Dare To Do Nursing Differently

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH MAUREEN METZGER

NURSE ENTREPRENEURS:

Maureen is a PhD-prepared nurse, healthcare leadership coach, and inclusive team-building expert whose coaching practice is informed by 40+ years of experience as a clinician, educator and scientist. Her clinical practice focused on providing holistic, patient-centered care to people living with the advanced

stages of chronic illness conditions. Her research focused on equipping patients and their loved ones to meaningfully participate in treatment-related decision making and to maximize quality of life as they see it. A second line of research was in inclusive pedagogy and its impact on student outcomes. Her

teaching practice focused on preparing students to deliver team-based high-quality care that enriches their lives and the lives of those they care for. She has been married to the love of her life for nearly 40 years. She has 3 grown children and 1 amazing little grandbaby.

Tune in to learn how Maureen is elevating the profession of nursing!

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Nurses Are Burning Out—And No One’s Listening 

Nurses are expected to give everything to their patients. When we speak up about burnout, exhaustion, and the mental toll of the job, we’re told to "just deal with it." Sound familiar?

The truth is, burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s about being undervalued, unsupported, and expected to function in a broken system. Mental health support isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. In our latest video, I’m breaking down exactly why nurses need real, tangible mental health resources—and what can be done to change the culture.

It’s time to demand better. Watch the full video now.

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HEALTHCARE IS FAILING NURSES - AND PATIENTS ARE PAYING THE PRICE

Hospitals are losing experienced nurses at an alarming rate. Burnout, unsafe staffing, and toxic work environments are forcing nurses to choose between their well-being and their license. Meanwhile, patient care is suffering.

What’s really behind this crisis?Why are nurses leaving in droves?And what can we do about it—before it’s too late?

I break it all down in my latest video: "Healthcare Is Failing Nurses – And Patients Are Paying the Price."

Watch now:

If you’re tired of empty promises and performative appreciation, this video is for you. It’s time to call out the system and demand change.

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With nearly two decades of experience as an ER nurse and healthcare leader, Devin Patterson, BSN, RN, CEN is dedicated to transforming healthcare compliance through innovation. As the Director of Innovation and Co-Founder of CerTracker, Devin applies her frontline expertise to solve one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: managing credentials and compliance with ease and efficiency.

Devin understands firsthand the administrative burdens that healthcare professionals and organizations face. That is why CerTracker was designed to simplify and streamline compliance management through intelligent automation and user-friendly tools. A firm believer in leveraging technology to reduce administrative strain, Devin is passionate about helping healthcare teams stay ahead of compliance requirements so they can focus on what matters most—delivering quality patient care.

Join us to learn how Devin and CerTracker are revolutionizing credential management and daring to do nursing differently!

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Nurses are not bodyguards. Yet, violence in healthcare has reached crisis levels, and many nurses are being left to fend for themselves. Who is protecting the protectors?

From being punched and kicked to facing verbal threats and intimidation, nurses are experiencing workplace violence at alarming rates. When hospitals fail to act, nurses are forced to make the heartbreaking decision to leave a profession they once loved. It's time to demand change. Join the conversation - share your thoughts in the comments!

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Nurses are leaving the profession at record rates—here’s how we change that.

Burnout is real, and so is the struggle to find balance in a system that demands everything from nurses while giving little in return. But walking away isn’t the only option. What if there was a way to reclaim your career, protect your well-being, and actually thrive as a nurse?

In this latest video, I’m diving into real solutions to stop the cycle of exhaustion and make nursing sustainable for the long haul. If you’re tired of feeling drained and ready for change, this is for you.

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DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH DR. JULIE SIEMERSNURSE ENTREPRENEURS:

Dr. Julie Siemers brings over 40 years of diverse nursing experience spanning practice, education, and executive leadership in healthcare. With a strong foundation in acute critical care as both a practitioner and leader, she is deeply committed to advancing patient safety. Dr. Siemers earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Touro University, Nevada, with graduate and doctoral research focused on patient safety and driving meaningful reforms in healthcare. She is also the author of "Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It," a resource designed to educate and empower patients and their families.

Tune in to learn how Dr Siemers is daring to do nursing differently

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🔥 The Nursing Retention Crisis: Why Nurses Must Take Back Control NOW 🔥

Nurses are leaving in record numbers—not because they don’t love nursing, but because the system is failing them. Burnout, unsafe staffing, lack of leadership, and zero support are driving nurses away while healthcare leaders scramble for ineffective solutions.

Waiting for the system to change isn’t an option. It’s time for nurses to take control.

In this podcast, I’m sharing:

✔️ Why hospitals are getting retention wrong—and what actually works

✔️ The biggest factors pushing nurses out of the profession✔️ What YOU can do now to reclaim your career, protect your well-being, and stay in nursing on your own terms

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and it’s time we demand more.

📢 Share this with a nurse who needs to hear the truth. Change starts with us.

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DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH LENNY JENSEN

NURSE ENTREPRENEURS:

Lenny Jensen is a pioneering healthcare entrepreneur and a seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing a wealth of experience from the front lines of patient care to the forefront of healthcare innovation. As the founder of Keystone Health, Lenny has steered the creation and growth of notable entities within the healthcare sector, including Keystone Housecall, Keystone Hospice and most recently Keystone Geriatric Center demonstrating a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient and clinician experiences across various care settings.

Under Lenny's visionary leadership, Firenote has developed a proprietary Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system tailored for hospice, palliative care, and home-based primary care teams. This groundbreaking software stands as a testament to Lenny's dedication to leveraging technology to improve clinical workflows, thereby fostering a happier work environment for clinicians and enhancing patient care quality.

Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Lenny served with distinction as a Captain in the Army Nurse Corps, where he honed his leadership and clinical skills in demanding environments. His diverse clinical background spans acute care, intensive care, medical oncology, acute inpatient wound care, combat support, geriatrics, community health, mental health, and notably, palliative care and hospice.

Tune in to hear how Lenny is daring to do nursing differently!

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH KAREN O'DONNELL

NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Meet Karen O'Donnell: She has been an RN for over 30 years and in 2012 started her own staffing company. Karen continues to work some shifts in the Emergency department but also enjoys managing her company.

You can learn more and connect with Karen through her website: https://caringnursessa.com/