I trained a new nurse a while back who turned out to be one of the sharpest, most compassionate nurses I've ever worked alongside.

She's also a twin, and she's a little person. But more than any of that, she is simply a great nurse.

I asked Olivia to sit down with me and share her story in her own words, because I think you're going to love her as much as I do.

In this episode we talk about her journey into nursing, what nursing school was actually like, the reality of switching from night shift to day shift, navigating a fast-paced career as a little person, dealing with imposter syndrome as a new nurse, and what she believes actually makes someone a great nurse.

Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Olivia

01:29 – Why she became a nurse

05:26 – What nursing school was really like

06:27 – Being a twin (and getting mixed up at work)

08:10 – Being a little person in a fast-paced career

14:05 – Advice for new nurses

16:36 – Switching from night shift to day shift

18:46 – Her morning routine and why she shows up early

27:02 – What actually makes a great nurse

34:22 – Nursing and imposter syndrome

38:58 – Final thoughts

This is part of Conversations with Pierre, a series from Solux Health Studios where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals to talk about the real side of healthcare. Not the highlight reel. The real thing.

If you know a nursing student, a new graduate, or someone considering a career in healthcare, share this episode with them. It might be exactly what they need to hear.

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