Black Nurse Rising: The Podcast

On this very serious (as serious as we can be) episode, Martine and Nikky discuss death and dying, advance directives, and ethics.

And now, a message from your favorite doctor’s “favorite” nurse! 👩🏾‍⚕️ Welcome to Season 4, and Happy New Year!🎊

Thank you all for hanging out with us! We hope you enjoyed season 3 of Black Nurse Rising. We will be on break until January. We look forward to more conversations! Merry Holidays and Happy New Year!

On this episode, Nikky and Martine discuss all things friendship as it pertains to adulthood. Relationships require work and the capacity to hold space for one another. Enjoy the episode and leave us a comment! Note: If you hear baby toys in the background, that’s Nikky’s dog who insisted on making noice during recording. Also, the conversation is a little choppy in some areas because we decided not to edit and go with the original call.

Where we wrap the discussion with a chat about compassion fatigue and nurse capes and things. 🩷

On this Episode, Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Nurse Martine chat about listening to the research… and taking the best care of ourselves.

On this episode the Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky may or may not have decided to plan a nurse cruise. 👀 👩🏾‍⚕️ 🛥️ Really we just want to grow good nurses. Whatever it takes!

On this episode, the Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky gave a discussion about accountability that turns into a conversation about being valued. And you know what? This was a fantastic conversation! You should listen. Let us know what you think! 👩🏾‍⚕️ 💫

We are back with the second part to U Don’t Have to Call. The Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky discuss speaking up and advocating for patient safety and safe staffing. They explain signs and symptoms of burnout, and they discuss they wrap up with a discussion on hopelessness in healthcare. This is a very important episode. Thank you for listening.

Welcome Back! On this episode of Black Nurse Rising, The Good Sis Martine and Nurse Nikky discuss the importance of utilizing your Paid Time Off, and how not using your time off can lead to negative consequences like Burnout.

So the Good Sis Martine is remote, and we are trying something new. We recorded without our Producer, and this is what we get. (No more recording without E-Rock!) Anyway, enjoy part 2, and let us know what you think!

On this episode, Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Martine are joined by Erin White of Black Wellness. We discussed (and maybe even debated) the impact of inclusion in the community and in healthcare. This is a two-part episode. Listen to find out why! (We learning y’all!) We look forward to your feedback.

Nurse Nikky and the Good Sis Martine discuss the importance of Black people in the nursing field, and how this diversity impacts leadership, patient outcomes, and the ability to excel in the field.

Just a quick update from Nikky about where we’ve been.

Minutes: Aug. 15, 2021, 7:10pm - At this meeting, we discuss where we’ve been! Traveling is definitely weird during a pandemic. We also discuss how we’ve been coping with COVID as a nurse and what we are doing to take care of ourselves. We also debunk a myth or two… (hint: this isn’t like The Snap a la Thanos). Grab your tea and join us for the BANC Staff Meeting! Follow @iamnikkyscott, @springismyname and @thebancpod on FB and IG. Take care, wear a mask, stay out each other’s faces, and wash your funky hands. - Management

Just some quick tips and encouragement for anyone who may be pursing their dreams and parenting. You can do both!

At this staff meeting, Nikky and Martine discuss how Black history in nursing has impacted nursing today, and some other things. We still miss our Springy! Grab your tea, and head on over to the meeting. We’ll wait for you.

On this episode, Nikky talks about her journey to becoming a nurse educator and how her various nurse experiences impacts the way she teaches. Grab some tea and join us at the meeting. We’ll wait for you.

On this episode Nikky discusses her experience with the COVID vaccine. If you have questions for the BANC pod, you can leave a message and we will try our best to get you the most up to date and factual information out there.

On this episode Martine and Nikky discuss the COVID vaccine, and other things, of course. It’s a Nurse Note. Grab your tea and catch up. (We Miss You Springy!)

We made it to episode 5! During our 5th staff meeting, we discuss floor nursing and why we feel it’s important to start there. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join the meeting. We’ll wait for you. 🎙 #thebancpod

Today we talked with our friend Martine about travel nursing, and other things! Here’s here bio! Enjoy the meeting! About me:
Martine Quinn
Mississippi by way of Cali
BS SU Psych
MA JSU Criminology
MA Temple Sociology
ADN Meridian Community College
Former college administrator, statistician, instructor (race, sociology, stats, CJ), Mental Health Counselor/Psych Tech (chronic, acute, emergency both peds and adults)
Original goal nursing job: Psych NP
Current goal nursing job: creating more Black nurses, first assist, aesthetics, instructor/curriculum creator/educational consultant, nurse entrepreneur
Current Job: OR travel nurse, PRN ICU nurse
Life’s motto: I’ll get paid again
Nursing motto: I’m here for patient care.
Management Style: Ain’t no crying’ in the Pynk.

On this episode Springismyname and Nikky Black get the inside scoop on Mental Health Nursing from Celeste and Jessica. Here’s a little introduction: Celeste Gunning, MAT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Celeste, New York native is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate nursing degree from Our Lady of the Lake College (Baton Rouge, LA), Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University (New Orleans, LA), and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification in Family Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Celeste is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Celeste also possesses a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University (New Orleans, LA).

Celeste has been in practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for more than one year at an acute inpatient adult psychiatric facility in Louisiana and has recently expanded to outpatient practice. She practiced as a registered nurse (RN) for 9 years in various medical settings (Oncology, Hospice, Transplant, School Nursing, Psychiatry) prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Celeste has 2 years acute inpatient psychiatric RN experience and 2 years outpatient psychiatric home health RN experience.

Celeste is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association (APNA), American Nurse Association (ANA), Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Celeste believes in a holistic approach to mental health taking into account all aspects encompassing and surrounding an individual affect their mental health. Celeste enjoys spending time with those dear to her heart and participating in activities to educate, empower, and elevate.

Jessica E Sonnier, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Jessica E Sonnier was born in New Orleans, LA and is a graduate of Delgado Community College for her associates degree in nursing. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Louisiana State University and her doctorate degree in nursing practice with concentration in psychiatry at University of South Alabama. She is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

Dr. Sonnier has 6 years’ experience as a registered nurse in the acute psychiatric inpatient setting. She has work as a nurse practitioner on the acute inpatient unit as well as in the outpatient setting for the past 2 ½ years.

Dr. Sonnier is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association and the American Nurse Association. Dr. Sonnier resides in Kenner, LA with her husband and 2 kids.

At this staff meeting, Springismyname and NikkyBlack discuss workplace violence and how it’s impacted their nursing career. Listen up. Be good humans.

On this episode Springismyname and NikkyBlack give you a little insight on where they started nursing and how they feel 2020 has impacted nursing in general. Make sure to subscribe.