The Nurse Shark Academy Show

Welcome our guest today, Petria McKelvey, founder of Precision Medical Billing, Houston Texas.  Today’s episode, “Leadership Conversation: Fighting for the bottom line of healthcare providers”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Petria McKelvey

Petria McKelvey

Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Precision Medical Billing

Petria McKelvey is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Precision Medical Billing (PMB), a nationally recognized healthcare revenue cycle management company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Since founding PMB in 1995, she has led the company through three decades of growth, innovation, and industry change, building a nationwide reputation for exceptional service, customized revenue cycle solutions, and unwavering integrity.

With more than 30 years of experience in medical billing and healthcare revenue cycle management, Petria has helped hundreds of healthcare providers resolve complex billing challenges, strengthen their financial performance, and recover millions of dollars in revenue. She has personally performed thousands of billing audits and revenue recovery projects across the country and is respected for her ability to identify missed revenue, improve operational efficiency, and transform complicated reimbursement requirements into practical business solutions.

Under Petria’s leadership, PMB has evolved into a diversified healthcare organization serving home health and hospice agencies, physicians, medical practices, hospitals, and other healthcare providers across the United States. She has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision by expanding PMB beyond traditional billing services and introducing innovative education, consulting, and technology solutions that respond to the changing needs of the healthcare industry.

Petria also transitioned PMB to a hybrid workforce model, creating a flexible and supportive environment for employees located in Houston and throughout the country. The model promotes work-life balance, reduces commuting demands, supports employees with family and caregiving responsibilities, and helps lessen the organization’s environmental footprint. Regular team retreats and collaborative development sessions reinforce connection, accountability, and company culture across the geographically dispersed workforce.

Recognizing the nationwide shortage of healthcare billing professionals, Petria established the Precision Medical Billing Institute. PMBI provides specialized certification and professional education for home health and hospice billers and physicians practices, creating pathways to stable and rewarding careers while helping healthcare organizations build a stronger, more qualified workforce.

A highly sought-after speaker and recognized industry authority, Petria has shared her expertise at national and regional conferences, including events hosted by the National Black Nurse Practitioners Association, the Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care, the Medical Group Management Association, and the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice. Through these presentations, she has helped position PMB as an industry thought leader while providing healthcare professionals with practical strategies to improve billing, compliance, reimbursement, and operational performance.

Her business accomplishments and community service have earned her numerous honors. Petria was selected as one of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council’s Emerging 10, recognizing her company’s growth, ability to overcome business challenges, and commitment to community involvement. She was also named one of the Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs.

Her additional recognitions include the d-mars.com 2012 Super HMWP Health, Medical and Wellness Professional Award, the 2015 d-mars.com Trailblazer HMWP Award, and recognition as one of the Top 30 Influential Women of Houston, an honor celebrating the achievements, leadership, and giving spirit of diverse and influential women throughout Houston and the surrounding communities.

Petria is an active member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni community. She is also a longtime supporter of the National Alliance for Care at Home and has participated in Home Care 100, an invitation-only leadership organization dedicated to advancing excellence among leading healthcare providers in the United States.

Petria considers PMB’s 30-year journey one of her proudest accomplishments. Reaching the company’s 30th anniversary in 2025 represents far more than longevity; it reflects resilience, adaptability, disciplined leadership, and a sustained commitment to excellence. From its beginnings as a sole proprietorship to its expansion into a nationally respected organization, PMB’s history demonstrates Petria’s determination to build a company that delivers meaningful results while positively affecting its employees, clients, industry, and community.

At the heart of Petria’s leadership is a dedication to service.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Petria enjoys spending time with her family and remains actively involved in her church and community.

