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 system in central Appalachia. And now feels like she is doing way more nursing than ever before. A few take aways from our interview with April Koenig, RN include:  How being a solution seeker is the way to stick with nursing practice; What focusing on yourself first can do for nursing career success; And why you don’t have to stay boxed in as a nurse!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 system in central Appalachia. And now feels like she is doing way more nursing than ever before. A few take aways from our interview with April Koenig, RN include: <ul> <li>How being a solution seeker is the way to stick with nursing practice;</li> <li>What focusing on yourself first can do for nursing career success;</li> <li>And why you don’t have to stay boxed in as a nurse!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 197: April Koenig

Carol Hahn

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 Nurse.  Carol is a Certified Dementia Professional and conducts education programs on dementia and other geriatric topics both locally and nationally. A few take aways from our interview with Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, CPT, RYT, CD include:  How being involved in health promotion and disease prevention can turn into a nursing career; What teaching yoga in your driveway can do for your nursing practice; And why no nurse should be afraid of anything, especially trying something new!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 Nurse.  Carol is a Certified Dementia Professional and conducts education programs on dementia and other geriatric topics both locally and nationally. A few take aways from our interview with Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, CPT, RYT, CD include: <ul> <li>How being involved in health promotion and disease prevention can turn into a nursing career;</li> <li>What teaching yoga in your driveway can do for your nursing practice;</li> <li>And why no nurse should be afraid of anything, especially trying something new!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 196: Carol Hahn

Catie Harris

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 NursePreneur Podcast, curating top NursePreneurs and inspiring business ideas for nurses.  Catie has been featured on major international TV, radio and podcasts. A few take aways from our interview with Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN include:  How having a dream one night can turn you into a nurse; What failing at a larger goal can teach you about achieving accomplishments; And why finding a mentor can be challenging, but very much worth it!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 NursePreneur Podcast, curating top NursePreneurs and inspiring business ideas for nurses.  Catie has been featured on major international TV, radio and podcasts. A few take aways from our interview with Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN include: <ul> <li>How having a dream one night can turn you into a nurse;</li> <li>What failing at a larger goal can teach you about achieving accomplishments;</li> <li>And why finding a mentor can be challenging, but very much worth it!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 195: Catie Harris

Katie Gross

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 nursing with the intuitive practice of Healing Touch.  Her unique approach supports clients on the functional level of health with an end goal of transformation.  Katie’s specialty is in supporting women and families overcome infertility and heal from miscarriage. A few take aways from our interview with Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC include:  How nursing isn’t only about our career achievements; What taking an energy inventory can do for your job enjoyment; And why being a nurse is about more than the stereotypes we may assign to patients!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 nursing with the intuitive practice of Healing Touch.  Her unique approach supports clients on the functional level of health with an end goal of transformation.  Katie’s specialty is in supporting women and families overcome infertility and heal from miscarriage. A few take aways from our interview with Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC include: <ul> <li>How nursing isn’t only about our career achievements;</li> <li>What taking an energy inventory can do for your job enjoyment;</li> <li>And why being a nurse is about more than the stereotypes we may assign to patients!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 194: Katie Gross

Judy Fasone

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 unconscious levels.  Judy senses the sacredness of ordinary life as a profound feeling of well-being. Judy’s latest branch of her work is to supervise nurses preparing for the Holistic Nursing or Coaching Certification Exams. A musician and songwriter, Judy's creativity has manifested in the form of 3 volumes of written work over the last 50 years. A few take aways from our interview with Judy Fasone, MSN-ED, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, CTP include:  How timing is everything when it comes to new programs; What finding a good mentor can do for your career; And why following more than leading creates the best nursing outcomes!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 unconscious levels.  Judy senses the sacredness of ordinary life as a profound feeling of well-being. Judy’s latest branch of her work is to supervise nurses preparing for the Holistic Nursing or Coaching Certification Exams. A musician and songwriter, Judy's creativity has manifested in the form of 3 volumes of written work over the last 50 years. A few take aways from our interview with Judy Fasone, MSN-ED, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, CTP include: <ul> <li>How timing is everything when it comes to new programs;</li> <li>What finding a good mentor can do for your career;</li> <li>And why following more than leading creates the best nursing outcomes!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 193: Judy Fasone

