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Nursing Now PodcastPatient AdvocacyDiscover how Lori Schellenberg turned her retirement into a second career as a patient advocate, proving it's never too late to pivot and find your purpose. In this Nursing Now podcast episode, Laurie shares her inspiring journey from retired nurse to entrepreneur, creating a thriving career that supports patients and empowers nurses to explore new opportunities beyond the bedside. 🔹 Highlights from this episode:- Transitioning nurse to independent patient advocate - Insights into patient advocacy and how it differs from traditional case management - Tips for navigating career cha...2025-05-1129 min
Nursing Now PodcastLegal Nurse ConsultingCurious about becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)? đź“‹ In this episode, Janelle McSwiggin chats with Danielle Delgado about her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to thriving as an LNC.Highlights:- Transitioning from bedside nursing to legal nurse consulting- Key skills for success- Balancing bedside shifts with consulting work- Tools for managing thousands of pages of medical records- Tips to get started, including free resources and practice casesDanielle shares her insight as a successful, but newer LNC on the...2025-04-2729 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurses Writing BooksTenley Force, BSN, RN shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a successful author, offering insights tailored for new nurses and aspiring writers alike. She was inspired by her experience as a novice nurse on the floor. She seeks to support other novice nurses through her book, New: Nursing and the Art of Being Human. Tenley talked about: Writing a self-help book for new nursesInsights from 50 nurses across the U.S.Exploring the importance of storytelling in nursingTransitioning from bedside nurse to published authorOvercoming imposter syndrome and finding your communityUnderstanding publishing routes: independent, indie...2025-04-1329 min
Nursing Now PodcastPediatric Sleep ConsultantJanelle McSwiggin was excited to chat with Lacy Hess, RN about her fulfilling role as a certified pediatric sleep consultant! In this inspiring episode, Lacey shares her journey from bedside nursing to helping exhausted parents reclaim their nights and improve their children's sleep. Highlights from the episode:- Transitioning from nurse to sleep consultant  - Overcoming challenges like marketing and business building  - Balancing a nursing career with entrepreneurial goals  - Tips for success in pediatric sleep consulting and beyond  Lacy reminds us that nurses are dyna...2025-03-3029 min
Nursing Now PodcastCase ManagementJoin Janelle McSwiggin, MS, RN and Chelsea Strawn, RN, CCM as she reveals the ins and outs of Case Management. Chelsea reviews the minimum requirements to enter the field, what her days look like, and how to get started in case management, even if you don’t meet all the typical requirements.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:- The day-to-day responsibilities of case managers in workers' compensation.- A breakdown of field vs. telephonic case management- Key personality traits that make a great case m...2025-03-1728 min
Nursing Now PodcastRemote Nursing JobsJanelle McSwiggin, RN was excited to host the knowledgable, supportive Marie Peppers, LPN. Marie helps nurses leave the bedside and thrive in a variety of remote roles.Marie is our first LPN on the show she is absolutely pushing back on the traditional misconceptions surrounding LPNs to absolutely shine in her mentor role.Get ready to learn about:- The diversity of remote nursing fields- How an LPN mastered remote nursing success- The proximity principle and how it can open doors- Practical tips...2025-03-0929 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurse WritingJoin Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN and Janelle Salo, RN as they chat about nurse writing. Janelle is a successful writer who made the transition less than a year ago. She shares her insight on the transition from nurse to writer and the challenges she faced. Check out her website here and make sure you sign up for her newsletter.đź’ˇ Highlights of this episode:- Tips for choosing a niche that aligns with your passions- The role of LinkedIn in finding clients and building a freelance career- Overcoming impostor syn...2025-03-0229 min
Nursing Now PodcastFertility Awareness EducatorFrom ICU nurse to fertility educator - discover Morganne Skinner's inspiring journey with your host, Janelle McSwiggin!Learn how she transformed her endometriosis struggle into a thriving business helping women understand their menstrual cycles and fertility.Janelle and Morganne chat about:- Connect with successful nurse entrepreneurs- Use LinkedIn and Facebook communities- Navigate business basics without expensive tools- Build your foundation using free resources- Start your business confidently without waiting for "perfect" timingMorgan shares her experiences...2025-02-2329 min
