From pandemic chaos to nurse boss energy, babes — this episode’s got it all. Colton chats with Stephanee Beggs, the powerhouse who turned her nursing school grind during COVID into ER experience and a thriving business with RNExplained. She opens up about surviving those first wild shifts, the family roots that shaped her path, and why advocacy and confidence are must-haves in scrubs. Plus, Stephanee gives us the scoop on her book Debrief — a heartfelt reminder that nursing is as much about humanity as it is about medicine.

>>Author & CEO Stephanee Beggs on Debrief and Leading Change in Nursing

Jump Ahead to Listen: 

[00:01:38] RN Explained origin story.
[00:05:52] Unconventional nursing career path.
[00:08:36] Mother’s influence on nursing journey.
[00:11:14] Health advocacy and cancer diagnosis.
[00:14:48] Book title inspiration.
[00:20:03] New grad experiences in ER.
[00:23:18] First patient during COVID.
[00:28:33] Finding confidence in nursing.
[00:32:11] Patient advocacy in nursing.
[00:34:18] Trusting your intuition in nursing.
[00:36:01] Respect in high-stress situations.

Connect with Colton on social media:
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Connect with Stephanee on LinkedIn and social media:
Instagram: @stephaneebeggs
TikTok: @stephbegg

Don't forget to explore her website, RNExplained