Nursing Now Podcast

Discover how Lori Schellenberg turned her retirement into a second career as a patient advocate, proving it's never too late to pivot and find your purpose. In this Nursing Now podcast episode, Laurie shares her inspiring journey from retired nurse to entrepreneur, creating a thriving career that supports patients and empowers nurses to explore new opportunities beyond the bedside. 🔹 Highlights f...

Curious about becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)? 📋 In this episode, Janelle McSwiggin chats with Danielle Delgado about her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to thriving as an LNC. Highlights: - Transitioning from bedside nursing to legal nurse consulting - Key skills for success - Balancing bedside shifts with consulting work - Tools for managing thousands of pages of medical records...

Tenley Force, BSN, RN shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a successful author, offering insights tailored for new nurses and aspiring writers alike. She was inspired by her experience as a novice nurse on the floor. She seeks to support other novice nurses through her book, New: Nursing and the Art of Being Human. Tenley talked about: Writing a self-help book for new nurses Insight...

Janelle McSwiggin was excited to chat with Lacy Hess, RN about her fulfilling role as a certified pediatric sleep consultant! In this inspiring episode, Lacey shares her journey from bedside nursing to helping exhausted parents reclaim their nights and improve their children's sleep. Highlights from the episode: - Transitioning from nurse to sleep consultant   - Overcoming challenges lik...

Join Janelle McSwiggin, MS, RN and Chelsea Strawn, RN, CCM as she reveals the ins and outs of Case Management. Chelsea reviews the minimum requirements to enter the field, what her days look like, and how to get started in case management, even if you don’t meet all the typical requirements. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: - The day-to-day responsibilities of case managers in workers' co...

Janelle McSwiggin, RN was excited to host the knowledgable, supportive Marie Peppers, LPN. Marie helps nurses leave the bedside and thrive in a variety of remote roles. Marie is our first LPN on the show she is absolutely pushing back on the traditional misconceptions surrounding LPNs to absolutely shine in her mentor role . Get ready to learn about: - The diversity of remote nursing fields - How...

Join Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN and Janelle Salo, RN as they chat about nurse writing. Janelle is a successful writer who made the transition less than a year ago. She shares her insight on the transition from nurse to writer and the challenges she faced. Check out her website here and make sure you sign up for her newsletter. 💡 Highlights of this episode: - Tips for choosing a niche that aligns...

From ICU nurse to fertility educator - discover Morganne Skinner's inspiring journey with your host, Janelle McSwiggin! Learn how she transformed her endometriosis struggle into a thriving business helping women understand their menstrual cycles and fertility. Janelle and Morganne chat about: - Connect with successful nurse entrepreneurs - Use LinkedIn and Facebook communities - Navigate business...

Discover how one nurse is revolutionizing the fight against burnout! Brian Shaw, founder of HeartMyCare, shares his journey from bedside nurse to app creator. Join Janelle McSwiggin, RN, as she chats all things business and tech in the nursing realm. Learn how this game-changing solution aims to reignite passion in nursing by connecting patients and nurses in a meaningful way. Brian discusses: -th...

Discover how one nurse transformed her career from bedside care to empowering financial freedom! Prisca Benson shares her inspiring journey from nursing to money coaching. Learn how she accidentally became an entrepreneur and now helps others achieve financial wellness. In this episode, we explore: • The transition from nursing to money coaching • How to start your entrepreneurial journey • The im...

Discover how one Erin Ellsworth transformed her bedside career into a thriving legal nurse consulting business. In this candid conversation, experienced LNC Erin Ellsworth shares her journey from pediatric nursing to successful legal nurse consultant, revealing the exact steps she took to build her business. Learn what legal nurse consulting really involves, why you don't need expensive certificat...

Karen Doiron, the Rest RN, shares her journey from burnout to becoming a stress and sleep coach for nurses. Learn how prioritizing rest and managing stress can transform your overall health. Karen graciously breaks down exactly how she became a health coach, so you can decide if it might be for you. In this episode, we explore: • tips for nurses to improve sleep • Transitioning from bedside nursin...

