Nurse Wellness Podcast

Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CIC, CPPS, CPHRM is the Vice President of Nursing at a Federally Qualified Health Center with five locations in central Connecticut. Her priority is supporting the team in providing high quality, safe, patient centered care. She oversees the nursing department and medical assistant practice as well as infection control practices at the Health and Wellness Centers an...

Immacula Cann is a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Registered Nurse, with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Northeastern University. Immacula has over 27 years of professional nursing experience in leadership roles working with non-profit organizations, state-licensed social service agencies, sub-acute health care medical facilities, regulatory and accreditation agencies. I...

Dr. Janet A. Williams is a board-certified Nurse Midwife who currently works in full-scope municipal midwifery practice.  She received her Doctorate from Wilkes University and her Masters's in Midwifery from SUNY Downstate.  She has been a midwife for 18 years, has delivered more than 800 babies and cares for women from puberty to menopause.  She continues to be awed by the strength of the wo...

In this episode we discuss: A.  Racism in Nursing B. The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing C. The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing survey results D. The 10 Ways to be an Antiracist in Nursing 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nurse Wellness Podcast on Fa...

In the span of her 20+ year nursing career, Dr. Daihnia Dunkley (aka "Dr. D") has worked extensively in the arena of maternal-child health, leadership, and academia. As she transitioned from bedside nursing to leadership roles, Dr. Dunkley became aware of the inequities within the healthcare system and their impact on patients and practitioners, especially those of color.  Subsequently,...

Welcome to our first Pathway Into Nursing (PIN) Podcast episode with Alexis Brimm Akins who is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of diverse clinical experience working in large academic medical centers as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner. Alexis adds collegiate teaching to her diverse clinical expertise, as she serves as an adjunct faculty m...

Rhonda M. Wood is the Chief Executive Officer of RMW Enterprises, a global company that focuses on Helping Women Win from WithinTM by supporting the emotional healing, empowerment, and restoration (HER) of women around the world. As an international empowerment speaker, Amazon #1 bestselling author, reinvention strategist, and mental health advocate, Rhonda specializes in helping women reclaim the...

Dr. Vanessa Bolling is a Board- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of diverse nursing experience who’s expanded her educational reach to serve as an adjunct faculty for the University of Connecticut’s Family Nurse Practitioner program. Dr. Vanessa offers preventative care and chronic disease management services in a city- based primary care office for patients and families acro...

In this episode we are joined by Michelle Renee, ACNP who is also a Fertility & Women's Health Coach and Fallon Lopez, RN who is a Nurse Wellness Coach to discuss the new CDC quarantine guidelines and the ANA response statement titles ANA Deeply Concerned about CDC’s Updated Guidance, Urges Policymakers to Prioritize Health Care Workers’ Safety as Surge Continues . Additional Resources: L...

In this episode we discuss have a conversation on wellness with Dr. Eileen T. O'Grady, an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach, has practiced primary care for over 2 decades. She is Founder of The School of Wellness , a group of practitioners dedicated to inspiring and providing  practical tools to organizations and  individuals to enable them to choose and practice wellbeing.   She is...

In this episode we discuss: P urpose A lignment I mpact D estress 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nurse Wellness Podcast on Facebook and Instagram 4. Join the Nurse Wellness Hub on Facebook   5. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.com 6. Background music produced b...

In this episode we discuss New Year's goals versus resolutions, the three important pillars required to meet your goal and/or resolution.  We also discuss an article written by Dr. Jada Quinn in the December issues of The Color of Wellness Magazine .   1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Foll...

In this episode we discuss the 3+1 tips for reducing stress during the holidays.  The tips include: Golden moments Expectations  Connections 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nurse Wellness Podcast on Facebook and Instagram 4. Join the Nurse Wellness Hub on Facebook   5. Email Nurse W...

In this episode we discuss the Nurse Wellness Leadership Initiative that: Inspire nurses to be the change in healthcare Empower nurses to be advocates and leaders Join the Nurse Wellness Leaders Kickoff meeting on December 19th at 5pm EST. We will be joined by a professional pastry Chef, Sahera, who will guide us to bake cookies from scratch.  Click the link to register: https://chefsaherathreats....

In this episode we discuss the: Nursing Crisis Trifecta The Impact of the Nursing Shortage  AAA Invitation to join the Nurse Wellness Leaders Forum (send email to hello@stressblueprint.com) 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nurse Wellness Podcast on Facebook and Instagram 4. Join the...

In this episode we: Define Gratitude Explore the evidence based benefits of gratitude Identify people we need to show or express gratitude to on a daily basis 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nurse Wellness Podcast on Facebook and Instagram 4. Join the Nurse Wellness Hub on Facebook...

Tina Butt is a Wife, Mom, Daughter and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Wearing these different hats allow me to be qualified as a Health and Wellness Coach empowering women to live an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle to manage and prevent disease. You can find me at www.qualifiedwellnesssolutions.com or my FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/968799043571904/ . 1. Click the link to...

Sifu Love, " The Spiritual Wellness Warrior " is a Gay Olympic Martial Artist and Spiritual Wellness Counselor who has over a decade of experience guiding thousands of folks across the world who have felt weighed down by their trauma, anxiety, stress, or culture. He is the Founder of Healing Kung Fu, an online queer and BIPOC friendly spiritual martial arts school which teaches people ho...

Simene’ Walden, also known as The Student Teacher, is an Educator, Transparency Expert, Publisher, International Speaker, Book Coach, and an Amazon Best Selling Author. She helps educators and leaders tell their stories unapologetically through written and verbal communication. TheABC'sofSimene’TheStudentTeacherareAfor Academics,BforBooks& The Bible, & C for Coaching & Crucial Con...

Kiwana Thomas is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and owner of Set 4 Increase.  Alongside her husband, she helps married couples eliminate money stress and live the life they have always dreamed of. She has served the financial industry for over 17 years as a Financial Strategist, Advisor, Accountant, and Auditor, and has been extremely successful in helping families eliminate debt to in...

Vedya Amrita Bethel is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher & Trainer, Master Colon Therapist and Counseling Hypnotist. She assists individuals in eliminating blocks in their Mind, Body, Soul to create balance and flow for a healthy, happy, authentic life. 1. Click the link to learn more about the Nurse Wellness Mentorship 2. Download your FREE Mindfulness E-Book at stressblueprint.com/35 3. Follow the Nu...

Cindy Brockway is a Self-Love Coach. She is a leader, advocate, and mentor who empowers her clients to fully accept and love themselves through wellness, self-imagery, and personal transformation. To learn more about what she does find her on Facebook in her private community Essentials for Peace and Balance or email Cindy at cindy@pinebranchdesigns.com Click here to  find Cindy Brockway's bo...

Since 2004, Joni Sturgill has been teaching resilience, using mindfulness and relaxation practices. She is a licensed professional counselor and a nationally certified counselor.⁣ Through her business, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, she shares insights on mental, emotional, and physical wellness to corporate populations, cancer patients, caregivers, therapists, educators, students of her training pro...

Erica Jones is a nurse practitioner and nurse educator who has been focused on self-care since beginning her career in health care and practicing yoga over 20 years ago.  She finds that a conscious practice focused on self-compassion helps buoy her on those challenging days that can be frequent working in health care.  She has published her first book, "Self-Care for Nurses in the Time of a P...

Joanne Vanak has over 44 years of oncology nursing experience with a focus on research, treatment modalities, patient care, and education. Joanne is recently retired after a 22-year career with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) family company. Joanne spent the last years of her career at JNJ, leading a team of nurses and pharmacists within the Oncology Early Development Research...