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Are you asking the right questions that will ensure you pick the right candidate for your position? Whether you are a nurse manager, executive, or entrepreneur, you will learn exactly how to set up the interview and the key specific questions to ask to ensure you hire right the first time!

We all have goals. But what sets apart those who achieve them and those who don't are our habits. What we do today, determines what we have and who we are in the future. Tune into this episode to learn the easy steps to create habits that are guaranteed to get you the goals you have always wanted. 

Are you lost when it comes to writing a business plan to get key resources or projects approved at your facility? Are you a nurse entrepreneur but have not completed a Business Model Canvas (business plan) for your business? Tune in to learn the critical and key components of a business plan to ensure it gets approved and to ensure your business remains viable and financially healthy!Never miss an episode by hitting subscribe.Learn more at www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Are you sick of being in endless meetings that go nowhere? Do you want to take your time back? Do you want to learn how to have short, meaningful meetings that produce the results you are looking for? Tune in and listen to the Five Rights (not of medication administration), that you can implement today to have highly productive and engaging meetings.Never miss an episode by hitting subscribe!Access the templates mentioned in this episode at www.nurseleadernetwork.com/meetingtemplates

Short & Sweet SeriesHave you wondered what topics you should be covering in the 1:1 meeting with your staff? This episode is jam-packed with the why and the how of 1:1's. You will learn the detailed steps to walk away from the meeting knowing you have improved motivation, agreed on goals, coached, developed and addressed feedback with the staff you supervise. Get ready to walk away with the tools to have the BEST 1:1 you have ever had with your staff!Never miss an episode, but hitting subscribe.Learn more at www.nurseleadernetwork.com 

Short & Sweet Series: Building Trust On Your TeamWant to learn how to build trust on your team? Join Chris as he covers the tools and actions you can take today to start building trust within your team. Once you have implemented the methods in the episode you will be able to enjoy the high retention, patient safety, decreased conflict, and increased motivation/collaboration within your team. Ready to get started? Hit play and be sure to have your notepad handy!Never miss an episode by hitting the subscribe button.Want more? Check out www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Have you had a major trauma happen in your life? Death of a family member or friend? Cancer diagnosis? Divorce? Loss of a job? How can you possibly navigate being a great nurse leader when everything is going wrong? In this episode we sit down with Antra Boyd and Karen Dimarco from RNegade,  about life changing challenges and how to navigate them using radical self-compassion. You’ll hear these nurses amazing stories of how they overcame adversity and thrived as nurse leaders, despite everything seemingly going wrong. Learn some of the must-haves to get you through a difficult time.  If you are going through a life challenge this is the episode for you. Be inspired as you tune into their journeys.  Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Want to learn more? Check out www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Have you ever made an uninformed decision? If you have, you probably know by now that it wasn't your brightest moment. This week we are joined by Dr. John Nelson CEO and Founder of Healthcare Environment, an international data analytics company and we discuss how data can be a game changer when it comes to leading organizations. This is an episode you won't want to miss! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to lean more, go to http://www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Many nurses are looking for alternatives to the bedside, and one of the best alternatives IMO is to start your own business.Have you ever thought about branching out and starting your own business? Interested in learning about how to apply your nursing skills in a new way?This week we sat down with Karen O'Donnell, Owner of Caring Nurses Staffing Agency, and we discussed what it took for her to get in the right mindset to become a nurse entrepreneur. She also shares her journey of starting a staffing agency and shares how other nurses can do it too!  If you would like to learn more, visit us at: http://www.nurseleadernetwork.com

