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The Nitty Gritty Nursing Podcast first launched in November 2022 and has since reached listeners in over 121 countries and territories as of 2025. Available on multiple streaming platforms, the podcast has grown organically thanks to its honest, approachable, and high-impact teaching style.
True to her roots, Nurse Em doesn’t claim to have all the answers—she simply believes in sharing what works. Her goal is to support and uplift nursing students and educators alike by making nursing education clearer, more accessible, and more human.
Always open to growth, she actively welcomes listener feedback and suggestions, knowing that the best learning happens in collaboration.
Here are some of the reviews that the podcast has gotten since the beginning:
“Fantastic Nursing Podcast
Hello. ❤️❤️❤️, 06/15/2023
This is such an excellent resource for nurses and nursing students alike. Nurse Em does an incredible job of breaking down complicated concepts and providing explanations for interventions/disease presentations that are understandable (and her voice is so soothing to listen to!). I have always struggled with understanding the different types of shock despite studying the concept over and over, but once I listened to her episode on it, I feel confident that I get it finally which is an awesome feeling. I can’t recommend this podcast enough, and I’m so grateful to Nurse Em for spending the time to put together all this content. You’re amazing! :)”
“Hands down the best educational nursing podcast! Straight forward, thorough, and absolutely exceptional for NCLEX review for core content.”
niknamet8ken, 12/12/2023
“Nursing with knowledge, Wow, this podcast is exactly what it claims to be. While Nurse Em states she’s not an expert, she sure does excellent work of explaining the conditions, what can be expected upon assessment and what one might do about a pt in a particular circumstance. The P.I.E. (Presentation, Intervention, Evaluation/Education) approach breaks conditions down into an easy to conceptualize format. Especially for students/new nurses who most likely haven’t encountered such scenarios, yet. I’ve found it to be a great resource for both NCLEX prep, or brushing up on concepts when entering the work force.”
EasyDOESitNow, 04/02/2023
