This week’s episode is full of chaos and clinical pearls. We kick things off with the story of how our bedazzled PureWick ended up getting coat checked by security at the Nurse Blake show (because apparently sparkles are contraband now). After that, we dive into part two of preparing to be successful in nursing school, specifically focusing on how we made the most out of our clinical experiences.Alora and Jess break down what showing up ready to learn actually looks like, how we stayed engaged, and the mindset that helped us get the most out of every rotation. We also talk about Monika M CEO and original Bad Apple, Nurse Mike, and Nurse Cathy and the meaningful work they are doing for the nursing community.

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and do not reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we are connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

In this episode of Panic and Treat, we’re back with Part Two of our “Surviving Nursing School” mini-series... and this week we’re getting honest about what we actually needed to survive nursing school… and what we really could’ve left in the Amazon cart.

We kick things off with some real-life patient interaction stories (because of course something always happens before we record), and then dive into the money talk: the supplies worth every penny, the stuff that collected dust, and the purchases we wish someone warned us about.

It’s a laid-back, judgment-free breakdown of what helps, what hurts, and what you can skip when you’re trying to make it through nursing school without draining your entire bank account.

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow Panic and Treat for more honest conversations about nursing, growth, and real life behind the scrubs.

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In this episode of Panic and Treat, we sit down for a casual conversation about nurse life, scheduling, and making the most of PTO. We talk about how we plan our shifts, avoid burnout, and use our time off intentionally. It’s a laid-back discussion about finding balance in a career that doesn’t always make it easy, with a few tangents along the way.

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow Panic and Treat for more honest conversations about nursing, growth, and real life behind the scrubs.

Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures! (https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunder?igsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr )

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

We are taking a small break from our mini-series on nursing school. It’s been a rough week as we finish up our bachelor’s degrees on top of working…. So, we have decided, since we needed to decorate our tree, that we were going to do that with you all and yap about some lessons and realizations we have had as nurses this week!

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

This week on the nursing school mini-series, Alora and Jess talk about how they got prepared for the lectures and all the resources they used! They also talk about some extra hard skills that are not necessarily nursing-based, such as teaching, that you would need to be prepared to hone as you progress through nursing school!

Resource we loved and would recommend:

1. Simple Nursing- get the books, get the subscription, use it! YouTube videos are free, but the subscription offers more in-depth study resources and guides. Worth the splurge! Also, we met nurse Mike not once but TWICE, a very genuine, amazing human! Would back him 100%. He is a great educator! Follow him on social media. Check out his podcast as well.

2. Level Up RN- Alora bought the Pharm cards, and we would watch the videos and follow along! Once again, worth the price tag! We also met Nurse Kathy, who was very genuine and an amazing human being! 100% back her as an educator as well, so follow her social media!

3. Nurse in the making- Jess splurged on her book and was handed down all the flash cards. Definitely worth it!

4. U World

5. Archer Review

6. Bad Apple

7. Jess’s overview sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZSiro-CrmhFORX6i-_23Eo5m6CHvuE5/view?usp=sharing

8. OFFICE HOURS - Get to know your instructors and get comfortable asking questions! Utilize office hours and get that extra time to pick their brain and get your questions answered!

9. Study groups- find your people! Utilize this as practice teaching, active recall, and to make sure you’re focusing on the right things. Find what works for you.

10. Prepare for class! - know that nursing classes are so vastly different than a therapy class you have ever studied for. You have to prepare for the lecture by reading the book, watching videos, and digesting the info. Then head to the lecture and have your questions ready so you know your weak points.

11. READ THE BOOK- yes, we know it sucks, yes, we did it.

12. Good notes, and Notability for iPad notetaking

13. Google NotebookLM - make AI-generated podcasts out of your notes or lectures!

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Mini-series!? Welcome to our mini-series on surviving nursing school. We had another brainchild (Shocker, right?) and have been getting questions about how we made it through school. So, this is episode 1 of our mini-series on surviving nursing school.

This week, the besties are going to dig into how to choose a nursing school. Besties, do your research and find the best fit! Nursing school is hard, so here are some of your tips and tricks to set yourself up for success and reduce your inevitable stress!

Candle of the week: Apple Pumpkin sent by: Mainstays at Walmart.

Drink of the week: Dutch Bros Candy Cane Mocha from the winter menu 2025

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

The besties talk about setting boundaries in the workplace! They talk about how they have had to learn their nurse voice and set boundaries with patients and providers. Set boundaries, be good humans, and heal.

Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures!

https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunderigsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Social Media:

Instagram: @thepanicandtreatpodcast

Tik Tok: @thepanicandtreatpodcast

For questions or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms

Email: panic.and.treat@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 9: “Don’t Be THAT Nurse”

The besties tackle nurse etiquette. They talk about how to be a good coworker to your fellow nurses, and how they like to be good teammates! Hot takes about things that drive them crazy, and things they try to do to set themselves up and other nurses. Drop in the comments things your coworkers do that are great or not so great. Let’s learn from each other!

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*Send us your spooky nursing stories to our email for our special Halloween episode!

For questions or ideas for future episodes, please email us or DM us on any of our social media platforms.

Email: panic.and.treat@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.