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What I’m Binge Watching in Quarantine

April 13, 2020

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I tend to accidentally binge watch things on the regular, but staying at home all the time has made this much easier to fall into. Here’s a list of things I have enjoyed watching that are not Tiger King.

Unorthodox | Netflix

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Unorthodox is a moving adaptation or reimagining of Deborah Feldman’s memoir of the same title. While the limited series focuses on a fictional character, the story mirrors Deborah’s own journey of leaving her strict Hasidic roots and learning about life outside of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My own great grandmother came from an Orthodox Jewish family who sat shiva for her when she married my Protestant great grandfather, so I found this story personally very compelling.

The Stranger | Netflix

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My mom raised me on Masterpiece Mystery with Agatha Christie and Inspector Lewis. This is a suspenseful thriller about the lies we tell each other. My mom and I have a lot of opinions about the ending of this (don’t worry, no spoilers), but we definitely agree it was much more interesting that the other Netflix adaptation of another Harlan Coben book – The Five. It’s no Broadchurch but it definitely fulfills my need for mystery escapism.

How to Fix a Drug Scandal | Netflix

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I am a big fan of documentaries, memoirs, and the like, especially when crime is involved. How to Fix a Drug Scandal is about how two different drug chemists in Massachusetts commit crimes that compromise the integrity of hundreds of convictions, and how differently their cases were handled. I found it fascinating and was even able to get my husband interested in watching it.

Schitt’s Creek| Netflix + Hulu

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If you haven’t been watching this all along then you have been doing quarantine wrong. This is definitely a very specific type of humor, but if you like dramatic irony or enjoyed the movie Best In Show then you will hopefully also find Schitt’s Creek as uncomfortably funny as I do. That’s it, that’s all I have to say.

Tell Me Who I Am | Netflix

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The human brain is fascinating and has such an interesting way of healing itself after trauma with neuroplasticity. This is a true story of twin brothers – Alex who lost his memory after a motorcycle accident and Marcus who teaches Alex to rebuild his memories of their childhood. Alex’s brain is able to reconstruct fond memories of family vacations and good times as children -except they are all false memories, which Alex only realizes in his later adult years. Believe it or not, I still have not this is just the premise. While watching the film you learn with Alex what Marcus never told him. It’s so moving and upsetting but worth every minute.

Love Is Blind | Netflix

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I honestly watched this before quarantine and boy was it a wild ride. If you like The Bachelor (which I only recently got into) then you will find this equally as fascinating to watch. When my husband asks me why I watch reality tv, I tell him it’s because I get to escape into someone else’s drama and not worry about my own momentarily. Aside from all of the crime related TV I apparently watch, I also love trashy wedding related shows (hello Four Weddings and Bridezillas). Without the Bachelorette to keep me going this spring, this can definitely fill that void.

McMillions | Hulu

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So I just learned this weekend that Hulu subscriptions now get some free HBO content and it has truly depended my love for Hulu. I know this is another crime centered docu-series, but I won’t apologize for loving what I love. This series discusses the McDonald’s Monopoly scandal from the early 2000’s which I previously did not know much about. It was a very elaborate scheme and the filmmakers interview the FBI agents who cracked the case as well as the people who perpetrated the crimes. This series is really compelling and really well done.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Hulu + Starz

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I would not, by any means, call myself a Quentin Tarantino fan. I am not a huge fan of the gratuitous violence he’s known for. However, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie. It was an interesting take about “what ifs”, especially in the case of Sharon Tate and the Manson Family. Also, Brad Pitt and Leonardo Dicaprio are just such talented actors who make the story compelling to watch.

The Case Against Adnan Syed | Hulu

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Another great HBO limited series I now have access to through Hulu. If you are a fan of Serial, this is a documentary series about Adnan Syed and the murder Hae Min Lee. I learned some new information and have further questions about the case. I think this documentary series was done well because it remembers that Hae Min Lee was a person who lived, and puts her at the forefront. Many true crime series put the victim to the wayside and showcase the suspected or known perpetrator. Having listened to Undisclosed, Rabia Chaudry’s podcast about this case and other cases with suspected wrongful convictions, there are less details than what I learned in the podcast, however it was very compelling and interesting.

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Educational Resources for Healthcare Professionals During Covid-19

April 5, 2020

I know the last thing we want to do when we go home from a long shift at work is to look at educational materials. Making myself do CEUs is probably one of the most difficult things to do in my off time. However, now more than ever it is important to go to work prepared and armed with as much information as possible. This seems as good a time as any to learn as much as possible to be able to properly care for ourselves and others while also getting all those CEU credits. Below is a list of resources put out to help you help others.

