyu-Lin Chen began her nursing career with a passion for working with children, which led her to a pediatric ICU. Her curiosity and commitment to evidence-based practice shifted her focus to researching obesity trends among Chinese American immigrant children. Despite initial skepticism, she pursued her inquiry based on clinical observations and a need for data. Her pioneering research earned her induction into Sigma's 2023 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.

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A Nurse First - Stay the course

Stay the course

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08/28/24 • 21 min

When faced with adversity and inequality, Patricia Coleman-Burns had the choice to accept the status quo or take a stand and work toward change. In her case, the injustice she experienced in the workplace fueled her passion for advocacy and breaking barriers in nursing for others, creating unmatched positive change in her community.

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A Nurse First - Small keys

Small keys

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02/28/23 • 12 min

Cora O'Leary's research study on the challenges faced by nurses caring solo for children with complex healthcare needs led to recommendations for improvements in support and governance. With her study's findings in hand and national policy changes on the horizon, she crafted a new nursing role for herself as Ireland's first Clinical Practice Specialist.

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FAQ

How many episodes does A Nurse First have?

A Nurse First currently has 57 episodes available.

What topics does A Nurse First cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nursing, Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on A Nurse First?

The episode title 'Symphony of self-care' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A Nurse First?

The average episode length on A Nurse First is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of A Nurse First released?

Episodes of A Nurse First are typically released every 15 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of A Nurse First?

The first episode of A Nurse First was released on Apr 1, 2020.

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