To get in touch with Petria or learn more about Precision Medical Billing, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and website. Listeners get $100 off the Doctor’s Bag Master Class.

www.precisionmedicalbilling.com

https://www.facebook.com/PMBprecisionmedicalbilling

https://www.instagram.com/pmbprecision

https://x.com/PrecisionMB

https://youtube.com/@precisionmedicalbilling

https://www.tiktok.com/@pmbprecision

https://www.reddit.com/user/PMBprecision/

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BPbbw3HKD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pmb-precision-medical-billing/

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative,  proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

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Welcome our guests today, Kat Brennan, Jackie Passante, and Amanda Ciardiello founders of Nurse Connect in New York, New York.  Today’s episode, “How 3 powerful women came together to found Nurse Connect Now”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About The Nurse Connect Now Founders

Kat Brennan, Jackie Passante, and Amanda Ciardiello are the co-founders of Nurse Connect, a nurse-founded platform transforming how patients access private-pay, in-home nursing care. Built by nurses who experienced firsthand the gaps in traditional healthcare, Nurse Connect allows patients to connect with trusted independent nurses for any home healthcare need. Kat and Jackie are both registered nurses with backgrounds in women’s health, surgery, and fertility care, while Amanda brings experience in healthcare operations and scaling startups. Together, they’re building a more flexible, modern approach to healthcare that gives both nurses and patients more control, transparency, and support.

To get in touch with the Nurse Connect Now team, head the website and social media pages: www.nurseconnectnow.com

https://www.facebook.com/nurseconnectnow/

https://www.instagram.com/nurseconnect_/

https://www.tiktok.com/@nurseconnect2

Listeners get 10% off when they sign up for Nurse Connect using the promo code: "nurseshark".

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative,  proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

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Welcome our guest today, Andre Walton, PhD, founder of Plan4Change, LLC in Sparks, Nevada.  Today’s episode, “Creative Thinking as a Nurse Entrepreneur”.  This is an episode of our Leadership Conversations where I talk to experts in business to help you grow as entrepreneur.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Andre Walton

Dr. André resolves burnout, anxiety and exhaustion. He is an international best-selling author, TEDx and keynote speaker, and social psychologist known for his groundbreaking work on creative thinking, and innovation. Creator of the Banish Burnout™ framework and Spherical Thinking™, Dr. André helps individuals and organizations rewire stress into resilience and creative flow. He is the Visiting Professor at Newport Business School, and created executive development programs for The Smithsonian, Virgin Group, NASA, Lloyds Bank and the Welsh Government. With two decades of research and entrepreneurial experience, he inspires audiences to embrace creative thinking, strengthen emotional intelligence, and unlock human potential.

To get in touch with Dr. Andre visit his website or social media handles, links are provided below.

www.plan4change.org

X: @DRplan4change 

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandrewalton-creativityandinnovationexpert/

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PLAN4CHANGE

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

Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/drandrewalton.bsky.social

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

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Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guests today, Dr. LaToya Lockett, founder of Best Learning Solution in Houston, Texas.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse never gave up on her dreams”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About LaToya Lockett

Dr. LaToya Lockett, DNP, MBA/MHA, RN, NEA‑BC, TCRN, CEN, is an accomplished emergency nurse, educator, and healthcare leader with more than 25 years of experience. Originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, she brings the resilience, community‑centered values, and global perspective of her island upbringing to every facet of her work. She currently serves as the 2026 President of the Houston Emergency Nurses Association, where she contributes her leadership skills to advancing the profession and supporting emergency nurses across the region. Dr. Lockett is the Co‑Owner and Founder of Best Learning Solution (BLS), an education‑focused company dedicated to saving lives through high‑quality, practical training. Through BLS, she provides a wide range of healthcare certification courses, including TNCC, ENPC, AHA certifications, Stop the Bleed, Babysitter Safety, and Wilderness Training. As a certified instructor in ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC, she brings deep clinical expertise and a passion for empowering learners at every level. In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Dr. Lockett remains actively engaged in clinical practice, working the night shift in an emergency department where she continues to deliver high‑quality patient care. She also serves in academia as a professor in the Northern Kentucky University Doctor of Nursing Practice program, mentoring and shaping the next generation of nurse leaders. Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Lockett is an avid traveler who explores the world both for leisure and through medical mission work. Her journeys have taken her to destinations such as Bali, Greece, and islands across the Caribbean, as well as mission trips to India and Jamaica. She also prioritizes wellness and staying active, participating in bootcamp workouts several times a week and embracing her love of running. She has completed two full marathons and numerous half marathons, reflecting the same discipline and determination she brings to her career. Dr. Lockett holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Northern Kentucky University, a dual MBA/MHA from Pfeiffer University, and a BSN from the University of the Virgin Islands. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence, lifelong learning, and strengthening communities through education, leadership, and compassionate care.

