Becoming a Nurse in 2020: The Pan...

Becoming a Nurse in 2020: The Pandemic & Imposter Syndrome

The Push Podcast por Dr. Meghan McGrattan and Nurse Sydney
T1 · E22
14 ene 2026
42:40

Notas del episodio

In this episode, Nurse Sydney and her nursing school friends Celina (Labour & Delivery Nurse) and Maddie (Pediatric Cardiology Nurse) share what it was really like becoming nurses in 2020.

They talk about starting their careers in the middle of the pandemic, the imposter syndrome they faced as new grads, and the advice they wish someone had given them.

They’re sharing:

• What it was really like starting their careers during COVID

• The pressure, fear, and confusion of being brand-new nurses in a crisis

• How imposter syndrome showed up for each of them

• The moments that shaped them

• The advice they wish every new grad could hear

Whether you’re a student nurse, a new grad, or curious about the reality behind the scenes, this episode is honest, relatable, and a little nostalgic.

Palabras clave

women's health
postpartum
obgyn
nurse
registered nurse
pediatric nurse
covid
pandemic
new grad nurse
imposter syndrome
labor and delivery
labor and delivery nurse
maternal child health
cardiology
nursing school
nursing student