Welcome to this episode of the Nursing Isn't Easy podcast. Today, we’re diving into GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications originally for Type 2 diabetes that are now making waves in weight management.

I’m joined by Alice Butzlaff and Dorothy J. Moore, nursing professors at The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State University. They’ll help us tackle the key questions nurses face about these medications—like how to educate patients, manage side effects, dispel myths, and address access challenges.

In this episode of Nursing Isn’t Easy, we’re joined by Rita Laske, a professor at La Salle University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, to explore leadership and administrative responsibilities of camp nursing. Rita dives into the complexities of managing healthcare in a camp setting, from overseeing medical protocols and emergency planning to coordinating with camp staff and ensuring compliance with health regulations. She discusses how camp nurses serve not only as caregivers but also as leaders who make critical decisions to maintain a safe, healthy environment for campers and staff alike. This episode offers invaluable insights for nurses interested in the unique blend of hands-on care and leadership that camp nursing requires.

In this episode of the Nursing Isn’t Easy Podcast, we explore I.V. therapy. What does it take to get into I.V. therapy as nurses, and what is it like to provide this treatment to patients? Joining is a founding member of the American IV Association, Felicia Janovich.