To get in touch with Dr. Lockett or learn more about Best Learning Solution , you may reach out to her at her social media pages and website.  For the next 30 days, enjoy 20% off any course when you mention this podcast. You’ll also receive a free CPR mask or face shield while supplies last. It’s our way of making lifesaving education more accessible and supporting our community.

Website: https://www.bestlearningsolution.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550599554258&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://instagram.com/BestLearningSolution

https://www.instagram.com/queentoyarl?igsh=c3lmZnU0Zm03ZWtu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-lockett-dnp-mha-mba-rn-nea-bc-tcrn-cen-72225b11a

https://www.tiktok.com/@queenlatoyalockett

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guests today, Amy Tostenson, founder of Rise of the Phoenix Coach, LLC  in Omaha, Nebraska.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse healed herself while helping others to heal”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Amy Tostenson

I've been in healthcare since 1999 and a nurse for the past 20 years. Seeing our healthcare system as broken and a business makes it difficult to advocate for patients.

I take a holistic approach. I care for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit/soul. The rising of the phoenix represents rising from the ashes, rebirth and full transformation. The name has personal meaning to me. I came from a childhood full of adversities that led to many destructive behaviors. I have myself risen from the ashes into a fulfilling life with peace and true happiness.

I specialize in trauma healing and maintaining recovery from addictions. I want to work with anyone who is feeling stuck and simply wanting more out of life.

It is my passion and purpose to help clients REBUILD Confidence, REIGNITE Inner Strength, and RISE into a life of clarity, purpose, and true happiness.

I also write and do speaking engagements. I will be publishing my autobiography within the next year. I am on the platform Sub Stack where I publish a weekly newsletter and have a podcast that also airs on YouTube and Spotify. I will also soon be creating content for a new channel coming soon to Roku, MTE tv.

To get in touch with Amy or learn more about Rise of the Phoenix Coach, LLC, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and book a complimentary first session. First Session is always free to make sure we are aligned to work together; I currently have discounted packages; AND 50% off my Sub Stack subscription = 4.00/month or 40.00/year.

facebook.com/people/Rise-of-the-Phoenix-Coach

riseofthephoenixcoach.substack.com

alignable.com/omaha-ne/rise-of-the-phoenix-coach-llc

www.linkedin.com/in/riseofthephoenixcoach

http://www.youtube.com/@RiseOfThePhoenixCoach

My business phone number is 402-616-2258

You can also reach me on the WhatsApp at the same phone number 402-616-2258

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guest today, Emily Knife, founder of the School of Modern Nursing and Modern Nurse Fest in Atlanta, Georgia.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned burnout into power as a modern nurse”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Emily Knife

Emily Knife is a trailblazer in modern nursing, transforming her journey from a burned-out nurse educator into the visionary founder of the School of Modern Nursing and Modern Nurse Fest. Refusing to accept the limitations of traditional healthcare, she pioneered Somatic Nursing — a revolutionary approach that blends neuroscience, movement, and holistic healing to support nurses in mind, body, and spirit.

A published author of five books and a fearless healthcare innovator, Emily has redefined what it means to be a nurse in today’s world. She is the creator and producer of a multi-state Modern Nurse Fest experience, bringing together nurses, leaders, and healthcare visionaries across five states to reimagine the future of nursing through education, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community.

Beyond education and events, Emily is the founder and manager of the nonprofit Nurses for Nurses, an organization dedicated to supporting nurses from bedside to leadership by providing access to resources, professional development, mentorship, and whole-person support. Her work bridges the gap between clinical practice and sustainable career evolution — ensuring nurses are not only trained, but truly supported.

Through her books, courses, nonprofit initiatives, and national community, Emily is leading a movement where nurses no longer have to choose between their passion and their well-being. She is known for creating pathways where none existed before — opening doors to modern careers, entrepreneurial opportunities, and integrative approaches to healthcare.

Her work isn’t just about education — it’s about liberation.

Emily’s mission is simple: nursing can be modern, sustainable, and deeply fulfilling — and she’s proving it every day by building the systems, communities, and experiences that make it possible.

