Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast

In this special episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I am sitting in the Honolulu Airport waiting for my return red-eye flight to NYC and just simply beaming in gratitude for such an amazing experience! 

The Nurses Making Waves retreat was a truly transformative experience. The retreat was expertly planned and executed, with a perfect balance of educational sessions, self-care activities, and opportunities for socialization. The speakers were knowledgeable and engaging, delivering insightful presentations that left attendees (me included) feeling inspired and motivated. The retreat was also a wonderful opportunity for nurses to connect with each other, build relationships, and share experiences. The atmosphere was welcoming and supportive, with everyone genuinely excited to be there and to learn from each other.

In terms of self-care, the retreat offered a range of activities designed to help attendees relax and recharge. From yoga and meditation to nature walks and massages, there was something for everyone. The spa-like setting and the beautiful surroundings only added to the overall experience. Overall, I would highly recommend the Nurses Making Waves retreat to anyone looking to rejuvenate and re-energize. It was a fantastic opportunity to step away from the demands of work and focus on personal growth and professional development. I came away from the retreat feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to tackle the next challenge.

Check out ways to connect with the individuals mentioned in the episode:

• Elizabeth Bockheim: Elizabeth Bockheim | LinkedIn
• Janet Holliday:  Janet Holliday, DD, MSM, MSN, RN, BC-NE, CDP | LinkedIn
• Jessica Ann McLallen: Jessica Ann McLallen RN, BSN HN-BC | LinkedIn
• Nena Hart: Nena Hart (MSN RN, CDONA, CHPN, CLHP, RAC-CT) | LinkedIn

More to Follow:

• Follow the Nurses Making Waves Community: Nurses Making Waves
• Follow the National Nurses in Business Association: National Nurses in Business 
• Follow NursesBond & ELEX Conference: NursesBond & ELEX Conference

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In Episode 2 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, RN-BC of InformaticsNurse.com  – where he shares SO MANY AMAZING RESOURCES that can help empower Nurses and Nurse Leaders to level up their knowledge and LOVE for data-driven results! The main focus of our conversation was surrounding the need for improving Nursing's understanding of how to better manage budgets, allocate for more resources and get members of the C-Suite to provide MORE support for Nursing Departments, Staff, Benefits and Education! One thing that he shared with me is that MANY organizations have flawed budget calculations -often shorting projections, which causes major losses and only further exacerbates our current healthcare climate. With the knowledge of knowing the flaw and using calculations that will better help Nurse Leaders manage their resources - we can improve our working conditions and bring the hard data back to leadership to gain buy-in for more resources and support!  You don’t want to miss this really interesting and empowering discussion! 🎧

To connect with Robert, check him out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Robert Wingo, BSN, RN-BC | LinkedIn

—> Website – The Nursing Informatics Blog - Data, Information, Knowledge, & Wisdom for Nursing Informatics Professionals (informaticsnurse.com)

—> Email – [email protected]

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In Episode 1 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Quisha Umemba, of Umemba Health Academy – delivering innovative education for Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW Instructors, and other frontline public health professionals. On this episode, we discussed how innovative solutions and pivoting into one's strengths can allow Nurses to elevate their passion, renew their power, and live their purpose with the career path that they want and deserve!   Although Quisha states that she didn't want to become an Educator because she's the type that follows the rules of "do as I say, not as I do" - she STILL found herself leveraging her knowledge to TEACH others how to develop solutions, innovation and launch their own Public Health and Service-Based Businesses! You don’t want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧

To connect with Quisha, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Quisha Umemba MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI | LinkedIn

—> Websites – UHA | Virtual Campus for Community Health Workers (umembahealthacademy.com) & Home | Quisha Umemba (quishaumemba.com)

—> Email – [email protected]

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In this special NYE episode - I wanted to take a moment to give thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of Season Two - Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! To all my guests, clients, collaborators, business partners, supporters and cheerleaders - THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! I look forward to another amazing year and stay tuned because season three will be dropping its first episode in January! Have a safe, warm and happy New Year - and remember that Nurses CAN do ANYTHING!