Eric Filiput

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 patients feel at home. Eric is also a retired St. Louis County Reserve Police Officer. A few take aways from our interview with Eric Filiput, BSN include:  How a pen and notepad go a long way in nursing; What the details mean for the bigger picture as a nurse; And why being honest, even when you don’t know the answer, helps you learn and grow!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 patients feel at home. Eric is also a retired St. Louis County Reserve Police Officer. A few take aways from our interview with Eric Filiput, BSN include: <ul> <li>How a pen and notepad go a long way in nursing;</li> <li>What the details mean for the bigger picture as a nurse;</li> <li>And why being honest, even when you don’t know the answer, helps you learn and grow!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 192: Eric Filiput

Gloria E. Barrera

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 University and her alma mater Saint Xavier University. She serves on the Board of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois Chapter and will be taking office as President Elect of the Illinois Association of School Nurses.  She is also an active member of ANHE and ANA-Illinois. Her leadership and service has been recognized by several organizations.  Her passion is public health nursing and she is committed to continuing her efforts to improve child health outcomes in our most vulnerable populations through her practice and teaching. A few take aways from our interview with Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN include:  How mindfulness can help a nurse stay productive; What community service means for a professional nurse; And why following your passion is maybe the most important thing to do in nursing!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 University and her alma mater Saint Xavier University. She serves on the Board of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois Chapter and will be taking office as President Elect of the Illinois Association of School Nurses.  She is also an active member of ANHE and ANA-Illinois. Her leadership and service has been recognized by several organizations.  Her passion is public health nursing and she is committed to continuing her efforts to improve child health outcomes in our most vulnerable populations through her practice and teaching. A few take aways from our interview with Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN include: <ul> <li>How mindfulness can help a nurse stay productive;</li> <li>What community service means for a professional nurse;</li> <li>And why following your passion is maybe the most important thing to do in nursing!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 191: Gloria E. Barrera

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 Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Miami, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas. A few take aways from our interview with Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN include:  How self-regulation may be the answer to nursing burnout; What mentorship and professional networks can do for your nursing career growth; And why the best success comes when you harness the power of the team!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Miami, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas. A few take aways from our interview with Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN include: <ul> <li>How self-regulation may be the answer to nursing burnout;</li> <li>What mentorship and professional networks can do for your nursing career growth;</li> <li>And why the best success comes when you harness the power of the team!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

Harness the Power of the Team to Thrive as a Nurse Leader

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 resiliency; And why the lack of delegation may hold your nursing colleagues back!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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: <ul> <li>How self-reflection provides room for nursing growth;</li> <li>What using empathy can do for nursing resiliency;</li> <li>And why the lack of delegation may hold your nursing colleagues back!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

Deliberate Action & Receptive Work Ethic: Must Haves for Nursing Leaders

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, NEA-BC include:  How volunteering and saying “yes” to projects is a sign of a budding leader; What deliberate action steps you can take to support your nursing career growth; And why being open to and receptive of feedback is a sure sign of a successful nurse leader!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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, NEA-BC include: <ul> <li>How volunteering and saying “yes” to projects is a sign of a budding leader;</li> <li>What deliberate action steps you can take to support your nursing career growth;</li> <li>And why being open to and receptive of feedback is a sure sign of a successful nurse leader!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

Your Next Shift offers a dynamic listening experience. Host Elizabeth Scala has strategically crafted a program that provides both practical tactics and universal truths. Weekly episodes present listeners with mindset shifts to be themselves and entrepreneurial tools to do their best. Guest interviews illustrate the importance of showing up as our best self in our nursing careers, while giving us concrete methods to do so. Your Next Shift, which informs, educates and up-levels our nursing profession, certainly is cutting edge in the healthcare environments of today.

Good stuff for reinvigorating my stagnant career. Loving each podcast with the fresh ideas brought to my ears. Hope springs....

Transplanting for new growth

I’m so Inspired to listen to your your podcast and sad that you are not putting out any new ones. I’ve always had that inner voice that as a nurse we can take our career wherever it may lead. I’m currently at a cross road of what to next. Thanks for your podcast.

