Check that your computer has speakers or headphones that work. To do this, play music through them.
Find nursing podcasts that interest you, can teach you about a new area of expertise or offer you a new perspective on the subject. Healthworldnet.com provides a list of websites that can be used to find podcasts. For example, as of February 2011, the Healthcare Reform Center has a podcast that features an interview with a member of the American Nurses Association.
Choose podcasts that focus on educating you about nursing. Avoid subject matter that repeats data that you are already familiar with, as this would be an ineffective use of time. If you are listening to The Nursing Show online, focus on listening to podcasts that discuss new nursing methods or awareness campaigns, for example.
Download and save the podcast onto your computer so you can listen to it when you set aside enough time. Or, play the podcast directly from the website. To do this, look for a tab that says "download now" or "listen live." Each website has a different way of enabling you do this.
Listen to the podcast, and while you do so, take notes. You can pause the podcast as it is playing so that you can write down key points. This will ensure you take advantage of all the educational material included.
Write down the date of the podcast, title, where you found it and the featured speakers to keep track of your new learning tool.