265. Personality Changes and Higher Paychecks

The Ashley O Show: Nursing Beyond the Bedside

In another edition of our new Nursing stories and skills structure, we are chatting about the time my patient had a complete change in personality (and what it meant), AND how you can start getting paid more NOW. Let today's episode act as your reminder to trust your gut, think critically, and demand your worth.
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Time Stamps:
Personality Changes in Patients (00:05:26) The importance of being alert to changes in patient personality

A Specific Patient Case (00:06:18) Ashley shares a specific patient case involving a patient with personality changes after a procedure.

The Challenge of Easy Patients (00:07:09) Ashley talks about how even seemingly easy patients can suddenly become difficult and the importance of staying vigilant in patient care.

Recognizing subtle changes in patients (00:11:55) Ashley emphasizes the importance of paying attention to small, subtle changes in a patient's behavior and personality as it could indicate a deeper issue.

The importance of critical thinking in nursing (00:14:36) Ashley highlights the significance of critical thinking in nursing, particularly in recognizing and investigating changes in a patient's condition.

Option 1: Having a Conversation with Your Manager (00:16:30) Tips for having a conversation about wanting a pay raise or bonus, and the importance of employer willingness to work with you.

Option 2: Exploring Side Hustles (00:19:11) Ideas for side hustles related to nursing or non-nursing, such as tutoring, nurse entrepreneurship, or selling crafts.

Option 3: Going Part-Time and Adding Per Diem Roles (00:21:00) Considerations and benefits of working part-time in your current position while adding on per diem roles that pay more.

Increasing Hourly Rate by Changing Jobs (00:24:25) Explains how changing jobs can lead to a higher hourly rate and why loyalty is no longer valued in the healthcare industry.

Job Hopping as a Nurse (00:25:22) Discusses how job hopping can be beneficial for nurses in terms of skill building, trying out different schedules, and seeking better pay and opportunities.

Negotiating and Crafting Your Nursing Career (00:28:04) Encourages nurses to negotiate for what they need in terms of schedule, pay, time off, and other benefits, and emphasizes that nurses have the power to shape their own careers.