To get in touch with Emily or learn more about the School of Modern Nursing, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and website. Links below.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyknife/

https://www.skool.com/modern-nursing-co-4634/about?ref=abdd88ffd9a846119b72546271499ac4

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative,  proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Leadership Lessons Show Notes

About The Nurse Shark Academy

Welcome to the Leadership Conversations segment of The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where Tina Baxter, your host, shares leadership topics of the day.

Episode Synopsis: You became a nurse because you wanted to make an impact. Now you’re building a business for the same reason and it’s time to stop playing small. This episode gives you the mindfulness tools, real-world systems, and mindset resets to stay present, stay open, and start saying yes to the opportunities already circling you. If you’re ready to level up and surround yourself with nurse entrepreneurs who are serious about growth, join The Nurse Shark Academy at www.thenursesharkacademy.biz. This is where the sharks swim forward — come feel the sun.

About your host

Tina M. Baxter is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), who resides in Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Baxter has been a registered nurse for over twenty years and a nurse practitioner for 17 years in the areas of mental health, gerontology, and health education. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. Mrs. Baxter teaches stress management strategies to clients of all ages and offers virtual as well as online classes. She is listed as an Alignable Local Businessperson of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy® where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses. She is the host of The Nurse Shark Academy Show© which interviews and spotlights nurse business owners and leaders in healthcare. She is a public speaker and has spoken on numerous topics on a national level. She is a contributor to articles on electronic and print media such as Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse, LinkedIn, as well as a guest on numerous podcasts.

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur. The Nurse Shark Academy Show is looking for nurse entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to guest on the show. If you have always been curious about how to be an effective podcast guest, sign up for our webinar at www.thenursesharkacademy.biz.

To reach your host, https://hihello.me/p/30801bee-4180-448d-a6b2-0bf6754ece87.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

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#MindfulnessForNurses  #EntrepreneurMindset  #OpportunityMindset  #PersonalDevelopment  #MindsetShift #HealthcareEntrepreneur  #NurseCoach  #BusinessGrowth  #WomenInBusiness  #BossNurse

#TheNurseSharkAcademy  #FeelTheSun  #NurseShark  #LevelUpNurse  #NurseSuccess

Welcome our guests today, Laura Alessio, founder of Nurse Coach Alessio,  in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse brings EB nursing and holistic health to heart-centered leadership.”

About The Nurse Shark Academy

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Leadership Lessons Show Notes

About The Nurse Shark Academy

Welcome to the Leadership Conversations segment of The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where Tina Baxter, your host, shares leadership topics of the day.

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur. The Nurse Shark Academy Show is looking for nurse entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to guest on the show. If you have always been curious about how to be an effective podcast guest, sign up for our webinar at www.thenursesharkacademy.biz.

About your host

Tina M. Baxter is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), who resides in Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Baxter has been a registered nurse for over twenty years and a nurse practitioner for 17 years in the areas of mental health, gerontology, and health education. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. Mrs. Baxter teaches stress management strategies to clients of all ages and offers virtual as well as online classes. She is listed as an Alignable Local Businessperson of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy® where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses. She is the host of The Nurse Shark Academy Show© which interviews and spotlights nurse business owners and leaders in healthcare. She is a public speaker and has spoken on numerous topics on a national level. She is a contributor to articles on electronic and print media such as Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse, LinkedIn, as well as a guest on numerous podcasts.

To reach your host, https://hihello.me/p/30801bee-4180-448d-a6b2-0bf6754ece87.

Podcast Title: The Nurse Shark Academy Show Leadership Lessons

Episode: What to Do When You Blow It: How Good Leaders Take Ownership and Bounce Back

Host: Tina Baxter

Powered by: The Nurse Shark Academy

Welcome back to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we empower nurses to lead boldly, build profitably, and impact their communities with confidence. I’m your host, Tina Baxter, and today we’re diving into a topic that every future—and current—nurse leader needs to hear.

Whether you’re supervising your first team, running a department, or stepping into entrepreneurship, the skills we’re about to explore are the backbone of effective leadership in nursing. These aren’t just nice-to-have abilities; they’re the difference between burnout and balance, chaos and clarity, surviving and scaling.