Nicole Kupchik Consulting & Education

Nicole is a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with an impressive number of certifications. She has a passion for educating nurses and providing them with the tools to perform their jobs well and safely. Nicole has several books and courses that are all on sale as of this post, and most notably two courses to help nurses on the front lines being trained to use ventilators who have never cared for a ventilated patient before. Her “Unveiling the Mysteries of Mechanical Ventilation Online Course” is now $49 for 6 contact hours and unlimited access for 6 months.

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from freshrn.com

FreshRN

Kati Kleber of FreshRN has a number of amazing resources available right now. For starters, she has just posted a comprehensive list of the current PPE recommendations and how to make sense of them. She also has a post on how to properly remove your PPE to avoid self-inoculation of the virus.

Kati and FreshRN also have several courses available for nurses, most notably her “Breakthrough ICU” which teaches nurses how to be an effective ICU nurse which includes modules on arterial lines, providing empathy, curbing your own stress response and how to remain calm in stressful situations, and how to talk to rude or unkind patients – all of which I have faced as a non-ICU nurse. In my opinion, this would definitely be a benefit for any healthcare professional right now, particularly those finding themselves suddenly taking care of more highly acute patients than they may be used to. As of February 7th the course was on sale for $157 and provides 12 CE hours/credits.

Unbound Medicine: Relief Central with Coronavirus Guidelines

If you went to nursing school recently, you probably had several Unbound Medicine apps on your phone. I could have an entire blog post dedicated to how awesome these apps are for providing easily accessible and comprehensive clinical information at your fingertips. Within their Relief Central App, they are publishing “Coronavirus Guidelines” with information and live updates from experts and reputable sources like Johns Hopkins and the WHO. Webinars and PubMed articles are also included in this FREE app (many of their apps are paid so this is awesome)!

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Whole Life Nurse: Crafting Your Dream Career

Something we don’t talk nearly enough about but so many of us our experiencing right now – nurse burn out. Kelsey Rowell of Whole Life Nurse advocates for nurses to take control of their career and find their passion and joy again. Her course, “Crafting Your Dream Career” is meant to help you transition from a toxic work environment, navigating what you need from a career to improve your mental health, and how to get into the nursing job of your dreams. I read a lot of Kelsey’s posts on Instagram and she puts out great information on how to advocate for yourself on the job.

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My Favorite Healthcare Podcasts

April 3, 2020

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Whether you are in healthcare or have a passing interest, all of these podcasts are great to listen to if you are looking for inspiration and life tips.

Bad Decisions with Katie Duke

Katie Duke has been one of my nurse heroes since I first saw her on NY Med. Her podcast isn’t just about being a nurse, but about how what may be bad decisions have led her and others to personal growth. She has real conversations with real people and gives her honest take. Listening to this podcast always improves my Tuesdays!

The WoMed

A podcast about women in medicine hosted by Danielle Maltby and Danielle Levek who share great conversations with inspiring women, which also adding in light hearted moments. This podcast always makes me feel so energized and will turn into a 12 hour long binge listen.

NurseSpeak

NurseSpeak is brought to you by the King of nurses, Ebi of Nurselifern. There have only been two full episodes released as of this post, but they are about work ghost stories, which I live for. If you follow Nurselifern on Instagram, you may already be aware that Ebi has set up a call system for nurses to call in and share their Covid experience, which are really moving.

As A Woman with Natalie Crawford, MD

Natalie is a fertility specialist and talks about the issues many women face that we don’t always talk about. She is very knowledgeable and uses her platform to empower women and educating them to take control of their health journey.

Up First

If you’re like me, the news can be overwhelming and scrolling headlines can take up a lot of your mental energy. While this is a news podcast and not a medical podcast, I love that it is 12 min to quickly get me informed with trusted information and then I can get on with my day.

Sleep With Me

Having trouble sleeping after a long shift or during the day? I listen to Sleep With Me almost every night and it always helps me fall asleep. Scooter front loads the episode with all of the ads to bore you and then tells you a bedtime story. Pair this with a good eye mask or black out curtains, a little bit of lavender and you’ll be asleep in no time.

Did you like our recommendations? Have some recommendations of your own? Let me know!

