Nurses, if you aren’t sure about what to do next in nursing, maybe it is time to dabble in a variety of roles. When we find ourselves unhappy with our nursing career – it may just be time to do something different or to add in some exciting experiences to our nursing journey. Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC has been a RN for 22 years and is currently a bedside clinical nurse. Becky also has a community health position in a shelter for women and children for the past 14 years. Becky serves in a Nursing Leadership role for a labor union that represents licensed professional for the past 18 years. Becky opened the Colorado Chapter of the AHNA in Oct. 2015.  She is also a mom to two amazing children and her sweet puppy. A few take aways from our interview with Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC include:  How staying open to opportunity helps you enjoy the nursing journey; What scheduling in extra time can do for your next nursing shift; And why a feel-good ritual is a “must” for each and every nurse!  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 179: Becky Sassaman

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As a nurse, we need to be mindful of both our personal and professional values. We also need to make certain that our nursing career aligns with these stated values. So often in nursing there are achievements and other “bright shiny objects” that will come our way. This next guest reminds us to stay grounded in order to be open to the best opportunities that are to come. Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC is a board-certified holistic nurse who blends the art and science of traditional nursing with the intuitive practice of Healing Touch.  Her unique approach supports clients on the functional level of health with an end goal of transformation.  Katie’s specialty is in supporting women and families overcome infertility and heal from miscarriage. A few take aways from our interview with Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC include:  How nursing isn’t only about our career achievements; What taking an energy inventory can do for your job enjoyment; And why being a nurse is about more than the stereotypes we may assign to patients!  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 194: Katie Gross

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

EPS 179: Becky Sassaman

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