Real Nurse Stories

 Margaret’s Story A Real Nurse Stories Podcastathon Special Episode This episode is very close to my heart. A few years ago, I had the privilege of sponsoring a young woman from Kibera , one of the largest informal settlements in Africa, through three years of nurse training in Kenya. That young woman is Margaret Ochieng. Today, she is a qualified nurse. In this episode, I sit down with Margaret,...

Intro: In this engaging conversation, Eva interviews Liam Caswell from NursePreneur Academy, who shares his transformative journey from nursing to entrepreneurship. After experiencing a devastating loss in a fire, Liam reflects on how this event catalysed a significant life change, leading him to establish the Nursepreneur Academy. The discussion explores themes of identity, the impact of COVID-19...

Keywords nursing, palliative care, burnout, self-care, nursing education, graduate nurses, mental health, holistic care, nursing culture, support systems Summary In this episode of Real Nurse Stories, Eva Storey interviews Deanne Geddes, who shares her personal journey into nursing, her experiences with burnout, and her passion for supporting graduate nurses. Deanne discusses the importance of pal...

Keywords nursing, burnout, workplace bullying, coaching, self-care, nursing education, nursing culture, empowerment, career development, mental health Summary In this episode of Real Nurse Stories, Trina Pitts shares her journey from aspiring nurse to nurse educator and coach. She discusses the challenges faced in nursing education, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of burnout and workpla...

Cynthia's Journey: From Uncertainty to Passion in Nursing. The Power of Human Connection in Healthcare In this episode of Real Nurse Stories, Cynthia Delgado shares her 33-year journey in nursing, focusing on her experiences in mental health and the importance of resilience and emotional labour. She discusses the challenges nurses face in maintaining human connections amidst systemic pressures and...

Key words : nursing, naturopathy, self-care, stress management, menopause, holistic health, intensive care, burnout, health education, nurse stories Summary : In this episode of Real Nurse Stories, Eva interviews Julia Chazan, a nurse turned naturopath and health educator. Julia shares her journey from nursing in intensive care to exploring holistic health through naturopathy. The conversation del...

Welcome to Real Nurse Stories! Today, we're joined by Jackson Heilberg, a passionate entrepreneur and a nurse, who recently established The Nurse Collective. Jackson's journey into nursing is a story of unexpected turns and a deep desire to make a meaningful impact. Starting with an Arts degree, he eventually fell in love with nursing, a profession that offers a world of opportunities. In...

In this episode, I interview Jenn Johnson, RN, a dedicated nurse with over 16 years of experience in emergency rooms across Northern and Southern Ontario, Canada. A front-line worker through the most challenging times, Jen has witnessed firsthand the intense pressures of the profession, from life-and-death moments to the struggles of coping during the pandemic. A passionate advocate for well-being...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Lorre delves into the nursing burnout crisis. She challenges the traditional self-care narrative and explores why it is insufficient for addressing the root causes of nurse trauma. Here’s what we cover: Key Discussion Points: The Burnout Narrative & Its Flaws: Dr Lorre Laws criticises the standard advice to "suck it up" and manage burnout through self-...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing two dynamic leaders who have spent the past year establishing Aussie Nurse Recruiters—a forward-thinking recruitment agency dedicated to transforming the hiring process in nursing. Liam Caswell and Michelle Mexted, the Co-Founders and Directors of Aussie Nurse Recruiters, are not just building an agency; they're pioneering a nurse-led, innov...

Join me as Margot, a nurse, shares her transformation experience with coaching. Discover how Margot's journey began with curiosity and a leap of faith into the world of nurse coaching. Overcoming doubts and fears, she found herself on a path of self-discovery and growth. Fast forward two years, Margot reflects on her newfound confidence and leadership abilities. Through coaching, she learned t...

Welcome to Real Nurse Stories! In this episode, I address a common issue among nurses - the struggle with confidence, especially in new roles. Acknowledging that this is a universal challenge, I share a powerful mindset hack: adding 'yet' to negative statements. This simple adjustment transforms self-talk, opening up possibilities and fostering a growth mindset. With practical examples, I...

