Nursing Uncensored

About Nursing Uncensored

Nursing Uncensored features candid conversations with nurses about topics that range from educational to explicit, from scholarly to scatological. NU will make you laugh, make you think, and might even make you blush with our bold opinions and dark humor. At the core of our mission is the education, advocacy, and empowerment of nurses and students. We believe in creating a space that uplifts and supports all individuals, highlighting what makes them unique and interesting. We honor HIPAA but are NSFW, so listen responsibly.

Publisher

Adrianne Behning

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Aug 2017

Latest episode

14 May 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 151 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Professional Incivility in Healthcare

   Let's revisit a topic we originally covered in early 2020. This episode explores the quieter forms of workplace incivility in healthcare — gossip, exclusion, defensiveness, passive aggression, and the “strong personality” culture many nurses know all too well. We talk about how these behaviors affect communication, teamwork, and psychological safety in clinic settings, why healthcare often normalizes them, and how nurses can protect themselves professionally without losing themselves emotionally in the process.

2. 

   1 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   I Burned Out, I Logged Off, and Now I’m Back Pt 1

   Host Ashley Adkins shares her journey of overcoming nursing burnout and finding a new path in the profession, offering insights into career transition and rediscovery.

3. 

   6 May 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Toxicity in Critical Care, NCLEX Prep, and Building Community Online with Kevin Gibson, The Boot Nurse

   Join us for an enlightening and candid conversation with the remarkable Kevin Gibson, better known as The Boot Nurse, in his triumphant return appearance on the show! In this episode, Kevin opens up about his challenging experiences working in the ICU, navigating through toxic workplace dynamics, grappling with unresponsive management, and confronting a system that often fails to support new nurses adequately. But Kevin's story doesn't end there – he shares his inspiring journey into a new chapter as an NCLEX coach, where he's empowering students through online sessions to master the art of tackling NCLEX-style questions with confidence. Get ready to hear all about his upcoming book, 'Conquer it: The Journey to Passing the NCLEX,' and gain invaluable insights into his personal philosophies and perspectives on nursing and life in general. This conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration, filled with Kevin's trademark honesty and authenticity. Join us for 50 minutes of pure inspiration as we delve into the world of one of Nursing Uncensored's favorite nursepreneurs.

Inside a recent episode

Professional Incivility in Healthcare

Published 14 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But working anywhere in healthcare means working closely with people under pressure. Most of us are going to expect that there's going to be some stress, short -tempers, difficult days, like those things all happen. You know, that is part of the job and it comes with a territory. But here, there's like a big difference between just having a stressful workplace and having an uncivil one. One thing that I've noticed in clinic culture is how easy it is for subtle workplace sensibility to become normalized. It's not the dramatic obvious kind, it's the quieter version. The kind that shows up as gossip, exclusion, sarcasm, dismissive comments, like defensive reactions to basic questions, or side conversations that leave certain staff members feeling isolated. […]

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YouTube views

33,825

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

149 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

66

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