What a delight… this next episode will warm your heart, inspire you into action, and remind you of the ‘why’ we go into nursing in the first place.

A few take aways from our interview with Juliana include:

• How taking a risky job can increase confidence in yourself;
• Why you need to listen to your needs throughout your career;
• And what you can do about the type of nurse you are in our profession!

Juliana Adams, BSN, MSN, MA Psychology, is an author, documentary film producer and practicing nurse. Fifty years after first becoming a Blue Angle in her local Palo Alto VA hospital at age 16, Juliana did look back and challenge her vision of nursing and her profession over the years. The result of this journey is more than a memoir; it is an invitation to those interested in the nursing profession to value the experience, insights and reflections of all of its members. You can find out more and connect with Juliana on her website, Facebook, or Twitter. You can also find her book, The Joy of Nursing: Reclaiming Our Nobility, on Amazon.

This week’s podcast takes a more clinical spin… in a really wonderful way. Our next guest LOVES being a nurse and it shows!

Nacole wants to help her community and be there in someone's time of need. She loves what nurses stand for and how they provide that human touch to medicine. Nacole says, “We need more nurses and my goal is to help with YouTube content!” You can find out more about Nacole on her blog or her YouTube channel.

A few take aways from our interview with Nacole include:

• How detective skills and being curious can come in handy in nursing;
• Why emotional support may just be the thing that your patient needs;
• And what certification, education, and experience can do for your career!

Nacole Riccaboni, also known as Nurse Nacole, is a critical care nurse in Orlando, Florida who loves being a nurse. Nacole’s life has been filled with medical experiences. From her husband's heart attack (while she was in nursing school), to the conception of their son (with the help of reproductive endocrinology), and both of Nacole’s grandfathers being diagnosed with cancer... medicine has been a big part of her life. Nacole valued medical professionals, their education and has respected them immensely... so much so, that she became a nurse.

A nursing career is often filled with twists and turns. Sometimes it is the most exciting thing in the world... other times, not so much. I know in my own nursing career I have experienced ups, downs, and everything in between.

Today's episode talks about career ruts. You know that feeling when you're bored, not sure of what to do next, or just stuck at a certain career plateau? 

We will share several strategies on how to figure out what to do next in your nursing career and also offer suggestions on how to move forward.

Tune in to learn:

1. How to get at the root cause of your career stagnation... and what to do when you get there;
2. Four steps to take to shake things up in your nursing career;
3. And why it is important to be gentle and honest with yourself as you move through the various stages of your nursing career.

Who out there considers themselves a social butterfly? OK, maybe not the life of the party… but what about professional networker? Or just someone who likes to connect this nurse with that nurse. Or this patient with that resource. You know, someone who’s always saying things like, “I have the perfect resource for you…” Then, you’re in for a real treat as today’s guest is The Social Nurse.

A few take aways from our interview with Carol include:

• How you can learn a lot about healthcare growing up around farm animals;
• Why a notebook by the bed for a brain dump each night moves dreams forward’
• And what questioning the status quo can do for your nursing career path!

Carol Bush, BS, RN is a Social Media Coach, Blogger and Community Manager at thesocialnurse.com. Carol moderates the #CureConnect Twitter chat.  She also blogs about healthcare social media for Oncology Nursing News and The Onc- A Gated Community for Oncology Nurses. You can find out more and connect with Carol on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Pinterest.

What is one of your greatest fears as a nurse? For many, it is one and the same: making a mistake. 

I am not sure where this comes from, however as nurses we are terrified at the very thought of doing something wrong. I have heard of nurses waking up in cold sweats during the middle of the night, from the sheer nightmare of making an error.

Now- while this is totally the case- is it not a little bit nuts? Do we not realize that as nurses we are also human beings? Meaning... we might just do something wrong?

Well, this next podcast is all about that. Nursing errors and what to do about them. 

I share from real world experience of a recent mistake I made as a research program coordinator. And trust me, it was a biggie! Hours to fix it and great shame in the fact that it happened. However- on this show you will also learn:

1. The truth about nursing mistakes;
2. What they making an error can teach us;
3. And how we can turn it into a positive situation.

