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The Gritty Nurse

The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face. Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY. Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are. Change is HERE.
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Ep.16 "I love to hate you, actually I hate you"- Working with someone you don't like

Mar 19, 2020

In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss how to work with someone that you do not like, and most likely doesn't like you either! We need to learn to be professional, but we do not have to be fake. Listen how the gritty nurses deal with this issue.

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Covid 19: Prevention

Mar 16, 2020

In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss Covid 19 prevention strategies, dispel myths and discuss what is required to help keep your families and friends safe. This information does not reflect the views of any particular employer and the views and opinions are our own.

 

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Ep. 14 Advocacy in Nursing & Healthcare -Wheres your voice?

Mar 12, 2020

The Gritty Nurses are joined by Dr. Heidi Keeler PhD RN, Faculty and Director of Continuing Nursing Education & Director of Community Engagement and host of RN Huddle to discuss advocacy in healthcare. Nurses are great advocates for patients, but are we good at advocating for ourselves, our profession? Listen to...

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Ep. 13 Hustle and Woes-"You know its hard out here for a nursing student"

Mar 5, 2020

In this episode, Sara and Amie discuss how to survive nursing school. Through hustle and woes, the Gritty Nurses give you tips and tricks that made their nursing school journey successful. It's not about how fast you can climb, its about the but  journey and getting there. 

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