What Makes a Great Nurse? Lessons from the Classroom to Bedside | Nursing Navigator Podcast | Ep. 1

What really makes a great nurse in their first six months? Is it perfect grades? Clinical skills? Or something more? In this premiere episode of Nursing Navigator by Hurst Review, host Sarah sits down with the iconic Aunt Marlene—founder of Hurst Review and beloved nursing educator—to uncover the heart of what transforms a student into an exceptional new nurse. With her signature blend of wisdom and laugh-out-loud storytelling, Aunt Marlene walks us through what you can expect in your first six months as a new graduate nurse and gives advice to students in nursing school. Her message to listeners? You are right where you are supposed to be! 💉 Expect humor. 💡 Expect truth. ❤️ Expect to feel seen. 🎧 Plus, stay tuned for upcoming episodes on what to do if you fail the NCLEX and how to start your nursing journey from scratch. Subscribe now—and don’t miss a moment of the journey. You’re not just becoming a nurse. You’re becoming a great one.