RN Professions

You are listening to the RN Professions Podcast episode number 15. It is 2020 Year of the Nurse, and this day marks the beginning of National Nurses Week and nurses You are worth celebrating. I know that it's rough out there for so many of you right now. I've been searching for the time and the quiet to work on the podcast have been trying to come up with an appropriate way to transition back into interviews and production. But I'll be honest with you have been struggling quite a bit. We're about eight weeks into sheltering in place during this COVID 19 quarantine. We've had two birthdays and her home so far. I'm lucky enough to still have my job. So I've been working from home since the beginning of March. I have also been teaching third grade, first grade and kindergarten. It's been messy, and it's been frustrating and wonderful and hysterical. It's an immensely heavy time, and I know that some of you are depressed and lonely and scared and confused and angry. I wrote an article on my personal blog, "What You Need to Know About the Worst Pandemic in the History of the World," and it's actually not about the Corona virus. I wanted to focus on spiritual wellness, so I wrote this article with the broken in mind. For me, writing is therapy, and I needed to work through the process to get from fear to hope. And if you're feeling anxious or defeated, I hope you'll take a minute to read it. I'll post it for you in the show notes, or you can find it at AlliMerrell.com/Blog. This is a new season. We're literally living in a different world than we were when I published Episode #14. We're different people. We have different priorities. Our lives have been severely altered. And even in the midst of a global crisis, Cat Golden and her team have been thriving. Cat is the Nurse Whisperer and founder of the Nurses Inspired Nurses Movement. We actually recorded this episode prior to the Covid 19 outbreak, but I reached out to Cat recently to see how they've been affected. And I'm so happy to share with you that during this global crisis she has hired two new team members, shipped out 50,000 of her nurse's inspire nurses classic teas two nurses nationwide and is wrapping up a project of fulfilling nearly 2000 nurse care packages. Cat truly is a ray of sunshine and so inspiring and full of energy. So I thought this would be the perfect episode to share with you guys during National Nurses Week. So I hope you enjoy this episode with Cat Golden of Nine Lives Health & Mind.

In today's episode I'm going to share with you a bit more about me and talk a little about personal values, prioritization and resiliency.For those of you that know me you know that I am a huge fan of the personal development movement. I read the books and listen to the podcasts and am really doing my best to incorporate what I'm learning with my personal and family health as well as in my professional life as a nurse educator. And the learning never stops. There is always something that I can improve upon, and I definitely go through phases and ups and down's, but for the most part I am generally focused on an overall sense of progression toward my ideal. And, if you're listening to this podcast right now, I assume that of you as well.

In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with THE Robert P. Harris who is a flight nurse, Certification Expert and Author of “The Flight Nurse Bible: A field guide to Awesome,” available on amazon. Rob and I discuss what it takes to optimize your journey to becoming a flight nurse, how to maintain sanity and prioritize mental health, and why nurses should be constant learners.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Aliya R. Aaron, nurse Founder and CEO of AMR Healthcare Consulting a technology firm developing custom healthcare software and delivering innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. Aliya is also the Founder and Chief Innovation Strategist of Nursing Innovation Hub, a technology community platform cultivating an ecosystem of collaborators who contribute to—and drive—innovation in healthcare with the use of technology.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nurse Keith has been a nurse since 1996, and has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including home health, community health, case management, public health, hospice, and nursing education. He also held management and executive positions, including Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Nursing.Keith is a Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) under the auspices of the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. He also holds previous certifications in Swedish Massage, Kripalu Yoga, and Laughter Yoga. Previously, Keith studied the visual arts, dropping out of two Philadelphia art schools in the early 1980s. With equal passion for nursing and coaching, Keith translates that dual passion into a desire to help nurses experience the most satisfying careers possible.Writing is one of Keith's other passions in life, and he is a popular freelance nurse writer and blogger for a number of nursing websites and one print magazine. He has maintained his award-winning blog, Digital Doorway, since 2005, and has also been published in several non-fiction nursing books.Keith's podcast, The Nurse Keith Show, was launched in January of 2015, and offers weekly nursing career advice, information, and inspiration for nurses and healthcare professionals who want to take their careers to the next level.Please visit Keith's career coaching website, NurseKeith.com. Also, consider visiting his blog, Digital Doorway and tuning into The Nurse Keith Show, a nursing career podcast. Connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Joyce Batcheller who is an Executive Nurse Advisor with The Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Professionals and is responsible for the development and delivery of two Chief Nursing Officer Academies.Dr. Batcheller is an innovative healthcare leader known for her ability to transform nursing and improve patient outcomes and inspires nurses and other healthcare professionals to reach their full potential. She gives some wonderful advice on how to step out and create positive change and she shares with us some exciting changes coming to the nursing industry in 2020.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Hey guys, welcome to RN Profession’s first bonus episode! If you haven’t listened to Episode 8, then you should definitely hop on over and check out my recent conversation with Steffan Weiner, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a California prison.We had such a nice conversation discussing finances and student debt and investing and where to even start. This is such an important topic for anyone who makes money and is really helpful for those who want to have more of it. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Steffan Weiner.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode I speak with Steffan Weiner who is a Psychiatric- Mental Health Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who also has a degree in genetics. Steffan walks us through his journey of why he decided not to go to med school, his devastating move across the country and his ultimate success in creating a profession for which he is a top earner in the nation as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a  level 4 maximum security prison in California. 

Cara Lunsford, a Registered Nurse and Healthcare Technology Innovator who created the HolliBlu App dedicated to connecting nurses with other nurses and with nursing jobs. HolliBlu is revolutionizing the way nurses manage their careers and the way healthcare companies find those highly skilled individuals. 

In today's episode we talk with Portia Wofford who is Nurse Director of Staff Development and a content writer for a number of nursing publications. She tells us how to get started with a nurse writing career and dives into specifics on creating a portfolio as well as what a writing contract should look like.

Today's episode is a very special treat because we get to hear from my amazing sister Jill! She gives us a unique glimpse into a day in the life of a flight nurse and lays out exactly how to land what she calls her “dream job! We did have a few issues with the audio, So just imagine Jill is speaking to us straight from her Bell 407 chopper! I’m so proud of my sister and I’m excited to share her words of wisdom with you.

In today's episode we talk with Leticia Davies who was one of my preceptors when I became an MS Nurse Educator. Tish is a fantastic communicator and shares with us her unique role as a Clinical Coordinator within the pharmaceutical industry.

In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Lolita Korneagay who is a Cannabis nurse consultant. She  is an RN with a Masters in Business and has created her own medical cannabis consulting company. Lolita's nursing experience and entrepreneurial spirit lead her to creating an RN profession that she calls her "dream job!"

Damion Keith Jenkins is a Masters Prepared Registered Nurse, NCLEX Prep Expert, Nurse Content Writer, Educational Consultant and he has a real passion for nursing education! He specializes in providing individualized NCLEX Prep tutoring services for new graduate nurses - especially those who have experienced unsuccessful attempts. Damion's mission is to increase the number of nurses entering into the profession by helping them to develop strategies for success!

Hi there and welcome to the first episode of the RN Professions podcast! I am so excited you are here, and I can’t wait to share with you all that’s in store. In this episode I am going to discuss why nursing is the best job ever and I’ll be sharing a bit about my own journey.