Your Next Shift: A Nursing Career Podcast

Today’s episode is all about that vision. Instead of running from what you want, take those goals and move towards your dreams. This next guest reminds us that we can do anything we put our minds to.  

Cara Sevier, RN/CEO has always had the natural inclination to take care of others. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a physician. After a successful completion of her Secondary Education, she enrolled as a Pre-med Major at Xavier University of LA.  Upon beginning her course studies, her feelings toward medicine began to change. Upon the advice of a friend, she made a bold move to obtain her Registered Nurse license. But she didn’t stop there. Cara has created and expanded Cara Sevier Industries LLC, which houses several brands, including “The Not Just Nursing Show”™ and The RN Prescription™.

A few take aways from our interview with Cara Sevier, RN/CEO include:

• How running away from nursing may just be a big mistake;
• What being a nurse can do for your overall dreams;
• And why being flexible yet organized can set the day for success!

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Nurses, we can get better at nursing with each and every decision that we make. Think about where you are currently with your nursing career. Is it time for you to make some changes? Perhaps, set some specific goals? This next guest reminds us that clear vision is the key to nursing success.  

Robb is a nurse and certified life coach. He knows we get better at the things we practice, so he helps nurses practice things that will support them in building a satisfying life and career. Robb has also created the Nurse Action Pack to empower Nurses to make things better.

A few take aways from our interview with Robb Hillman, The Life Coach Nurse include:

• How using a systematic, evidence-based approach can help you make career decisions;
• What investing in yourself as a professional nurse can do for your job enjoyment;
• And why you may not need to follow every bit of advice that you receive!

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Shifters, it is time to take action. That’s right, your own action for the goals you set for yourself! Nobody else is going to step into your purpose for you. So, let’s take accountability for our actions while we get support for our goals along the way.  

Jessica Smith RN Coach, BSN, RN, BCEN is a nurse turned health coach. She recognized that she was teaching patients how to manage disease but was feeling pulled to do more. Now she impacts health by getting into life with her clients to facilitate lifestyle behavior change that helps prevent disease and create vibrant, healthy lives.

A few take aways from our interview with Jessica Smith RN Coach, BSN, RN, BCEN include:

• How resisting burnout can hurt rather than help you;
• What having your own health coach can do for your career success;
• And why tuning into the essence and hearing with your heart is an important nursing skill!

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Have you ever felt afraid that what you are doing will be judged by others? Nurses, it’s time to put that self-doubt away and step into your confidence as a unique individual! This next guest reminds us to be present and enjoy the work that we do.  

Michelle McGrorey, BSN, RN, OCN, HTCP, CA, HMIP  has been a member of AHNA since 2016. Michelle has helped shape University Medical Center of Southern Nevada`s Tranquility Program through her love and passion for holistic nursing. She and her colleague have been recognized and featured in the Las Vegas Review Journal, the Nevada Nurses Association`s Publication, RNFormation, the Healing Touch Community Newsletter, and is the co-author of RNFormation`s article Holistic Nurses of Nevada, as well as Energy Magazine`s article, Hoax, Healing, or Hooey? Currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michelle is one of two integrative therapies nurses at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada where she provides holistic modalities to patients and staff on all the hospital`s units.

A few take aways from our interview with Michelle McGrorey, BSN, RN, OCN, HTCP, CA, HMIP include:

• How following your passion can lead you to the nursing role of your dreams;
• What you can do for self-care during the day that doesn’t take any time at all;
• And why focusing solely on the work can ease the self-doubt that may creep in!

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Nurses, it is time to find your people! That’s right there is a nursing community or specialty that is out there and perfect for you. This next guest reminds us not to settle for anything less than what we are meant for.  

Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN is a board-certified Emergency Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Allison enjoys bringing an experienced but fresh and sassy perspective to issues that impact nurses on the front lines of healthcare today.  Allison is a fierce nurse advocate and is here to support you.

