Nursing Uncharted Ep. 68 - Building a Supportive Nursing Community Through Mentorship
In this episode of Nursing Uncharted, Ann delves into the challenges that new nurses face as they transition to the bedside.
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In this episode, nurse educator Mary Hanks, EdD, MSN, CNL, CNE shares how she revolutionized the nursing program at The University of West Alabama. We discuss training students to think like nurses, test banks, pushing innovation, the importance of a strong faculty, and more!
In the first official interview on Nursing Uncharted, we were incredibly excited to welcome Sam Reddington BSN, RN, CCRN, as our special guest. Sam and Maggie reflected on their own real nursing experiences, discussing what life looks like as a nursing preceptor, stories from the pandemic, fighting burnout, understanding mortality, and more.
In this episode, we have a special recap from the NTI 2022 conference before speaking with a special guest, Raul Vera MSN, RN, CNL, about ER nursing. We discuss mental health and connecting with other nurses at NTI, a typical day as an ER nurse, how to navigate working with angry/difficult patients as a nurse, and more.

Meet Ann King
Nursing Uncharted Podcast Host
Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.
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