Inspired

Your Next Shift: A Nursing Career Podcast

Nicole Kupchik

Not sure what you want to do in nursing or if you even want to stay? This next guest reminds us that when we focus on the patient, the quality of care we give and the value we provide each and every day… these are the things that make a nursing career special. Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC is the CEO &amp; Independent Clinical Nurse Specialist at Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc.  She has been a critical care nurse for over 25 years specializing in cardiology, sepsis, resuscitation and hemodynamics.  She is the author of 5 books focused on preparing nurses to obtain board certification for the CCRN®, PCCN® &amp; CMC® exams.  She lives in Seattle &amp; enjoys hiking, kayaking and biking in her spare time. A few take aways from our interview with Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC include:  How focusing on the outcome can keep you moving forward; What being in a role that you do NOT enjoy can teach you about empathy; And why reading constantly may be the number one secret to nursing success!  We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Not sure what you want to do in nursing or if you even want to stay? This next guest reminds us that when we focus on the patient, the quality of care we give and the value we provide each and every day… these are the things that make a nursing career special. Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC is the CEO &amp; Independent Clinical Nurse Specialist at Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc.  She has been a critical care nurse for over 25 years specializing in cardiology, sepsis, resuscitation and hemodynamics.  She is the author of 5 books focused on preparing nurses to obtain board certification for the CCRN®, PCCN® &amp; CMC® exams.  She lives in Seattle &amp; enjoys hiking, kayaking and biking in her spare time. A few take aways from our interview with Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC include: <ul> <li>How focusing on the outcome can keep you moving forward;</li> <li>What being in a role that you do NOT enjoy can teach you about empathy;</li> <li>And why reading constantly may be the number one secret to nursing success!</li> </ul> We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/</a>. Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 161: Nicole Kupchik

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor &amp; delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives.   A few take aways from our first interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include:  How each of us can take simple steps to refocus on our own well-being; What areas of health and wellness nurses should reflect on; And why nurses need more focus on self-care than anybody else!  To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor &amp; delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives.   A few take aways from our first interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: <ul> <li>How each of us can take simple steps to refocus on our own well-being;</li> <li>What areas of health and wellness nurses should reflect on;</li> <li>And why nurses need more focus on self-care than anybody else!</li> </ul> To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/</a>. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/</a>.

Nurses Need to Focus on Self-Care

Pushing Harder Does Not Help Nursing Burnout A challenge many of us as nurses face is the workaholic syndrome. In fact, I talk about this in my book and presentation, “Stop Nurse Burnout”. Being a workaholic as a nurse is a bit unique than any other profession. I will use my husband, Drew, as an example here. Drew is a heating and air-conditioning technician. He drives a big van, uses a lot of tools all day, and works with his hands. When Drew comes to the dinner table with me at the end of the work day, does he bring his hammer, level, or drill? Of course not! But as a nurse, this may or may not be the case. We teach patients using our voice. We turn, lift, clean, and fix with our hands. We empathize, advocate for, and care with our hearts. And- when you are a nurse, are you ever really “off”? Your family hears that you have graduated from nursing school. After the initial “congratulations” and celebrations wear off… then what comes next? The constant phone calls, texts, or emails saying, “Hey, you’re a nurse right? What do you think this is…” People can always count on a nurse! It is as if our workday never ends. We care for patients, our own families, and our greater communities at large. But if you are reading this and feeling the stresses of nursing burnout… and you think that putting the nose down and working harder will just help you push through… you are sadly mistaken, my friend. Working harder, pushing through, or simply ignoring how you are feeling and hoping that it will go away will not work out. Burnout will eventually consume all of your life. You may become physically ill or emotionally stressed. Work will no longer be fun and just getting yourself there will require every bit of energy in your body. There is no working through nurse burnout. Choosing Burnout Over and Over The other struggle we face as nurses is the insanity definition stated above. In fact, here’s a real-life example of this. As a keynote speaker, I get the honor of giving talks to nurses and nursing students across the country. This past year was no different than any other- only that I presented more talks than ever before! After a talk in Oklahoma, I was contacted by a nursing student in the audience. We got on the phone for a quick chat so that I could answer her questions and give her more guidance than was able to during a 60 minute audience-style presentation. One of her questions was spot on. She asked me, “Do you ever get people who ask you about how to eliminate their stress? And what do you do when they don’t follow up? I mean, how does that make you feel? How do you go on with what you are doing??” This nursing student is wise beyond her years! This happens to me- a LOT. After getting off of the stage at a talk in Indiana, a nurse came up to purchase Nursing from Within. She said, “What do you do when you do not want to do nursing anymore?” Since that question could take TONS of time to sort through and answer- I encouraged the nurse to email me and we could set up a time to talk by phone. She never did. As stated above to the nursing student asking me questions- this kind of thing happens often. Nurses tell me how unhappy they are, however for some reason, are unable to make lasting change. One thing I have noticed- even in my own life- is that as human beings we prefer the comfort of the known. And the comfort of being comfortable. So, even if a nurse is experiencing nursing burnout, sometimes making a change is harder, more difficult, scarier, overwhelming, and any of the above than not making the change. The not making the change is known. We are used to it. It is familiar to us. If you are experiencing nursing burnout, and you REALLY, really want to see different results— then it is TIME to take action. Different action. New action. Action that you are even a bit afraid of. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout.  Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode here: https://elizabethscala.com/insanity-nursing-burnout-break-cycle/

