I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandria Jones-Patten, PhD, MBA, RN, PMH-BC about leveraging your Nursing Knowledge & Skill to Align with Passion and Purpose for a Satisfying and Rewarding Nursing Career! You Don't want to miss Alexandria's story, her dedication to the Nursing Profession - and just how motivated and energized she is by aligni…

I had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Garvin Mayo, APRN, ANP-BC on episode 12 of season 3 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - and THEN I got to hang with her just a week later at the ELEX Conference - which was incredible - and let me tell you - Wendy is doing AMAZING work to promote excellence in healthcare. ✅ The stress management…

In this episode 11 of Season Three of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeanette Zocco MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, who is leveraging her decades of experience to transform Nursing teams and workplace culture through advocacy and empowerment of other Nurses. She has recently authored a book with a two-fo…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC who is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from University of Virginia. She worked as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. Since 2014, she has wor…

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kiiyonna Jones, PhD, MSN, RN on this week's episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! 👍 We discussed how Nurses have SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES that go beyond traditional bedside roles - especially when it comes to leveraging their skills and knowledge - and that if healthcare organizations aren't wil…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jessica Gruendler DNP, RN-BC, CPHQ, CNOR - someone who've I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing from at the National Nurses in Business Association Annual Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives Conference. Dr. Gruendler has trademarked #NotJustANurse as a means to raise awareness of the tr…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Thietz, RN, BSN, OCN, MSN, who started her Nursing career in South Africa, then came to California where she gained decades of experience as a Registered Nurse. It wasn't until about 2022 when she realized that she was no longer able to provide the Nursing care that she wanted to, and sh…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Haibeck, who started her Nursing career as a Candystriper, then shifted into becoming an Oncology Nurse Pioneer and now a published author, entrepreneur and Legal Nurse Consultant! Susan shares how Nurses really CAN do anything they want within their careers, and there is so much inspiratio…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Riley Coiteaux who started her healthcare career in vet medicine and then transitioned into Nursing after suffering with work associated mental illness. Shortly after becoming a Nurse, Riley became a nurse coach and is now helping others develop strategies to improve their mental health, and the …

In Episode 4 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Janet Holliday, DD, MSM, MSN where she shares sage advice that can help empower Healthcare Leaders to transform teams through developing strong Self-Leadership, Self-Governance and Self-Awareness Skills! IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! You don’t wan…

In this special episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I am sitting in the Honolulu Airport waiting for my return red-eye flight to NYC and just simply beaming in gratitude for such an amazing experience! The Nurses Making Waves retreat was a truly transformative experience. The retreat was expertly planned and executed, with a perf…

In Episode 2 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, RN-BC of InformaticsNurse.com – where he shares SO MANY AMAZING RESOURCES that can help empower Nurses and Nurse Leaders to level up their knowledge and LOVE for data-driven results! The main focus of our conversation …

In Episode 1 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Quisha Umemba, of Umemba Health Academy – delivering innovative education for Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW Instructors, and other frontline public health professionals. On this episode, we discussed how innovative solutions and pivot…

In this special NYE episode - I wanted to take a moment to give thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of Season Two - Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! To all my guests, clients, collaborators, business partners, supporters and cheerleaders - THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! I look forward to another amazing year and sta…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Nanette Nuessle - a frontline pediatrician with over 30 years experience, who has developed a coaching company named Beat Down Burnout, which is allowing healthcare organizations to improve their staff retention, increasing patient safety, and reducing risks for staff & patients. By using Per…

In episode 15, I had the pleasure of speaking with Farah Laurent, who is an International Nurse Coach that offers top notch career guidance to ensure Nurses level up and land their dream specialty position! She discusses how she offers tailored resume, cover letter & interview preparation, 1-1 coaching and mentorship to help Nurses develop essentia…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristy Anne, who is a Nurse, a Behavioral scientist, a podcaster, a best selling author and the founder of Project InBetween - where she designs and delivers health and wellness change programs for professionals to help reduce burnout, stress and emotional trauma. Kristy shares how her own suffer…

In Episode 13 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Maggie Ortiz, RN – a Nurse Advocate that supports Nurses in getting the Due Process that they deserve! Maggie explains that most State Boards of Nursing do not have a process in place that provides Nurses with Due Process - and she is takin…

In Episode 12 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Antra Boyd & Karen DiMarco of RNegade.Pro - delivering innovative CEUs for Nurses. On this episode, we discussed how innovative Nursing Education made by Nurses for Nurses who "don't like doing as they're told" - is the KEY to breaking the …

In Episode 11 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Tina M. Baxter - a Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur & Nurse Educator - who is also a powerhouse of knowledge, skill and expertise - and she's someone you DEFINITELY NEED & WANT in your professional network! We discussed how Nurses can Creat…

In Episode 10 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan J. Farese - an RN who has done it all! From working in the Military, to becoming an Author, Nurse Educator, Consultant, Actor, Filmmaker, Marketing Expert and MORE - Susan shares some SAGE Advice for how she leveraged her Nursing Skil…

Nena Hart is a registered nurse who started her own consulting business after losing her corporate executive job. She is now helping other exhausted nurses to do something different and leverage their skills to start a nurse-owned business. As their own boss, nurses can experience the freedom and flexibility they've always wanted, while still makin…

In episode 8 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Teresa Sanderson, RN - a veteran Nurse with more than 30 years of experience. She is a certified case manager, a certified BANK ios Coach, has owned and operated a hospice agency and adult group homes. She has spent much of her career in …

