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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Memoirs of a Throwaway Nurse: An Exploration of Nursing as a Profession</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/memoirs-of-a-throwaway-nurse-an-exploration-of-nursing-as-a-profession--5075860</link><description><![CDATA[Exploration of nursing as a career and culture.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5075860/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Personal Journals</category><copyright>Copyright Jamie Underhill</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg</url><title>Memoirs of a Throwaway Nurse: An Exploration of Nursing as a Profession</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/memoirs-of-a-throwaway-nurse-an-exploration-of-nursing-as-a-profession--5075860</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:19:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Jamie Underhill</itunes:name><itunes:email>thethrowawaynurse@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Exploration of nursing as a career and culture.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Exploration of nursing as a career and culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 9. The Vascular Access Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-vascular-access-nurse--47883576</link><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like for those nurses who start your PICC lines? Amanda gives us the scoop on what it's like to be a member of a hospital based PICC team. There's a whole lot more to this that I had imagined. Listen to the expert chat about this specialty. I learned so much from her, and I hope you will, too.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47883576</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:48:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47883576/amanda1stedit.mp3" length="3534969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever wonder what it's like for those nurses who start your PICC lines? Amanda gives us the scoop on what it's like to be a member of a hospital based PICC team. There's a whole lot more to this that I had imagined. Listen to the expert chat about this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like for those nurses who start your PICC lines? Amanda gives us the scoop on what it's like to be a member of a hospital based PICC team. There's a whole lot more to this that I had imagined. Listen to the expert chat about this specialty. I learned so much from her, and I hope you will, too.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3535</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8. The Dude Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-dude-nurse--47611613</link><description><![CDATA[Y'all, this episode is so funny and light. Joey and I discuss what it's like to be a man in a female dominated profession. All the stereotypes. All the gender bias. We talk about his perspective. He is such a cool guy with an amazing heart for new nurses and being a caregiver. You'll want to listen to this one. Sorry ladies, he is taken!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47611613</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:34:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47611613/joeyfinaledit.mp3" length="10992153" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Y'all, this episode is so funny and light. Joey and I discuss what it's like to be a man in a female dominated profession. All the stereotypes. All the gender bias. We talk about his perspective. He is such a cool guy with an amazing heart for new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Y'all, this episode is so funny and light. Joey and I discuss what it's like to be a man in a female dominated profession. All the stereotypes. All the gender bias. We talk about his perspective. He is such a cool guy with an amazing heart for new nurses and being a caregiver. You'll want to listen to this one. Sorry ladies, he is taken!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3665</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7. The ER Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-er-nurse--47529739</link><description><![CDATA[You guys!! Seriously, stoppp!! In this episode I speak candidly with a crazy, off her rocker, ER nurse. This episode will give you life, and also help you understand why ER wait times might be longer than you think they should be. 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This episode will give you life, and also help you understand why ER wait times might be longer than you think they should be. Get some insight on what it's like to work in a busy emergency department. Don't miss this one! Apologies for poor sound quality. Working on fixing that!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3801</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>emergency,er,nurse,nurselife,nursing,nursingstudent,thethrowawaynurse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6. The Purposeful Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-the-purposeful-nurse--47279883</link><description><![CDATA[Jen is a single mom. She has worked multiple jobs her kids' entire lives. 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Don't miss this episode!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3205</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>jamieunderhill,nurse,nurselife,nurses,nursing,nursingstudent,rnproud,schoolnurse,thethrowawaynurse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4. The Instructor.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-instructor--46931565</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie talks with Judy, a nursing instructor who is filled with energy and passion for teaching! Nursing students--this one is for you! Judy shares her philosophy on being a great teacher and gives some real-world advice for being successful as a nursing student, and ultimately, a nurse. This is a joyful expression of finding a job that's the perfect fit. 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This is a joyful expression of finding a job that's the perfect fit. You don't wanna miss it!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3038</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>nurse,nurselife,nursing,nursinginstructor,nursingschool,nursingstudent,thethrowawaynurse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 3. The ICU Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-icu-nurse--46807958</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to a badass. It's a heartbreaking and exhausting time in ICU. Lesley gives us the details about what it's like to work in a critical unit and reveals how ICU work has been more difficult due to the pandemic. She shares her trauma. She gives us hope that there is more good to come.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46807958</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:28:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46807958/episode_3_final.mp3" length="95074979" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I talk to a badass. It's a heartbreaking and exhausting time in ICU. Lesley gives us the details about what it's like to work in a critical unit and reveals how ICU work has been more difficult due to the pandemic. She shares her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to a badass. It's a heartbreaking and exhausting time in ICU. Lesley gives us the details about what it's like to work in a critical unit and reveals how ICU work has been more difficult due to the pandemic. She shares her trauma. She gives us hope that there is more good to come.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3396</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>covid,hospital,icu,nurse,nursing,pandemic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2. The Labor Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-labor-nurse--46807904</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we discuss the challenges that face the "happiest" unit in the hospital. Even the magic of birth is overshadowed by staffing shortages, poor morale and COVID illness in pregnant women. Our guest, Lani, discusses how she keeps the patient first despite setbacks on her unit. She pledges allegiance to her team and vows to keep going. I hope her team honors her and knows how lucky they are to have her. Join us for this REAL perspective from an experienced labor nurse.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46807904</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:21:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46807904/episode_2_final.mp3" length="85686362" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we discuss the challenges that face the "happiest" unit in the hospital. Even the magic of birth is overshadowed by staffing shortages, poor morale and COVID illness in pregnant women. Our guest, Lani, discusses how she keeps the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we discuss the challenges that face the "happiest" unit in the hospital. Even the magic of birth is overshadowed by staffing shortages, poor morale and COVID illness in pregnant women. Our guest, Lani, discusses how she keeps the patient first despite setbacks on her unit. She pledges allegiance to her team and vows to keep going. I hope her team honors her and knows how lucky they are to have her. Join us for this REAL perspective from an experienced labor nurse.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3061</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1. The Floor Nurse.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-floor-nurse--46644649</link><description><![CDATA[This episode chronicles the career of Jamie's long-time friend, Shonya, AKA, The Floor Nurse. Discussions include the toll her work has taken on her body and her spirit. She is candid and a little over nursing as a career. We discuss the impact the pandemic has made at her hospital and on her unit. Real talk. It's in this episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46644649</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:42:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46644649/episode_1_final.mp3" length="91158911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode chronicles the career of Jamie's long-time friend, Shonya, AKA, The Floor Nurse. Discussions include the toll her work has taken on her body and her spirit. She is candid and a little over nursing as a career. We discuss the impact the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode chronicles the career of Jamie's long-time friend, Shonya, AKA, The Floor Nurse. Discussions include the toll her work has taken on her body and her spirit. She is candid and a little over nursing as a career. We discuss the impact the pandemic has made at her hospital and on her unit. Real talk. It's in this episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3256</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Intro: Memoirs Of A Throwaway Nurse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/intro-memoirs-of-a-throwaway-nurse--46464740</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie introduces the podcast. Welcome, listeners. Thanks for tagging along. We hope you aren't disappointed.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46464740</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:25:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46464740/draft_1631301243957112_audio.mp3" length="4781871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jamie Underhill</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jamie introduces the podcast. Welcome, listeners. Thanks for tagging along. We hope you aren't disappointed.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie introduces the podcast. Welcome, listeners. Thanks for tagging along. We hope you aren't disappointed.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63604f0684438b06646c9c9e35324c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
