Your Next Shift: A Nursing Career Podcast

Nurses, are you ready to take action? This next guest reminds us that it takes more than a dream to reach a goal. Let’s get to the motivating conversation ahead. From a clerical beginning in healthcare to LPN and now RN, Patricia Laramee, RN has worked in a variety of positions from home health to walk-in clinics to intensive care to hospice. In 2007, Patricia began a CNA Test Prep program, wrote a study guide and in 2012 she published CNA Skills Videos on YouTube. Now, with over 12 million views and 30,000 subscribers, she has launched a completely free online CNA test prep course to get students ready to pass the CNA state exam. A few take aways from our interview with Patricia Laramee, RN include: How bandaging up a pet dog as a kid pointed to a nursing career; What dreams need so that they can become reality; And why you may need to remove barriers- even challenging ones- to reach your goals! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with

Nurses, it’s never too late (or too early) to go for what you want! Having the mindset and proper preparation will help you reach those nursing career goals. Diane Kornegay BSN, RN has a passion for nursing and those in the field. Diane recently finished her BSN through Grand Canyon University and is trying out rehab nursing. Diane began her career at 17 as an LPN and has progressed in her education over the years. A few take aways from our interview with Diane Kornegay BSN, RN include: How having the right clothes and equipment can make your shift more efficient; What starting a shift with a positive mentality can do for your nursing role; And why seeing your patients as people rather than an assignment is THE way to practice nursing! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Here’s another awesome nursing podcast about balancing the art with the science of nursing. This next guest will inspire you to take action while reminding you to lead with your heart. Laura Futrell, RN BSN is a registered nurse with extensive experience working in office and operating room with the top plastic surgeons in Nashville, TN.  She developed a passion for breast reconstructive surgery and the journey that breast cancer patients undergo.  Her hope is to empower women to be an advocate in their decision-making process. A few take aways from our interview with Laura Futrell, RN BSN include: How hearing the word “no” can motivate you to take another action; What doing one thing can do for your future nursing career; And why following your heart leads to nursing success! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own c

Nursing certainly is the entry into a lot of variety and opportunity. This next guest, who’s been a nurse for a shorter amount of time than some, already has her eye on the prize for future nursing goals. Nicole Hamel BS, RN is a nurse on a Cardiac telemetry unit. Nursing did not come at a young age and she decided nursing was her stepping stone when her life was changed by a 6 year-old-girl in the Philippines. Nicole is also an avid hiker and performer on the side. A few take aways from our interview with Nicole Hamel BS, RN include: How an interaction with one little girl can change a life forever; What it means to provide an atmosphere of peace during all of life; And why staying positive in the present impacts your future nursing career! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift

Not sure what you want to do in nursing or if you even want to stay? This next guest reminds us that when we focus on the patient, the quality of care we give and the value we provide each and every day… these are the things that make a nursing career special. Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC is the CEO & Independent Clinical Nurse Specialist at Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc.  She has been a critical care nurse for over 25 years specializing in cardiology, sepsis, resuscitation and hemodynamics.  She is the author of 5 books focused on preparing nurses to obtain board certification for the CCRN®, PCCN® & CMC® exams.  She lives in Seattle & enjoys hiking, kayaking and biking in her spare time. A few take aways from our interview with Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, PCCN-CMC, CSC include: How focusing on the outcome can keep you moving forward; What being in a role that you do NOT enjoy can teach you about empathy; And why reading constantly may be the number one secret to n

Jalma Marcus RN, BS, MS, HNB, BC, CBP, AT, CLSEF is an author, speaker, and educator. Jalma is certified as a Holistic Nurse, BodyTalk Practitioner and Instructor, Parent and Life Style Educator, Accunect Practitioner and Instructor. She is the founder and Board Emeritus of Pa BodyTalk Center and Mid Atlantic Body Talk Association. Jalma presently serves on the board of the American Holistic Nurses Association. She is the author of the 4C’s Alignment System, a Quantum Energy System Nursing model for co creating organizational and individual health. A few take aways from our interview with Jalma Marcus RN, BS, MS, HNB, BC, CBP, AT, CLSEF include: How the things that other people see in you can be clues for nursing success; What asking for help can do for your growth and development; And why blending nursing work with non-nursing roles can lead to professional joy! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat communi