Nursing Now PodcastCreating an App in NursingDiscover how one nurse is revolutionizing the fight against burnout! Brian Shaw, founder of HeartMyCare, shares his journey from bedside nurse to app creator. Join Janelle McSwiggin, RN, as she chats all things business and tech in the nursing realm. Learn how this game-changing solution aims to reignite passion in nursing by connecting patients and nurses in a meaningful way. Brian discusses:-the inspiration behind HeartMyCare-how he created an app from a drawing-his interpretation of burnout and the nursing shortage-his inspiring business...2025-02-1627 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurse Money CoachDiscover how one nurse transformed her career from bedside care to empowering financial freedom! Prisca Benson shares her inspiring journey from nursing to money coaching. Learn how she accidentally became an entrepreneur and now helps others achieve financial wellness.In this episode, we explore:• The transition from nursing to money coaching• How to start your entrepreneurial journey• The importance of financial stability before career changes• Tips for nurses interested in exploring alternative career paths• Resources for improving your financial literacyThis episode is a double w...2025-02-0929 min
Nursing Now PodcastLegal Nurse ConsultingDiscover how one Erin Ellsworth transformed her bedside career into a thriving legal nurse consulting business. In this candid conversation, experienced LNC Erin Ellsworth shares her journey from pediatric nursing to successful legal nurse consultant, revealing the exact steps she took to build her business.Learn what legal nurse consulting really involves, why you don't need expensive certifications to get started, and how to land your first clients through strategic networking. Erin breaks down common misconceptions about LNC work and provides practical advice for nurses considering this career path.2025-02-0229 min
Nursing Now PodcastHealth Coaching: Sleep and StressKaren Doiron, the Rest RN, shares her journey from burnout to becoming a stress and sleep coach for nurses. Learn how prioritizing rest and managing stress can transform your overall health. Karen graciously breaks down exactly how she became a health coach, so you can decide if it might be for you. In this episode, we explore:• tips for nurses to improve sleep• Transitioning from bedside nursing to health coaching• The critical link between stress and sleep for nurses• Strategies for creating a personalized sleep management toolkitKa...2025-01-2629 min
Nursing Now PodcastWorkshops, Community, and Public Speaking for NursesRachell Dumas, RN joins Janelle McSwiggin for an inspiring and beautiful episode of the Nursing Now podcast. This episode is focused on overcoming discrimination, health disparities, and personal trauma to create a thriving business that supports women navigating a similar situation. Rachell started her business, A Light After 9, after experiencing 9 pregnancy losses.As a warning to anyone who may not be ready to listen to a conversation on loss, we have an in-depth conversation about Rachell's pregnancy loss and the spark it ignited in her to advocate for others. Rachell's thriving business provides grants, educational materials...2025-01-1928 min
Nursing Now PodcastOccupational Health Nurse and Bakery OwnerDiscover how a nurse transformed her career into becoming an occupational nurse practicing independently at a major construction site.Join Janella Woods as she shares her remarkable journey from traditional nursing to occupational health, where she now supports 300+ construction workers daily. Learn how she combines her clinical expertise with workplace safety to create a unique and fulfilling career path.This episode explores:- Daily life as a construction site nurse- Setting up an occupational health clinic- Starting and scaling a baking company...2025-01-1229 min
Nursing Now PodcastPharmaceutical RepresentativesManny Ortega is the king of networking. Dynamic, knowledgeable, and empathetic, it's no wonder he found his way into a pharmaceutical representative role. Follow his inspiring journey from clinical care to pharmaceutical sales on the latest episode of Nursing Now with Janelle McSwiggin. Manny Ortega shares his 15-year evolution from bedside nurse to successful pharmaceutical representative, offering practical insights on leveraging clinical experience in corporate settingsHe reviewed:networkingthe importance of focusing on a specialty roles for nurses wanting to dive into pharmaceuticalstips for making the transitionrelationship building for career advancement2025-01-0528 min
