Is it time for a nursing career shift? Are you feeling stuck by the medical model that most nurses practice in? Well, this next guest decided to stop complaining and start taking action. With one step at a time, our podcast guest is planting the seeds to make her nursing career bloom. Holistic nurse, homeschooling mom, and moon lover gone hippie farmer, community organizer, economic developer- April left traditional nursing to help run a nonprofit with a mission to create a sustainable food...

Nurses, are you truly doing what you love in nursing? This next guest reminds us that the sky’s the limit when it comes to your nursing career. As a nurse, you can teach, guide, influence, impact, and support people’s growth and development. Don’t let your nursing career get you down! Start today with your next shift. Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, CPT, RYT, CD has been an RN for 37 years in a variety of nursing experiences.  She currently consults and has her own business as a Wellness and Fitness...

Nurses, how do you make shifts in your nursing career? Is it something that is intentional for you or do you just jump to the next thing that presents itself? This next guest discusses the process of being intentional with goal setting and outlines the benefits we can enjoy from operating in this way. Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN is the founder of NursePreneurs, a business coaching program for nurses who want to start a profitable nurse business.  Catie also hosts the popular podcast The...

As a nurse, we need to be mindful of both our personal and professional values. We also need to make certain that our nursing career aligns with these stated values. So often in nursing there are achievements and other “bright shiny objects” that will come our way. This next guest reminds us to stay grounded in order to be open to the best opportunities that are to come. Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC is a board-certified holistic nurse who blends the art and science of traditional...

Did you know that as a nurse you can get into a whole host of interesting roles? That’s right; you never have to stay stuck or unhappy with your nursing career. This next guest has enjoyed lots of holistic approaches throughout her nursing career. Tune in to learn more about holistic nursing and the opportunities for holism. Judy Fasone, MSN-ED, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, CTP is an Advanced Holistic Nurse and Certified Nurse Coach, guiding her clients toward self- healing at the cellular and...

It’s all in the details. That’s right, as a nurse you have to focus on those little things that make up the bigger picture. This next guest describes just how important paying attention to the details can be in a nursing career. Eric Filiput, BSN, is the operations manager of the Gamma Knife Center at Siteman Cancer Center, which treats over 300 patients a year. Helping people is in his blood, Filiput keeps the mood light with his frequent jokes and simple explanations of procedures, helping...

Have you ever felt stuck or stagnate during your nursing career? Well, no more of that, nurses! This next guest reminds us to always keep growing. You too can continue to develop professionally and personally as a nurse. Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN is a public health nurse, specialized in school nursing. She currently works as a certified school nurse at a public high school outside of Chicago.  She is also an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at several universities, most notably DePaul...

Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN was recently appointed President and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. She was formerly the Chancellor and a Professor of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.  Previously, she was at Florida International University for 22 years where she was the Founding Vice President for Engagement, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Dean of the School of Nursing.  She earned her PhD in...

Sue Rees, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP is the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer-Inpatient at UW Health (University of Wisconsin).  She has been there for 28 years starting as a Nurse Manager, then a Director, and for the past 6 years a VP.  She has main responsibility for inpatient operations at this academic medical center. A few take aways from our interview with Sue Rees, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP include: How self-reflection provides room for nursing growth; What using empathy can do for nursing...

Jerry A. Mansfield, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC is accountable for the practice of nursing at Medical University of South Carolina Health and oversees initiatives to enhance the patient experience. He has experience in both for-profit and non-profit as well as inpatient and outpatient settings, multi-hospital health systems and academic medical centers. Jerry is also a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow (2005 Cohort). A few take aways from our interview with Jerry A. Mansfield, Ph.D., RN,...

Deb Delaney DNP MHA RN CEN is the proprietor of Delaney Healthcare Consultants. With over 25 years of experience as an emergency nurse and nursing leader, she has spent the last several years as a consultant, traveling across the United States to help hospitals with process-improvement and customer service opportunities. She is often asked to mentor and train new leaders. Deb’s passion is to improve nurse engagement by empowering the front-line staff. A few take aways from our interview with...

Dr. George has been a Chief Nurse Executive for over 30 years.  While the Regional/CNE for Aurora Health Care, Dr. George led the first hospital system to Magnet designation and the first 5 magnet hospitals in Wisconsin.  Before her current role as managing partner of Nursing Consulting Partners, she was the SVP/CNO for Catholic Health Initiatives, a 68-hospital health system located in 19 states, where she facilitated the design of their first system wide shared governance model.  As the CNO...

