Dare To Do Nursing Differently

A hard truth I wish every nurse heard earlier: Double time pay can turn into a trap. Not because you’re irresponsible. Not because you “can’t budget.” Because the system is built to reward you for sacrificing yourself. I’ve watched this happen over and over: A nurse picks up one extra shift for breathing room. Then another, because the paycheck feels safer. Then the budget quietly reshapes itself...

NURSES + AI: THE REAL THREAT ISN'T ROBOTS (IT'S FALLING BEHIND) Nurses keep asking the same question about AI: Is it going to replace me? Here’s the honest answer from this episode of Dare to Do Nursing Differently: AI isn’t replacing nurses. It’s replacing the busy work nurses are drowning in. The bigger risk isn’t “the AI nurse.” The bigger risk is being the only nurse on your team not u...

Most nurses didn’t go into healthcare to help patients manage disease. But that’s what many of us are doing every single shift. Normal labs. Worsening symptoms. More meds. Less time. No real answers. In this episode of Dare to Do Nursing Differently , we talk about why more nurses are stepping outside the sick care model and into functional nursing. Not because they “gave up.”But because they want...

Most nurses don’t struggle with communication because they’re bad at it. They struggle because nursing education prepares them to manage physiology — not human behavior under stress. In this episode, I sit down with Cheri Tree , founder of Codebreaker Technologies and creator of the BANK Methodology . We talk about why: The patient who “won’t listen” is often overwhelmed, not nonadherent Conflict...

Dare to Do Nursing Differently with Jason Nunez: Mapping Financial Freedom for Nurses What if the key to nurse retention isn't just about better ratios, but about better pay transparency? In this episode, Teresa Sanderson sits down with Jason Nunez, RN and founder of Map My Pay, to explore how nurses across the country are being held back by a lack of critical financial information. Jason shar...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH LISA SPANO NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Lisa is a US-based RN living in Costa Rica. She has worked in a variety of clinic settings and experienced burnout early in her career. She is passionate about blending healthcare, wellness, and nature in a way that supports healing. In my free time, you can find me surfing, spending time with my family or wandering in nature for...

I TURNED $6K INTO A  $3M HOSPICE—AND IT ALL STARTED WITH ONE NURSING CE COURSE. Most nurses don’t realize the knowledge they already have can launch a business, change lives, and generate real income. In this video, I show you exactly how I built a multi-million dollar company by creating CE courses that nurses actually wanted and needed. If you're tired of burnout and ready to build something of...

5 SMART WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AS A NURSING CE PROVIDER NURSES: IF YOU THINK TEACHING COURSES IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE MONEY WITH NURSING CE, THIS IS FOR YOU. Most nurses think teaching nursing CE courses is the ONLY way to make money with a CE Business. Today, I’m going to bust that myth and share how nurses everywhere are building their own CE businesses—on their own terms—and generating real income...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH CHRISTY LEE NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Christy earned a Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. During her two years of volunteering in hospitals and long-term care homes, she gained firsthand insights into the challenges faced by nurses and patients. These experiences, along with her leadership roles in healthcare technology, drive her passion...

NURSES: HERE'S YOUR ROADMAP TO ADD CE TO YOUR COURSES Think you need a university to offer CE credit? Think again. Nurses are teaching every day—through mentorship, coaching, workshops, and education. But most are doing it without getting paid for the value they deliver. If you're tired of watching others profit from what you know, it’s time to level up. 📽️ In this video, I give you a clea...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH MICHELLE PERNA NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Michelle is a Registered Nurse and Exercise Scientist. Experienced personal trainer, coach, health coach, neonatal intensive care RN, IV RN, Phlebotomy Instructor, and Educator. Michelle is working to bring wellness back into healthcare! Tune in to day to hear how Michelle is helping nurses Do Nursing Differently! #NursesFeed...

NURSES: HERE’S WHY YOU DON’T NEED AN ADVANCED DEGREE TO OFFER CE COURSES If you’re a nurse and think you're not qualified to create a CE course? Think again. In my latest podcast, Nurses: Create Your First CE Course in Just One Day, I break down exactly how you can go from idea to impact—fast. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or educator, CE credit adds value, credibility, and income to the wor...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH TODD ANGELUCCI NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Meet Todd Angelucci, RN, a passionate advocate for men in nursing and a leader in transformational self-leadership mentorship. From Army medic to critical care nurse, corporate healthcare leader, and now mentor, Todd's journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. A brain tumor survivor, he now helps professionals bre...

