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.
#024:NP School With No Nursing Experience: Smart Move or Mistake?
Should you go to nurse practitioner school with no nursing experience? Or is it smarter to get a year or two as an RN first?In this episode, I share my honest take after close to 8 or 9 years as an LPN and RN before NP school, and a couple of years now working as a nurse practitioner. We'll cover the case for going straight into NP school and the case for getting experience first.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. ➔ Consultations: https://nursemoneytalk.com/consultation➔ Work with Me: https://nursemoneytalk.com/workwithme ➔ Get the Psych Documentation Template: https://nursemoneytalk.com/psychnursi...🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/askStart Investing and Saving➔ Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn ➔ Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1 ➔Find a Financial Planner: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialp... ➔ Open a Savings Account: https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit Resources For New Nurses ➔ Learn How to Chart: https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart ➔ New Nurse Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradaca... Resources For Nursing Students ➔ 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-st... ➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep Resources For Pre-Nursing Students ➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing... ➔ Notes/Further Reading:➔ Look for Nurse Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs➔ Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
27 Jan 2026
#023: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending 10 Years in Healthcare
10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare
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.
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.
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.
In this video, we cover
Why self-care isn’t optional in healthcare
The reality of healthcare as a business
Why burning bridges can haunt your career
How nurses become obsolete without realizing it
When “the grass is greener” thinking backfires
Why your personal brand matters more than you think
The emotional cost of trying to save everyone
How networking quietly opens doors
Why coworkers matter more than patients for job satisfaction
How communication can make or break your career
When staying in a job too long does more harm than good
Disclosure: Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
Links
🏫 Look for Nursing Programs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools (https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools)
🔍 Look For Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs (https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs)
❓Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask (https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask)
Start Investing and Saving
➔ Get the Acorn App: https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn (https://nursemoneytalk.com/acorn)
➔ Get M1 Finance: https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1 (https://nursemoneytalk.com/m1)
➔ Find a Financial Planner: https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner (https://nursemoneytalk.com/financialplanner)
➔ Open a Savings Account: https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit (https://nursemoneytalk.com/cit)
Resources For New Nurses
➔ Learn How to Chart: https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart (https://nursemoneytalk.com/learntochart)
➔ New Nurse Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy (https://nursemoneytalk.com/newgradacademy)
Resources For Nursing Students
➔ Find a tutor for Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor (https://nursemoneytalk.com/tutor)
➔ Nursing Student Academy (Get help on tough topics in nursing school): https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy (https://nursemoneytalk.com/nursing-student-academy)
➔ NCLEX Prep: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep (https://nursemoneytalk.com/nclexprep)
Resources For Pre-Nursing Students
➔ Pre Nursing Student Academy: https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy (https://nursemoneytalk.com/prenursing-academy)
➔ Look for Nurse Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs (https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs)
➔ Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools (https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools)
Timestamps
00:00 - 10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in Healthcare
00:13 - 1. You Will Have to Take Care of Yourself Either by Choice or by Force
01:00 - 2. Healthcare Is a Business; It Will Continue With or Without You
02:12 - 3. Don’t Burn Bridges; You Don’t Know When You’ll Need to Cross a Bridge
03:48 - 4. Keep Learning or You Will Be Made Obsolete
03:23 - CALL TO ACTION
04:44 - 5. Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side, So Water Your Own Lawn
06:10 - 6. A Poorly Managed Personal Brand Will Stifle Your Career
07:33 - 7. You Can’t Save Everyone
08:13 - 8. Networking Opens Up More Doors Than You Can Ever Open By Yourself
09:17 - 9. The Staff You Work With Matters More Than the Patients You Deal With
10:15 - 10. Good Communication Will Make or Break Your Career
11:34 - 11. You’ll Hate Yourself the Longer You Stay at a Job You Hate
12:41 - Key Takeaways
12 Jan 2026
#021: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro For Nursing Students
In this episode, I answer a real question from a nursing student asking a simple but important question: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for nursing school?
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.
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
❓ 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.
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