About this episode
One minute she was the nurse—then she became the emergency. Today, Shenell RN of the All One Nurse podcast shares her story of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that sent her into emergency surgery on shift — and the second ectopic pregnancy that followed just a year later.We talk through the symptoms she felt that day, how methotrexate treatment impacted her recovery, and the range of symptoms that can make it hard to tell what’s really going on. Shenell also opens up about the emotional toll of pregnancy loss, her journey to have her rainbow baby, and how her experience gave her deeper insight into the kind of support patients really need.This episode is a firsthand account of what compassionate care really looks like—and how nurses can better support patients during reproductive emergencies.Topics discussed in this episode:The importance of self-care for nursesHow her experience changed her approach to patient careFirst ectopic pregnancy and emergency surgeryEmotional aftermath and physical recovery?Methotrexate treatment for her second ectopic pregnancyHow to support patients through pregnancy lossPatient education and communication tipsWhen patients need to seek careConceiving after ectopic pregnancyConnect with Shenell RN:https://www.instagram.com/allonenurse_shenell/Listen to the All One Nurse Podcast featuring Sarah Lorenzini:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-rapid-response-nursing-with-sarah-lorenzini/id1755700754?i=1000693458288Mentioned in this episode:Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcasthttps://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7