In this episode, I interview a remarkable guest, Lorna, whose journey from an unexpected entry into nursing to becoming a successful entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Despite initial reservations, Lorna's nursing career took her from a strict, militaristic hospital to the customer-focused world of private healthcare. Along the way, she made lifelong friends and faced personal challenges,...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Liam Caswell who is a nurse, a life coach and Director of Liam Caswell Coaching and Podcaster of High-Performance Nursing. Liam and I are kindred spirits and have many things in common when it comes to coaching and nurses. We share the same passion for making coaching accessible to nurses everywhere and share an ambition to make every nurse a co...

Welcome to a new season of Real Nurse Stories. In this episode, I interview Teresa, a nurse and an entrepreneur from Kansas in the midwest of America. Teresa is a vocal major who never expected to become a nurse and have a 32-year-long career in nursing! Teresa shares her journey into nursing and becoming the CEO of her own hospice that started as a $6000 investment and grew to over $3 million. Te...

It has been a tough two years for the nursing profession. Many nurses are considering leaving the profession and many are reporting symptoms of burnout and exhaustion. As a profession, we need to acknowledge these struggles, listen to nurses' experiences and importantly take urgent action to support nurses globally as we cannot afford to lose nurses. We all have a part to play in using our sphere...

In this episode, I interview Iris who is currently a Grad nurse on placement in Rural Western Australia. Iris never wanted to be a nurse and always thought that she would go into paramedicine but became hooked on Nursing We cover her journey into nursing and her experience working as a Graduate nurse in a remote and rural site in Western Australia. Iris's interview is energetic and her adventurous...

Cynarra, always knew that she wanted to be a nurse, nursing runs in her blood. Her mum was a nurse and Cynarra grew up with an older sister with complex disability needs. These early influences led Cynarra to follow a career in disability nursing and more recently teaching nurses as a nurse lecturer about how to communicate and care for clients who are living with a disability. Helping them to see...

In this episode, I interview Emillee who is currently working as a Psychiatric Liason nurse in ED in regional Western Australia. Emillee always wanted to be a Doctor and entered into nursing thinking that she would become a Doctor at a later point. She wasn't able to get a grad position and was offered a post in a private mental health clinic as a newly qualified nurse.  She came to love working a...

In this episode, I interview Nurse Jacqui as she is affectionately known by the clients that she works with. Jacqui is a passionate nurse, a confidence coach, champion of carers and a BeYOUtiful Mentor. Jacqui shares her journey into why she became a nurse and her journey into entrepreneurship as the founder of Heartplace and BeYOUtiful mentor Jacqui candidly shares her experience whilst working a...

In this episode, I interview Nurse Sonia Goodwin who is a passionate nurse leader, entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Sunny Street. Sunny street is a Doctor & Nurse-led outreach service providing primary healthcare and complex coordination services for homeless and vulnerable individuals and families across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Fraser Coast regions. Sunny Street has a mission to facilita...

Samatha's story is the final episode of 2020 where I started out to interview a nurse a month as part of the 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Most of my interviews have been with nurses working in Australia and it seemed only right to include the experience of an Australian nurse who identifies as being an Aboriginal woman. This experience needs to be heard and understood and more...

Grace's story is one of my favourites so far! Grace is a student nurse studying to become a registered nurse. Her journey into nursing was inspired by a condition that she was born with as a premature 26-week old baby. Her love of human biology is testament to the great person-centred care that she received from her Paediatric team who educated and involved Grace about her condition with age-appro...

Athol grew up on a dairy farm and never dreamed of becoming a nurse. He had a love of anatomy and human biology and thought that he was going to study exercise science. His Grandmother suggested Nursing to him and the rest is history as they say! In this episode we talk about Athol's nursing journey, men in nursing, his struggles with burnout and how understanding his 'why' helped him to recover f...

In this episode, I interview Nic who is a nurse and an entrepreneur. Nic runs her own business helping nurses who are new to a management role by offering training and support and is a passionate advocate in helping nurses to transition from a clinical to a leadership role. Nic talks about her journey into nursing which was heavily influenced by her Dad dying when she was 13 and an acknowledgement...