Show Notes
In this episode, Fostering the Spark, we dive into how ICU nurses can stay passionate, curious, and connected to their purpose through continual growth and learning. Because let’s be honest—nursing is intense, and CICU nursing brings an entirely different level of emotional, mental, and clinical demand. Without challenge, support, or opportunities to grow, it’s easy to feel burned out or stagnant over time.
But the spark that brought you into this profession doesn’t have to fade. In this conversation, we explore how to keep fostering that sense of purpose, curiosity, and connection throughout your career. We talk about why this topic matters, what inspired this discussion, and how growth in nursing isn’t always about doing more—it can also be about staying engaged, inspired, and grounded in why you started in the first place.
Co-Hosts and Guests: Laura Valido, BSN RN (Nationwide Children’s Hospital); Natalie Pleiman, MSN RN (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital); Yaeji Kim BSN; Editor: Laura Valido, BSN RN Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA/Emory)
Sponsor: Seattle Children’s Hospital
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