In The Nursing Student Podcast, Thomas Uzuegbunem talks about all things nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse. This is a podcast about the student nurse life, getting into nursing school, surviving nursing school and that first year as a new grad nurse. Don't make the same mistakes nurses before you make. For more information on being a nurse make sure to check out the blog on https://thenursingstudentpodcast.com or https://nursemoneytalk.com.
The Nursing Student Podcast
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In The Nursing Student Podcast, Thomas Uzuegbunem talks about all things nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse. This is a podcast about the student nurse life, getting into nursing school, surviving nursing school and that first year as a new grad nurse. Don't make the same mistakes nurses before you make. For more information on being a nurse make sure to check out the blog on https://thenursingstudentpodcast.com or https://nursemoneytalk.com.
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January 27, 2026
#023: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending 10 Years in Healthcare
<p>10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare</p><p>After a decade working in healthcare, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Lessons I wish more nurses and healthcare professionals talked about openly. </p><p>In this video, I break down the hard-earned truths about nursing, career longevity, burnout, personal branding, networking, communication, and why staying in the wrong job can quietly destroy your career and your well-being.</p><p>Whether you’re a nursing student, early in your career, or a seasoned clinician questioning your next move, this episode is meant to give you clarity...and maybe save you years of frustration. </p><p>In this video, we cover</p><ul><li>Why self-care isn’t optional in healthcare</li><li>The reality of healthcare as a business</li><li>Why burning bridges can haunt your career</li><li>How nurses become obsolete without realizing it</li><li>When “the grass is greener” thinking backfires</li><li>Why your personal brand matters more than you think</li><li>The emotional cost of trying to save everyone</li><li>How networking quietly opens doors</li><li>Why coworkers matter more than patients for job satisfaction</li><li>How communication can make or break your career</li><li>When staying in a job too long does more harm than good</li></ul><p><strong>Disclosure:</strong> Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.</p><p>Links</p><ul><li>🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools">https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools</a></li><li>🔍 Look For Jobs: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs">https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs</a></li><li>❓Ask a Question: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask">https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask</a></li></ul><p>Start Investing and Saving</p><ul><li>➔ Get the Acorn App: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn">https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn</a></li><li>➔ Get M1 Finance: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1">https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1</a></li><li>➔ Find a Financial Planner: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner">https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner</a></li><li>➔ Open a Savings Account: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit">https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit</a></li></ul><p>Resources For New Nurses</p><ul><li>➔ Learn How to Chart: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart">https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart</a></li><li>➔ New Nurse Academy: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy">https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy</a></li></ul><p>Resources For Nursing Students</p><ul><li>➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor">https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor</a></li><li>➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy">https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy</a></li><li>➔ NCLEX Prep: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep">https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep</a></li></ul><p>Resources For Pre-Nursing Students</p><ul><li>➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy">https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy</a></li><li>➔ Look for Nurse Jobs: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs">https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs</a></li><li>➔ Look for Nursing Schools: <a href="https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools">https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools</a></li></ul><p>Timestamps</p><ul><li>00:00 - 10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare</li><li>00:13 - 1. You Will Have to Take Care of Yourself Either by Choice or by Force</li><li>01:00 - 2. Healthcare Is a Business; It Will Continue With or Without You</li><li>02:12 - 3. Don’t Burn Bridges; You Don’t Know When You’ll Need to Cross a Bridge</li><li>03:48 - 4. Keep Learning or You Will Be Made Obsolete</li><li>03:23 - CALL TO ACTION</li><li>04:44 - 5. Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side, So Water Your Own Lawn</li><li>06:10 - 6. A Poorly Managed Personal Brand Will Stifle Your Career</li><li>07:33 - 7. You Can’t Save Everyone</li><li>08:13 - 8. Networking Opens Up More Doors Than You Can Ever Open By Yourself</li><li>09:17 - 9. The Staff You Work With Matters More Than the Patients You Deal With</li><li>10:15 - 10. Good Communication Will Make or Break Your Career</li><li>11:34 - 11. You’ll Hate Yourself the Longer You Stay at a Job You Hate</li><li>12:41 - Key Takeaways</li></ul>
January 12, 2026
#021: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro For Nursing Students
<p>In this episode, I answer a real question from a nursing student asking a simple but important question: <strong>MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for nursing school?</strong></p><p>We break down the actual differences that matter for nursing students, including performance needs, battery life, portability, longevity, and price. I explain what tasks nursing school really demands from a laptop, where the MacBook Pro is overkill for most students, and when the MacBook Air is more than enough.</p><p>If you’re trying to decide between a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro and want a clear, practical recommendation without overspending, this episode is for you.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs</p><p>❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askResources for Pre-Nursing Students➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academyResources to Ace Nursing School➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprepResources for New Nurses➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademyDisclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.</p>
February 10, 2022
#020: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School | Truth About Nursing School!
Are you planning on going to nursing school? Here are some of the things I wish I knew about nursing school before I started. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask 📖 What to Expect the First Day of Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/first-day-of-nursing-school Resources for Pre-Nursing Students ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy Resources to Ace Nursing School ➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor ➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep Resources for New Nurses ➔ New Grad Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy Timestamps: 00:00 - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School 00:45 - #1 It's Not About the Grades 01:47 - #2 It's Going To Take a Village 03:16 - #3 You'll Feel Like You Don't Know Anything 04:16 - #4 Managing Your Social Life Will Be hard 06:03 - #5 Learn How To Study the Right Way 07:13 - Check the Links on the Description Disclaimer: As always, all views are MY OWN. Opinions expressed within my videos or website/s do not represent the views of my employers, or any institutions, and/or organizations. Please also note NO professional advice (legal, financial, career, otherwise) is being given.
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