In this episode of Heartbeat Debrief, Devin sits down with nurse mentor Bree to talk about the lessons that come with experience, the mistakes that shape us, and the advice early-career nurses need most. Bree shares her journey through nursing, from mom-baby and veteran care to the NICU, and reflects on how much she has learned not just from mentors, but also from the newer nurses she has taught along the way.

Together, they discuss the importance of owning mistakes, speaking up, learning your own style, and creating a culture where questions are encouraged instead of punished. The conversation also explores how healthcare culture has changed, why burnout and staffing pressures affect new nurses so quickly, and what keeps experienced nurses coming back: their “why,” their patients, and the people beside them.

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