Nursing Uncensored

Professional Incivility in Healthcare

May 14, 2026

Let's revisit a topic we originally covered in early 2020. This episode explores the quieter forms of workplace incivility in healthcare — gossip, exclusion, defensiveness, passive aggression, and the “strong personality” culture many nurses know all too well. We talk about how these behaviors affect communication, teamwork, and psychological safety in clinic settings, why healthcare often normalizes them, and how nurses can protect themselves professionally without losing themselves emotiona...

I Burned Out and Logged Off: Leaving Bedside Pt 1

September 01, 2025

Nursing Uncensored is back and we have things to discuss! After nearly 20 years in bedside nursing, I was burned out, broken down, and ready to walk away from the profession altogether. Then I found a job that changed everything. In this episode, I open up about my decision to leave the hospital, the surprising perks (and grief) that came with it, and how I’m rediscovering what it means to be a nurse on my own terms.This episode was recorded in the spring of 2025; before things really got sha...

Toxicity in Critical Care, NCLEX Prep, and Building Community Online with Kevin Gibson, The Boot Nurse

May 06, 2024

Join us for an enlightening and candid conversation with the remarkable Kevin Gibson, better known as The Boot Nurse, in his triumphant return appearance on the show!In this episode, Kevin opens up about his challenging experiences working in the ICU, navigating through toxic workplace dynamics, grappling with unresponsive management, and confronting a system that often fails to support new nurses adequately.But Kevin's story doesn't end there – he shares his inspiring journey into a new chap...