The Panic and Treat Podcast

“Scrubs in the Sand- Experience St. Vincent With the Besties!”

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We’re not in the studio; we have an experience for you! Come catch up with Alora and Jess as they take a well-deserved beach resort vacation! Enjoy the ambiance and a good yap session on our balcony as we plan our Nurse Con trip…. Should we go? We need your reviews and experiences! Let us know in the comments if it’s worth it!

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 19: "Mini-Series week 7, Part 2; Wait, The Stress Didn’t Stop When We Graduated?"

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We continue our yap about the stresses of nursing school, more of the tools we used to get through it all, and how we still deal with our stress! Let's get uncomfortable and grow together!

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Ep. 18: "Mini-Series week 6, Part 1 Stress?; What Stress? I'm NOT Stressed!"

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! Thank you all for giving Jess time to rest and recover. We’re jumping right back into the final episode (for now ;) ) of this mini-series on surviving nursing school! This is part 1, the besties update you on Jess’s lupus flare, Christmas shenanigans, and get into some stressful situations and some tools they learned to handle them. Hopefully, you can take some of the tools and be less stressed during nursing school!

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Ep. 17: "Decorate the Tree With Us & A Yap Session"

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:30:53 GMT

We are taking a small break from our mini-series on nursing school. It’s been a rough week as we finish up our bachelor’s degrees on top of working…. So, we have decided, since we needed to decorate our tree, that we were going to do that with you all and yap about some lessons and realizations we have had as nurses this week!

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Ep. 16 "Mini Series week 5- Bedazzled PureWick? Denied. Clinical Tips? Approved"

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:25:25 GMT

This week’s episode is full of chaos and clinical pearls. We kick things off with the story of how our bedazzled PureWick ended up getting coat checked by security at the Nurse Blake show (because apparently sparkles are contraband now). After that, we dive into part two of preparing to be successful in nursing school, specifically focusing on how we made the most out of our clinical experiences.Alora and Jess break down what showing up ready to learn actually looks like, how we stayed engaged, and the mindset that helped us get the most out of every rotation. We also talk about Monika M CEO and original Bad Apple, Nurse Mike, and Nurse Cathy and the meaningful work they are doing for the nursing community.

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and do not reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we are connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 15: "Mini-Series Week 4- Packing It ALL In For Clinicals"

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:24 GMT

This is part two of preparing to be successful! Alora and Jess talk about how they prepared for clinicals! Showing up ready to go and ready to participate is how we got the most out of our clinical experiences.

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Ep. 14: “Mini-Series Week 3- Building Your Arsenal to Beat Nursing School!”

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:13 GMT

This week on the nursing school mini-series, Alora and Jess talk about how they got prepared for the lectures and all the resources they used! They also talk about some extra hard skills that are not necessarily nursing-based, such as teaching, that you would need to be prepared to hone as you progress through nursing school!

Resource we loved and would recommend:

1. Simple Nursing- get the books, get the subscription, use it! YouTube videos are free, but the subscription offers more in-depth study resources and guides. Worth the splurge! Also, we met nurse Mike not once but TWICE, a very genuine, amazing human! Would back him 100%. He is a great educator! Follow him on social media. Check out his podcast as well.

2. Level Up RN- Alora bought the Pharm cards, and we would watch the videos and follow along! Once again, worth the price tag! We also met Nurse Kathy, who was very genuine and an amazing human being! 100% back her as an educator as well, so follow her social media!

3. Nurse in the making- Jess splurged on her book and was handed down all the flash cards. Definitely worth it!

4. U World

5. Archer Review

6. Bad Apple

7. Jess’s overview sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZSiro-CrmhFORX6i-_23Eo5m6CHvuE5/view?usp=sharing

8. OFFICE HOURS - Get to know your instructors and get comfortable asking questions! Utilize office hours and get that extra time to pick their brain and get your questions answered!

9. Study groups- find your people! Utilize this as practice teaching, active recall, and to make sure you’re focusing on the right things. Find what works for you.

10. Prepare for class! - know that nursing classes are so vastly different than a therapy class you have ever studied for. You have to prepare for the lecture by reading the book, watching videos, and digesting the info. Then head to the lecture and have your questions ready so you know your weak points.

11. READ THE BOOK- yes, we know it sucks, yes, we did it.

12. Good notes, and Notability for iPad notetaking

13. Google NotebookLM - make AI-generated podcasts out of your notes or lectures!

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"Mini Series Ep.2" We Bought EVERYTHING for Nursing School… Here’s What Was Worth It

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:01:10 GMT

In this episode of Panic and Treat, we’re back with Part Two of our “Surviving Nursing School” mini-series... and this week we’re getting honest about what we actually needed to survive nursing school… and what we really could’ve left in the Amazon cart.

We kick things off with some real-life patient interaction stories (because of course something always happens before we record), and then dive into the money talk: the supplies worth every penny, the stuff that collected dust, and the purchases we wish someone warned us about.

It’s a laid-back, judgment-free breakdown of what helps, what hurts, and what you can skip when you’re trying to make it through nursing school without draining your entire bank account.

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Ep. 12: "Miniseries Ep 1. : What We Wish We Had Known Before Picking a Nursing School"

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:30 GMT

Mini-series!? Welcome to our mini-series on surviving nursing school. We had another brainchild (Shocker, right?) and have been getting questions about how we made it through school. So, this is episode 1 of our mini-series on surviving nursing school.

This week, the besties are going to dig into how to choose a nursing school. Besties, do your research and find the best fit! Nursing school is hard, so here are some of your tips and tricks to set yourself up for success and reduce your inevitable stress!

Candle of the week: Apple Pumpkin sent by: Mainstays at Walmart.

