Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN | CEO of The Nurse Speak
Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast
A show where we rally some of our Nation's Most Dedicated & Passionate Nursing Leaders, Educators, Experts and Advocates to share strategies and lessons learned to tackle some of the Greatest Challenges that the Nursing Profession faces! So sit back, relax and get ready to learn that Nurses CAN DO ANYTHING!
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Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN | CEO of The Nurse Speak
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Mar 23, 2026
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Episodes
How asking "Why?" can lead you to career alignment, purpose & satisfaction! 23.03.2026 28:54
In this episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Jasanya MSN, RNC, CNM, CLC, CNE — a nurse midwife, nurse educator, adjunct professor, and freelance writer whose nursing journey started at 15 years old at Clara Barton High School in New York City. Maria's path is a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose, and this conversati...
Stop Waiting, Start Positioning: Alignment & Career Growth for Nurses - The Modern Nurse Way! 23.02.2026 35:33
In this episode of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Knife, MSN, RN, CYT, CMT for a powerful and forward-thinking conversation about Nursing, growth, and creating meaningful impact in today’s healthcare environment. ✅ Emily shares insight from her professional journey and discusses what it really takes for Nurses to step into higher levels of in...
Pull Up a Chair to the Decision-Making Table: How Nurses Influence Policy, Education, and Technology 09.02.2026 43:39
In this episode of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast , I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, a Nurse with over 30 years of experience, to have a powerful and honest conversation about what it truly takes for Nurses to earn a seat at the decision-making table. Throughout our discussion, Jody shared real-world strategies that helped her successfully...
You're in the Driver's Seat: Taking Control of Your Nursing Career Trajectory with Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN 17.01.2026 1:09:20
In this episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I decided to come on and discuss how each one of us are in FULL CONTROL of our Nursing Career Trajectories - and I share valuable tips & strategies on just how to do that! So whether you are a CNA, LPN, RN, RN Supervisor, Unit Manager, Educator, Nurse Leader, Nurse Policy Maker, Nurse Lawyer, or Nurse Business Owner - this podcast...
Legal Considerations for Nursing: This is a CALL TO ACTION for More Education, Training & Support to Keep Nurses Empowered & Safe in Practice! 17.10.2025 1:05:20
In episode 7 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE of having another amazing conversation with Maggie Ortiz of advocatesfornurses.com - She was a guest on Season 2 - where we discuss just how little education is being done to prepare Nurses for just how serious it can be if Nurses do not effectively leverage their licenses and the regulations that a...
Unifying the Nursing Voice: Leading Teams Who Feel Heard, Valued & Invested In - Not Just Managed! 10.10.2025 1:00:07
To every Nurse Leader out there: Are your team members being heard, valued, and invested in - or are they just being managed?🏢 My conversation with Christopher Norman , MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, APHN-BC, GNP-BC on episode 6 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast digs into what it actually takes to unify nursing teams - and spoiler alert, it starts with nurturing the human beings be...
Identifying the Gaps in Education, Training & Professional Development for Nurses and Daring to Do Things Differently! 18.09.2025 56:22
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jasmin Waterman-Parris MS, NPD-BC, RN on the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast and all I can say is WOW!!! What a true inspiration, gift and irreplaceable talent to the Nursing Profession! Jasmin shares some real practical strategies for Nurse Leaders to step up and step into their power to make transformational positive change and influence - and I am so...
Breaking the Nursing Glass Ceiling with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Entrepreneurship! 04.09.2025 30:49
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen O'Donnell, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN where we discussed how limiting beliefs, stressors of traditional nursing roles and always being told "NO" gave fuel to a desire to step into entrepreneurship as a means to gain freedom to create the nursing career that allows for the creativity and flexibility that Karen truly wanted and deserv...
Diversifying your Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skill to Help to Improve Interdisciplinary Communication, Collaboration and Career Satisfaction! 28.08.2025 44:44
In episode 3 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Julian Moreno MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CRRN, CDP on episode 3 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast where we discussed how diversifying your clinical experience, knowledge and skill can help to improve interdisciplinary communication, collaboration and career satisfaction! Ju...
Even in the Face of Adversity - Nurses CAN Position Themselves to THRIVE Within the Profession! 14.08.2025 33:08
During episode 2 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristen Gutierrez, MSN, RN, CNL, CNRN, SCRN - a Nurse Career Coach who specializes in helping Nurse discover their strengths, passion, and purpose so they can find jobs that they love and that they can THRIVE within! 🥰 Even in the face of adversity with personal health challenges that m...
Finding Nursing Career Satisfaction by Leveraging Knowledge & Skill to Align with Passion and Purpose! 09.02.2024 42:38
I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandria Jones-Patten, PhD, MBA, RN, PMH-BC about leveraging your Nursing Knowledge & Skill to Align with Passion and Purpose for a Satisfying and Rewarding Nursing Career! You Don't want to miss Alexandria's story, her dedication to the Nursing Profession - and just how motivated and energized she is by aligning herself with her passion for writ...
The POWER of the Pause: Stress Management Strategies & Emotional Intelligence that will Positively TRANSFORM your Healthcare Career! 04.11.2023 36:42
I had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Garvin Mayo, APRN, ANP-BC on episode 12 of season 3 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - and THEN I got to hang with her just a week later at the ELEX Conference - which was incredible - and let me tell you - Wendy is doing AMAZING work to promote excellence in healthcare. ✅ The stress management and emotional intelligence strategies she shares...