Pushing Harder Does Not Help Nursing Burnout A challenge many of us as nurses face is the workaholic syndrome. In fact, I talk about this in my book and presentation, <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Stop Nurse Burnout”</a>. Being a workaholic as a nurse is a bit unique than any other profession. I will use my husband, Drew, as an example here. Drew is a heating and air-conditioning technician. He drives a big van, uses a lot of tools all day, and works with his hands. When Drew comes to the dinner table with me at the end of the work day, does he bring his hammer, level, or drill? Of course not! But as a nurse, this may or may not be the case. We teach patients using our voice. We turn, lift, clean, and fix with our hands. We empathize, advocate for, and care with our hearts. And- when you are a nurse, are you ever really “off”? Your family hears that you have graduated from nursing school. After the initial “congratulations” and celebrations wear off… then what comes next? The constant phone calls, texts, or emails saying, “Hey, you’re a nurse right? What do you think this is…” People can always count on a nurse! It is as if our workday never ends. We care for patients, our own families, and our greater communities at large. But if you are reading this and feeling the stresses of nursing burnout… and you think that putting the nose down and working harder will just help you push through… you are sadly mistaken, my friend. Working harder, pushing through, or simply ignoring how you are feeling and hoping that it will go away will not work out. Burnout will eventually consume all of your life. You may become physically ill or emotionally stressed. Work will no longer be fun and just getting yourself there will require every bit of energy in your body. There is no working through nurse burnout. Choosing Burnout Over and Over The other struggle we face as nurses is the insanity definition stated above. In fact, here’s a real-life example of this. As a <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/book-me-to-speak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">keynote speaker</a>, I get the honor of giving talks to nurses and nursing students across the country. This past year was no different than any other- only that I presented more talks than ever before! After a talk in Oklahoma, I was contacted by a nursing student in the audience. We got on the phone for a quick chat so that I could answer her questions and give her more guidance than was able to during a 60 minute audience-style presentation. One of her questions was spot on. She asked me, “Do you ever get people who ask you about how to eliminate their stress? And what do you do when they don’t follow up? I mean, how does that make you feel? How do you go on with what you are doing??” This nursing student is wise beyond her years! This happens to me- a LOT. After getting off of the stage at a talk in Indiana, a nurse came up to purchase <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-from-within-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nursing from Within</a>. She said, “What do you do when you do not want to do nursing anymore?” Since that question could take TONS of time to sort through and answer- I encouraged the nurse to email me and we could set up a time to talk by phone. She never did. As stated above to the nursing student asking me questions- this kind of thing happens often. Nurses tell me how unhappy they are, however for some reason, are unable to make lasting change. One thing I have noticed- even in my own life- is that as human beings we prefer the comfort of the known. And the comfort of being comfortable. So, even if a nurse is experiencing nursing burnout, sometimes making a change is harder, more difficult, scarier, overwhelming, and any of the above than not making the change. The not making the change is known. We are used to it. It is familiar to us. If you are experiencing nursing burnout, and you REALLY, really want to see different results— then it is TIME to take action. Different action. New action. Action that you are even a bit afraid of. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout</a>.  Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode here: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/insanity-nursing-burnout-break-cycle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/insanity-nursing-burnout-break-cycle/</a>

Insanity of Nursing Burnout: How to Break the Cycle

Rachel ChinQuee

Nurses, who is looking to leave the bedside? This next guest has done just that and, in fact, quite early in her nursing career. Tune in to hear, not only the challenges, but many of the triumphs of working from home. Rachel ChinQuee MSN, RN is a Registered Nurse with a master’s in nursing, specializing in healthcare leadership. She has a strong clinical background from the emergency to intensive care units, and now works as a contract consultant and nurse mentor. Rachel is currently seeking a master’s in business administration and volunteers with EmpowerWork in her free time. A few take aways from our interview with Rachel ChinQuee MSN, RN include:  How a positive attitude goes a very long way; What finding that ideal job can do for the goals you set for yourself; And why every single nurse can find that job they fit right into!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift.