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor & delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our fifth interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: What kinds of time frames you need to focus on to stay well; How you can apply research methods to your self-care strategies; And why finding well-rounded healthy habits can lead to attainable goals! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Sure, nursing can be tough work. That is why we need to focus on the aspects of our nursing career that provide meaning and value. This next guest lives out his nursing career philosophy each and every day with action. Brian Park, RN is a nurse that left the bedside to become a nursepreneur. Brian spends his time renovating his building, rock climbing, rescuing dogs, and performing magic at hospitals. In his spare time, Brian operates Nabee Socks and The Nurse Startup to keep the lights on and feed his taco addiction. A few take aways from our interview with Brian Park, RN include: How to constantly fill up a jar of awesome for more nursing successes; What a case of bed bugs can do to support a nursing checklist; And why each and every patient/family encounter has meaningful impact!   We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your ve

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor & delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our fourth interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: How social interactions can help us get up and moving; What hugging two birds with one arm means for your self-care focus; And why replacing movement with exercise can set you up for success! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

If you have ever felt like a robot, just clicking and picking away at the computer, have no fear! This next guest is all about balancing the science with the art of nursing. In order to reenergize with that joy for professional practice, tune in to hear about how to have more heart within your nursing care. Sara Choi, RN BSN CEN HN NC is a registered nurse with 13 years of experience in emergency, trauma, and holistic nursing. Sara received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas and completed her Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Holistic Nursing at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NYC.  Sara is a Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Nurse Coach through the International Nurse Coach Association, accredited by American Holistic Nurses' Association. A few take aways from our interview with Sara Choi, RN BSN CEN HN NC include: How being a nurse isn’t only about providing exceptional care; What traveling can do to boost your nursing energy; And why practicing prayer and

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor & delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our third interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: How eating healthy isn’t always about a healthy diet; What you can do to fuel your family with healthy meals; And why eating well may just be the biggest challenge! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Nurses, it’s time to stretch outside of your comfort zone. That’s right; this next guest will inspire you to take action for that nursing role that you want- even if you think it may be outside of your reach! Melissa Wayne Rudy BSN RN PHN is an experienced registered nurse with a passion for all things Mom Baby with a side hustle empowering new and experienced nurses in landing that 1st or 100th job! A few take aways from our interview with Melissa Wayne Rudy BSN RN PHN include: How nailing an interview can land you a job that you may not even be qualified for; What an open heart and open mind can do for your nursing career; And why taking action, even small action, can create large opportunities! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own copy of Your Next Shift.

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor & delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives. A few take aways from our second interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: How to set goals that can be reached easily; What intentionality can do for our self-care goals; And why a practice of intention can be applied to nursing work! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Here’s a nurse making things happen. Instead of avoiding the unknown, which can be uncomfortable at times, this next guest continues to make shifts for success in her nursing career. Monica Moore, MSN, RNC started her career in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility over 20 years ago and found that her passion is truly in nurse education. With this in mind, she started a nurse education and consulting company called Fertile Health where she travels the U.S. educating REI nurses. Her newest venture is co-publishing a monthly, electronic newsletter called The Fertility Nurse Newsletter which provides valuable content for nurses in the REI space. A few take aways from our interview with Monica Moore, MSN, RNC include: How each nurse can learn through trial and error; What being hands-on, creative, and capable can do for your nursing career; And why team sports can teach us more than how to compete! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Jo

Tierra Owen, RN, BS has been a registered nurse for more than 12 years, specializing in labor & delivery and postpartum. She recently launched Nursing Ourselves, an online platform and hub to increase nurse self-care. She is interested in many self-care modalities and has the ultimate goal of improving nurse health, resilience, and work/life balance. She particularly wants to support practical ways to eat better, train smarter, and stay calm and focused in our work/lives.   A few take aways from our first interview of five with Tierra Owen, RN, BS include: How each of us can take simple steps to refocus on our own well-being; What areas of health and wellness nurses should reflect on; And why nurses need more focus on self-care than anybody else! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/nursingourselves/. Also, tune into Tierra’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-130/.