If you or anyone wants to be a guest on the show, visit thenursespeak.com/podcast and fill out a guest inquiry form - I'd love to have a conversation with you on our show! 

Best,
Damion

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Nanette Nuessle - a frontline pediatrician with over 30  years experience, who has developed a coaching company named Beat Down Burnout, which is allowing healthcare organizations to improve their staff retention, increasing patient safety, and reducing risks for staff & patients. By using Personality Science, Dr. Nan has discovered a very simple tool that can be implemented IMMEDIATELY by anyone to reduce workplace conflict, improve constructive conversation, and build teams that work together with high levels of professional integrity and efficiency. We all know that majority of the issues that lead to workplace frustration is lack of communication, but with this very simple strategy - communication can improve significantly, just by knowing the personality types of others! You don't want to miss this episode! 🎧

Ways to connect with Dr. Nan:

—> LinkedIn – Nanette Nuessle, MD | LinkedIn

—> Website – BeatDownBurnout.com

—> Email – [email protected]

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In episode 15, I had the pleasure of speaking with Farah Laurent, who is an International Nurse Coach that offers top notch career guidance to ensure Nurses level up and land their dream specialty position! She discusses how she offers tailored resume, cover letter & interview preparation, 1-1 coaching and mentorship to help Nurses develop essential skills for career navigation and success! We discuss many challenges that our profession faces, and provide many VALUABLE Strategies for Success for New Grads and Nurses looking for a change or to better align with the career path that they want and deserve! You don't want to miss this episode! 🎧✨

To connect with Farah, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Farah Laurent | LinkedIn

—> Email – [email protected]

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristy Anne, who is a Nurse, a Behavioral scientist, a podcaster, a best selling author and the founder of Project InBetween - where she designs and delivers health and wellness change programs for professionals to help reduce burnout, stress and emotional trauma. Kristy shares how her own suffering and burnout led her to leave the bedside and take up a completely new career pathway as a behavioral scientist, where she learned WHY people often suffer, and how people can change their behaviors so they can THRIVE! This discussion includes SO MUCH Truth, Wisdom, Vulnerability & YOU Won’t want to Miss This conversation! 

To connect with Kristy, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Kristy Anne | LinkedIn

—> Website – projectinbetween.com.au

—> Email – [email protected]

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In Episode 13 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Maggie Ortiz, RN – a Nurse Advocate that supports Nurses in getting the Due Process that they deserve! Maggie explains that most State Boards of Nursing do not have a process in place that provides Nurses with Due Process - and she is taking action to ensure that Nurses get the appropriate legal protections and due process as any other member of the healthcare team! You don’t want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧

To connect with Maggie, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn - Maggie Ortiz, RN, MSN | LinkedIn

—> Website – Board Of Nursing Investigation | Advocates4nurses (advocatesfornurses.com)

—> Email – [email protected]

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In Episode 12 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Antra Boyd & Karen DiMarco of RNegade.Pro - delivering innovative CEUs for Nurses. On this episode, we discussed how innovative Nursing Education made by Nurses for Nurses who "don't like doing as they're told" - is the KEY to breaking the broken system & the status quo - so that we can align with the autonomous Nursing Careers we desire and DESERVE! You don't want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧

To connect with Antra and Karen, check them out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Antra: Antra Boyd iRNPA, BSN, MSN | LinkedIn
                                 Karen: Karen DiMarco, RN, BSN, iRNPA | LinkedIn

—> Website – RNegade.Pro – Leading the Education Rebellion

—> Email – [email protected] & [email protected]

—> Facebook - RNegade | Facebook 

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In Episode 11 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Tina M. Baxter - a Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur & Nurse Educator - who is also a powerhouse of knowledge, skill and expertise - and she's someone you DEFINITELY NEED & WANT in your professional network! We discussed how Nurses can Create the Change they WANT with the right Mindset Shift & Perspective! You don't want to miss this discussion! 😄

To connect with Tina, check her out on the following platforms:

—> LinkedIn – Tina Baxter | LinkedIn

—> Website – Baxter Professional Services (baxterprofessionalservices.com)

—> Email – [email protected]

—> Facebook - Baxter Professional Services LLC | Facebook

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