Nurses, who is looking to leave the bedside? This next guest has done just that and, in fact, quite early in her nursing career. Tune in to hear, not only the challenges, but many of the triumphs of working from home. Rachel ChinQuee MSN, RN is a Registered Nurse with a master’s in nursing, specializing in healthcare leadership. She has a strong clinical background from the emergency to intensive care units, and now works as a contract consultant and nurse mentor. Rachel is currently seeking a master’s in business administration and volunteers with EmpowerWork in her free time. A few take aways from our interview with Rachel ChinQuee MSN, RN include: <ul> <li>How a positive attitude goes a very long way;</li> <li>What finding that ideal job can do for the goals you set for yourself;</li> <li>And why every single nurse can find that job they fit right into!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>.

EPS 142: Rachel ChinQuee

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor &amp; delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our second interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include:  How to set goals that can be reached easily; What intentionality can do for our self-care goals; And why a practice of intention can be applied to nursing work!  To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor &amp; delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our second interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: <ul> <li>How to set goals that can be reached easily;</li> <li>What intentionality can do for our self-care goals;</li> <li>And why a practice of intention can be applied to nursing work!</li> </ul> To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/</a>. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/</a>.

Setting Intention Sets Nurses Up for Success

Julie Tupler

Sometimes, the story tells it all. This next interview, through sharing the nursing career journey, will provide inspiration, supportive insights, and even some comic relief. Julie Tupler, RN has been teaching and developing the research and evidenced based Tupler Technique® Program for treatment of diastasis recti. This program also prepares for labor and abdominal surgery. Julie is now training the Tupler Technique® Program to medical and fitness professionals all over the world. A few take aways from our interview with Julie Tupler, RN include:  How things show up when the intention is there; What becoming a real estate agent can do for a nursing career; And why answering a job advertisement for something you may not be qualified in can make all of the difference!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift.

Sometimes, the story tells it all. This next interview, through sharing the nursing career journey, will provide inspiration, supportive insights, and even some comic relief. Julie Tupler, RN has been teaching and developing the research and evidenced based Tupler Technique® Program for treatment of diastasis recti. This program also prepares for labor and abdominal surgery. Julie is now training the Tupler Technique® Program to medical and fitness professionals all over the world. A few take aways from our interview with Julie Tupler, RN include: <ul> <li>How things show up when the intention is there;</li> <li>What becoming a real estate agent can do for a nursing career;</li> <li>And why answering a job advertisement for something you may not be qualified in can make all of the difference!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>.

EPS 144: Julie Tupler

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her ebook and also in her Facebook group. Also, find out more at NursingOutsidetheBox.com. A few take aways from our second interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include:  How health coaches facilitate behavior change; What today’s healthcare climate means in terms of health coaching; And why being a coach is one of the most rewarding things a nurse can do!  For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her <a href="http://nurseshealthcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ebook</a> and also in her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nursingoutsidethebox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>. Also, find out more at <a href="http://nursingoutsidethebox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NursingOutsidetheBox.com</a>. A few take aways from our second interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include: <ul> <li>How health coaches facilitate behavior change;</li> <li>What today’s healthcare climate means in terms of health coaching;</li> <li>And why being a coach is one of the most rewarding things a nurse can do!</li> </ul> For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit <a href="http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching</a>.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75</a>

Nurses as Coaches? A Perfect Fit!

Lyn Lais

Nurses, is it time for you to make a career shift? Are you tired of the typical hospital-based nursing? This next guest reminds us to pick our heads up and notice the whole spectrum of nursing that is available to our nursing career growth. Lyn Lais, RN has more than 26 years of health care experience and prides herself on delivering a different experience. Her expertise in short-term rehabilitation and her broad system perspective helps Lyn deliver care that is agnostic to setting while fostering positive transitions, avoiding readmissions and helping people live sparked lives. A few take aways from our interview with Lyn Lais, RN include:  How investing in a good pair of shoes can make a world of difference; What self-confidence can do for your nursing career; And why paying equal attention to both personal and professional life will support you as a nurse! 

