Your Next Shift: A Nursing Career Podcast

Is it time for a nursing career shift? Are you feeling stuck by the medical model that most nurses practice in? Well, this next guest decided to stop complaining and start taking action. With one step at a time, our podcast guest is planting the seeds to make her nursing career bloom. Holistic nurse, homeschooling mom, and moon lover gone hippie farmer, community organizer, economic developer- April left traditional nursing to help run a nonprofit with a mission to create a sustainable food system in central Appalachia. And now feels like she is doing way more nursing than ever before. A few take aways from our interview with April Koenig, RN include: How being a solution seeker is the way to stick with nursing practice; What focusing on yourself first can do for nursing career success; And why you don’t have to stay boxed in as a nurse! 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

Nurses, are you truly doing what you love in nursing? This next guest reminds us that the sky’s the limit when it comes to your nursing career. As a nurse, you can teach, guide, influence, impact, and support people’s growth and development. Don’t let your nursing career get you down! Start today with your next shift. Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, CPT, RYT, CD has been an RN for 37 years in a variety of nursing experiences.  She currently consults and has her own business as a Wellness and Fitness Nurse.  Carol is a Certified Dementia Professional and conducts education programs on dementia and other geriatric topics both locally and nationally. A few take aways from our interview with Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, CPT, RYT, CD include: How being involved in health promotion and disease prevention can turn into a nursing career; What teaching yoga in your driveway can do for your nursing practice; And why no nurse should be afraid of anything, especially trying something new! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supp

Nurses, how do you make shifts in your nursing career? Is it something that is intentional for you or do you just jump to the next thing that presents itself? This next guest discusses the process of being intentional with goal setting and outlines the benefits we can enjoy from operating in this way. Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN is the founder of NursePreneurs, a business coaching program for nurses who want to start a profitable nurse business.  Catie also hosts the popular podcast The NursePreneur Podcast, curating top NursePreneurs and inspiring business ideas for nurses.  Catie has been featured on major international TV, radio and podcasts. A few take aways from our interview with Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN include: How having a dream one night can turn you into a nurse; What failing at a larger goal can teach you about achieving accomplishments; And why finding a mentor can be challenging, but very much worth it! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read alon

As a nurse, we need to be mindful of both our personal and professional values. We also need to make certain that our nursing career aligns with these stated values. So often in nursing there are achievements and other “bright shiny objects” that will come our way. This next guest reminds us to stay grounded in order to be open to the best opportunities that are to come. Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC is a board-certified holistic nurse who blends the art and science of traditional nursing with the intuitive practice of Healing Touch.  Her unique approach supports clients on the functional level of health with an end goal of transformation.  Katie’s specialty is in supporting women and families overcome infertility and heal from miscarriage. A few take aways from our interview with Katie Gross RN BSN HNB-BC CHTP IAC include: How nursing isn’t only about our career achievements; What taking an energy inventory can do for your job enjoyment; And why being a nurse is about more than the stereotypes we may a

Did you know that as a nurse you can get into a whole host of interesting roles? That’s right; you never have to stay stuck or unhappy with your nursing career. This next guest has enjoyed lots of holistic approaches throughout her nursing career. Tune in to learn more about holistic nursing and the opportunities for holism. Judy Fasone, MSN-ED, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, CTP is an Advanced Holistic Nurse and Certified Nurse Coach, guiding her clients toward self- healing at the cellular and unconscious levels.  Judy senses the sacredness of ordinary life as a profound feeling of well-being. Judy’s latest branch of her work is to supervise nurses preparing for the Holistic Nursing or Coaching Certification Exams. A musician and songwriter, Judy's creativity has manifested in the form of 3 volumes of written work over the last 50 years. A few take aways from our interview with Judy Fasone, MSN-ED, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, CTP include: How timing is everything when it comes to new programs; What finding a good mentor can do for

It’s all in the details. That’s right, as a nurse you have to focus on those little things that make up the bigger picture. This next guest describes just how important paying attention to the details can be in a nursing career. Eric Filiput, BSN, is the operations manager of the Gamma Knife Center at Siteman Cancer Center, which treats over 300 patients a year. Helping people is in his blood, Filiput keeps the mood light with his frequent jokes and simple explanations of procedures, helping patients feel at home. Eric is also a retired St. Louis County Reserve Police Officer. A few take aways from our interview with Eric Filiput, BSN include: How a pen and notepad go a long way in nursing; What the details mean for the bigger picture as a nurse; And why being honest, even when you don’t know the answer, helps you learn and grow! 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