🦈 Episode Overview

Let’s be real, every leader, at some point, blows it.

You make the wrong call.

And in those moments, it can feel like your credibility is on the line.

But here’s the truth:

👉 Leadership isn’t defined by perfection. It’s defined by how you respond when things go wrong.

In this episode, Tina Baxter breaks down how strong leaders take ownership, recover with intention, and actually build trust through their mistakes and how not lose it.

🎧 Episode Highlights

💡 Failure is Part of Leadership—Not the End of It

Leadership comes with responsibility, and with that responsibility comes inevitable missteps.

Many leaders carry the internal pressure of:

“If I mess up, I’ll lose respect.”

But in reality?

👉 Avoiding accountability is what damages trust—not the mistake itself.

Real-world example:

Weak leadership deflects blame.

“I missed this—and that’s on me. Let’s fix it.”

That moment becomes a defining leadership opportunity.

🚫 Common Leadership Mistakes When Things Go Wrong

When leaders feel exposed, they often default to reaction instead of intention.

Here are four common traps:

👉 Key insight: Leadership is not about protecting your image—it’s about modeling accountability.

✅ What Strong Leaders Do Instead

Great leaders turn mistakes into momentum.

Here’s how:

🗣️ Example of Leadership in Action

Here’s what ownership sounds like in real time:

“Team, I want to address yesterday’s staffing issue. I missed a key detail, and that’s on me. I know that created extra stress, and I take responsibility for that. Moving forward, I’m implementing a double-check system to prevent this. I appreciate how you all stepped up—and I’m committed to doing better.”

👉 Clear. Accountable. Forward-focused.

🔄 Why Owning Mistakes Builds Trust

Contrary to what many believe:

👉 Taking ownership doesn’t weaken your leadership, it strengthens it.

Your team is watching for:

When you model those behaviors, you create:

Business example:

Instead of ignoring it, she shares:

“This didn’t go as planned. Here’s what we learned and here’s how we’re pivoting.”

That transparency builds trust and invites collaboration.

🔑 Reframing Failure as Leadership Equity

Every time you:

👉 You are building leadership equity.

Your team begins to see you as:

And that matters far more than appearing flawless.

🔥 5 Key Takeaways

🚀 Call to Action

If this conversation challenged you, or called you higher, then it’s time to step into your next level of leadership.

Inside The Nurse Shark Academy, we help nurse entrepreneurs:

👉 Ready to grow as a leader and stop second-guessing yourself?

⭐ Loved This Episode?

If this episode spoke to you:

🎙️ Final Thought

👉 You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

We’ll see you next time on The Nurse Shark Academy Show.

Join The Nurse Shark Academy

If you’re ready to grow as a leader, elevate your income, and build a career that actually aligns with your purpose, then The Nurse Shark Academy is where your next chapter begins.

Inside, you’ll find:

You’ve spent your career taking care of others. It’s time to invest in your own growth, your own leadership, and your own legacy.

Visit TheNurseSharkAcademy.biz and take the next step toward becoming the leader you were meant to be.

Thanks for spending this time with me. Share this episode with a nurse leader who needs a reminder of their potential, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes that help you lead, grow, and thrive.

Until next time, keep leading with purpose and power.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

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Welcome our guests today, Cheri Carandanis, founder of Carandanis Fine Art LLC in Damascus, Oregon.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned a military career into art.”

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Cheri Carandanis

Cheri Carandanis is an abstract painter, former critical care flight nurse, and creative guide who helps people reconnect with themselves through art, honesty, and presence. After a brain injury ended her 25-year nursing career, Cheri turned fully toward painting as both a healing practice and a professional pursuit. Her work is known for bold mark-making, layered texture, and a raw, soulful tension that invites viewers to slow down and feel. She is the founder of Carandanis Fine Art, where she creates large-scale abstract works, teaches creative resilience, and shares the behind-the-scenes realities of the artistic life through her growing YouTube channel. Cheri believes creativity isn’t about talent or perfection, it’s about courage, attention, and showing up honestly, even when things feel unfinished.

To get in touch with Cheri or learn more about Carandanis Fine Art, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and sign up for her newsletter on her website.

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chericarandanisart

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

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

www.carandanisfineart.com

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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