Drink of the week: Dutch Bros Candy Cane Mocha from the winter menu 2025

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Ep. 11: "Hot Girls Use their PTO"

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:36 GMT

In this episode of Panic and Treat, we sit down for a casual conversation about nurse life, scheduling, and making the most of PTO. We talk about how we plan our shifts, avoid burnout, and use our time off intentionally. It’s a laid-back discussion about finding balance in a career that doesn’t always make it easy, with a few tangents along the way.

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Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures! (https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunder?igsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr )

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 10: "Paging Professional Boundaries"

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:24:44 GMT

The besties talk about setting boundaries in the workplace! They talk about how they have had to learn their nurse voice and set boundaries with patients and providers. Set boundaries, be good humans, and heal.

Also, Jess got a new puppy, she’s a black lab, and her name is Athena! Here is Thor’s Insta so you can follow the babies and their crazy adventures!

https://www.instagram.com/thor_the_lab_of_thunderigsh=MWNrdGk5MXZvMmcyNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Ep. 9: "Don't Be THAT Nurse"

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:16 GMT

Ep. 9: “Don’t Be THAT Nurse”

The besties tackle nurse etiquette. They talk about how to be a good coworker to your fellow nurses, and how they like to be good teammates! Hot takes about things that drive them crazy, and things they try to do to set themselves up and other nurses. Drop in the comments things your coworkers do that are great or not so great. Let’s learn from each other!

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Ep. 8: "Code Clear!"

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:14 GMT

Happy October! Alora and Jess discuss SBAR and how they navigate through that template to communicate with doctors and engage in other interprofessional conversations. Alora is the boss at giving reports! So, we need to hear her tips and tricks! They discuss nonverbal communication and lessons learned through effective communication in the workplace. New Grads, BE LOUD; we need to be heard. We do not need to suffer in silence. You are smart, and you should trust your intuition. You know more than you think! Additionally, if you don’t feel comfortable taking a verbal order over the phone, it is entirely appropriate to ask the provider to place the order themselves. Protect your license, protect your patients.

Resources:

Goodman, MSN, RN, N. (n.d.). Chart like a boss: A documentation guide for nurses. Ink and Needle.https://inkandneedlepublishing.com/

Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2023, October 20). Sbar tool: Situation-background-assessment-recommendation. Institute for Healthcare Improvement. https://www.ihi.org/library/tools/sbar-tool-situation-background-assessment-recommendation#:~:text=SBAR%20is%20an%20easy%2Dto,a%20culture%20of%20patient%20safety

McAllen, E., Stephens, K., Swanson-Biearman, B., Kerr, K., & Whiteman, K. (2018). Moving shift report to the bedside: An evidence-based Quality Improvement Project. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol23no02ppt22

**It was not Bumex, it was oxybutynin! - Jess was on the struggle bus!

NHS. (2023, June 15). Non-surgical treatment: Urinary incontinence. NHS Choices.https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/treatment/#:~:text=Mirabegron%20and%20vibegron,headache

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Ep. 7: "So Many Ways to Nurse: Part 2"

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:19 GMT

Ep. 7: “So many Ways to Nurse: Part 2”

This week, Alora and Jess finish their conversation about the specialties they saw during clinicals. The episode was longer than expected, so make sure to listen to part one before diving into this episode, so you don’t miss a thing! The besties discuss women's and children’s services, the ICU, the ED, public health, and hospice care.

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Ep. 6: "So Many Ways to Nurse: Part 1"

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:14:52 GMT

This week, Alora and Jess delve into the various specialties they encountered during their clinical rotations. The episode was longer than expected, so we split it into two parts! Part one: The besties discuss oncology, cardiac specialty areas, and surgical services.

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Ep. 5: "Team Work, Makes the Shift Work"

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:34:20 GMT

This week, Alora and Jess talk about their past weekend plans and adventure. Then they dig further into what teamwork looks like on the floor. “Nurses are the backbone, CNAs are the vertebrae,” as Alora says later in the episode. We can’t do what nurses do without our team, so a heartfelt thank you to everyone we work with!

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Ep. 4: "Get a Grip"

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:39:46 GMT

This week Alora and Jess dig into constructive criticism. They discover how they deal with criticism and how they process some of the hard parts of being a nurse. There are a lot of learning moments, as they also tackle to topic of being to task focused, but also working their way through learning all the pieces that put together the big picture of patient care.

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Mentions of other social media accounts:

The shop where the girls got their new cups: Sip Sip Hooray! On the Tik Tok Shop. https://www.tiktok.com/@sipsiphooraydesign?_t=ZP-8zSbIKtKWUB&_r=1

Resources:

Sarah Lorenzini (Host). (November 22, 2024). 127: Status Epilepticus [Audio podcast episode]. Rapid Response RN.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752?i=1000677903658

Ep. 3: "What the Shift Just Happened?!"

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:25:41 GMT

This week, Alora and Jess discuss how they prepare themselves for success before their shift. They also discuss how to prepare themselves for a shift, ensuring they are ready for anything that may arise during their shifts. They also discuss decompressing as a new grad and utilizing available resources.

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Disclaimer: This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. This information does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.

Ep. 2: "lost and Confused on the Floor"

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:09:38 GMT

This week, Alora and Jess talk about the experience of orientation as LPNs and New grad RNs. They discuss what they enjoyed and what they would change if they had to do it over!

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This podcast reflects our personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute medical advice, and the opinions shared are our own and do not reflect those of our employers. Panic and Treat: The Podcast is a personal podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content reflects the hosts' opinions and personal experiences as new graduate nurses. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patient details have been changed or left out to protect privacy, in line with HIPAA. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The points of view in this podcast are ours alone and don’t reflect those of our employers, schools, or any organizations we’re connected to. For any health concerns or concerns of a general nature, please talk to a qualified professional.