Have you ever gotten stuck in your nursing career and didn’t know what to do next? Well, the good news is, you’re a nurse! Which means, you can do anything!! This next guest speaks to the fact that opportunities are endless in nursing… some may even be around corners you never even imagined. A graduate of the University of Delaware and Cambridge College, Sheryl Smith RN, BSN, M.Ed has been an RN for over 30 years. She has experience in a variety of settings, providing hands on patient care. A few too many ‘aha’ moments in her life have propelled her off a cliff of discovery and into the entrepreneurial space. Stay tuned to see where she lands! A few take aways from our interview with Sheryl Smith RN, BSN, M.Ed include: How you can turn an injury into a career success; The ways you can use non-nursing skills to improve your nursing job satisfaction; And how you just might find yourself in the nursing profession by scaring your parent with a risky alternative! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of

Nurses, it is time to open up to opportunity. And, take that action! That’s right… you may have a nursing career goal in mind. And then, after it is in the mind, what will you do to make it a reality? Ellen Tichich, MFA, MSN, RN-BC is a board-certified clinical nurse educator and master’s prepared freelance writer. She is a member of the Healthcare Marketing Network and a peer reviewer for the Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. Ellen’s work has been featured in Oncology Nursing News, JNPD, and other numerous publications. A few take aways from our interview with Ellen Tichich, MFA, MSN, RN-BC include: How double checking the details matters; What being prepared for opportunity can do for your nursing career; And why playing the guitar can feed your nursing spirit! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your very own c

Nurses, you don’t always have to rush from one thing to the next. In fact, taking time to sit and reflect can be a very great thing for your nursing career. This next guest talks to us about finding joy and figuring out passion all along her nursing journey. Pam Spivey is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and founder of Spivey Consulting, LLC. She shares her 33 years of expertise in nursing and leadership development as a national speaker, author and consultant. As a professional coach, Pam helps guide nurses away from the wall and toward their possibilities! A few take aways from our interview with Pam Spivey include: How figuring out what brings you joy can help your nursing career; What the big “C” means in the nursing profession; And why recognizing a fellow geek means that you’re a really great nurse! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabethscala.com/podcastfeedback/. Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along a

It’s all about education. That’s right- whether you’re focused on personal growth or professional development- being a nurse you need to continue to educate yourself and your nursing practice. Leah Martinez-Davis, MSN, RN is a registered nurse educator with a clinical background in neonatal intensive care nursing. She believes that supporting our and each other’s professional development is key to creating and delivering changes within ourselves and within an organization. Her passion for it lead to founding Pivoting Aspects, Inc., a healthcare educational consulting in San Bruno, CA that is launching this month. Her initial aim is to reach rather than compete. A few take aways from our interview with Leah Martinez-Davis, MSN, RN include: How medication errors can lead to resilience; What being in agreement with yourself can do for your nursing career; And why stepping outside of your comfort zone may make you the very best nurse! We need your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast: https://elizabe

Christy Hendricks, RN is a business and marketing consultant for nurse entrepreneurs. She is the owner of Change of Shift, the name of her site and online school, where she provides training and resources for nurse entrepreneurs in business start-up, strategic marketing, branding, and expert positioning. A few take aways from our fifth interview of five with Christy Hendricks include: What to spend advertising dollars on- even when starting out as a nurse entrepreneur; How to create posts that will engage with your potential client; And why you do not need to be on ALL social media platforms! To find out more and get started as a nurse entrepreneur visit: https://elizabethscala.com/changeofshift. Also, tune into Christy’s original interview on the Your Next Shift podcast here: https://elizabethscala.com/episode-131/.