Perinatal Safety & Quality Specialist Leverages over 25 years of Experience to Transform Nursing Teams & Improve Workplace Culture! 20.10.2023 30:18
In this episode 11 of Season Three of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeanette Zocco MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, who is leveraging her decades of experience to transform Nursing teams and workplace culture through advocacy and empowerment of other Nurses. She has recently authored a book with a two-fold intention: 1. To educate perinatal nurses on q...
From little to no support while entering into practice as a PMHNP to BECOMING the support others NEED: Nurses Helping Other Nurses Thrive! 06.10.2023 24:46
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC who is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from University of Virginia. She worked as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. Since 2014, she has worked in nursing academia in undergraduate and gradu...
When it's time to say NO to the Status Quo and Lean into Entrepreneurship for Career Alignment & Satisfaction! 29.09.2023 32:39
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kiiyonna Jones , PhD, MSN, RN on this week's episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! 👍 We discussed how Nurses have SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES that go beyond traditional bedside roles - especially when it comes to leveraging their skills and knowledge - and that if healthcare organizations aren't willing to change the status quo - then N...
#NotJustANurse - The Power of Intentionality to Grow Professionally & Impact Others in Positive & Meaningful Ways! 08.09.2023 33:58
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jessica Gruendler DNP, RN-BC, CPHQ, CNOR - someone who've I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing from at the National Nurses in Business Association Annual Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives Conference . Dr. Gruendler has trademarked #NotJustANurse as a means to raise awareness of the true power and potential that Nurses have...
From South Africa to California: This RN is Helping Other Nurses Reclaim Their Power to THRIVE Within the Profession! 01.09.2023 29:30
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Thietz, RN, BSN, OCN, MSN, who started her Nursing career in South Africa, then came to California where she gained decades of experience as a Registered Nurse. It wasn't until about 2022 when she realized that she was no longer able to provide the Nursing care that she wanted to, and she became plagued with compassion fatigue and...
From Candystriper to Oncology Nurse Pioneer then to Legal Nurse Consultant, Author & Entrepreneur - Susan demonstrates that Nurses Really CAN do Anything! 16.06.2023 42:21
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Haibeck, who started her Nursing career as a Candystriper, then shifted into becoming an Oncology Nurse Pioneer and now a published author, entrepreneur and Legal Nurse Consultant! Susan shares how Nurses really CAN do anything they want within their careers, and there is so much inspiration, wisdom and positive energy in this episode - Y...
From Vet Tech to Registered Nurse & Now Wellness Coach: Mental Health & Self-Care Tips for Healthcare Professionals & The Patients We Care For. 19.05.2023 35:59
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Riley Coiteaux who started her healthcare career in vet medicine and then transitioned into Nursing after suffering with work associated mental illness. Shortly after becoming a Nurse, Riley became a nurse coach and is now helping others develop strategies to improve their mental health, and the mental health of those in which she cares for. Yo...
Janet Holliday, DD, MSM, MSN: Empowering the Healthcare Workforce with Self-Leadership, Self-Governance & Self-Awareness! 17.03.2023 33:09
In Episode 4 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Janet Holliday, DD, MSM, MSN where she shares sage advice that can help empower Healthcare Leaders to transform teams through developing strong Self-Leadership, Self-Governance and Self-Awareness Skills! IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! You don’t want to miss this really interesting and empowering...
Special Episode: Nurses Making Waves Retreat 2023 in O'ahu Hawaii 🌸 10.02.2023 27:29
In this special episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I am sitting in the Honolulu Airport waiting for my return red-eye flight to NYC and just simply beaming in gratitude for such an amazing experience! The Nurses Making Waves retreat was a truly transformative experience. The retreat was expertly planned and executed, with a perfect balance of educational sessions, self-care ac...
Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, RN-BC: Empowering Nurse Leaders with Financial Intelligence for Better Budget Allocation, Resource Utilization & C-Suite Buy-in! 20.01.2023 57:57
In Episode 2 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, RN-BC of InformaticsNurse.com – where he shares SO MANY AMAZING RESOURCES that can help empower Nurses and Nurse Leaders to level up their knowledge and LOVE for data-driven results! The main focus of our conversation was surrounding the need for improving Nursing&a...
Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI: Practical Tips for Pivoting into the Nursing Career that you WANT & DESERVE! 06.01.2023 30:19
In Episode 1 of Season 3 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast – I had the pleasure of speaking with Quisha Umemba, of Umemba Health Academy – delivering innovative education for Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW Instructors, and other frontline public health professionals. On this episode, we discussed how innovative solutions and pivoting into one's strengths can allow Nurses to...
Wrapping Up 2022: Thank You for an Amazing Season Two! 31.12.2022 6:28
In this special NYE episode - I wanted to take a moment to give thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of Season Two - Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast! To all my guests, clients, collaborators, business partners, supporters and cheerleaders - THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! I look forward to another amazing year and stay tuned because season three will be dropping its...
Season 2: Episode 16 - Dr. Nanette Nuessle - Stopping Bullies & Burnout by Learning & Implementing Personality Science! 17.09.2022 26:25
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Nanette Nuessle - a frontline pediatrician with over 30 years experience, who has developed a coaching company named Beat Down Burnout, which is allowing healthcare organizations to improve their staff retention, increasing patient safety, and reducing risks for staff & patients. By using Personality Science, Dr. Nan has discovered a ve...
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