7 STEPS TO WRITE A NURSING CE COURSE Think writing a nursing CE course is only for academic elites or big institutions? Think again. In this video, I’m breaking down the 7 exact steps you need to write a CE course that’s not only impactful—but also approval-ready. Whether you want to teach in-person, on-demand, or as part of your business, this is your roadmap to get started with clarity and confi...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH RACHELL DUMAS NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Rachell M. Dumas, RN, is the Founder and CEO of A Light After Nine, a nonprofit inspired by her personal journey of enduring nine pregnancy losses before welcoming her miracle child. A registered nurse and maternal health advocate, Rachell is passionate about improving care for families facing pregnancy-related challenges. She...

What if this year, Nurses Week wasn’t about cupcakes and pens—but power, purpose, and real recognition? In my latest video, NURSES: LET'S DARE TO CELEBRATE NURSES WEEK DIFFERENTLY , I’m challenging the culture of shallow appreciation and inviting you to celebrate in a way that actually matters. If you’re done with being undervalued and ready to step into a nursing culture where you are seen, s...

HERE'S WHAT NURSE APPRECIATION SHOULD ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE Tired of pizza parties and pens during Nurses Week? So are we. Respecting nurses starts with investing in them—not handing out leftovers. In this video, I break down how real appreciation looks: 20 contact hours of meaningful, evidence-based continuing education—delivered at ZERO cost. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just professional development...

WHAT THRIVING NURSES KNOW THAT BURNED-OUT NURSES DON'T What if burnout isn’t just a symptom—but a signal you’ve been lied to about what nursing is supposed to be? Thriving nurses know the truth: self-sacrifice is not the badge of honor we were taught to wear. They’re setting boundaries, protecting their peace, and building careers that don’t leave them empty. In this video, I’m breaking down t...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH CALEB WILLIAMS NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Caleb Williams is a nurse leader and entrepreneur passionate about improving patient care and nursing practice through creative problem-solving in healthcare. With over a decade of experience in critical care and emergency nursing, Caleb has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by healthcare providers and sees endless...

Feeling stuck in nursing doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck. Too many nurses are walking away from the profession they love — not because they want to leave nursing… but because they’re tired of struggling to survive in a system that refuses to change. But here’s the truth most hospitals won’t tell you: Staying in nursing doesn’t have to mean suffering. In my latest video, Thriving in Nursing: Wh...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH MADELEINE KELLEY NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Maddie is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from Jacksonville University and a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from Chamberlain University. She is a recent graduate of Maryville University where she obtained her Masters of Scienc...

THE #1 WAY NURSES ARE DRIVING REAL CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE Everyone’s talking about burnout, short staffing, and toxic leadership. But what if the most powerful force for change in nursing isn’t a policy or a protest—it’s something way more accessible… and far more disruptive? In this new podcast, I’m exposing the #1 way nurses are actually driving real, lasting change in healthcare culture—and it’s...

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: HOW NURSES ARE REDEFINING THEIR FUTURE Tired of pretending you're okay in a system that’s silently burning you out? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In our latest episode, From Surviving to Thriving: How Nurses Are Redefining Their Future , we’re breaking down how nurses across the country are reclaiming their power, rewriting the narrative, an...

DARE TO DO NURSING DIFFERENTLY: WITH ALEXANDRIA NYEMBWE NURSE ENTREPRENEURS: Dr. Nyembwe is a Nurse Scientist and Freelance Health Communications Writer with a passion for improving health equity and empowering communities through accessible health information. With a background in cardiovascular care and public health, Dr. Nyembwe has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities, particu...

Why are nurses still being left out of the conversations that shape healthcare? We know the system doesn’t work without us—yet we’re often overlooked when it’s time to make decisions. That stops now. In our latest video, From Overlooked to Empowered: How Nurses Can Claim Their Seat at the Table , we’re breaking down the exact steps nurses can take to step into leadership, speak with impact, and st...