This is a reflection and an inspirational podcast regarding pursuing higher education in the field of nursing. As healthcare rapidly and constantly evolves, nurses, and other clinicians for that matter, should continue to strive to advance their skills, knowledge, and practice to be responsive to the needs of the times. Earning a graduate degree is one way of achieving that goal. However, financial constraints sometimes deter most nurses from even taking the first step. Hopefully, this podcast will present some relevant information to encourage them to step up to the plate.

This is a catch-up with me episode since I haven't published content in a while. I also wanted to impart the importance of being a lifelong learner which is essential in each and every nurse.

This is an introspective podcast regarding our mother's memory in the ER when I was almost, but not quite a nurse. Looking back, I had so many what-if moments. I pride myself as someone who is good at analyzing patients' symptoms, but I was inefficient when it came to my Nanay. That experience helped me become the conscientious nurse that I am today.

This year marks the 30th year since we left the storied halls of St. Paul College of Iloilo. Molded in the Paulinian way of caring, we have proudly carried on that torch daily in our respective practice settings. Despite the challenges that came along our way, we continue to count our blessings both professionally and personally. For this reason, please allow this grateful nurse to reminisce and reflect on how we have touched lives.

Here is the link to the blog post: https://upgrace-rn.com/one-grateful-nurse/

As nurses, we are accustomed to taking care of our patients' mental health. Are we as religious in taking care of our own? This is an introspective podcast wherein I reflect on the ways that I handle stress through writing - my go-to stress-relieving activity, among others, that is. I hope this will help you ponder on how you are able to do the same for your own benefit.

Many nurses are looking into nursing informatics opportunities. They ask relevant questions on how to land an NI job including qualifications, education, etc. This podcast hopes to partly address those common questions so that applicants or prospective NIs in the future kind of understand what they are getting themselves into. 

This is the author's take on the latest massive fraudulent scheme uncovered by federal agents. Dubbed "Operation Nightingale," this undertaking uncovered that more than 7,600 fake nursing credentials were used to obtain licenses and the right to practice nursing across multiple states. Nurses worked hard to live up to the expectations of the public. News like this besmirches the good name of the majority who work tirelessly for the benefit of their patients/clients.

This podcast outlines the steps I took when I applied for my nursing informatics certification examination using ANCC's Success Pays program. Fortunately, my organization participates in the Success Pays program and I was able to enjoy it as part of my educational benefit. I hope you are also able to use a similar benefit from your own healthcare system. Good luck!