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Jill Sharp’s Passion for Health Promotion and Patient Empowerment | Nurse Stories Ep. 3
Welcome to another episode of Nurse Stories with Dr. John McRae. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Sharp, a registered nurse from Boise, Idaho, who shares her incredible journey through the nursing profession, particularly her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to Jill Sharp:
- Jill discusses her background and introduction to nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She shares her initial experiences as a nurse apprentice and how she transitioned to full-time nursing under emergency conditions.
- COVID-19 Challenges:
- Jill recounts the difficulties of working as a COVID nurse, the constantly changing protocols, and the emotional and physical toll it took on her and her colleagues.
- She reflects on the moral fatigue and the struggle to maintain personal and professional values in such a challenging environment.
- Shift to Outpatient Care:
- After three years of inpatient nursing, Jill moved to outpatient care as a registered nurse care manager in a primary care clinic.
- She describes the differences between inpatient and outpatient settings and why she felt more aligned with health promotion rather than acute care.
- Personal Growth and Resilience:
- Jill shares personal stories of resilience and growth, including how she helped patients and their families during the most challenging times.
- She talks about her own transformation journey through lifestyle changes and healing from chronic health issues.
- New Ventures in Health and Aesthetics:
- Jill discusses her new role as a nurse injector with Five Square Aesthetics, helping people feel confident and healthy both inside and out.
- She shares her philosophy on natural beauty enhancement and how it ties into overall health and wellness.
- Empowering Patients:
- Jill talks about her mission to educate and empower patients to take control of their health.
- She highlights the importance of environmental factors and personal discipline in achieving health goals.
- Personal Interests and Hobbies:
- Beyond nursing, Jill reveals her passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and how it has contributed to her personal growth and discipline.
- She emphasizes the importance of continuous movement and staying active for overall well-being.
- Touching Stories and Lessons Learned:
- Jill recounts some of the most touching and emotional stories from her nursing career, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She reflects on the powerful experiences of being with patients during their final moments and the importance of family presence.
Sponsor Shoutout: This episode is sponsored by Five Square Aesthetics, helping nurses transition into the aesthetics industry with medical director services, discounted products, legal support, social media support, and education.
Connect with Jill Sharp:
- Website: JillSharpRN.com
- Partner Site: PaulSharpCoaching.com
- Instagram: @Jill.Sharp.RN
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By Dr. John McRaeWelcome to another episode of Nurse Stories with Dr. John McRae. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Sharp, a registered nurse from Boise, Idaho, who shares her incredible journey through the nursing profession, particularly her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to Jill Sharp:
- Jill discusses her background and introduction to nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She shares her initial experiences as a nurse apprentice and how she transitioned to full-time nursing under emergency conditions.
- COVID-19 Challenges:
- Jill recounts the difficulties of working as a COVID nurse, the constantly changing protocols, and the emotional and physical toll it took on her and her colleagues.
- She reflects on the moral fatigue and the struggle to maintain personal and professional values in such a challenging environment.
- Shift to Outpatient Care:
- After three years of inpatient nursing, Jill moved to outpatient care as a registered nurse care manager in a primary care clinic.
- She describes the differences between inpatient and outpatient settings and why she felt more aligned with health promotion rather than acute care.
- Personal Growth and Resilience:
- Jill shares personal stories of resilience and growth, including how she helped patients and their families during the most challenging times.
- She talks about her own transformation journey through lifestyle changes and healing from chronic health issues.
- New Ventures in Health and Aesthetics:
- Jill discusses her new role as a nurse injector with Five Square Aesthetics, helping people feel confident and healthy both inside and out.
- She shares her philosophy on natural beauty enhancement and how it ties into overall health and wellness.
- Empowering Patients:
- Jill talks about her mission to educate and empower patients to take control of their health.
- She highlights the importance of environmental factors and personal discipline in achieving health goals.
- Personal Interests and Hobbies:
- Beyond nursing, Jill reveals her passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and how it has contributed to her personal growth and discipline.
- She emphasizes the importance of continuous movement and staying active for overall well-being.
- Touching Stories and Lessons Learned:
- Jill recounts some of the most touching and emotional stories from her nursing career, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She reflects on the powerful experiences of being with patients during their final moments and the importance of family presence.
Sponsor Shoutout: This episode is sponsored by Five Square Aesthetics, helping nurses transition into the aesthetics industry with medical director services, discounted products, legal support, social media support, and education.
Connect with Jill Sharp:
- Website: JillSharpRN.com
- Partner Site: PaulSharpCoaching.com
- Instagram: @Jill.Sharp.RN