All One Nurse

Are you standing in your own way?

"Our thoughts matter more than we realize". - Shenell

In this episode, Shenell shares personal updates, insights on mindset, faith, and work, and encourages nurses and aspiring nurses to overcome mental barriers, trust God's word, and stay persistent in their journey.

Key Topics

Mindset as a barrier in personal and professional growth

The importance of speaking positively and God's word over your life

Faith without works is dead: the need for action

Handling feelings and emotions during challenging seasons

The significance of self-evaluation and meditation on scripture

Practical steps for getting out of your own way in nursing and life

Seasonal changes and their impact on mood and purpose

Encouragement to stay persistent and trust God's plan

Community support and continuous learning in nursing

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"Nursing is so varied, you can do anything."- Dr. Amaka Akinade, DNP, CWOC-NP

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Amaka Akinade, a nurse dedicated to advancing wound care and expanding access through telehealth and mentorship. She shares her inspiring journey through nursing, from her early days inspired by her mother to founding her own practice. She discusses the importance of mentorship, specialized training, and serving underserved communities in healthcare.

Key Topics

Amaka nursing background and early inspiration

The importance of mentorship and support for new nurses

Transitioning from hospital to outpatient wound care practice

Building a private wound care and ostomy care business

Serving underserved communities and expanding access to care

The emotional and psychological impact of wound and ostomy care on patients

The role of faith and trust in her journey

Website: https://www.prodigywound.com/

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"Empowerment is gaining freedom, authority, and confidence." - Nurse Shenell 

This episode explores the vital role of empowerment in nursing, emphasizing how nurses can foster confidence, autonomy, and advocacy for themselves and their patients. Host Nurse Shenell shares practical insights, personal growth tips, and inspiring stories to support nurses at every stage of their journey.

Key Topics

Definition of empowerment in nursing

Transition from student to professional nurse

Strategies for feeling confident and empowered

The importance of advocating for patient safety

Building teamwork and respect in healthcare settings

Empowering patients to self-manage and prevent crises

Personal growth and continuous learning in nursing

The role of community and support networks for nurses

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"Presence communicates care more than words." - Nurse Shenell 

Nurse Shenell explores how customer‑service‑driven skills - presence, communication, and anticipation - shape the patient experience and make nursing easier, safer, and more fulfilling for everyone involved.

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“What you tell others is a gift..." — Darlene Bell, MSN, RN

If you’re a new nurse, aspiring nurse, or healthcare worker navigating stress, boundaries, or workplace challenges, this episode will bless you. Listen, take notes, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, OR nurse and wellness consultant Darlene Bell shares her 25‑year nursing journey.

Her story is a reminder that everything comes full circle, and that nurses can build a “Belle Vie”—a beautiful life—without losing themselves in the process.

Darlene opens up about transitioning into a new chapter of life, navigating workplace toxicity, surviving the COVID shutdown as a single mother, and discovering her calling in stress management coaching. She also offers practical, real‑world advice for new nurses entering the profession, including communication tips, boundary‑setting, and how to protect your energy in challenging environments. TUNE IN NOW!

Website: https://www.belleviewellness.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-bell-msn-rn-cnor-nc-bc-le-285b1546/

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"Take a break at question 85 to reset your mind."- Nurse Shenell 

In this episode, Nurse Shenell discusses the common reasons why nursing graduates fail the NCLEX and shares strategies to overcome these challenges. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, proper study strategies, and faith to succeed.

Bonus Episode: Mastering the NCLEX: Strategies for Success

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“Let your integrity and uprightness go before you. They will help protect your license, your peace, and the patients who depend on you.” — Nurse Shenell

Transitioning from nursing student to professional nurse is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You are learning a new role, adjusting to a new schedule, building relationships with preceptors, preparing for or completing the NCLEX, and discovering what kind of nurse you want to become.

In this bonus episode of the All One Nurse Podcast, Nurse Shenell shares practical guidance for nursing students, graduate nurses, and newly licensed nurses entering their first professional roles.

Whether you are entering Med-Surg, the ICU, the emergency department, the operating room, progressive care, or another nursing specialty, this episode will help you approach your transition with greater clarity, faith, and confidence.

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"Study smart, not just hard."- Shenell T. 

In this episode, Nurse Shenell shares essential strategies for senior nursing students and nursing graduates preparing for the NCLEX, emphasizing integrity, strategic study, and an understanding of the exam structure to boost confidence and reduce anxiety.

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“Sometimes the inner critic is louder than your inner ally. You have to work on getting the ally to really come out.” — Darcelle Welker, MSN, RN

What happens when the nurse who has spent years caring for others realizes she is emotionally exhausted and no longer feels connected to her patients?

In this episode of the All One Nurse Podcast, Nurse Shenell sits down with Darcelle Welker, MSN, RN, an experienced oncology nurse, healthcare leader, director, and coach for healthcare professionals.

Together, Shenell and Darcelle discuss the emotional weight of nursing, the importance of boundaries, and why nurses must learn to recognize when exhaustion has started to affect their joy, compassion, and connection to their work. Darcelle also introduces her coaching approach, which helps healthcare professionals address their health, engagement, alignment, resilience, and personal transformation.

This conversation reminds us that you do not have to remain stuck in burnout. Through self-awareness, supportive relationships, healthy boundaries, rest, and the courage to pivot, you can reconnect with yourself and rediscover your purpose. TUNE IN NOW!

Website: Darcellewelkercoaching.com

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“Your walk is your walk.” – Travius Keandric

In this episode of the All One Nurse Podcast, Shenell sits down with Travius Keandric Richardson, RN, musician, content creator, and creative healthcare advocate whose story reminds us that nursing is not limited to one path, one personality, or one platform.

Travius shares his journey from Marion, Alabama, a small town rich in civil rights history, to becoming a nurse who uses music, storytelling, and social media to bridge healthcare, culture, and authenticity. He opens up about the experiences that shaped him, including caring for family members before he ever became a nurse, navigating career transitions, overcoming legal and professional challenges, and learning how to fully embrace every part of who he is.

This conversation is especially powerful for nurses, nursing students, new graduate nurses, Black men in healthcare, and anyone who has ever wondered if their story, creativity, or background could still be used for purpose. Travius reminds us that authenticity attracts the right opportunities, sharing your story can help someone else heal, and men are deeply needed in the nursing profession.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traviuskeandric/

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