Show Notes
New nurses, this one's for you! We're talking about what that first code actually feels like, why the calm you see in other nurses doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for this, and why your contribution matters even when you're not the one leading.
If you're a new nurse and this moment is still ahead of you, or if you've already been through it and it's still on your mind, hit play on this episode!
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