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Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Thriving as a Clin 1
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💡 Episode 8: “Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Thriving as a Clin 1”
Welcome to another episode of Nursing Lyfe 101! Today, Christopher and Colby dive into the realities of being a Clin 1, or a brand-new nurse. From managing nerves and mastering medications to handling tough shifts and advocating for yourself, we’re giving you the real talk on how to not just survive, but thrive in your first year.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The top 3 things every Clin 1 should focus on
✅ How to handle overwhelming shifts and tough assignments
✅ The truth about asking questions (spoiler: it’s ALWAYS better to ask)
✅ Managing time, stress, and self-doubt in your first year
✅ Why biohacking and self-care matter for nursing longevity
👂 Listen now and take away practical strategies to make your transition from student nurse to professional RN a little smoother. Don’t forget to share this episode with your fellow new grads!
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Chapters
1. Class is in Session: Welcome to Nursing Lyfe 101 (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Clin Levels: What is a Clin 1? (00:02:31)
3. Colby’s Journey to Clin 3 in Just Two Years (00:05:18)
4. Expectations for Your First Year in Nursing (00:09:56)
5. Why Your First Year is a “Problem-Solving” Year (00:13:32)
6. The #1 Rule: There Are No Stupid Questions (00:15:03)
7. Biohacking for Nurses: Optimizing Your Health & Career Longevity (00:19:29)
8. How to Handle Mean or Unhelpful Coworkers (00:30:30)
9. The Three Most Important Things to Learn as a New Nurse (00:34:44)
10. Overcoming Overwhelm: How to Speak Up & Ask for Help (00:46:52)
11. Final Takeaways: Thriving as a New Nurse (00:54:32)
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