Best Nursing Lyfe 101 Podcasts (2025)

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Work, Love, and Code Blue: Dating in Healthcare 1:15:21

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Is it love… or just shared trauma and back-to-back 12s? In this episode of Nursing Lyfe 101, Christopher and Colby dive into one of the most controversial topics in healthcare—dating your coworkers. From dating within your own unit to navigating relationships across departments, they unpack the real-life stories, workplace drama, and lessons learne…

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Friends in Scrubs: How Nursing Builds (and Breaks) Bonds 49:50

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Ever wonder why nursing friendships hit different? When you've held pressure on a bleeding wound together or laughed hysterically at 3 AM after your fifth admission, something profound happens between colleagues that non-healthcare friends simply cannot understand. Christopher and Colby dive deep into the fascinating paradox of nursing relationship…

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Battling Burnout: Self-Care Strategies for Nurses 1:11:34

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The nursing profession faces a crisis that rarely makes headlines but affects nearly every healthcare worker: burnout. With alarming numbers of nurses leaving bedside care within just five years, we tackle the critical question of sustainability in a career meant to span decades.Stress and burnout might seem like synonyms in healthcare, but…

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Bloopers: Behind the Scenes at Nursing Lyfe 101 38:49

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Christopher and Colby explore the human side of podcasting by sharing their funniest outtakes, mishaps, and behind-the-scenes moments from previous recording sessions. This unique episode reveals the reality of creating content while balancing nursing careers. • Technical difficulties including microphone issues, sound problems, and recording softw…

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Urinals Fly, Boundaries Apply: Real Talk on Handling Difficult Patients 1:10:07

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Conflict is inevitable in healthcare, but how you respond to it defines your nursing practice. In this raw conversation, Colby and Christopher tackle the challenging reality of patient aggression toward nurses – from verbal abuse and name-calling to physical threats and inappropriate touching. Drawing from their combined experience, they share powe…

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Surviving Your First Year – Finding Balance & Avoiding Burnout 56:56

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📢 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 fir…

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Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Thriving as a Clin 1 55:10

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💡 Episode 8: “Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Thriving as a Clin 1” Welcome to another episode of Nursing Lyfe 101! Today, Christopher and Colby dive into the realities of being a Clin 1, or a brand-new nurse. From managing nerves and mastering medications to handling tough shifts and advocating for yourself, we’re giving you the real talk o…

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Elevating Nursing through Effective Collaboration 1:00:00

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Discover the key to mastering respectful relationships in nursing teams and revolutionize your healthcare environment! Promise yourself a shift towards better collaboration as we explore the invaluable roles of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and nurses. Learn how establishing rapport at the beginning of shifts…

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Nursing with Integrity Amidst Political Pressures 1:07:45

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What if the very institutions we trust for care and compassion could also be centers of enforcement and fear? This episode challenges you to confront the ethical dilemmas in nursing as we explore the shifting role of healthcare providers in the face of immigration enforcement. We promise an insightful look into how hospitals, once sanctuaries, are …

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Navigating Frugality and Waste: Stories from the Frontlines of Nursing 50:36

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The podcast explores the frugality within nursing practice and the dichotomy between wastefulness and cost-saving measures in healthcare. The co-hosts delve into the impact of supply changes on patient care, the implications of recent hospital practices, and the importance of meal prepping to maintain wellness in a demanding profession. • Discussio…

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From Classroom to Profession: Mastering Nursing Interviews and Careers 1:20:04

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We explore effective strategies for succeeding in nursing interviews, including preparation tips, the importance of appearance, and how to present specific examples. Throughout the discussion, we encourage listeners to engage in self-reflection and preparation to ensure a successful job application experience. • Techniques for researching potential…

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Keeping Spirits Bright on Holiday Shifts 1:15:22

7M ago1:15:22

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What if goal-setting could be as fun and engaging as a game of bingo? Join us as we usher in 2025 with stories from Colby and Christopher, who share their creative approaches to New Year's resolutions using a bingo card. Colby celebrates a win with her goals, while Christopher reflects on his journey and plans to tackle unfinished objectives. You'l…

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Embracing Change: A Nurse's Career Adventure 1:03:54

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Have you ever wondered how a career in nursing can shape your life in unexpected ways? Join us, Christopher and Colby, as we invite you into our world of nursing, where student loans and career uncertainties are just the beginning of an incredible journey. Hear Colby's reflections on the challenges of nursing school and the reality of managing stud…

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Meet Colby & Christopher: Behind the Scrubs 1:12:40

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Welcome to Nursing Lyfe 101! 🎉 In this very first episode, your hosts, Colby and Christopher, take you on a journey through their nursing careers—sharing the pivotal moments, challenges, and joys that brought them to where they are today. You’ll get a glimpse into: 🩺 Why Colby and Christopher chose nursing as their career path 💡 The experiences tha…