Thriving Nurse

How often do you expect to be happy?...and is your life living up to that expectation? It's normal to want more happiness, but if you're hoping to be happy all the time, you're likely in for a whole lot of disappointment. It's okay to not feel happy sometimes, and it's okay to not always choose positive thoughts. In this episode, I'll help you meet yourself where you actually are, so you can create the rich, full life you're craving.

Are you struggling to keep your head above water as a nurse? Right now the waters of nursing may feel rough - somedays you may even feel like you're drowning - but I'm going to help you stay afloat. Join me for this episode to learn how to navigate this crazy river we're on together so you don't just survive, but actually make it to the end feeling confident and proud.

Do you feel like you're on the never-ending self-care hamster wheel, but it's not actually solving the problem? I used to do all the things I was "supposed" to for self-care, and was frustrated I still felt stressed and overwhelmed. This is because traditional self-care doesn't get to the CORE of our challenges! Join me for this episode if you're ready to truly solve your struggles and see lasting progress in your life.

You've made it to the end of your shift, but there's still one last thing to do...GIVE REPORT. Does thinking about it get your heart racing? Maybe you worry what the oncoming nurse will think of your work. Will they be happy? Did you do enough? If giving report brings up a whole bunch of mental drama for you, join me for this podcast episode. I'll help you quiet the chatter in your brain so you can give a smooth hand-off and feel proud of your work.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a user's manual for your life? While there aren't step-by-step instructions for each situation, there are strategies we can use that are proven to make us happier and better able to create the life we want. So today, I'm going to share with you how to create your life intentionally by boosting your brainpower. Join me in this episode to learn how to use the most powerful tool you have - your brain - to make nursing and the rest of your life easier and more fun.

Does your facility feel like a revolving door...except with a lot more nurses going out than in? If nurse retention is a struggle at your facility, you're not alone - this is a long-standing challenge that's been kicked up ten notches by the pandemic. But I've got good news: nurse retention isn't the impossible mystery we think it is. In this episode I'll help nurse leaders understand the true reason nurses are leaving so you can find solutions that strengthen your staff.

Does your life feel overgrown with stress, insecurity, exhaustion, or other prickly emotions? Or maybe you feel like despite giving it your best, you're not producing what you ACTUALLY want. If this sounds like you, today I'm going to help you redesign your life from the roots up. Join me for this podcast episode to learn how to feel better and grow more goodness - let's get started!

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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE paychecks! If I could, I'd give my paychecks a snuggly hug every 2 weeks when they drop into my bank account. But while making money is needed and fun, did you know you're getting a whole lot more out of being a nurse? In this episode I'll help you uncover the hidden benefits of nursing, so you can enjoy the total package and celebrate ALL of it!

When it comes to nursing, it may feel like there is no room for mistakes, yet we know as humans errors are inevitable...so where does that leave us? For many nurses it fills them with anxiety and fear, emotions that actually lead to MORE mistakes - not helpful! So to break out of this catch-22, join me for today's podcast episode where we we'll find mental work-arounds that lead to enhanced patient care.

Does your job feel like it should have come with a warning label? Many nurses feel their jobs are toxic - that they are putting unhealthy amounts of stress on them that are impacting their mental and emotional health. If this sounds like you and you're not sure what to do about your situation, join me in this podcast episode. I'll help you get some clarity around the situation and find peace, whether you choose to stay at this job or move on to a new adventure.