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A Nurse Named Kenn

A Nurse Named Kenn

By Nkenna Rose

Join me (@agirlnamedkenn) every week to discuss my journey through nursing school, advice for students currently going through nursing school, advice for those thinking about entering the nursing profession, and now, my journey navigating as a new graduate nurse amid a global pandemic.
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It's Not For Everybody

A Nurse Named KennNov 25, 2022
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It's Not For Everybody

It's Not For Everybody

Today we talk about a few of the cons of travel nursing and why it may not be for you.

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Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

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Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Nov 25, 202222:49
Best I Ever Had

Best I Ever Had

On today's episode we discuss my time in California and why I think every travel nurse should take at least one assignment there!


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Sep 22, 202215:24
Is This Thing On? Life Updates!

Is This Thing On? Life Updates!

On today's episode we make up for lost time before rounding out the season in the coming episodes!


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Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

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Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Sep 22, 202215:07
Hey There Lonely Girl

Hey There Lonely Girl

On today's episode we discuss the loneliness that comes with travel nursing.


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Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

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Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jul 18, 202214:31
2022 Q3 Mental Health Check-In

2022 Q3 Mental Health Check-In

On today's episode we have our quarterly mental health check-in!

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Save $250 off Zeus Living

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Other Places You Can Find Me:

Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

TikTok: @agirlnamedkenn

Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jul 18, 202203:56
How To Select An Agency

How To Select An Agency

On today's episode we discuss what to look for when selecting a travel agency!


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Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

TikTok: @agirlnamedkenn

Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jul 18, 202216:40
GO HOME ROGER: Finding Housing as a Travel RN

GO HOME ROGER: Finding Housing as a Travel RN

On today's episode we a few of the housing options available to you as a travel nurse!


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Other Places You Can Find Me:

Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

TikTok: @agirlnamedkenn

Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jun 29, 202220:01
5 MORE Questions You Should Be Asking As A Travel Nurse

5 MORE Questions You Should Be Asking As A Travel Nurse

On today's episode we discuss 5 additional questions I routinely ask prior to accepting a travel assignment.

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Other Places You Can Find Me:

Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

TikTok: @agirlnamedkenn

Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jun 26, 202213:54
5 Questions You Should Be Asking As A Travel Nurse

5 Questions You Should Be Asking As A Travel Nurse

New to travel nursing? I've got your back! On today's episode we discuss 5 questions I routinely ask prior to accepting a travel assignment.


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Figs: NkennaNFirstFigs to save 20% on your first order of $50+

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Other Places You Can Find Me:

Instagram: @agirlnamedkenn

TikTok: @agirlnamedkenn

Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Blog: www.agirlnamedkenn

Jun 14, 202213:11
Girl, Where Have You Been?

Girl, Where Have You Been?

On this episode I bring you guys up to speed on what I've been doing for the last 8 months!


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Jun 14, 202223:50
2022 Q2 Mental Health Check-in

2022 Q2 Mental Health Check-in

Hey! How are you? How's life treating you? Let's discuss!

Jun 14, 202211:31
The Best Way To Study

The Best Way To Study

This is just my opinion though...

Oct 22, 202115:21
2021 Quarter 4 Mental Health Check-in

2021 Quarter 4 Mental Health Check-in

How are feeling? How's everything going?

Oct 22, 202104:05
Job #2

Job #2

Today we'll be discussing my first PRN job working as a Circulating Nurse in an Outpatient Surgery Center!

Oct 15, 202109:26
Thing I Wish They Taught In Nursing School

Thing I Wish They Taught In Nursing School

Critical care drips, nurse bullying, how to quit a job - the list goes on!

Oct 07, 202118:38
5 Ways to Save Money As A New Graduate RN

5 Ways to Save Money As A New Graduate RN

So you've secured your first nursing job, passed NCLEX, and you've burned all your nursing school notes.

Now what?

Sep 09, 202110:06
Mental Health Check-in

Mental Health Check-in

What matters most to me?

What is my happy place?

What is standing between me and my goal(s)?

May 23, 202107:51
Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome, what is it? Why are so many new graduate nurses experiencing it? Let's talk about it!

May 14, 202127:07
The "C" Word

The "C" Word

6 months later and we're back in action!


Today we're addressing the elephant in the room. COVID-19. How it affected me as a nursing student and how it's currently affecting me as a new graduate nurse!


You can find me on:

• Instagram @agirlnamedkenn

• www.agirlnamedkenn.com

• Youtube: Nkenna Rose

Mar 10, 202136:44
Picking Your First Nursing Job

Picking Your First Nursing Job

We’re at the end of season 1!

I’m thankful for a little community. Thank you again for supporting this passion project of mine!

Now, let’s dive in.

Oct 25, 202010:30
The Summer Before Nursing School

The Summer Before Nursing School

You’ve probably heard people say, “kiss your social life goodbye for the next 2 years,” and thought, wow, that’s a bit dramatic.

But they’re not wrong.

Sep 25, 202005:55
So You Want To Be A Nurse : But You're An Introvert

So You Want To Be A Nurse : But You're An Introvert

This episode is for you if you're an introvert and you've thought at some point:

Can I still be a good nurse if I'm shy?

Can I still be a nurse if I'm terrible at small talk?

Can I still be a nurse if I like to work alone?

Let's talk about it, or not!


Aug 16, 202004:50
So You Want To Be A Nurse : Prerequisites

So You Want To Be A Nurse : Prerequisites

So you've taken the leap, talked it over with family, and finally decided you want to be a nurse. Congratulations! But where do you go next?

Aug 16, 202004:32
Failing A Nursing School Exam

Failing A Nursing School Exam

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing a rather taboo subject, failing an exam.

Raise your hand if you’ve failed a nursing school exam.

Raise your hand if you’re scared of failing a nursing school exam.

Let's talk about it!

Aug 16, 202006:58
Nurse Externships

Nurse Externships

On today's episode we discuss my experience with a nurse externship and any quick advice I have that can be applied to you own.

Jun 29, 202008:13
Working While In School?

Working While In School?

This week we briefly discuss why you should aim to work while in nursing school and some tips to make it a little bit easier while juggling school.

Jun 28, 202006:01
Nurse Residency

Nurse Residency

Today we're talking about nurse residencies: what are they, how should I prepare, how do I stand out?

Jun 13, 202015:42
60 Questions Later

60 Questions Later

Today we discuss the big bad NCLEX! I walk you through my experience from Graduation all the way until checking for my license on the Board of Nursing Website.

Jun 06, 202021:03
There's Something You Should Know About Me...

There's Something You Should Know About Me...

On today's episode we dive into my "diet resume" and lay the foundation for this podcast.

Apr 24, 202003:34
Trailer

Trailer

Join host Nkenna Rose on her new podcast discussing the journey to nursing school, through nursing school and life after nursing school. Coming April 22nd!

Apr 22, 202000:36