Rachell Dumas, RN joins Janelle McSwiggin for an inspiring and beautiful episode of the Nursing Now podcast. This episode is focused on overcoming discrimination, health disparities, and personal trauma to create a thriving business that supports women navigating a similar situation. Rachell started her business, A Light After 9, after experiencing 9 pregnancy losses. As a warning to anyone who ma...

Discover how a nurse transformed her career into becoming an occupational nurse practicing independently at a major construction site. Join Janella Woods as she shares her remarkable journey from traditional nursing to occupational health, where she now supports 300+ construction workers daily. Learn how she combines her clinical expertise with workplace safety to create a unique and fulfilling ca...

Manny Ortega is the king of networking. Dynamic, knowledgeable, and empathetic, it's no wonder he found his way into a pharmaceutical representative role. Follow his inspiring journey from clinical care to pharmaceutical sales on the latest episode of Nursing Now with Janelle McSwiggin. Manny Ortega shares his 15-year evolution from bedside nurse to successful pharmaceutical representative, offeri...

Join Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN chats with Farah Laurent, DNP, career coach and conference queen! Discover how this former ER nurse transformed her 20-year clinical experience into a thriving career coaching business. Farrah shares powerful strategies for: - Building your professional brand - Transitioning to new nursing roles - Overcoming imposter syndrome - Creating multiple income streams - Net...

From ER Nurse to Author: Discover how trauma shaped Jenn Johnson's writing journey. Jenn uses her fierce determination and dry humor to fuel her entrepreneurial ventures. Listen to Janelle and Jenn, two different types of nurse writers, banter about writing, their different paths, and the entrepreneurial challenges that come along with nontraditional nursing. This candid conversation explores: nur...

Todd Nicklas, MSN, RN is an experienced Clinical Trial Manager for a pharmaceutical company focused in the cardiovascular space. Todd's passion and knowledge absolutely shines throughout this interview. With close to 15 years in the cardiovascular space and a decade in clinical research, Todd explains the ins and outs of pharmaceutical and academic research for nurses. Todd discussed: potential ro...

Janelle McSwiggin and Klara Tselenchuk, RN, chat about the diverse world of nurse health coaching. Klara is a health coach and a forest therapy guide. After burning out at the bedside during the COVID-19 pandemic, this ICU nurse turned to entrepreneurship. Understanding that there was more to nursing than the traditional roles, Klara found success in nature. Now, she helps others reconnect with th...

Janelle McSwiggin and Sunny Khangura, BScN, MN, NP(F) chatted about Sunny's role as the Teaching NP . Sunny allowed her passion for teaching and learning to drive her entrepreneurial spirit. What started as a small study group has grown 12 year later to a successful company dedicated to providing a top-notch educational experience to Nurse Practitioners. Sunny breaks down her journey as an entrepr...

On the Nursing Now Podcast, I welcomed Kristen Gilmore, the Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Kristen pulses with collaboration, support, and empathy for nurses. An absolute "nurse's nurse", her entire role revolves around supporting nurses at her facility. Our fascinating conversation goes into the different ways healthcare facilities can make sure thei...

Janelle McSwiggin, RN and Jenn Ohlinger, RN chat about all things burn out, a topic close to both of their hearts. Jenn is a nurse health coach that focuses on supporting women and healthcare workers dealing with burnout. Jenn and Janelle chat about the overwhelming burnout trends in healthcare and how fixing burnout serves both the facility and the nurse. Dealing with burnout helps facilities sav...

Join Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN and her guest Kian Alberto, nurse advocate and business owner as they discuss the overarching themes of the childcare crisis and the nursing crisis. Kian has developed an innovative solution to help support both mothers as well as nurses, offering empathetic support to both sides of his business model through Nurses to Nannies. Kian Alberto is a visionary entreprene...

In this heartfelt episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we tackle the pressing issue of burnout among nurses. With the demands of the profession on the rise, we need to address the mental, emotional, and physical toll that nursing can take. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Understanding Burnout: Explore what burnout looks like in the nursing profession, its symptoms, and its impact on both personal well-being...

In this episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we dive into the expanding landscape of remote nursing. As healthcare evolves, remote nursing options are becoming more accessible, offering nurses new ways to engage with patients and enhance their careers. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Types of Remote Nursing Roles: Explore various remote positions, including telehealth nursing, case management, and legal nurs...