Episode 26 hosts Pene Timberlake (Registered Nurse from Sydney, Australia)

She has over 15 years' experience throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK, working in several specialist roles including as a clinical trainer, a nurse injector and heading medical affairs.

In this episode we explore the various routes into cosmetic injectable training, what makes a skilled injector and consultation skills. From a consumers perspective, this episode also gives an insight into how to select an injector for your safety and for the best results.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Pene Timberlake 3:19 Why Many Nurses Want to Enter Cosmetic Injecting 5:16 Lack of a Clear Career Path in Aesthetic Nursing 9:44 Importance of Foundational Medical Experience 11:56 Training Gaps and Industry Regulation Lag 14:01 Why On-the-Job Experience Matters Most 16:30 Recommended First Step: Work in a Clinical Setting 18:16 Minimum Hospital Experience Before Injecting 23:53 Managing Emergencies and Patient Safety Skills 27:02 Understanding Vasovagal Episodes and Patient Monitoring 30:22 Industry Attraction: Glamour Versus Patient Care 33:44 Raising Consumer Awareness and Asking the Right Questions 37:39 Patients Versus Clients Mindset in Aesthetic Medicine 41:39 Medical Training Before Marketing and Branding 45:36 Recruitment Standards in Large Clinic Networks 48:05 Structured Training Programs and Ongoing Support 51:43 What Employers Look For in New Injectors 57:32 The Unicorn Injector: Balancing Clinical and People Skills 1:01:04 Starting in Skin and Laser Before Injecting 1:03:30 Alternative Entry Paths Into the Aesthetic Industry 1:07:48 Importance of Communication and Soft Skills 1:12:19 Developing Personal Brand and Professional Identity 1:16:00 Building an Effective Social Media Presence 1:19:56 Before and After Photos and Professional Messaging 1:22:22 Finding the Right Balance Between Promotion and Credibility 1:25:07 Consultation Skills and Patient Communication 1:27:43 Understanding Different Personality Types in Consultations 1:30:37 Using Structured Consultation Flow and Scripts 1:33:59 Explaining the Treatment Process to Reduce Anxiety 1:36:53 Establishing Trust Before Treatment Begins 1:39:25 Why Medical History Must Come First 1:42:10 Sales Skills Versus Ethical Patient Care 1:44:30 Building Rapport Through Communication Matching 1:48:40 Choosing the Right Injector as a Consumer 1:53:30 Risks of Jumping Between Providers 1:55:45 Questions Patients Should Ask Their Practitioner 2:00:30 Doctor Support and Safety Protocols Explained 2:03:05 Understanding FaceTime or Telehealth Prescribing 2:05:40 Role of Nurse Practitioners in Aesthetic Medicine 2:10:55 Importance of Mentorship and Continuous Learning 2:13:30 Final Advice for New Injectors 2:18:00 Episode Wrap Up and Next Part Preview

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