Stephanie is a nursing leader, double board-certified as a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner and lactation consultant. She serves as Associate Director of Credentialing Programs for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Stephanie’s expertise spans breastfeeding, mother/baby care, immunizations, pediatric disease management, and pediatric mental health. She also has prior experience as a pediatric ICU nurse, supporting critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients with complex and chronic needs. Known for her in-depth knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development, Stephanie is widely recognized for her ability to guide families from infancy through adolescence. She is also a wife and mother of three children ages 5 and under with an undergrad BSN degree from Catholic University where she played softball and was the 4-year starting pitcher; not to mention, rookie of the year freshman year. Stephanie hold a Masters in Nursing from University of Pennsylvania as well.
TIMESTAMPS
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(01:05) - Stephanie Bosche introduction
(02:50) - Why nursing?
(04:10) - Straight for the jugular…
(07:34) - Adults constantly complaining
(10:20) - The power of “common sense”
(11:55) - ICU -> Private Practice
(15:40) - Advantages that come with life experience
(19:45) - Life in *motherhood* for Steph
(22:45) - Steph’s #1 piece of advice for parents
(25:25) - Coach Karli’s #1 piece of advice for parents
(28:40) - The importance of stability in putting down roots
(30:40) - Priorities naturally shifting + the “do it all” lifestyle…
(38:20) - IPA popped
Stone Delicious IPA
Ommegang Neon Neon Rainbows
(40:33) - The art to swaddling
(41:19) - How do you eat a Chipotle burrito?
(42:20) - Millennials diseased by social media highlights
(46:10) - CO + pregnancy…should I stop & take a selfie?
(48:50) - The stress of scheduled social media posting…
(53:20) - Daddy preparedness
(55:40) - Controlling your emotions as a parent
(59:40) - Living in the moment with a newborn
(01:03:05) - Losing a finger in a go-kart engine + other ‘irresponsible’ things from the 90s
(01:05:30) - Bedside -> Desk Job
(01:09:28) - High stress *behavior* throughout the pandemic
(01:11:00) - Always Runnin’ Toward the Next Big Thing
(01:13:50) - The Universe? God? Who/What’s directing you
(01:18:09) - What is a Nurse? Credentialing?
(01:27:25) - How do sports play a role in shaping our futures?
(01:30:56) - What do YOU do with negative energy?
(01:38:15) - What does Karli do when she lived alone & couldn’t walk? HELP!
(01:40:05) - Nurse Stephanie is UN-find-able
(01:41:05) - As a mom of 3 humans, a dog, proud wife, and with a full time job…does Stephanie have any hobbies?
(01:42:00) - …& a chicken mommy!
(01:43:50) - Wait…an egg isn’t a chick? What is life?!?!
