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In this episode of No One Tells You This, host Mackenzie Simmons dives into a truth many early career nurses experience but rarely talk about—stepping into leadership before feeling fully ready. Joined by Andrea Wollitz and Aminah Johnson, the conversation explores what leadership really looks like beyond titles, from quiet moments of influence to navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure of being looked to f...

In this episode of No One Tells You This, host MacKenzie Simmons dives into a topic many nurses struggle with—but rarely talk about: the power of saying no. From picking up extra shifts to taking on additional responsibilities, nurses are often conditioned to always say yes, even at the expense of their own well-being.

MacKenzie explores why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential. She shares real-lif...

Think advocacy is something you do later in your career? Think again.

Our guest today is Ryan Moran, BSN, RN, CCRN, a critical care nurse who’s spent the past six years in the ICU and is currently pursuing his DNP. But beyond the bedside, Ryan has been deeply engaged in advocacy—through his involvement with the Florida Nursing Students Association, Florida Nurses Association, and the American Nurses Association—bri...

In the very first episode of No One Tells You This, host MacKenzie Simmons sits down with special guest Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN to unpack the unspoken realities of early career nursing. From imposter syndrome and pre-shift anxiety to navigating bullying, burnout, and that first terrifying code, MacKenzie shares the honest truth about what her first year in the CCU really looked like.

This episode dives into the challenges no o...