Sandra Davidson, RN, MSN, PhD is the Associate Dean – Undergraduate Nursing Programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. She has served in leadership roles in both clinical and academic settings at many levels. Her career has focused on leadership, innovation, organizational development, as well as faculty and staff education/development. A few take aways from our interview with Sandra Davidson, RN, MSN, PhD include: How nurse leaders can impact positive forward...

Joan Ellis Beglinger MSN, RN, MBA, FACHE, FAAN has practiced for nearly 30 years as a tertiary medical center vice president/ CNO, building expertise in transforming the professional practice environment from traditional hierarchy to shared decision making through professional governance. She is a champion of advancing the profession of Nursing through investment in the direct care nurse, enabling ownership of practice at the point of care.  Joan has spoken extensively both nationally and...

Dan Weberg, RN, PhD, MHI is an experienced and disruptive nursing and healthcare innovation leader with experience across large integrated health systems, academia, and hospital based education.  Dan recently published a book called Leadership for Evidence Based Innovation in Nursing and Health Professions with Tim Porter O’Grady, Sandra Davidson, and Kathy Malloch which provides a roadmap for leading healthcare change in any setting. Listen to our previous conversation when Dan joined me...

Nurses, how are your personal finances? Sure, it’s not something that many of us like to talk about but it is important that we have a personal finance plan. And as this next guest reminds us – personal finance is not something they often teach us about in nursing school. Daniel Diaz, BSN, RN is a nurse, entrepreneur, and author of the popular blog post “Nurses can retire wealthier than doctors: Here’s How”. Listen to our previous conversation when Daniel joined me for episode 133! A few...

Nurses, do you remember that feeling when you were just starting out in nursing school? The sense of excitement and enthusiasm for the joy of nursing you were about to embark upon. This next guest reminds us to focus on the patient by letting go of judgement and using those nursing skills we have had all along our career. Amanda Guarniere, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC is a twin mom by day, emergency room nurse practitioner by night, and the founder of The Résumé Rx. She’s committed to helping nursing...

Nurses, it is time to be re-inspired. Feeling tired with your nursing role? Stuck in the medical model that attempts to stifle the nursing spirit? This next guest brings us back to the core of why it is that we nurse. Caillyn Costello BSN Honors, Nursing Student is a third year BSN honors student who studies at St. Catherine University’s recently endorsed Holistic Nursing program in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has completed clinical placement in both Ireland and the United States; both have...

You are a unique nurse, did you know that? That’s right – each nurse in a special individual who has gifts and talents to offer the world. This next guest reminds us that it’s OK, even necessary, to be ourselves.   Karen Radtke, MSN, APN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC is a masters prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), a Nationally Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, and a Nationally Board-Certified Nurse Coach. She is the owner/director of Integral Health Solutions, with over 20 years of...

Nurses, it’s time to give it all you’ve got. That’s right, remember… nursing is a career of service. And who better to serve than yourself? The very best way to continue to go that extra mile is through being mindful to take care of you along the way.   Charisse Hughson-Chitolie, FNP-C is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, the “Star City”. Charisse is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She continues to remain in the behavioral health realm and is currently a mid-level provider for the...

Today’s episode is all about that vision. Instead of running from what you want, take those goals and move towards your dreams. This next guest reminds us that we can do anything we put our minds to.   Cara Sevier, RN/CEO has always had the natural inclination to take care of others. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a physician. After a successful completion of her Secondary Education, she enrolled as a Pre-med Major at Xavier University of LA.  Upon beginning her course studies, her...

Nurses, we can get better at nursing with each and every decision that we make. Think about where you are currently with your nursing career. Is it time for you to make some changes? Perhaps, set some specific goals? This next guest reminds us that clear vision is the key to nursing success.   Robb is a nurse and certified life coach. He knows we get better at the things we practice, so he helps nurses practice things that will support them in building a satisfying life and career. Robb has...

Shifters, it is time to take action. That’s right, your own action for the goals you set for yourself! Nobody else is going to step into your purpose for you. So, let’s take accountability for our actions while we get support for our goals along the way.   Jessica Smith RN Coach, BSN, RN, BCEN is a nurse turned health coach. She recognized that she was teaching patients how to manage disease but was feeling pulled to do more. Now she impacts health by getting into life with her clients to...

Have you ever felt afraid that what you are doing will be judged by others? Nurses, it’s time to put that self-doubt away and step into your confidence as a unique individual! This next guest reminds us to be present and enjoy the work that we do.   Michelle McGrorey, BSN, RN, OCN, HTCP, CA, HMIP  has been a member of AHNA since 2016. Michelle has helped shape University Medical Center of Southern Nevada`s Tranquility Program through her love and passion for holistic nursing. She and her...