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Now… if you’re looking to shift your career in any direction… this is the episode for you. Our next guest has done it ALL. And I mean that literally. From military nursing to administration… from academia to research… from business owner to poet… my goodness, we need another podcast to get the breadth and depth of this nurse in.

A few take aways from our interview with Susan include:

• How challenges lead to exceptional opportunities;
• Why sticking to our convictions, even when deemed unpopular, can create career success;
• And what you can do to represent yourself as a nurse wherever you may go!

Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, owner and president of SJF Communications, provides personalized Public Relations, Communications and Legal Nurse Consulting services. She has over 30 years of diversified experience in health care/communications, including clinical nursing practice, management, education/training, research, and consulting. Susan has presented numerous continuing education classes, seminars, and keynotes. She is the author of the book “Poetic Expressions in Nursing...Sharing the Caring” and has written several articles. In addition to nursing, Susan also serves on the board of and was director of PR and Communications for San Diego Musical Theatre for the past four years. You can find out more and connect with Susan via her website or on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

She started out in wellness… shifted to nursing to go deeper… and then, could she go even more deeper? This next guest has had an amazing journey through a variety of careers.

A few take aways from our interview with Angela include:

• How performing skits with cousins can lead to a profession in nursing;
• What giving a patient a bed bath can teach us about self-care;
• And why it’s super crucial to empower ourselves as we help others feel whole!

Angela Logsdon RN, is a Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. Her holistic offerings include nutrition and lifestyle modifications through Science, Compassion, and Intuition. You can find out more and connect with Angela via her website or on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram or Pinterest.

A nurse with a journey! What I loved about this next guest is all of the interesting experiences she has had and continues to have in the healthcare field.

A few take aways from our interview with Laurie include:

• How being a part of professional organizations increases a nurse’s chances for connection;
• What the dreams of today can do for your nursing career tomorrow;
• And why sticking with a challenging job can turn out to be a rewarding experience!

Laurie Laugeman BSN, RN, HNB – BC has a variety of nursing experience, which includes: homecare, hospice, geriatrics, sub-acute and surgical nursing.  Laurie presently works as a bedside leader on an acute medical, telemetry and neuro unit.  She also is a community educator and an infusion nurse with and integrative medical practice.  Laurie is the founder and chapter leader of the American Holistic Nurses Association Western New York Chapter. You can find out more and connect with Laurie via the Western Chapter of AHNA Facebook page or website.

Our next guest doesn’t think of herself as tech savvy- but, my goodness, she has created a highly successful app for nurses, residents, and healthcare professionals. In addition to this creative side, our next interview guest has a passion for the person in front of her- the patient.

Gloria Bindelglass BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN-CMC has been a nurse since 1987. Most of her career has been spent in the Emergency Department. She in an instructor in BLS, ACLS and PALS. Most recently, Gloria transitioned into the role of educational specialist, concentrating on resuscitation. Outside of the hospital setting, Gloria created CARMA fo r Life, a bedside advanced cardiac life support app that guides the provider in real time through cardiac resuscitation. You can also more about CARMA for Life on Twitter or Facebook.

A few take aways from our interview with Gloria include:

• How looking at what’s in front of you- even if it’s a challenge- can help you learn;
• Why not trusting our nursing gut can create the most teachable moments;
• And what being present during life- and death- can teach us about our professional roles!

Gosh, I found so many wonderful things I had in common with this next guest- and I’m not just talking the fact that we’re both nurses. This next nurse is compassionate, dedicated, innovative and proactively focused her entire career… it was such an awesome experience getting to know her some more.  

Michele Longabaugh, RN, Sr. FCS is a 53 year old wife, mother and nurse living in the midwest. Michelle has been married 30 years and has 3 grown children. Her nursing career that spans more than 3 decades and has been diverse from hospital critical care bedside nursing, electrophysiology lab nursing, management, and finally device industry representation. You can find out more and connect with Michelle via her blog or on Twitter. 

A few take aways from our interview with Michelle include: 

• How looking to learn something new on a daily basis keeps us moving forward; 
• Why being brave can help us advance our careers as nurses; 
• And what making decisions based on what we don’t want to do is always the wrong choice!