SHOW NOTES

How Areli’s experience growing up in a low-income area inspired her to become a nurse. 

Being a teen mom, working 2-3 minimum wage jobs, and making it through nursing school…How did she do it?

Starting her career as a New Grad nurse in the Burn ICU even though she didn’t have work experience in the hospital

Eye opening experiences in the Burn ICU.

Tips for motivating patients to not give up when they’re in tremendous pain. 

How to handle the psychological stress of an ICU.  

Dealing with self-doubt and wondering if you belong in nursing. 

Nurses that Areli looks up to and why.

Tips for nurses that are thinking about joining the ICU or Burn Unit.

How to balance nursing and fitness

Do women get “bulky” when they lift heavy weights and olympic lifts? 

Do you need to spend money on a personal trainer to learn how to lift weights? 

Diet and nutrition tips for busy nurses. 

The Pros and Cons of having a massive social media following

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE

Areli’s IG: @areli_mancillas 

Project Nurse IG: @Project.Nurse

Rising Star Scholarship - Dallas County

SkillQuest scholarship - paid for nursing school

Search for new grad nurse residencies at ClipboardHealth.com

Bodybuilding.com 

Training for turning patients with a power clean and press technique. 

Halo Top Ice Cream