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Registered nurses have the most interesting and diverse career opportunities. Each week, join me, Alli Merrell, a working RN who's done everything from med-surg to PICC lines, aesthetics to Pharma, as I interview nurses across the country to discuss their current nursing roles, responsibilities, schedules, salaries, unique journeys and so much more. Whether you are a nursing student still fearing that dreaded NCLEX, an established nurse looking for a change of scenery, or are simply curious about the wonderful world of registered nursing this podcast is for you!

Location:

United States

Description:

Registered nurses have the most interesting and diverse career opportunities. Each week, join me, Alli Merrell, a working RN who's done everything from med-surg to PICC lines, aesthetics to Pharma, as I interview nurses across the country to discuss their current nursing roles, responsibilities, schedules, salaries, unique journeys and so much more. Whether you are a nursing student still fearing that dreaded NCLEX, an established nurse looking for a change of scenery, or are simply curious about the wonderful world of registered nursing this podcast is for you!

Language:

English

Contact:

(559) 931-1326


Episodes
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Ep. 15: Nurses Inspire Nurses

5/6/2020
You are listening to the RN Professions Podcast episode number 15. It is 2020 Year of the Nurse, and this day marks the beginning of National Nurses Week and nurses You are worth celebrating. I know that it's rough out there for so many of you right now. I've been searching for the time and the quiet to work on the podcast have been trying to come up with an appropriate way to transition back into interviews and production. But I'll be honest with you have been struggling quite a bit. We're...

Duration:00:29:21

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Ep. 14: Failure is my Frenemy

3/9/2020
In today's episode I'm going to share with you a bit more about me and talk a little about personal values, prioritization and resiliency. For those of you that know me you know that I am a huge fan of the personal development movement. I read the books and listen to the podcasts and am really doing my best to incorporate what I'm learning with my personal and family health as well as in my professional life as a nurse educator. And the learning never stops. There is always something that I...

Duration:00:12:35

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Ep. 13: Flight Nurse, Cert Expert, Author

2/24/2020
In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with THE Robert P. Harris who is a flight nurse, Certification Expert and Author of “The Flight Nurse Bible: A field guide to Awesome,” available on amazon. Rob and I discuss what it takes to optimize your journey to becoming a flight nurse, how to maintain sanity and prioritize mental health, and why nurses should be constant learners. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over...

Duration:00:49:08

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Ep. 12: Founder & CEO, Angel Investor, Author, Speaker, Strategist

2/15/2020
In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Aliya R. Aaron, nurse Founder and CEO of AMR Healthcare Consulting a technology firm developing custom healthcare software and delivering innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. Aliya is also the Founder and Chief Innovation Strategist of Nursing Innovation Hub, a technology community platform cultivating an ecosystem of collaborators who contribute to—and drive—innovation in healthcare with the use of technology. Instacart -...

Duration:00:38:37

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Ep. 11: Holistic Career Coach

2/10/2020
Nurse Keith has been a nurse since 1996, and has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including home health, community health, case management, public health, hospice, and nursing education. He also held management and executive positions, including Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Nursing. Keith is a Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) under the auspices of the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. He also holds previous certifications in Swedish Massage, Kripalu...

Duration:00:49:45

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Ep. 10: Executive Nurse Adviser

2/2/2020
In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Joyce Batcheller who is an Executive Nurse Advisor with The Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Professionals and is responsible for the development and delivery of two Chief Nursing Officer Academies. Dr. Batcheller is an innovative healthcare leader known for her ability to transform nursing and improve patient outcomes and inspires nurses and other healthcare professionals to reach their full potential. She gives some...

Duration:00:37:03

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Ep. 9: BONUS! (Let's Talk Money)

1/31/2020
Hey guys, welcome to RN Profession’s first bonus episode! If you haven’t listened to Episode 8, then you should definitely hop on over and check out my recent conversation with Steffan Weiner, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a California prison. We had such a nice conversation discussing finances and student debt and investing and where to even start. This is such an important topic for anyone who makes money and is really helpful for those who want to have more of it. I hope...

Duration:00:23:30

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Ep. 8: CA Prison Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified

1/27/2020
In this episode I speak with Steffan Weiner who is a Psychiatric- Mental Health Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who also has a degree in genetics. Steffan walks us through his journey of why he decided not to go to med school, his devastating move across the country and his ultimate success in creating a profession for which he is a top earner in the nation as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a level 4 maximum security prison in California.

Duration:00:39:44

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Ep. 7: RN, CEO & Founder of Holliblu

1/20/2020
Cara Lunsford, a Registered Nurse and Healthcare Technology Innovator who created the HolliBlu App dedicated to connecting nurses with other nurses and with nursing jobs. HolliBlu is revolutionizing the way nurses manage their careers and the way healthcare companies find those highly skilled individuals.

Duration:00:35:07

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Ep. 6: Nurse Writer

12/26/2019
In today's episode we talk with Portia Wofford who is Nurse Director of Staff Development and a content writer for a number of nursing publications. She tells us how to get started with a nurse writing career and dives into specifics on creating a portfolio as well as what a writing contract should look like.

Duration:00:32:20

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Ep. 5: Flight Nurse

12/24/2019
Today's episode is a very special treat because we get to hear from my amazing sister Jill! She gives us a unique glimpse into a day in the life of a flight nurse and lays out exactly how to land what she calls her “dream job! We did have a few issues with the audio, So just imagine Jill is speaking to us straight from her Bell 407 chopper! I’m so proud of my sister and I’m excited to share her words of wisdom with you.

Duration:00:27:14

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Ep. 4: Clinical Coordinator

12/21/2019
In today's episode we talk with Leticia Davies who was one of my preceptors when I became an MS Nurse Educator. Tish is a fantastic communicator and shares with us her unique role as a Clinical Coordinator within the pharmaceutical industry.

Duration:00:37:34

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Ep. 3: Nurse Medical Cannabis Consultant

12/20/2019
In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Lolita Korneagay who is a Cannabis nurse consultant. She is an RN with a Masters in Business and has created her own medical cannabis consulting company. Lolita's nursing experience and entrepreneurial spirit lead her to creating an RN profession that she calls her "dream job!"

Duration:00:24:38

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Ep. 2: RN, MSN, CEO

12/18/2019
Damion Keith Jenkins is a Masters Prepared Registered Nurse, NCLEX Prep Expert, Nurse Content Writer, Educational Consultant and he has a real passion for nursing education! He specializes in providing individualized NCLEX Prep tutoring services for new graduate nurses - especially those who have experienced unsuccessful attempts. Damion's mission is to increase the number of nurses entering into the profession by helping them to develop strategies for success!

Duration:00:39:31

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Pilot Episode

12/17/2019
Hi there and welcome to the first episode of the RN Professions podcast! I am so excited you are here, and I can’t wait to share with you all that’s in store. In this episode I am going to discuss why nursing is the best job ever and I’ll be sharing a bit about my own journey.

Duration:00:11:13