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Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire
Hello! We are two Nurses who have found our way into leadership within the nursing field. As nurse leaders, our mission is to inspire and connect nursing leaders through authentic dialogue, shared experiences, and practical insights that help leaders grow, so together we can create a lasting impact
Episodes
- Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire
Dunning Kruger vs. Imposter Syndrome
Cindy and Taresa unpack the Dunning-Kruger effect and imposter syndrome through examples from nursing leadership, showing how overconfidence and self-doubt can…
- Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire
Monopolies in Healthcare
Healthcare monopolies are limiting your career options. Here is why your local hospital consolidation matters for nurses. When the same corporation owns every…
- Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire
Team Metrics: The Army
Improving team health is the most critical factor for long-term success. Learn why superficial fixes fail and how to build results. Many managers struggle to…
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Efficiency Metrics: The Sheild!
Watch Next: From Reactive to Proactive: How to Take Control of Your Day https://youtu.be/cMsh_oARuHQ?si=7l7IB7qtDHX5wyDe Master efficiency metrics to improve…
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Hospital Metrics: Weapons!
What if the reason your nursing unit is drowning in high ratios right now has less to do with this year’s budget, and more to do with a missing ingredient in a…
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Metrics Shorts :)
Just Taresa talking. Wanted to let you guys know about the three metrics episodes coming up after this!
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The Nursing Crisis is a Dumpster Fire
Watch Next: The Characteristics You Need to Land Your First Nurse Manager Job https://youtu.be/7W03DkTVRE8 The nursing workforce crisis is hitting units hard…
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The Fauci Diaries: What Really Happened on the Front Lines?
Anthony Fauci is under fire after Congress voted to hold him in contempt for pleading the 5th multiple times. There are people with STRONG opinions against or…
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Time Management tips for busy nurse leaders
Busy all day, productive all week, and still somehow stuck on the work that actually matters? This episode is for every manager who ends the day wondering…
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When 17 Nurses Got Pregnant at Once-and The Leaders Behind the Story
Staffing a Unit with 17 pregnant nurses at the same time SHOULD be a nightmare! But Chief Nursing Officer, Lisa Gossett, RN, MSN, CENP has created a culture…
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Difficult Conversations Done Right: The Tools That Work
Master difficult conversations in nursing leadership. Learn essential strategies to manage conflict and de-escalate situations. Handling difficult…
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Growth and Connection a Vulnerable conversation
In this episode, Cindy and Taresa share their personal experiences with leadership challenges, burnout, and growth in healthcare. They discuss strategies for…
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Bonus: Comparing when I was a nurse
Watch Next: 1:1’s for Large Teams: A Nurse Leader’s Guide to Success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCcmwXZHFpw Cindy and Taresa are Master's-prepared and…
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Building a Strong Team of Nurses
Watch Next: Difficulties in Leadership; Nurse Supervisor Stress and Burnout https://youtu.be/5ISc7bXwIbw?si=PV6it_Z-8JgRt9xi Setting a clear vision with your…
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Article review 2025 acuity staffing
In this episode, we discuss a white paper from the AONL that explores innovative nurse staffing strategies, focusing on acuity-based scheduling, technology…
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From Bedside to Leadership: One Nurse's Journey with Melissa Lavis
In this episode, we talk about the challenge of landing your first job when you are driven and really want to be a nurse leader. Tune in with us as we talk…
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Painful Leadership Mistakes: Lessons Learned from Disciplining Nursing Staff
Watch Next: ADHD is our SUPERPOWER as Nurse Leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8fg148RkU Taresa and Cindy are Master's Prepared and Certified Nurse…
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Minimal Resources: A Nurse Leader's Guide to Avoiding Burnout
In this podcast episode, Taresa and Cindy continue to explore Nurse Leader Burnout and share tips, tricks, sacrifices, and mindsets required to make things…
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The Rest of Forever: Burning out as an Experienced Nurse Leader
Watch Next: Keeping the Frontline Perspective: Interview https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=oCCK0pBpXhSmF6y5 So you’ve made it through the learning curve of the…
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Managing ADHD as a Nurse Leader
Watch Next: ADHD is our SUPERPOWER as Nurse Leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8fg148RkU&t=3s In this episode, find out how Taresa and Cindy manage…
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Episode 6 ADHD is our SUPERPOWER as Nurse Leaders part 1
Keeping the Frontline Nurse Perspective: Interview with Britney Garcia https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=96tuXAp_VMqJp_yh Have you thought that ADHD was holding…
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Episode 5 Interview: Keeping the Frontline Perspective
In episode 5, we interview Britney Garcia. She has worked at the VA for over 20 years in several roles. She has been a staff nurse, Nurse manager of an…
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Episode 4 Workplace Violence, Trauma, Resiliency.
In episode 4, we discuss several articles that impact Nursing and the nursing leadership journey. Join us as we chat about the workplace violence that our…
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Episode 3 Why Does Nursing Leadership Suck?
Nursing Leadership is the worst! So why is that? lets talk about it! If you want to connect or need some ideas, reach out to us at cindy@arianursecircle.com or…
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Episode 2 Tips for New Leaders
Tips for New Nurse Leaders. Reach out to us for resources Cindy@arianursecircle.com and/or Taresa@arianursecircle.com
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Episode 1 The First 30 Days
In episode one, we talk about what to do in your first 30 days as a new leader. We hope this is helpful and a little funny. If you resonate with the stress…
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Introduction Episode
Welcome to The Nurse Leader Dumpster Fire Podcast. We are two Nurse leaders who want to start conversations around being a Nurse and Leading Nurses. Reach out…