What can you do when your attending physician is a bully? Hear from two nurses, Melissa and Laura, about their experiences being bullied by a physician. For Melissa, it was notifying an on-call physician that a baby was ready to be delivered, only to be scolded for calling too soon. For Laura, it was being reprimanded by a physician who questioned her abilities as a nurse in front of a patient. So how do you respond to a bully, especially when the bully is in a position of power? Connie spoke with Carolyn Smith, an associate professor and associate dean of research, and author of "Standing Up Against Workplace Bullying Behavior: Recommendations From Newly Licensed Nurses" for insight. Carolyn, Melissa, and Laura all weigh in on standing up for yourself, calling out bullying, and sticking to your boundaries.

When is it okay to admit that you don’t know how to do something? Hear the story of Tamara Kuhn, a bedside telemetry nurse, who in a moment of crisis, used her problem-solving skills to keep her patient (and herself) safe. Tamara was caring for a patient who suddenly became violent. After calling for help, Tamara was given what she thought would be a standard restraint system. But what she received was not equipment she was used to. So how do you set yourself up for success in these situations? Connie spoke with Jill Clemmons, an acute care nurse practitioner, for insight. Jill discusses how taking care of yourself, preparation, and finding your why are key to navigating difficult situations.

What do you do when you know something is wrong with a patient, but don’t have the data to back it up?Hear the story of Diana Struthers Stanton, who, at the beginning of her 46 years in nursing, cared for a 10-year-old patient with Reye syndrome. The patient’s capillary refill had changed and was slowly getting worse and worse.Concerned, Diana spoke to her charge nurse and was told not to worry about it.She spoke with her colleagues who also told her not to worry.She paged the on-call resident in the middle of the night, but got the same response.Diana’s gut was telling her something was wrong, but she lacked the clinical data to back it up.So what do you do?For insight, Connie spoke with Dr. Sarah Kim, a specialist in emotion-focused mindful psychotherapy, about the importance of trusting your gut.We’ll also discuss being your patient’s advocate and learning to forgive yourself when things don’t end well despite all your efforts.

How do you know when generic symptoms are masquerading as something serious? Hear the story of Molly Lalonde, a pediatric nurse practitioner, who met an 11-year-old patient with an unexpected concern.While surprised by the patient’s inquiry, Molly took the time to listen and ask questions. In response to the patient’s heightened level of concern, Molly investigated further. Following an assessment by a specialist, it turned out the patient’s concern was warranted. So how do you recognize the zebra in a herd of horses? To get another perspective, our host Connie Levie spoke with Dr. Raj Bhardwaj, an urgent care physician and host of the DDx podcast. Dr. Bhardwaj details how to zoom out and get the bigger picture, the importance of respecting the concerns of your patients (just as Molly did), and following your spidey sense.

While nursing school equips you with valuable knowledge and skills, it doesn't prepare you for the real-life challenges you’ll face on the floor.They Don't Teach That In Nursing School is your go-to guide, offering unique solutions to the unexpected problems you'll encounter as a nurse.Each week Connie Levie (RN) presents the story of a nurse facing a specific challenge and its possible solutions.Our episodes are snack-sized, designed for your commute, break time, or just when you need to decompress and connect to a larger community of nurses.This podcast is a must-listen for nursing students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals alike, who want a deeper understanding of the profession.Whether you're mastering a new skill, managing difficult bosses, or thriving in your nursing career, we've got you covered with practical advice and eye-opening stories from the field.They Don't Teach That In Nursing School is a limited (four episode) series that launches on Nov 1st! Give it a listen!