Nursing Now PodcastCareer Coaching with Farah LaurantJoin Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN chats with Farah Laurent, DNP, career coach and conference queen! Discover how this former ER nurse transformed her 20-year clinical experience into a thriving career coaching business. Farrah shares powerful strategies for:- Building your professional brand- Transitioning to new nursing roles- Overcoming imposter syndrome- Creating multiple income streams- Networking effectively- Standing out in job interviewsWhether you're considering a career change, feeling stuck in your current role, or dreaming of...2024-12-2229 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurse AuthorFrom ER Nurse to Author: Discover how trauma shaped Jenn Johnson's writing journey. Jenn uses her fierce determination and dry humor to fuel her entrepreneurial ventures. Listen to Janelle and Jenn, two different types of nurse writers, banter about writing, their different paths, and the entrepreneurial challenges that come along with nontraditional nursing. This candid conversation explores: nursing intuitionthe process of publishing a bookthe importance of networkingassociations for nurse business owners Learn how COVID-19 sparked a passion for storytelling and led to the creation of "Nursing Intuition: How...2024-12-1529 min
Nursing Now PodcastClinical Trial ManagerTodd Nicklas, MSN, RN is an experienced Clinical Trial Manager for a pharmaceutical company focused in the cardiovascular space. Todd's passion and knowledge absolutely shines throughout this interview. With close to 15 years in the cardiovascular space and a decade in clinical research, Todd explains the ins and outs of pharmaceutical and academic research for nurses. Todd discussed:potential roles for nursestips for breaking into the fieldwhat a typical day-to-day of a clinical trial manager may look likeexperience and degrees for clinical researchNurses, buckle up for a fast-paced, informative look into...2024-12-0829 min
Nursing Now PodcastHealth Coaching and Forest TherapyJanelle McSwiggin and Klara Tselenchuk, RN, chat about the diverse world of nurse health coaching. Klara is a health coach and a forest therapy guide. After burning out at the bedside during the COVID-19 pandemic, this ICU nurse turned to entrepreneurship. Understanding that there was more to nursing than the traditional roles, Klara found success in nature. Now, she helps others reconnect with the natural world while supporting their emotional health.Together, Janelle and Klara talk about:-the steps to becoming a health coach and forest therapy guide-the research supporting forest...2024-12-0129 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurses and Digital ProductsJanelle McSwiggin and Sunny Khangura, BScN, MN, NP(F) chatted about Sunny's role as the Teaching NP. Sunny allowed her passion for teaching and learning to drive her entrepreneurial spirit. What started as a small study group has grown 12 year later to a successful company dedicated to providing a top-notch educational experience to Nurse Practitioners. Sunny breaks down her journey as an entrepreneur with actionable steps and tips for those considering a nontraditional path. We go over:market researchin-person vs digital resourcesthe first few step any entrepreneur should consider2024-11-2729 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurse Well-Being and RetentionOn the Nursing Now Podcast, I welcomed Kristen Gilmore, the Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Kristen pulses with collaboration, support, and empathy for nurses. An absolute "nurse's nurse", her entire role revolves around supporting nurses at her facility. Our fascinating conversation goes into the different ways healthcare facilities can make sure their nurses feel welcomed and heard. Hint: it's not with pizza. Kristen came in full force with multi-faceted ideas that propelled our conversation going. If you're a nurse in leadership: get your pen ready. And if you're...2024-11-2229 min
The Nurse Keith ShowHow to Create a Non-Traditional Nursing Career You Can LoveOn episode 496 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back to the podcast Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN, a nurse, podcaster, and medical writer whose experience creating a non-traditional career trajectory can serve as inspiration for nurses who would like to follow in her highly successful entrepreneurial footsteps.In the course of their conversation, Keith and Janelle discuss her path to becoming a freelance medical writer with a wide range of corporate clients, including GoodRX, Health.com, and Haymarket. They also discuss Janelle's online writing academy that walks nurses and healthcare professionals through...2024-11-2254 min
Nursing Now PodcastHolistic Nurse Coaching: Burnout Janelle McSwiggin, RN and Jenn Ohlinger, RN chat about all things burn out, a topic close to both of their hearts. Jenn is a nurse health coach that focuses on supporting women and healthcare workers dealing with burnout. Jenn and Janelle chat about the overwhelming burnout trends in healthcare and how fixing burnout serves both the facility and the nurse. Dealing with burnout helps facilities save money replacing nurse after nurse, and it helps nurses thrive in their roles. Jenn shares her specific tips about dealing with burnout, including when your facility can't offer you support...2024-11-2129 min