Have you ever felt stuck or stagnate during your nursing career? Well, no more of that, nurses! This next guest reminds us to always keep growing. You too can continue to develop professionally and personally as a nurse. Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN is a public health nurse, specialized in school nursing. She currently works as a certified school nurse at a public high school outside of Chicago.  She is also an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at several universities, most notably DePaul University and her alma mater Saint Xavier University. She serves on the Board of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois Chapter and will be taking office as President Elect of the Illinois Association of School Nurses.  She is also an active member of ANHE and ANA-Illinois. Her leadership and service has been recognized by several organizations.  Her passion is public health nursing and she is committed to continuing her efforts to improve child health outcomes in our most vulnerable populations through her

Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN was recently appointed President and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. She was formerly the Chancellor and a Professor of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.  Previously, she was at Florida International University for 22 years where she was the Founding Vice President for Engagement, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Dean of the School of Nursing.  She earned her PhD in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Miami, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas. A few take aways from our interview with Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, ARNP, FAAN include: How self-regulation may be the answer to nursing burnout; What mentorship and professional networks can do for your nursing career growth; And why the best success comes when you harness the power of the team! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nu

Sue Rees, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP is the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer-Inpatient at UW Health (University of Wisconsin).  She has been there for 28 years starting as a Nurse Manager, then a Director, and for the past 6 years a VP.  She has main responsibility for inpatient operations at this academic medical center. A few take aways from our interview with Sue Rees, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP include: How self-reflection provides room for nursing growth; What using empathy can do for nursing resiliency; And why the lack of delegation may hold your nursing colleagues back! 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

Jerry A. Mansfield, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC is accountable for the practice of nursing at Medical University of South Carolina Health and oversees initiatives to enhance the patient experience. He has experience in both for-profit and non-profit as well as inpatient and outpatient settings, multi-hospital health systems and academic medical centers. Jerry is also a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow (2005 Cohort). A few take aways from our interview with Jerry A. Mansfield, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC include: How volunteering and saying “yes” to projects is a sign of a budding leader; What deliberate action steps you can take to support your nursing career growth; And why being open to and receptive of feedback is a sure sign of a successful nurse leader! 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

Deb Delaney DNP MHA RN CEN is the proprietor of Delaney Healthcare Consultants. With over 25 years of experience as an emergency nurse and nursing leader, she has spent the last several years as a consultant, traveling across the United States to help hospitals with process-improvement and customer service opportunities. She is often asked to mentor and train new leaders. Deb’s passion is to improve nurse engagement by empowering the front-line staff. A few take aways from our interview with Deb Delaney DNP MHA RN CEN include: How role modeling healthy behaviors can influence nursing staff; What staying present can do to improve constructive feedback; And why every nurse leader doesn’t have to have all of the answers! 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

Dr. George has been a Chief Nurse Executive for over 30 years.  While the Regional/CNE for Aurora Health Care, Dr. George led the first hospital system to Magnet designation and the first 5 magnet hospitals in Wisconsin.  Before her current role as managing partner of Nursing Consulting Partners, she was the SVP/CNO for Catholic Health Initiatives, a 68-hospital health system located in 19 states, where she facilitated the design of their first system wide shared governance model.  As the CNO at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, she led the team to magnet re-designation. A few take aways from our interview with Vicki George, PhD, RN, FAAN include: How receiving a resignation letter can impact the rest of a leadership career; What feedback and non-judgement can do for nursing burnout; And why empowering nurses to speak their voice makes for the most successful nurse leader! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! Read along and take notes with your

Sandra Davidson, RN, MSN, PhD is the Associate Dean – Undergraduate Nursing Programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. She has served in leadership roles in both clinical and academic settings at many levels. Her career has focused on leadership, innovation, organizational development, as well as faculty and staff education/development. A few take aways from our interview with Sandra Davidson, RN, MSN, PhD include: How nurse leaders can impact positive forward momentum; What celebrating others can do for nursing resiliency; And why learning from other disciplines can groom the best nursing leader! 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

Joan Ellis Beglinger MSN, RN, MBA, FACHE, FAAN has practiced for nearly 30 years as a tertiary medical center vice president/ CNO, building expertise in transforming the professional practice environment from traditional hierarchy to shared decision making through professional governance. She is a champion of advancing the profession of Nursing through investment in the direct care nurse, enabling ownership of practice at the point of care.  Joan has spoken extensively both nationally and internationally. Her numerous presentations and publications have focused on the development of an organizational culture that supports clinical excellence.  A few take aways from our interview with Joan Ellis Beglinger MSN, RN, MBA, FACHE, FAAN include: How active listening is one of the most important leadership qualities; What making a mistake on an important document can teach you about leadership; And why providing meaningful voice to all nurses is the answer to nursing burnout! Join the inspiring & upbeat communi

