Why did you go into the nursing profession? Was it for the money? Easy schedule? How about to provide compassionate, empathetic care for patients? This next guest is all about helping people, teaching others, and living as that true nursing role model we all aspire to be! Portia “Revlon” Wofford is a nurse and founder of Your Nurse Connection which aids nurses and other healthcare professionals in making valuable connections, enabling them to take their career or business to the next level.  She's also a contributing writer, author, and has landed roles as a healthcare content marketer. A few take aways from our interview with Portia “Revlon” Wofford include:  How volunteering can be a great entry into your ideal career; What writing things down can do for your professional growth; And why not taking things personally will help you succeed as a nurse! 

EPS 128: Portia “Revlon” Wofford

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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 & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

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 Deb Delaney DNP MHA RN CEN include:  How role modeling healthy behaviors can influence nursing staff; What staying present can do to improve constructive feedback; And why every nurse leader doesn’t have to have all of the answers!  Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

EPS 128: Portia “Revlon” Wofford

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