Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast

About Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast

Welcome to Don’t Eat Your Young — the podcast that brings you stories from the trenches of the incredible, wonderful, exhausting, terrifying, joyous world of nursing. Host Beth Quaas been in the world of nursing for nearly decades and has worked in hospitals large and small. She's worn the hats of the floor nurse, ICU, ER, and anesthesia. She's been a manager, an educator, and a co-worker. On Don't Eat Your Young, Beth highlights stories from nurses around the country that are doing amazing things for their nursing colleagues to support them and let them know that they are not alone. This is a show celebrating a positive culture of nursing and care, and we can be a part of this culture by sharing wins — and struggles — across the field. We will also explore opportunities that are unique in nursing that may inspire you to go in new directions. These voices from the field are an inspiration to care for yourself, and those around you. Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. For more information and to support this show, visit donteatyouryoung.com. Nurses. Making our world better, one shift at a time!

Publisher

Beth Quaas

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Nov 2020

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 85 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Art of Precepting with Melissa Eisenhauer

   Host Beth Quaas interviews Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, CRNA and educator, about building better clinical learning environments by addressing precepting challenges and generational teaching gaps.

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   5 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From ICU to CRNA: A Journey Through Transition with Lexi Urman

   Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, host Beth Quaas sits down with Lexi Urman, a current MICU nurse and future SRNA set to begin her DNP in Anesthesia program in 2026. With over four years as a bedside RN — across surgical progressive care, same-day surgery, PACU, and MICU — plus six years as a CNA before that, Lexi brings a grounded, experienced perspective to the CRNA journey. It was during an early RN role working alongside CRNAs and MDAs that she first discovered her passion for anesthesia, and with their encouragement, spent the next three years building a path toward acceptance into her top choice DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. In this conversation, she opens up about navigating a COVID-impacted nursing education, the competitive CRNA application process, facing workplace stigma for pursuing advancement, and how she turned every doubt into fuel. Her message is clear: do the work, don't let anyone shrink your dreams, and never stop reaching. Key Topics Covered: Shadowing is non-negotiable. Use prep platforms wisely. The stigma is real, but survivable. Why is important to attend your state and national association meetings. How to use doubt as fuel. Resources & Links: Connect with Lexi by email (mailto:lexisurman1@gmail.com?subject=Listener%20from%20DEYY%20Podcast%20). Subscribe, Rate, and Review Don't Eat Your Young! Your support helps us continue bringing valuable conversations to the nursing community. If you know someone in healthcare who's making a significant impact, we want to hear about them! Whether it's a nurse, NP, CRNA, student, aide, manager, supervisor, or even a patient advocate driving positive change and inspiring others, we’d love to shine a spotlight on their work. Nominate someone today by filling out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKO2Rcj4LnIDA1O_524Nt2qxNanKpQAHaf24HwWUomCiZ4fg/viewform). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/donteatyouryoung)

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   21 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Organizing Your 1099 Business with CoryAnn

   Episode Summary: Running a 1099 business as a CRNA or healthcare professional can feel overwhelming — from tracking mileage and invoices to managing tax deductions, credential renewals, and scheduling across multiple facilities. In this episode of Don’t Eat Your Young, host Beth Quaas sits down with CoryAnn, CRNA, entrepreneur, and founder of 1099 Pro LLC and the 1099 Hub app, to break down exactly how healthcare professionals can stay organized while building a profitable independent practice. CoryAnn shares her journey from pediatric ICU nurse to CRNA and business founder, along with practical strategies for managing the financial and operational side of 1099 work. Whether you’re a new grad exploring independent practice or an experienced CRNA ready to optimize your business systems, this episode gives you the practical roadmap you need. Key Topics Covered: What 1099 work means for CRNAs and nurses. Key differences between W2 vs 1099 employment. Why every CRNA should understand tax deductions and audit-proof documentation. Preventing burnout through flexible scheduling. How the 1099 Hub app simplifies business management for medical professionals. Resources & Links: Visit Go 1099 Pro website (https://www.go1099pro.com). Join the Facebook community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1224845239587966/?rdid=wR6tSEbMuoa6SpbY&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1E2352N4Xg%2F). Follow the 1099 Hub app on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1099hubapp/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@1099hub). Connect with CoryAnn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1099savvycrna/). Subscribe, Rate, and Review Don't Eat Your Young! Your support helps us continue bringing valuable conversations to the nursing community. If you know someone in healthcare who's making a significant impact, we want to hear about them! Whether it's a nurse, NP, CRNA, student, aide, manager, supervisor, or even a patient advocate driving positive change and inspiring others, we’d love to shine a spotlight on their work. Nominate someone today by filling out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKO2Rcj4LnIDA1O_524Nt2qxNanKpQAHaf24HwWUomCiZ4fg/viewform). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/donteatyouryoung)

Inside a recent episode

The Art of Precepting with Melissa Eisenhauer

Published 19 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And, you know, she's been published several times. And so as a group, my colleagues and I decided we wanted to write on preceptorship. We, you know, we're all academicians now, but we were clinicians before and most of us still practicing. But we saw how difficult it can be. to be a preceptor because just because you're an amazing CRNA does not mean, you know, we weren't trained to teach. We weren't trained to teach students. And so we decided we wanted to look at what barriers preceptors face in being effective clinical preceptors in the operating room. And so we wrote a manuscript and we were published in the Journal of Professional Nursing back in 2024. […]

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YouTube views

218

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

85

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