Nurses, is it time for you to make a career shift? Are you tired of the typical hospital-based nursing? This next guest reminds us to pick our heads up and notice the whole spectrum of nursing that is available to our nursing career growth. Lyn Lais, RN has more than 26 years of health care experience and prides herself on delivering a different experience. Her expertise in short-term rehabilitation and her broad system perspective helps Lyn deliver care that is agnostic to setting while fostering positive transitions, avoiding readmissions and helping people live sparked lives. A few take aways from our interview with Lyn Lais, RN include: <ul> <li>How investing in a good pair of shoes can make a world of difference;</li> <li>What self-confidence can do for your nursing career;</li> <li>And why paying equal attention to both personal and professional life will support you as a nurse!</li> </ul>

EPS 132: Lyn Lais

With Stop Nurse Burnout, Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN will show you:  Nurse burnout symptoms, effects, and complications Nurse burnout pathophysiology and four main causes How to bypass the invisible nurse “Mind Trash” that gets in the way of your recovery from nurse burnout The three-step process to ensure you are always building a more ideal career and MUCH MORE!  Stop Nurse Burnout is unlike any burnout tool in existence. It contains a step-by-step method to build a more ideal career and a more balanced life whether or not you are suffering from nurse burnout at the moment. Get your free Nurse Burnout Matrix: https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN is a Johns Hopkins-trained registered nurse, author, speaker, and consultant on burnout prevention for nurses in all specialties. Individuals typically enter their careers with a desire to provide compassionate, heart-based care. Challenged by regulations, financial pressures and technological advancements, today’s healthcare professional struggles to balance the art with the science of practice. Elizabeth inspires nursing teams to reconnect with the passionate and fulfilling joy that once called them to their roles. Elizabeth is also a Reiki Master Teacher and Certified Coach. She lives in Maryland with her supportive husband and playfully, silly pit bull. When Elizabeth’s not speaking to or teaching other nurses you can find her enjoying nature, relaxing on the beach, practicing Yoga, or dancing to her favorite jam band, moe. Get your free Nurse Burnout Matrix: https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/.

With Stop Nurse Burnout, Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN will show you: <ul> <li>Nurse burnout symptoms, effects, and complications</li> <li>Nurse burnout pathophysiology and four main causes</li> <li>How to bypass the invisible nurse “Mind Trash” that gets in the way of your recovery from nurse burnout</li> <li>The three-step process to ensure you are always building a more ideal career</li> <li>and MUCH MORE!</li> </ul> Stop Nurse Burnout is unlike any burnout tool in existence. It contains a step-by-step method to build a more ideal career and a more balanced life whether or not you are suffering from nurse burnout at the moment. Get your free Nurse Burnout Matrix: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/</a>. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/</a>. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN is a Johns Hopkins-trained registered nurse, author, speaker, and consultant on burnout prevention for nurses in all specialties. Individuals typically enter their careers with a desire to provide compassionate, heart-based care. Challenged by regulations, financial pressures and technological advancements, today’s healthcare professional struggles to balance the art with the science of practice. Elizabeth inspires nursing teams to reconnect with the passionate and fulfilling joy that once called them to their roles. Elizabeth is also a Reiki Master Teacher and Certified Coach. She lives in Maryland with her supportive husband and playfully, silly pit bull. When Elizabeth’s not speaking to or teaching other nurses you can find her enjoying nature, relaxing on the beach, practicing Yoga, or dancing to her favorite jam band, moe. Get your free Nurse Burnout Matrix: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/nursing-burnout-interventions/</a>. Get your copy of Stop Nurse Burnout: <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://elizabethscala.com/stop-nurse-burnout/</a>.

What Does Burnout Feel Like?

The Pathophysiology of Burnout

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her ebook and also in her Facebook group. Also, find out more at NursingOutsidetheBox.com. A few take aways from our first interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include:  How nurses are perfectly positioned for health coaching; What a health coach is versus what is not health coaching; And why a personal need for a coach may inspire a career change!  For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her <a href="http://nurseshealthcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ebook</a> and also in her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nursingoutsidethebox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>. Also, find out more at <a href="http://nursingoutsidethebox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NursingOutsidetheBox.com</a>. A few take aways from our first interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include: <ul> <li>How nurses are perfectly positioned for health coaching;</li> <li>What a health coach is versus what is not health coaching;</li> <li>And why a personal need for a coach may inspire a career change!</li> </ul> For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit <a href="http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching</a>.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75</a>

What is Health Coaching?