In episode 7 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Holvick, RN - owner, educator and skin care extraordinaire over at her super successful business RN Faces! Stephanie is another amazing example of just how much we can do as Nurses, and you don't want to miss this discussion ful…

In episode 6 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Angelika Martinez-McGee regarding strategies for Nursing Career Success by managing her PTSD with the power of Cannabis, and how Angelika is now on the journey of entrepreneurship as a Cannabis Nurse Educator. To connect with Angelika. ch…

In episode 5 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Yesenia Malave, BSN, RN regarding strategies for bridging the gap in health care inequities for non-English-speaking patients. Yesenia, a Puerto Rico native and Nurse who completed her BSN in Spanish, and had to relearn everything in Engl…

In episode 4 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Hay, BSN, RN regarding strategies for Nursing Career Success when the option of working in the clinical space providing direct patient care was no longer an option for her. Many Nurses are faced with a variety of physical, mental a…

In episode 3 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Alexandria (Alex) Rosa, BSN, RN regarding strategies for finding balance, aligning self with career goals, and advancing the nursing profession through diverse leadership and diverse racial representation. You don't want to miss this epis…

In episode 2 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Renee Thompson, DNP, RN regarding reducing workplace bullying and incivility. With strained and stressed healthcare work environments at an all-time high, it is EASY for us to be jerks to one another - but it doesn't have to be this way! …

In episode 1 of Season Two of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Taura Barr, PhD, RN, NC-BC regarding Living your Passion despite adversity & challenge - and how Dr. Barr had a near death experience that led her to realign herself with her passion, values and purpose so she could live to work - rather …

Thank you very much for tuning into Season One of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - it's been an amazing run here in 2021! We've had an amazing 15 episodes in 2021 and we are looking forward to more engaging discussion in Season Two! Stay tuned for Episode 1 of Season Two that will go live on Friday. Jan. 7th, 2022! For now, I am taking …

In episode 15 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Thompson, SN, regarding Tips for Nursing School Success! Brandon is an amazing Nursing Student Leader, Mentor, Influencer - AND a treasure to the Nursing Profession! We discussed (9 tips) we missed one - and these tips are so very important an…

In episode 14 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of speaking with Shannon Whittington, MSN, RN (Doctoral Candidate), regarding Living in the Light of Gratitude - as we just finished celebrating Thanksgiving with Friends and Family on this past Thursday. In this special episode, I was at Shannon's place working on a …

In episode 13 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Janine Kelbach - also known as the Savvy Nurse Writer - where we discuss Bringing Creativity & Independence Back into Your Nursing Practice for Career Satisfaction! Janine has been a Labor & Delivery Nurse for many years, and is now running her own bus…

In episode 12 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Keith Carlson - also known as Nurse Keith - where we discuss what it takes to align yourself with the Nursing career pathway that will bring you job satisfaction, passion and joy! Nurse Keith has been a holistic career coach for many years, and has als…

In episode 11 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Clifton Joullian - also known as The Nurse Farmer - who has spent many years teaching others about the significance of gardening and its amazingly positive benefits on physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing! Clifton has been a Registered Nurse for ov…

In episode 10 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Athol Hann who is a nurse educator, critical care and emergency nurse with over 10 years experience in the acute healthcare system, as well as the founder of the Fwards App and the digital course, Burnout No More with a passion for workplace well-being…

In episode 9 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Chibunna Nwaobia who is a Nursing Leader and Professional Development Expert, and also the Founder of NursesBond – a platform that combines professionalism and networking to bring about positive social change. We discussed a variety of challenges that t…

In episode 8 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Leanne Meier, BSN, RN & Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse Podcast Show Host, where we discussed how Nurses are at the forefront of saving our dysfunctional healthcare system and that NOW is our time to pave the way to Transforming Healthcare into a better sy…

In episode 7 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Deb Tauber, MSN, RN where we discussed how Deb identified the importance of Simulation in advancing nursing education and learning outcomes - and how despite being met with rejection and hesitation to adopt simulation - her passion and EVIDENCE in the p…

In episode 6 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Lyn McCright & Teresa Walding – where we discussed how Nurse Coaching can build resiliency for ALL of Humanity and transform the way we react, perform and help others in need. Both Lyn & Teresa run the Advancing Nurse Coaching Program – where nurses wit…

In episode 5 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Geoffrey Roche, MPA – where we discussed how Geoffery identified the inequities among healthcare professionals – especially Nurses – and how he has committed himself as a healthcare leader to create a more equitable workforce for nurses and other health…

In episode 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I have the pleasure of interviewing Heather Wilson, RN where we discussed how Heather identified a major care gap among seniors and leveraged her skills and knowledge as a nurse to create her very own Senior Foot Care Business - and now she's helping other nurses learn how they can also s…

In episode three of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I have the pleasure of interviewing Amy Funderburk, DNP, RN, NE-BC regarding empowering and equipping nurses to lead the change by developing emotional and financial intelligence so that they can show up and earn a spot at the decision-making table! To connect with Amy, check her out …

In episode two - I have the pleasure of interviewing Shannon Whittington, MSN, RN (Doctoral Candidate), regarding strategies for success surrounding the topic of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Person-Centered Care! You don't want to miss all of these valuable strategies for success! To connect with Shannon, check her out on the following platforms: ---> LinkedIn…

Di Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN | CEO of The Nurse Speak

Welcome to the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - a show where we will rally some of our Nation's Greatest Nursing Leaders, Educators, Experts and Advocates to tackle some of the Greatest Challenges that the Nursing Profession faces! I am Damion Jenkins and I will be your host. So sit back, relax and get ready to learn that Nurses CAN DO ANYT…