185: From ICU to Community Health Nursing with Caitlyn Moore (ACN ENL)

Jul 23

In this insightful episode of the High-Performance Nursing Podcast, Liam is joined by Caitlyn Moore, an early-career registered nurse passionate about community health nursing. Caitlyn shares her journey from working in the intensive care unit (ICU) to transitioning into community health nursing. Together, they explore the rewards and challenges of community nursing and discuss their shared passion for empowering early-career nurses.

Key Discussion Points:

Transition from ICU to Community Health Nursing:

Caitlyn shares her personal journey and the motivations behind her move from the ICU to community health nursing.
The differences in work environment and patient interaction between ICU and community health.
How Caitlyn adapted to the new role and the skills she brought from her ICU experience.

Rewards and Challenges of Community Nursing:

The unique rewards of working in community health, including building long-term relationships with patients and providing holistic care.
Challenges faced in community nursing, such as resource limitations and the need for creative problem-solving.
Caitlyn's tips for overcoming these challenges and thriving in a community health setting.

Empowering Early Career Nurses:

The importance of mentorship in nursing careers and how it can shape the professional journey of early-career nurses.
Caitlyn's involvement in the ACN Emerging Nurse Leader program and the benefits it offers for leadership development.
Strategies for early-career nurses to seek out and engage with mentors.

The Importance of Self-Care and Growth:

Discussion on the critical need for self-care to prevent burnout and maintain passion in nursing.
Practical self-care tips and strategies that Caitlyn and Liam use in their professional lives.
The role of continuous learning and growth in achieving a fulfilling nursing career.

Being Open to New Opportunities:

Encouraging nurses to be open to new opportunities and not to be fixated on a linear career path.
Caitlyn's experience with exploring different nursing roles and finding her passion in community health.
The value of flexibility and adaptability in building a successful and satisfying nursing career.

Guest Bio: Caitlyn Moore is an early-career registered nurse with a deep passion for community health nursing. Currently, in her third year of practice, she is in Stage 4 of the ACN Emerging Nurse Leader program. Caitlyn is dedicated to empowering early-career nurses and advocating for patient-centred care. Follow her journey on Instagram and TikTok @Nursinginaus, and on LinkedIn as Caitlyn Moore.

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