Christen Quezada

Nurses, the very best way- maybe even the ONLY way- to succeed in nursing is by doing what you love. This next guest reminds us that prioritizing our goals and making sure those things we are reaching for are the things that we excel at and love to do. Christen Quezada BSN, RN is a Registered Nurse of 5 years with expansive experience, primarily in medsurg, telemetry, critical care and more recently infusion nursing. She is also a veteran mom of an 8-year-old stand-up comic. Christen is a naturally driven entrepreneur &amp; avid lover of family, friends, patients and pretty much anyone she comes across. A few take aways from our interview with Christen Quezada BSN, RN include:  How bumps and bruises along a nursing journey can lead to learning; What 10 minutes of downtime can do for your productivity; And why NOT doing what everyone else does makes you the very best nurse!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Nurses, the very best way- maybe even the ONLY way- to succeed in nursing is by doing what you love. This next guest reminds us that prioritizing our goals and making sure those things we are reaching for are the things that we excel at and love to do. Christen Quezada BSN, RN is a Registered Nurse of 5 years with expansive experience, primarily in medsurg, telemetry, critical care and more recently infusion nursing. She is also a veteran mom of an 8-year-old stand-up comic. Christen is a naturally driven entrepreneur &amp; avid lover of family, friends, patients and pretty much anyone she comes across. A few take aways from our interview with Christen Quezada BSN, RN include: <ul> <li>How bumps and bruises along a nursing journey can lead to learning;</li> <li>What 10 minutes of downtime can do for your productivity;</li> <li>And why NOT doing what everyone else does makes you the very best nurse!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 178: Christen Quezada

Anna Rodriguez

Nurses, a nursing topic near and dear to my heart. Today’s guest is another awesome nurse focused on supporting nurses through nursing burnout. What was fun about this program is the practical strategies and thoughtful advice that was shared. You don’t want to miss this interview! Anna Rodriguez BSN RN, CCRN, PCCN is a critical care nurse in her 10th year of nursing. While working as a nurse manager, she witnessed her staff struggle with burnout and went through burnout herself. She recently launched The Burnout Book, a website devoted to reducing nurse burnout and promoting resilience. A few take aways from our interview with Anna Rodriguez BSN RN, CCRN, PCCN include:  How a dream of playing with kids all day led to a nursing career; What driving the train can do for your nursing success; And why embracing change is the best way to beat nursing burnout!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift.

Nurses, a nursing topic near and dear to my heart. Today’s guest is another awesome nurse focused on supporting nurses through nursing burnout. What was fun about this program is the practical strategies and thoughtful advice that was shared. You don’t want to miss this interview! Anna Rodriguez BSN RN, CCRN, PCCN is a critical care nurse in her 10th year of nursing. While working as a nurse manager, she witnessed her staff struggle with burnout and went through burnout herself. She recently launched The Burnout Book, a website devoted to reducing nurse burnout and promoting resilience. A few take aways from our interview with Anna Rodriguez BSN RN, CCRN, PCCN include: <ul> <li>How a dream of playing with kids all day led to a nursing career;</li> <li>What driving the train can do for your nursing success;</li> <li>And why embracing change is the best way to beat nursing burnout!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>.

EPS 141: Anna Rodriguez

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her ebook and also in her Facebook group. Also, find out more at NursingOutsidetheBox.com. A few take aways from our fifth interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include:  How health coaching can change your life; What types of support is available to nurses who want to become health coaches; And why getting involved with a supportive business model makes most sense!  For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75

Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, Certified Health Coach, and Business coach.  She is passionate about empowering nurses to find flexibility, purpose, and balance in what they do for a living and outlines a path for nurses to do that in her <a href="http://nurseshealthcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ebook</a> and also in her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nursingoutsidethebox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>. Also, find out more at <a href="http://nursingoutsidethebox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NursingOutsidetheBox.com</a>. A few take aways from our fifth interview of five with Donni Alvarenga, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP include: <ul> <li>How health coaching can change your life;</li> <li>What types of support is available to nurses who want to become health coaches;</li> <li>And why getting involved with a supportive business model makes most sense!</li> </ul> For more information and to get started as a nurse health coach visit <a href="http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://elizabethscala.com/healthcoaching</a>.  Listen to Donni’s original interview on episode 75 of "Your Next Shift": <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">elizabethscala.com/its-up-to-you-eps-75</a>