A few take aways from our interview with Allison Shuttleworth MSN, RN, CEN include:

• How finding your people can recharge your nursing career;
• What shifting a billion times can do for your job enjoyment;
• And why staying home, working as a homemaker may just nudge you towards nursing!

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Have you ever had an experience that didn’t quite go so well? What did you do? Did you get upset and beat yourself up? Or, did you do like this next guest did and turned that challenge into an opportunity? 

Christopher Caulfield RN, NP-C MSN is co-founder and chief nursing officer at IntelyCare, the intelligent workforce management solution for post-acute healthcare facilities. Prior to founding IntelyCare, Chris held multiple roles in long term care nursing, nursing informatics, labor relations, case management, and as an urgent care nurse practitioner.

A few take aways from our interview with Christopher Caulfield RN, NP-C MSN include:

• How spending time each day to prioritize goals can move you towards future success;
• What taking calculated risks can do for your professional growth;
• And why poor training may actually help your nursing career in the long run!

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Nurses, if you aren’t sure about what to do next in nursing, maybe it is time to dabble in a variety of roles. When we find ourselves unhappy with our nursing career – it may just be time to do something different or to add in some exciting experiences to our nursing journey.

Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC has been a RN for 22 years and is currently a bedside clinical nurse. Becky also has a community health position in a shelter for women and children for the past 14 years. Becky serves in a Nursing Leadership role for a labor union that represents licensed professional for the past 18 years. Becky opened the Colorado Chapter of the AHNA in Oct. 2015.  She is also a mom to two amazing children and her sweet puppy.

A few take aways from our interview with Becky Sassaman RN BSN HNB-BC include:

• How staying open to opportunity helps you enjoy the nursing journey;
• What scheduling in extra time can do for your next nursing shift;
• And why a feel-good ritual is a “must” for each and every nurse!

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Nurses, the very best way- maybe even the ONLY way- to succeed in nursing is by doing what you love. This next guest reminds us that prioritizing our goals and making sure those things we are reaching for are the things that we excel at and love to do.

Christen Quezada BSN, RN is a Registered Nurse of 5 years with expansive experience, primarily in medsurg, telemetry, critical care and more recently infusion nursing. She is also a veteran mom of an 8-year-old stand-up comic. Christen is a naturally driven entrepreneur & avid lover of family, friends, patients and pretty much anyone she comes across.

A few take aways from our interview with Christen Quezada BSN, RN include:

• How bumps and bruises along a nursing journey can lead to learning;
• What 10 minutes of downtime can do for your productivity;
• And why NOT doing what everyone else does makes you the very best nurse!

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Have things ever happened to you that weren’t according to your plans? Guess what! This is actually a positive thing… if you choose it to be. This next guest reminds us that everything happens for a reason and that it is up to us to find the good in each experience.

Lisa Trogdon, MSN, RN, CEN, CHC is a registered nurse with over thirty years of ED experience. She is also a heart attack and stroke survivor, health coach, wife, mother, GrandMama, and Southern girl. Lisa’s passion is guiding people on their journey toward overall health and well-being.

A few take aways from our interview with Lisa Trogdon, MSN, RN, CEN, CHC include:

• How educating yourself in all things non-nursing can increase your nursing knowledge;
• What you can learn when things don’t go as planned;
• And why it is important to stay educated as a nurse- even when you think that you know it all!

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Nurses, did you know that your values relate to your work? That’s right! You need to take time to reflect on what is important to you and then go find that place of employment that allows you to put your personal and professional values into practice.

Wendy O’Shea, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CCE is a Nurse Consultant for Nurse Family Partnership National Service office and supports NFP agencies in PA and Ohio. Her nursing background is in maternal-child health and public health. She received her ADN from Harrisburg Area Community College and a BSN and Master’s in Health Education from Penn State.

A few take aways from our interview with Wendy O’Shea, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CCE include:

• How using critical thinking skills can enhance your career satisfaction;
• What positive intent and reflection can do for your nursing career;
• And why the very fact that you have become a nurse is something to celebrate!

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