Welcome to the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast where I invite some of our nation’s greatest Nursing Leaders, Educators and Advocates to tackle some of our greatest challenges that the nursing profession faces and offer up some strategies for success!

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So until next episode – take care, be well – and remember, that Nurses CAN do ANYTHING!

-Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN | CEO 

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In Episode 13 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Maggie Ortiz, RN – a Nurse Advocate that supports Nurses in getting the Due Process that they deserve! Maggie explains that most State Boards of Nursing do not have a process in place that provides Nurses with Due Process – and she is taking action to ensure that Nurses get the appropriate legal protections and due process as any other member of the healthcare team! You don’t want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧

To connect with Maggie, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Maggie Ortiz, RN, MSN | LinkedIn

—> Website – Board Of Nursing Investigation | Advocates4nurses (advocatesfornurses.com)

—> Email – maggieortiz73@gmail.com

In Episode 12 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Antra Boyd & Karen DiMarco of RNegade.Pro – delivering innovative education for Nurses. On this episode, we discussed how innovative Nursing Education made by Nurses for Nurses who “don’t like doing as they’re told” – is the KEY to breaking the broken system & the status quo – so that we can align with the autonomous Nursing Careers we desire and DESERVE! You don’t want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧

To connect with Antra and Karen, check them out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Antra: Antra Boyd iRNPA, BSN, MSN | LinkedIn
                                 Karen: Karen DiMarco, RN, BSN, iRNPA | LinkedIn

—> Website – RNegade.Pro – Leading the Education Rebellion

—> Email – antra@RNegade.Pro & karen@RNegade.Pro

—> Facebook – RNegade | Facebook 

In Episode 11 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Tina M. Baxter – a Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur & Nurse Educator – who is also a powerhouse of knowledge, skill and expertise – and she’s someone you DEFINITELY NEED & WANT in your professional network! We discussed how Nurses can Create the Change they WANT with the right Mindset Shift & Perspective! You don’t want to miss this discussion! 😄

To connect with Tina, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Tina Baxter | LinkedIn

—> Website – Baxter Professional Services (baxterprofessionalservices.com)

—> Email – tinabaxter.bpsllc@gmail.com

—> Facebook – Baxter Professional Services LLC | Facebook

In Episode 10 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan J. Farese – an RN who has done it all! From working in the Military, to becoming an Author, Nurse Educator, Consultant, Actor, Filmmaker, Marketing Expert and MORE – Susan shares some SAGE Advice for how she leveraged her Nursing Skills & Knowledge to navigate a very successful and satisfying career! Whether you’re a Nursing Student, New Grad or Professional Nurse – you won’t want to miss this episode!

To connect with Susan, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications | LinkedIn

—> Website – SJF Communications- ‘Creative Ideas | Dynamic Results’

—> Email – sjfcommunications@gmail.com

—> Twitter – @sjfcommo #NurseTwitter

 Resource Mentioned in Episode: Personality Test of Myers & Briggs’ 16 Types 

Nena Hart is a registered nurse who started her own consulting business after losing her corporate executive job. She is now helping other exhausted nurses to do something different and leverage their skills to start a nurse-owned business. As their own boss, nurses can experience the freedom and flexibility they’ve always wanted, while still making a positive impact in healthcare, for an income that reflects their contributions. Nena lives in Hawaii with her husband of 18 years, Jed and their 4 children. She enjoys cooking, reading, doing puzzles with her kids, and going to the beach during “normal” business hours. This discussion includes SO MUCH Truth, Wisdom, Vulnerability & AWESOME STRATEGY – YOU Won’t want to Miss This conversation! 

To connect with Nena, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Nena Hart MSN RN, C-DONA, CHPN, RAC-CT | LinkedIn

—> Website – harthealthcaresolutions.com

—> Email – nena@harthealthcaresolutions.com

Facebook Group: Nurse Entrepreneurs: Income and Impact as Your Own Boss | Facebook

In episode 8 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Teresa Sanderson, RN – a veteran Nurse with more than 30 years of experience. She is a certified case manager, a certified BANK ios Coach, has owned and operated a hospice agency and adult group homes. She has spent much of her career in nursing leadership and administration, and she believes that excellent communication is vital to ensuring a positive nursing work environment and maintaining optimal patient satisfaction. In this episode we discuss how Teresa teaches nursing leaders and health care professionals how to improve communication and increase understanding so they can create a positive culture in the workplace and lead their teams to excellence. You don’t want to miss this discussion full of wisdom and strategies for Nursing Career success! 