What is a mastermind and what can it do for you? In this weeks episode of the Nurse Leader Network podcast, we sit down with Catherine Berger, Founder and CEO of Nurse Leader Mastermind, and discuss everything from why you need a mastermind, to how to find or set one up and how to structure them to get the outcomes you are looking for. This is an episode you won't want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, visit us at http://www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Are you a leader everyone loves? Should you be a leader that everyone loves? Is that even possible. In this weeks episode we sit down with Kris Mailepors, founder of Bushido Leadership and author of The Easy to Follow Leader, to discuss what it takes to be a great leader, myths about leadership, and some pearls of wisdom about what truly motivates people. This is an episode you don't want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode, visit us at http://www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Leaders can make or break organizations. For organizations to thrive and survive the challenges and changes in healthcare, visionary leaders need to be at the helm.  Have you ever thought about the type of leader you'd like to be? Are you a visionary leader? Are you ready to make the impact you were born to make? In this week's episode we are joined by Antonette Montalvo of the Visionary Nurse to discuss what it takes to be a visionary.  This episode is jam packed with knowledge that will help you break down your own mental barriers towards becoming who you really want to be. If you enjoyed this episode, you can find more at www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Think you are too busy for self care? Think again!Nurses are some of the most selfless people you will ever meet. Nurses are notorious for giving everything they have to care for others and by the end of the day have no more gas in the tank for themselves. In this weeks episode we sit down with Kadia Prospere of The Oasis Experience to discuss the many ways that nurses can begin to care for themselves even if it is just a few minutes a day. She discusses the power of yoga and meditation and how she uses those tools to fight burnout. This is an episode you don'y want to miss. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more go to: www.nurseleadernetwork.com

Everyone needs a mentor. Yes, including you. But knowing you need a mentor and actually getting one are two different things. Are you confused about what to look for in a mentor? Do you know how to approach someone about mentoring you?  This week we sit down with Dr. Nicole Thomas, Founder of Nicole Thomas Inc., and CEO of Impact Nurse Consulting to find out what it takes to find the right person that will help you advance in your career. If you want even more info and to grab your FREE copy of the Find the Right Mentor Workbook,  go to https://www.nurseleadernetwork.com/mentorFind out more about the HRSA Loan repayment program here: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

38. Have you ever thought about writing a book? Are you confused about where to start? Did you know that writing a book could open doors you could have never imagined? In this episode we sit down with best-selling author Azul Terronez, CEO of Authors Who Lead and author of The Art of Apprenticeship to get to the nuts and bolts of book writing. Join us as we discuss everything from his riveting TEDx talk, to the process of writing and publishing your own book. If you have ever thought about writing a book you will not want to miss the gems he drops in this episode.Want to learn more? Check out https://www.nurseleadernetwork.com for free nurse leader tips!

Have you ever applied for that dream job-only to find out you didn't get it? Have you ever wondered why you aren't being mentored or groomed for that leadership position? Tiffany Gibson, CEO of New Nurse Academy joins us to share her journey of not getting the job and the amazing things that happened as a result of it. She also shares her learnings around how to ensure you get that promotion, and then what the first thing is you should do once you are in the position.This is an episode aspiring or new nurse leaders won't want to miss!Never miss an episode by hitting subscribe.Want more? Check out www.nurseleadernetwork.com 

Recent studies show that nearly 54% of nurses are either overweight or obese. This is just one of many illnesses that affects the profession, but have you ever wondered why? Why are nurses so sick? In this episode, we discuss health and wellness in nursing with Fallon Lopez, Founder of R You Well.  Join us as we discuss tips and tricks to take better care of yourself and avoid burnout.

It's no secret that nearly 10-20% of healthcare professionals are currently struggling with substance abuse or drug addiction. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Serel, President and Co-founder of You Are Accountable, an online peer support,  accountability, drug, and alcohol monitoring service. Join us as we discuss the topic of addiction in the workplace and how to help yourself or others around you who may be struggling by opening up the conversation and destigmatizing addiction.

It is no secret that 1 in 3 nurses are leaving the profession. In this episode, Mary Buffington from the Burnout Ward joins us to discuss the secret to how nurses can pivot into new careers that fit their lives instead of living lives that fit their career. Listen to learn how you can transform burnout in nursing into a life you have always dreamed about.

#33 Have you ever wondered how to go from a front-line nurse to a nursing leader, innovator, inventor or entrepreneur? We are joined by Charlene Platon, Co-Founder of Fifth Window, a self-care/mental health care app for nurses. We discuss nursing well-being and burnout before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and she shares her story and journey to improving her well-being. We discuss nursing hackathons, nurse-led innovation, and the creation of Fifth Window (formerly "WellNurse App") which launches for our open beta testing today May 6.