Nursing Support for the Health Coach Business

Nurses, get ready for a fresh, new topic. That’s right- today’s guest certainly is a nursing pioneer. If you’re stuck in a nursing rut, then you’ll want to tune in for the possibility of some new career goals. Heather Manus, RN is a native New Mexican specializing in all aspects of medical cannabis care. "Nurse Heather" began her career as a registered nurse providing psychiatric home health care to patients in New Mexico. She has extensive background and experience in natural healing modalities and herbal remedies. Her vast knowledge and holistic approach to individualized patient care has been the cornerstone of her success as a nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and promoter of health. A few take aways from our interview with Cannabis Nurse Heather Manus, RN include:  How you can learn a whole lot from the patients and clients you work with; What healing and opportunity can do for your growth; And why sometimes when something’s not working can be a very great thing!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Nurses, get ready for a fresh, new topic. That’s right- today’s guest certainly is a nursing pioneer. If you’re stuck in a nursing rut, then you’ll want to tune in for the possibility of some new career goals. Heather Manus, RN is a native New Mexican specializing in all aspects of medical cannabis care. "Nurse Heather" began her career as a registered nurse providing psychiatric home health care to patients in New Mexico. She has extensive background and experience in natural healing modalities and herbal remedies. Her vast knowledge and holistic approach to individualized patient care has been the cornerstone of her success as a nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and promoter of health. A few take aways from our interview with Cannabis Nurse Heather Manus, RN include: <ul> <li>How you can learn a whole lot from the patients and clients you work with;</li> <li>What healing and opportunity can do for your growth;</li> <li>And why sometimes when something’s not working can be a very great thing!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 166: Cannabis Nurse Heather Manus

Becky Sassaman

Nurses, if you aren’t sure about what to do next in nursing, maybe it is time to dabble in a variety of roles. When we find ourselves unhappy with our nursing career – it may just be time to do something different or to add in some exciting experiences to our nursing journey. Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC has been a RN for 22 years and is currently a bedside clinical nurse. Becky also has a community health position in a shelter for women and children for the past 14 years. Becky serves in a Nursing Leadership role for a labor union that represents licensed professional for the past 18 years. Becky opened the Colorado Chapter of the AHNA in Oct. 2015.  She is also a mom to two amazing children and her sweet puppy. A few take aways from our interview with Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC include:  How staying open to opportunity helps you enjoy the nursing journey; What scheduling in extra time can do for your next nursing shift; And why a feel-good ritual is a “must” for each and every nurse!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Nurses, if you aren’t sure about what to do next in nursing, maybe it is time to dabble in a variety of roles. When we find ourselves unhappy with our nursing career – it may just be time to do something different or to add in some exciting experiences to our nursing journey. Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC has been a RN for 22 years and is currently a bedside clinical nurse. Becky also has a community health position in a shelter for women and children for the past 14 years. Becky serves in a Nursing Leadership role for a labor union that represents licensed professional for the past 18 years. Becky opened the Colorado Chapter of the AHNA in Oct. 2015.  She is also a mom to two amazing children and her sweet puppy. A few take aways from our interview with Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC include: <ul> <li>How staying open to opportunity helps you enjoy the nursing journey;</li> <li>What scheduling in extra time can do for your next nursing shift;</li> <li>And why a feel-good ritual is a “must” for each and every nurse!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 179: Becky Sassaman

Why Burnout Can Actually Be Good for You!

Allison Shuttleworth

Nurses, it is time to find your people! That’s right there is a nursing community or specialty that is out there and perfect for you. This next guest reminds us not to settle for anything less than what we are meant for.   Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN is a board-certified Emergency Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Allison enjoys bringing an experienced but fresh and sassy perspective to issues that impact nurses on the front lines of healthcare today.  Allison is a fierce nurse advocate and is here to support you. A few take aways from our interview with Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN include:  How finding your people can recharge your nursing career; What shifting a billion times can do for your job enjoyment; And why staying home, working as a homemaker may just nudge you towards nursing!  Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Nurses, it is time to find your people! That’s right there is a nursing community or specialty that is out there and perfect for you. This next guest reminds us not to settle for anything less than what we are meant for.   Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN is a board-certified Emergency Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Allison enjoys bringing an experienced but fresh and sassy perspective to issues that impact nurses on the front lines of healthcare today.  Allison is a fierce nurse advocate and is here to support you. A few take aways from our interview with Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN include: <ul> <li>How finding your people can recharge your nursing career;</li> <li>What shifting a billion times can do for your job enjoyment;</li> <li>And why staying home, working as a homemaker may just nudge you towards nursing!</li> </ul> Join the inspiring &amp; upbeat community of supportive nurses: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourNextShift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of <a href="https://elizabethscala.com/your-next-shift/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Next Shift</a>

EPS 181: Allison Shuttleworth

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