Busting nursing career myths & showing you what’s possible in your nursing life and career.

Listen up & get curious…

As your virtual nursing career and life coach, I teach you EVERYTHING they forgot to teach you at university and in the nursing industry.

Let’s dive in and fill the gaps and see what is possible within our nursing careers and lives!

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113: How to stand out as an aspiring graduate nurse - Grad Success Series 
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113: How to stand out as an aspiring graduate nurse - Grad Success Series 

Join me, your virtual graduate coordinator, guide and online nurse unit manager, as I simplify the process of standing out as a graduate nurse in this episode. 

Learn how to embrace your uniqueness and overcome self-doubt by applying the ABC formula. 

Discover strategies to speak the language of your desired nursing specialty, effectively brand yourself, and build self-confidence.

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112: Nurse Academia and Research with Jed Montayre
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112: Nurse Academia and Research with Jed Montayre

Join me on this latest episode as I dive into the captivating journey of Jed Montayre. In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Jed, an esteemed clinician, associate professor, and director of the Center of Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Policy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Discover the remarkable career path Jed has forged and the invaluable contributions he has made to the nursing field, in particular aged care and healthy aging.

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111: Graduate Nurse Application Q and A (2) - Grad Success Series 
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111: Graduate Nurse Application Q and A (2) - Grad Success Series 

In this episode, I dive into a live coaching session, offering free guidance and support for nurses at all stages of their careers. Whether a graduate nurse or a seasoned professional asked their burning questions and explore various aspects of building a successful nursing career.

Join me in this insightful coaching session as I share wisdom and prompt nurses to reflect on their career paths, encouraging them to make decisions that align with their values and aspirations.

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106: Basic vs Advanced Nursing 
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106: Basic vs Advanced Nursing 

In this episode, I discussed a topic that might seem controversial at first: being basic. I delve into the importance of getting back to the basics of nursing and how it can actually make you an advanced practitioner. Through personal stories and insights, I shared how poor execution of basics can impact both patients and healthcare professionals. 

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105: 2023 Graduate Nurse Q and A LIVE - Grad Success Series
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105: 2023 Graduate Nurse Q and A LIVE - Grad Success Series

Join me in this exciting episode where I went live on Instagram and discussed valuable insights about graduate nursing programs, nursing careers, and life. I answered several questions from the audience, including whether entry-level jobs are worth considering instead of graduate nursing programs, how to manage nervousness and overwhelm during placement weeks, and dealing with feeling unprepared for the job.

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103: Self Doubt as a Graduate Nurse - Grad Success Series
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103: Self Doubt as a Graduate Nurse - Grad Success Series

Our thoughts generate our feelings, and the self-doubt we feel stems from our negative thoughts about ourselves. We have power over ourselves and our thoughts, and I encourage you to practice positive affirmations to combat self-doubt.

Remember, others cannot create how we feel, and it is up to us to take charge of our thoughts and emotions.

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102: How to be Happy as a Nurse
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102: How to be Happy as a Nurse

In this insightful episode, the focus is on the often-overlooked topic of happiness in nursing. 

As healthcare providers, it's easy to forget to prioritize our happiness as we care for our patient's well-being. I delve into 5 common ways nurses inadvertently outsource their happiness and offer 5 valuable strategies for internalizing it. 

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101: Nursing on your terms as a Graduate Nurse - Grad Nursing Success Series
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101: Nursing on your terms as a Graduate Nurse - Grad Nursing Success Series

Welcome to another episode of the Grad Nursing Success Series. In this latest episode, I talked about nursing on your own terms. As a graduate nurse, it's easy to follow traditional nursing pathways, but it's important to remember that you have the power to create your own unique path.

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098: Applying for graduate nurse speciality programs - Grad Nursing Success Series
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098: Applying for graduate nurse speciality programs - Grad Nursing Success Series

Looking to stand out from the crowd in specialty program pathways? In this new episode, I shared valuable insights on the importance of tailoring your application to the job you are applying for, and implementing the tips and tricks outlined in the Graduate Career Launch Program.

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097: Should I apply for graduate programs - Grad Nursing Success Series
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097: Should I apply for graduate programs - Grad Nursing Success Series

Welcome to the Graduate Nurse Success Series, a new podcast episode series on High Performance Nursing. If you're a graduate nurse or a third-year nursing student, then this is the series for you. In each episode, I will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in your nursing career.

In this first episode, we're discussing the different career options available to graduate nurses. You'll learn about the four key pathways and how to identify the one that's right for you.

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096: Nursing when you don't want to nurse anymore
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096: Nursing when you don't want to nurse anymore

In today's episode, we dive deep into a topic that so many nurses can relate to: “Nursing when you don't want to nurse anymore”. Whether you're feeling burnt out, disillusioned, or just unsure if nursing is the right path for you, this episode is a safe space to explore those feelings and gain some insight into what options are available to you.

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095: I'm ashamed to be a nurse...
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095: I'm ashamed to be a nurse...

In this episode, I dive into the topic of shame in nursing. As a nurse myself, I share my personal experience of feeling shame and discuss the importance of addressing basic foundations in nursing and critical analysis skills to prevent harm to patients.

This episode is my personal experience of the current state of healthcare and I don't have the answers. But what I do know, is that we can and must do better.

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