Dan Weberg, RN, PhD, MHI is an experienced and disruptive nursing and healthcare innovation leader with experience across large integrated health systems, academia, and hospital based education.  Dan recently published a book called Leadership for Evidence Based Innovation in Nursing and Health Professions with Tim Porter O’Grady, Sandra Davidson, and Kathy Malloch which provides a roadmap for leading healthcare change in any setting. Listen to our previous conversation when Dan joined me for episode 111! A few take aways from our interview with Dan Weberg, RN, PhD, MHI include: How saying “yes” to opportunities outside your comfort zone can lead to success; What negative teammates can teach you about engaging the staff; And why transformational leadership is a strategy for ending nurse burnout! 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

Nurses, how are your personal finances? Sure, it’s not something that many of us like to talk about but it is important that we have a personal finance plan. And as this next guest reminds us – personal finance is not something they often teach us about in nursing school. Daniel Diaz, BSN, RN is a nurse, entrepreneur, and author of the popular blog post “Nurses can retire wealthier than doctors: Here’s How”. Listen to our previous conversation when Daniel joined me for episode 133! A few take aways from our interview with Daniel Diaz, BSN, RN include: How making financial decisions based upon emotions can get you into trouble; What financial strategies you can implement to reduce stress around money; And why investing in your health may be the best financial decision you could make! 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

Nurses, do you remember that feeling when you were just starting out in nursing school? The sense of excitement and enthusiasm for the joy of nursing you were about to embark upon. This next guest reminds us to focus on the patient by letting go of judgement and using those nursing skills we have had all along our career. Amanda Guarniere, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC is a twin mom by day, emergency room nurse practitioner by night, and the founder of The Résumé Rx. She’s committed to helping nursing professionals discover and land their dream jobs through beautiful, impactful résumés and guided career exploration. A few take aways from our interview with Amanda Guarniere, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC include: How hearing “no” is actually a very good thing; What a trip to the art museum can teach you about patient care; And why listening to podcasts can make you a better nurse! 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

Nurses, it is time to be re-inspired. Feeling tired with your nursing role? Stuck in the medical model that attempts to stifle the nursing spirit? This next guest brings us back to the core of why it is that we nurse. Caillyn Costello BSN Honors, Nursing Student is a third year BSN honors student who studies at St. Catherine University’s recently endorsed Holistic Nursing program in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has completed clinical placement in both Ireland and the United States; both have provided her the opportunity to weave her holistic nursing education into everyday clinical practice. Caillyn recently accepted an internship position in Labor and Delivery where she hopes to continue her nursing education in the specialty of Midwifery. A few take aways from our interview with Caillyn Costello BSN Honors, Nursing Student include: How a good alarm clock is the tool of a great nurse; What looking at the patient as though he or she were an oil painting means; And why reflecting on fears spurs nursing career suc

You are a unique nurse, did you know that? That’s right – each nurse in a special individual who has gifts and talents to offer the world. This next guest reminds us that it’s OK, even necessary, to be ourselves.   Karen Radtke, MSN, APN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC is a masters prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), a Nationally Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, and a Nationally Board-Certified Nurse Coach. She is the owner/director of Integral Health Solutions, with over 20 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. When she’s not collaborating with her clients, she enjoys gardening, snowshoeing, natural habitat restoration and raising therapy dogs. A few take aways from our interview with Karen Radtke, MSN, APN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC include: How challenges are our first attempts at learning; What starting the day with focus can do for your career; And why helping a patient with a simple task can be like winning the lottery! Join the inspiring & upbeat community of supportive nurses: Your Next Shift! R

Nurses, it’s time to give it all you’ve got. That’s right, remember… nursing is a career of service. And who better to serve than yourself? The very best way to continue to go that extra mile is through being mindful to take care of you along the way.   Charisse Hughson-Chitolie, FNP-C is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, the “Star City”. Charisse is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She continues to remain in the behavioral health realm and is currently a mid-level provider for the adolescent, adult, and geriatric outpatient and inpatient populations. Charisse works as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Summit Ridge Hospital and Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and The United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia. Charisse started a concierge I.V. Hydration company IHYDRA8 a year ago with her daughters. She also has an office that is called Peace of Mine, which is an output clinic where