To connect with Teresa, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Teresa Sanderson | LinkedIn

—> Website – hospicemarketingmaven.com

—> Email – teresa@hospicemarketingmaven.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

–> crackmycode.com/teresa
–> thenursingconnection.com

In episode 7 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Holvick, RN – owner, educator and skin care extraordinaire over at her super successful business RN Faces! Stephanie is another amazing example of just how much we can do as Nurses, and you don’t want to miss this discussion full of wisdom and strategies for Nursing Career success! 

To connect with Stephanie, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Stephanie Holvick RN | LinkedIn

—> Website – http://www.rnfaces.com/ 

—> Email – stephanie@rnfaces.com

In episode 6 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Angelika Martinez-McGee regarding strategies for Nursing Career Success by managing her PTSD with the power of Cannabis, and how Angelika is now on the journey of entrepreneurship as a Cannabis Nurse Educator. 

To connect with Angelika. check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Angelika (Nurse Jelly) Martinez-McGhee | LinkedIn

—> Website – Home | Angelik Pathway

—> Email – Jellymay@angelikpathway.com

In episode 5 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Yesenia Malave, BSN, RN regarding strategies for bridging the gap in health care inequities for non-English-speaking patients. Yesenia, a Puerto Rico native and Nurse who completed her BSN in Spanish, and had to relearn everything in English, knows first-hand what it’s like to face language barriers. Fast forward to 2022, and Yesenia is STILL witnessing major challenges with language barriers – especially in how healthcare services are being provided for patients who do not speak English. As a result, she is focused on completing her FNP, and then using her Nursing language and skills to better serve the Hispanic population and improve programs that focus on reducing communication barriers and improving effective communication in healthcare!

To connect with Yesenia. check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Yesenia Malave | LinkedIn

—> Facebook – Hispanic RN life | Facebook

—> Email – yeseniamalave25@gmail.com

In episode 4 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Hay, BSN, RN regarding strategies for Nursing Career Success when the option of working in the clinical space providing direct patient care was no longer an option for her. Many Nurses are faced with a variety of physical, mental and even financial hardships when they are working in direct patient care roles, and for Ashley, she had to make the decision to put health first, and now she is working as a successful medical writer and consultant – without all of the challenges that arise with working in a healthcare facility. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

To connect with Ashley. check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Ashley Hay, BSN, RN | LinkedIn

—> Website – AHay Nursing, P.C. | Medical Writing & Clinical Consulting

—> Email – ashley@ahaynursing.com

In episode 3 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Alexandria (Alex) Rosa, BSN, RN regarding strategies for finding balance, aligning self with career goals, and advancing the nursing profession through diverse leadership and diverse racial representation. You don’t want to miss this episode!

To connect with Alex, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Alexandria (Alex) Rosa RN | LinkedIn

—> Website – Welcome – Get Your Spice

—> Email – alexandriamrosa@gmail.com

In episode 2 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Renee Thompson, DNP, RN regarding reducing workplace bullying and incivility. With strained and stressed healthcare work environments at an all-time high, it is EASY for us to be jerks to one another – but it doesn’t have to be this way! Dr. Thompson – an expert in the area of producing healthy workplaces – gives awesome strategies for how we can manage workplace bullying and incivility so that we can continue to focus on what’s most important – our work! You don’t want to miss this!

To connect with Renee, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Renee Thompson DNP, RN-Nurse, Workplace Bullying Expert | LinkedIn

—> Website – healthyworkforceinstitute.com

—> Email – renee@healthyworkforceinstitute.com

In episode 1 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Taura Barr, PhD, RN, NC-BC regarding Living your Passion despite adversity & challenge – and how Dr. Barr had a near death experience that led her to realign herself with her passion, values and purpose so she could live to work – rather than working to live. Dr. Barr now helps other Nurses and healthcare professionals align their careers with their authentic selves so they may also achieve fulfillment, satisfaction and autonomy over their holistic wellness – personally & professionally! 

To connect with Taura, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn –Dr. Taura L. Barr PhD RN NC-BC | LinkedIn

—> Website – Taura Barr

—> Email – drbarr@taurabarr.com

Thank you very much for tuning into Season One of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – it’s been an amazing run here in 2021!

We’ve had an amazing 15 episodes in 2021 and we are looking forward to more engaging discussion in Season Two! Stay tuned for Episode 1 of Season Two that will go live on Friday. Jan. 7th, 2022!

For now, I am taking some time off from now until after the New Year to rest, spend quality time with friends and family, and plan for a BIGGER, BRIGHTER & BETTER year for myself, my business and my profession! We all deserve a nice long break from time to time! 

I wish all of you a very Safe and Happy Holiday Season, and I cannot wait to welcome you all back to Season Two of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! 🎄❄⛄

So, until next episode – Take Care, Be Well & Remember – that Nurses CAN do Anything!

See you all again Next Year! 

