Dr. Brian Bougard, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), shares his professional journey, personal insights, patient perspective, and expertise in this conversation. He discusses his motivation to help people and give back, his upbringing in Memphis, Tennessee, and the challenges he faced as a male nurse in a predominantly female field. Dr. Bougard also talks about his role as a CRNA, where he takes on the responsibility of caring for patients during surgery and procedures. He emphasizes the importance of being patient and listening to patients' needs. Additionally, he discusses the autonomy CRNAs may have in their role in hospitals and rural areas where they may be the sole anesthesia provider.

This episode also emphasizes the importance of compassion and excellence in patient care, the requirements for becoming a CRNA, and the importance of perseverance and faith.

Dr. Bougard concludes his interview by encouraging listeners, especially young black men, to pursue their goals and connect with resources like Diversity CRNA.

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Ms. Suzanna Valdez shares her nursing journey and her transition into NCLEX tutoring. She discusses her experiences working in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools. She also talks about her decision to pursue a master's degree in nursing education and how it led her to start her own tutoring business, The Next Gen Tutor. Ms. Valdez emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving success in nursing and encourages nursing students to never give up on themselves. Suzanna Valdez, the NextGen Tutor, shares her approach to tutoring and coaching nursing students preparing for the NCLEX exam. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships with her students and providing personalized guidance. Suzanna teaches students how to break down NCLEX-style questions and highlights the significance of keywords and age-related factors. She also advises students to focus on quality over quantity when practicing questions and reading and understanding the rationales. Suzanna believes in the power of mindset and encourages students to believe in themselves and not let anxiety hinder their performance. She also discusses the strict test-taking protocols for the NCLEX exam and the importance of taking breaks during the exam. Overall, Suzanna aims to help students pass the NCLEX exam and instill confidence in their abilities.

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Dr. Ashanti Coleman, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner and two-time stroke survivor, shares her inspiring journey in this episode of the All One Nurse podcast. She discusses her background, challenges, motivation, and experience as a stroke survivor. Dr. Coleman also talks about her entrepreneurial ventures, including her clothing brand and clinic. She emphasizes the importance of having a support system and using naysayers as motivation. Dr. Coleman is a nursing educator, teaching nursing students. She opens up about her strokes and the impact they had on her life. Dr. Ashanti Coleman shares her personal experience of having a stroke and the challenges she faced in receiving proper medical care. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking medical attention if something feels wrong. This episode also highlights the disparities in stroke rates among minority populations and encourages individuals to take control of their health through preventative measures. Dr. Coleman discusses the services she provides at Rejuvenate 901, including weight loss programs, IV hydration, and cryotherapy. The episode concludes with a reminder to prioritize self-care and how to connect with both Dr. Ashanti Coleman and podcast host Nurse Shenell. Don't forget to Subscribe for more great nursing interviews.

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