Own Your Era

Tune in to learn:

1. How to pick your program
2. How to find money to lessen the amount of student loan debt you encounter
3. How to choose between your NP and DNP
4. How to pick your speciality
5. How and why networking can make or break your entry into the profession

This episode is JAM packed with tips for future and aspiring advanced practitioners. Take notes!

Veronica Sampayo, DNP, MSN, APRN is a board certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse and Clinician Mentor. She completed her Associate of Science in Nursing at Valencia College in 2008 and earner her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Central Florida in 2013.

Veronica earned her Masters in Science and Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of South Florida in 2016 with dual concentration in adult-gerontology primary care and oncology nurse practitioner.

She worked in primary care and oncology prior to becoming the first medical APP manager at Orlando Health. She built and led APP teams at five different hospitals where she grew a passion for mentoring and coaching.

Although she is no longer an administrator, she continues to provide private mentorship and coaching for clinicians aspiring to advance their practice and impact lives on another level.

More from Veronica:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theclinicianlife/

Email: [email protected]

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www.yrussell.com

Are you on hormonal birth control or wanting to find more natural ways to deal with your hormones?

In today's episode, I chat with Desiree Reed, RN, BSN, MSN. Desiree is a travel nurse that openly admits and shares her burnout and wanting to leave nursing all together. She is passionate in her pursuit to becoming a Hormone Coach for women.

I've had the pleasure of working with Desiree 1:1 as a client in my signature coaching program, Breakthrough Burnout Method (BBM).

Desiree will share how BBM has helped her take more action on achieving her goal of hormone coaching, starting her blog, and developing her program: Hormone Balance Blueprint. Hormone Balance Blueprint, is designed to help childfree women balance their hormones naturally and achieve a more energetic life.

Check out more from Desiree:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiree.reed_/

Impassioned Gypsy Blog: https://impassionedgypsy.com

More from Yolanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandarussell/

www.yrussell.com

You know that nursing burnout is REAL AF, but what are you doing to combat it?

In today's episode, I chat with Demetria "Dee," Dandridge, who has been a nurse for 11 years and has an impressive resume. Dee, found herself bored or burned out in her positions and has had nearly 10 different positions as a Nurse.

Dee is currently in a educator role to support new nurses after their preceptorships have ended--this is so important to help retain new nurses provide support as they learn the ropes of nursing.

Dee shares how she put in her two weeks notice WITH NO PLAN, only to have the Universe present her with a massive opportunity.

Tune in today to hear her journey in nursing and the start of her venture as an entrepreneur and owner of, Purple Butterfly Collection, a fitness apparel line.

More from Dee:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deekindafitnurse/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purplebutterflycollection/

Shop Purple Butterfly Collection: https://purplebutterflycollection.net/

More from Yolanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandarussell/

www.yrussell.com

Are you working ALL the shifts because you feel like you're tied to student loans and other debt?

If it's a YES, you definitely are not alone. In today's episode, I chat with Allie Grotteland, PICU Nurse and Money Mentor for Nurses. Tune in to learn how she has eliminated $46,000 of debt in 18 months WITHOUT working a ton of overtime.

As a Money Mentor, Allie helps other nurses learn how they too can demolish their debt and save without sacrifice.

Follow her on IG for tons of tips and challenges to help you take control of your financial situation: https://www.instagram.com/the_debtfreenurse/

More from Yolanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandarussell/

www.yrussell.com

In a previous episode #42, I talked about my experience with Reiki. It was so moving that I felt more people needed to be in the energy of Jesse Prejean who is an Energy Practitioner, Healer, Psychic Medium, and Life Coach.

In today's episode, I chat with Jesse and how he went from struggling with addiction and alcoholism to becoming a Reiki Master and Psychic Medium.

Jesse's energy is ELECTRIC.

Tune in and learn more about him and mark your calendar for his MEDITATION FOR SELF-HEALING on my Instagram live, Monday, April 20th @ 8 PM EST.

Learn more about Jesse and his services here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseprejeanhealer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.prejean

Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/JPrejeanHealer

Web: https://www.jesseprejean.com

Nursing burnout is NO JOKE, but the beauty of nursing is that you can find your lane and create your own path.

In today's episode, I chat with FNP, Marina Fischer, who found herself burned out and questioning her career path and purpose.

Marina shares how she beat burnout and has found her personal happy in her purpose of bringing health to her community.

Marina is currently working PRN, educating, and pursuing her DNP.

Follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/newnew1030/

More from Yolanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandarussell/

www.yrussell.com

In order to make a change, you must be willing to do something you've never done.

In this episode, I sit down with Kaitlyn Forrester, BSN, RN. She's currently in the beta round of Breakthrough Burnout Method and has been making massive shifts in the last 60 days.

Kaitlyn has been a travel nurse for over 5 years and classifies herself as someone who goes with the flow, but she was recently met with a situation on a travel assignment and she chose to ROCK THE BOAT.

Tune in today to hear her take on the PPE shortage and taking a stance for her personal safety and that of her patients. Kaitlyn currently is on an assignment in California and has aspirations to settle down after years of traveling and take on her real passion of becoming a NICU Nurse.

Follow Kaitlyn and her cross country camper travel adventures: https://www.instagram.com/kforrester11/

The first episode of The Unfiltered Nurse Podcast is here! Nurses are front and center on the battle with COVID-19. If you are one...THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

There is a lack of PPE, personnel, and so much more...but you ALREADY know this.

This podcast isn't about telling you what you know. It's about helping you SHIFT and using your MINDSET as one of the BIGGEST tools in your tool belt during this trying time.

In this episode, I'll take you on a deeper dive with some questions to help you shift your perspective and find some LIGHT in this DARK.

Thank you for what you do, stay safe, stand up for yourself, and take care of YOU.

Come hang on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandarussell/

Do you feel yourself being pulled in many directions, but not making enough forward progress?

In this episode, I give my two cents on why you MUST choose that ONE thing and why I am choosing to take a break from the podcast for a bit.

More info on Breakthrough Burnout Method: www.yrussell.com/coaching

"Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt

Do you ever find yourself comparing yourself to someone else or held yourself back from taking action because of someone else. Tune in today for three beliefs to help you shift out of comparison and into taking more CONFIDENT action in your life, career, and your business.

To book a 1:1 connection call to discuss your struggles and goals, click here: Breakthrough Burnout Method