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The mission of KindnessRx will always be to share The mission of KindnessRx will always be to share and spread kindness to our community. We’re changing things up for the month of June, and starting from now until the end of the month, any donations made to our #gofundme will be donated and divided among the following 3 organizations:
1️⃣ Navajo Nation -who are in desperate need of both medical and community supplies while their community is being devastated by COVID-19.
2️⃣ Restore OKC -who’s mission is to empower the community of NE OKC through educational, economical, housing, and sustainable food initiatives. @restore.okc 
3️⃣ Dress for Success Oklahoma City - which as a result of a fire last week has lost all clothing and computer resources they provide to the women they serve. @dressforsuccessokc 
Please go to my stories for more information. I encourage you to donate your gently used or excess clothing and supplies to the organizations in need of you are unable to make a monetary donation at this time. Please continue to nominate and adopt our community healthcare workers, they still need your support as well.  Otherwise, all monetary donations will be distributed to these organizations. 
#nurselife #spreadkindnessnotcovid #community #lovethyneighbor #adoptanurse #quarantinelife #makeadifference #blacklivesmatter #makeadifference #whitecoatsforblacklives
#amplifymelanatedvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices
What better way to say “Thank You” during Nurs What better way to say “Thank You” during Nurses Week than to send a care package? Don’t have the time or money to commit to sending an entire care package or only leaving your house for essentials? I just created a GoFundMe for this very purpose -donate what you can and I will assemble and ship a care package for you. Link in bio 
Nurses Week May end on the 12th, but now more than ever all healthcare providers need your support, especially as some areas begin to open again. ❤️
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#supportournurses #supportessentialworkers #nursesweek #nursesofinstagram #quarantinelife #quarantineactivities #spreadkindnessnotcovid #kindnessrx #happynursesweek #yearofthenurse #yearofthenurse2020 #florenceforgiveme #gofundme #gofundmecampaign #carepackage #sendlove #sendkindness #healthcareheores #carepackagesfornurses #carepackagesforessentialworkers #csrepackagesforhealthcareworkers
To the nurse working 13+ hours on a COVID unit, To To the nurse working 13+ hours on a COVID unit,
To the nurse who’s been furloughed,
To the primary care nurse fielding tons of calls and concerns,
To the peds nurse who’s being trained to work with adults,
To the nurse who protested for safer work conditions,
To the nurse working on an advanced degree,
To the student nurse just trying to finish their degree,
To the healthcare workers wearing single use PPE for 3+ shifts,
To the CNA/Tech/HUC without whom all nurses would be lost who’s presence has been forgotten to the media,
To the healthcare worker who’s been quarantined at home with COVID-19, and has returned to work,
To the home health and hospice nurses trying to get supplies and visit their patients,
To the nurse who’s been told “you’re just a nurse”,
To the nurse who’s been asked “why didn’t you just go to med school?”,
To the nurse who’s been yelled at, hit, cursed at, and berated by their patient or their family,
To the nurse who’s refused to be put in an unsafe situation, even if it cost you your job,
To the nurse holding the hand of a patient while they die alone in the hospital,
To the nurse trying to educate their family or the public about proper hand hygiene and the importance of continuing to socially distance,
To the nurse who cried in the break room today,
To the nurse who’s held the hand of someone while they lay dying,
To the nurse who’s welcomed new life into this world,
To the healthcare worker wearing a garbage bag or rain poncho at work,
To the nurse working a 21 day contract in a hot zone,
To the nurse who’s had to give up holidays, weekends, and daylight,
To the healthcare worker who’s employer cut into their PTO and 401k,
To the nurse who’s had to send her kids to live somewhere else so she doesn’t bring COVID home to them,
To the nurse who hasn’t had time to eat or pee today,
Thank you, for what you do this and every day, pandemic or not. Your struggles and cries don’t go unheard or fall on deaf ears. This is the year of the nurse, and we are showing people what a nurse truly does.  Thank you. 👩🏼‍⚕️🏥💊💉🌡🧼🔬🧫🦠💪🏻❤️ #happynursesweek #nursesweek #nursesofinstagram #nursestrong #nursesinspirenurses  #supportournurses #spreadkindnessnotcovid
Please be considerate and continue to practice soc Please be considerate and continue to practice social distancing. That means wearing a mask and keeping 6 feet away from others, not crowding the stores and walkways. 😷📏 And for the love of God please stop wearing gloves to the grocery store 🚫🧤Friendly reminder this isn’t just about you, but to keep others safe as well ❤️
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10 Healthcare Providers are waiting for their care 10 Healthcare Providers are waiting for their care packages. Will you be the one to make them smile? I need 10 more adopters this week! 
Say thank you to someone working the front lines of the pandemic by signing up to send someone a care package (and nominate someone else while you’re at it)!
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Can I get an Amen? • It feels like you can final Can I get an Amen? •
It feels like you can finally breathe, you’re no longer smelling your own breath in your soggy, stained, used for 5 shifts when it’s a 1x use item mask. Also can we talk about mask acne? •
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Badge reels are probably one of my favorite nursin Badge reels are probably one of my favorite nursing themed gifts to receive! They’re a fun, inexpensive way to show off your time personality while still wearing scrubs and being a professional. 💕💊
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Check out two of the care packages heading out to Check out two of the care packages heading out to healthcare workers this week! I love seeing all of you spread kindness! 💕
Both of these boxes have elements that also helped support small businesses tPO, if you’re looking for ideas for what to send your adopted healthcare worker, head to the link in our bio for a curated list of ideas!
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