Best,

Damion

In episode 15 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Thompson, GN, regarding Tips for Nursing School Success! Brandon is an amazing Nursing Student Leader, Mentor, Influencer – AND a treasure to the Nursing Profession! We discussed (9 tips) we missed one – and these tips are so very important and will greatly help Nursing Students get through Nursing School much more effectively! So – be sure to share this episode with ALL of your Nursing Student Friends, Family and Colleagues! 

To connect with Brandon, check them out on the following platforms:

—> Instagram – GraduateNurse| Level 5| MurseB (@student_nurse_brandon) 

—> Website –@Thompson_91 | Linktree

In episode 14 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Shannon Whittington, MSN, RN (Doctoral Candidate), regarding Living in the Light of Gratitude – as we just finished celebrating Thanksgiving with Friends and Family on this past Thursday. In this special episode, I was at Shannon’s place working on a project when I decided since I didn’t have any guest speakers lined up for this week – I would have a chat with Shannon regarding giving thanks, and being grateful for all the things we have. Be sure to check out this episode and share with us what you are grateful for by sharing this with your friends, family and colleagues!

To connect with Shannon, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Shannon 🏳️‍🌈 Whittington 🌈RN MSN CCM LGBTQ Health | LinkedIn

—> Website – Shannon Whittington | Speaker/Trainer/Coach (whittingtonconsulting.com)

—> Instagram – Shannon Whittington – LGBTQ+ (@shannonwhittingtonconsulting) • Instagram photos and videos

—> YouTube – Shannon Whittington Consulting – YouTube

In episode 13 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Janine Kelbach – also known as the Savvy Nurse Writer  – where we discuss Bringing Creativity & Independence Back into Your Nursing Practice for Career Satisfaction! Janine has been a Labor & Delivery Nurse for many years, and is now running her own business WriteRN, where she manages a team of Nurse Writers that provide companies with their content needs! She is also the host of the Savvy Scribe Podcast, where she invites Nurse Entrepreneurs and Business Savvy Guests to discuss actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and much more!

To connect with Janine, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Janine (Walsh) Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | LinkedIn

—> Website – The Savvy Nurse Writer

—> Podcast – Listen! – Savvy Nurse Writer

In episode 12 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Keith Carlson – also known as Nurse Keith – where we discuss what it takes to align yourself with the Nursing career pathway that will bring you job satisfaction, passion and joy! Nurse Keith has been a holistic career coach for many years, and has also been a colleague, friend and a breath of fresh air for me as I continue to navigate my own Nursing Career – especially when seeking out ways that I can bring about positive impact, change and advocacy for our amazing profession. This conversation is FULL of strategies for Nursing success, and as always, discussions with Keith are full of inspiration, hope and wisdom – we hope you enjoy!

To connect with Keith, check him out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC | LinkedIn

—> Website – Nurse Keith | Holistic career coaching for nurses

—> Instagram – Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC (@nursekeithcoaching) 

—> Podcast – the Nurse Keith show

—> Mentions – Healthy Workforce Institute | Stop Incivility in Nursing & Supporting the Health and Professional Well-Being of Nurses – The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 & Paying for Equity in Health and Health Care – The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 

In episode 11 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Clifton Joullian – also known as The Nurse Farmer – who has spent many years teaching others about the significance of gardening and its amazingly positive benefits on physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing! Clifton has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and offers one of the MOST VALUABLE skills that anyone can have – the skill of growing one’s own food! The focus of this episode is on the importance of SPEAKING UP in numbers in order to promote positive change! There are so many lessons to be had in this episode, so grab your favorite healthy snack or smoothie and get ready to take in this awesomely healthy and hearty discussion!

To connect with Clifton, check him out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Clifton Joullian RN, BSN | LinkedIn

—> Website – thenursefarmer.com 

In episode 10 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Athol Hann who is a nurse educator, critical care and emergency nurse with over 10 years experience in the acute healthcare system, as well as the founder of the Fwards App and the digital course, Burnout No More with a passion for workplace well-being, high performance healthcare and improved team cohesion. 

To connect with Athol, check him out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Athol Hann | LinkedIn

—> Website – fwards.com

In episode 9 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Chibunna Nwaobia who is a Nursing Leader and Professional Development Expert, and also the Founder of NursesBond – a platform that combines professionalism and networking to bring about positive social change. We discussed a variety of challenges that the Nursing Profession faces – including “Nurses Eating Their Young”, and not embracing the individual strengths and contributions of each Nurse entering into practice. Get ready to learn how Chibunna is supporting this important paradigm shift so that ALL Nurses are valued and supported for the survival of our profession and career success!