Nursing Now PodcastNurses to NanniesJoin Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN and her guest Kian Alberto, nurse advocate and business owner as they discuss the overarching themes of the childcare crisis and the nursing crisis. Kian has developed an innovative solution to help support both mothers as well as nurses, offering empathetic support to both sides of his business model through Nurses to Nannies. Kian Alberto is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey from Colgate University to professional soccer, corporate America, and ultimately into pioneering ventures epitomizes resilience, passion, and purpose. As the founder of Nurses to Nannies, he is reshaping childcare by...2024-11-1829 min
Nursing Now PodcastBurnout and the BedsideIn this heartfelt episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we tackle the pressing issue of burnout among nurses. With the demands of the profession on the rise, we need to address the mental, emotional, and physical toll that nursing can take.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Understanding Burnout: Explore what burnout looks like in the nursing profession, its symptoms, and its impact on both personal well-being and patient care.Contributing Factors: Discuss the common causes of burnout, including workloadPractical Strategies: Discover actionable tips for coping with burnout, such as self-care practices, setting boundaries, and seeki...2024-10-2429 minNursing Now PodcastExploring Remote NursingIn this episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we dive into the expanding landscape of remote nursing. As healthcare evolves, remote nursing options are becoming more accessible, offering nurses new ways to engage with patients and enhance their careers.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Types of Remote Nursing Roles: Explore various remote positions, including telehealth nursing, case management, and legal nurse consulting.Certifications: Discover the different certifications for each remote position.Overview of the remote role: Discuss the daily tasks of each remote role coveredGetting Started: Gain practical tips for transitioning into remote nursing, inclu...2024-10-2329 minNursing Now PodcastFreelance Writing for NursesIn this episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we delve into the world of freelance writing, offering valuable tips for nurses looking to make the transition from traditional nursing roles to writing careers. Join us as we explore the differences between freelance writing and conventional writing jobs, and how to navigate this exciting path.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Understanding Freelance Writing: Discover what freelance writing is and how it's different from traditional writing roles, including flexibility and client relationships.Essential Tips for Success: Gain practical advice on building your portfolio, finding clients, and p...2024-10-2329 minNursing Now PodcastA Nurse's Guide to Medical WritingIn this episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we dive into the world of medical writing—a fulfilling career path for nurses looking to expand their horizons. Join us as we explore the skills needed, personal journeys, and various niches within the field of medical writing.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Introduction to Medical Writing: Understand what medical writing entails and how it can serve as a rewarding alternative or complement to traditional nursing roles.Essential Skills for Success: Discover the key skills needed for medical writingPersonal Journey: Hear our host’s personal story of...2024-10-2228 minNursing Now PodcastRemote Work Basics for NursesIn this episode of the Nursing Now Podcast, we explore the world of remote work for nurses. Hosted by a successful remote medical writer, Janelle Mcswiggin introduces you to remote work, why it's on the rise, and how it may impact the nursing world.As the healthcare landscape shifts, remote roles are becoming increasingly available, offering new opportunities and challenges for nursing professionals.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Pros of Remote NursingCons of Remote NursingRemote work's tie into Nursing IdentityExamples of Remote Nursing RolesWhether you’re considering a transition to remote work or...2024-10-2228 minNursing Now PodcastNursing Now: By Nurses for NursesIn this inaugural episode, we’ll meet your host, a passionate nurse and writer with a deep commitment to supporting nurses who feel burned out and forgotten by their administrators. Our host shares the joys and challenges of nursing, including the isolation that can come from working in healthcare.The mission of the Nursing Now Podcast is to empower bedside nurses seeking alternative career paths and to remind them that we are more than "just nurses." This podcast aims to:unite nursesadvocate for their needscreate a supportive space for di...2024-10-2109 min