To connect with Chibunna, check him out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Chibunna E. Nwaobia PhD,RN. | LinkedIn

—> Website – NursesBond

In episode 8 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing  Leanne Meier, BSN, RN & Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse Podcast Show Host,  where we discussed how Nurses are at the forefront of saving our dysfunctional healthcare system and that NOW is our time to pave the way to Transforming Healthcare into a better system that refocuses resources on prevention, wellness, and community wellness – as a means to get “health” back into healthcare. This episode covers A LOT of really important issues and strategies for success!

To connect with Leanne, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Leanne Meier | LinkedIn

—> Website – Radio Show | Once a Nurse | Always a Nurse
                             – Nurses Transforming Healthcare – Home

In episode 7 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Deb Tauber, MSN, RN where we discussed how Deb identified the importance of Simulation in advancing nursing education and learning outcomes – and how despite being met with rejection and hesitation to adopt simulation – her passion and EVIDENCE in the power of simulation led her to build a career surrounding implementing simulation across the world to improve nursing education and learning outcomes. She even has her very own business that focuses on simulation consulting and education services! 

To connect with Deb, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Deb Tauber MSN, RN, CHSE, CEN | LinkedIn

—> Website – InnovativeSimSolutions LLC

—> Instagram – Innovative Sim Solutions (@innovativesimsolutions) • Instagram photos and videos

In episode 6 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Lyn McCright & Teresa Walding – where we discussed how Nurse Coaching can build resiliency for ALL of Humanity and transform the way we react, perform and help others in need. Both Lyn & Teresa run the Advancing Nurse Coaching Program – where nurses with a minimum of two years of professional practice can train to sit for the Nurse Coach Certification Exam. Nursing is the ONLY profession that offers a certification for coaching, and with frameworks that are rooted in logic, science and the art of caring – Lyn & Teresa are leading the charge in empowering nurses, healthcare professionals and all of humanity with resilience so they can live their lives fulfilled.

To connect with Lyn & Teresa, check them out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Lyn McCright, MPH, APRN, ANP. GNP, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC | LinkedIn

                                Teresa Walding RN,BSN,NC-BC | LinkedIn

—> Website – NurseCoaching.com

In episode 5 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Geoffrey Roche, MPA – where we discussed how Geoffery identified the inequities among healthcare professionals – especially Nurses – and how he has committed himself as a healthcare leader to create a more equitable workforce for nurses and other healthcare professionals. As the son of a Nurse, Geoffery has been an advocate for the nursing profession all his life, and he has been making a positive impact  professionally since 2008.

To connect with Geoffery, check him out on the following platform:

—> LinkedIn – Geoffrey M. Roche | LinkedIn

—> Website – DHGE.org

In episode 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast  – I have the pleasure of interviewing Heather Wilson, RN where we discussed how Heather identified a major care gap among seniors and leveraged her skills and knowledge as a nurse to create her very own Senior Foot Care Business – and now she’s helping other nurses learn how they can also successfully start and run their own foot care business! 

To connect with Heather, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Heather Wilson RN, CFCS | LinkedIn

—> Website – Foot & Nail Institute (footandnailinstitute.com)

—> Instagram – Foot and Nail Institute (@footandnailinstitute) • Instagram photos and videos

In episode three of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Amy Funderburk, DNP, RN, NE-BC regarding empowering and equipping nurses to lead the change by developing emotional and financial intelligence so that they can show up and earn a spot at the decision-making table!

To connect with Amy, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Amy Funderburk, DNP, RN, NE-BC | LinkedIn

—> Website – Home | WeElevate

—> Instagram – Amy Funderburk (@afunderburk39) • Instagram photos and videos

In episode two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Shannon Whittington, MSN, RN (Doctoral Candidate), regarding strategies for success surrounding the topic of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Person-Centered Care! You don’t want to miss all of these valuable strategies for success!

To connect with Shannon, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Shannon 🏳️‍🌈 Whittington 🌈RN MSN CCM LGBTQ Health | LinkedIn

—> Website – Shannon Whittington | Speaker/Trainer/Coach (whittingtonconsulting.com)

—> Instagram – Shannon Whittington – LGBTQ+ (@shannonwhittingtonconsulting) • Instagram photos and videos

—> YouTube – Shannon Whittington Consulting – YouTube

In our very first episode  of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Kym Ali, MSN, RN regarding strategies for success that surround the topic of PTSD and Burnout among Nurses! You don’t want to miss out on these amazing strategies!

To connect with Kym, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Kym Ali MSN, RN Nurse Retention Consultant | LinkedIn

—> Website – Corporate Wellness Consultant | Kym Ali Healthcare Consulting Firm

—> Instagram – Kym Ali MSN,RN | Burnout (@kymtheconsultant) • Instagram photos and videos