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The Empowered NurseBuilding and Maintaining Confidence in Everything You DoIn this episode Lacey shares on how to build and maintain confidence within your personal and professional life. She discusses the practices that she implemented while working through her own mental health journey and how they ultimately supported her nursing career. She also shares how to gain and maintain clinical confidence as a new nurse as well as why repetition is critical when it comes to building confidence. Connect with Lacey: www.theempowerednurse.org www.instagram.com/lacey_magen www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses
2023-01-2325 minThe Empowered NurseSetting Boundaries as a Student or New NurseLacey discusses how to set boundaries as a nursing student or new nurse. Whether it's navigating toxic conversations or honoring your own personal needs, setting boundaries for yourself can be both helpful and necessary throughout your nursing profession. Tune in for tips and advice for boundary setting. Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses www.instagram.com/laceymagen
2023-01-1627 minThe Empowered NurseOwning Your Wants in NursingLacey shares an episode on how to get to the root of your desires within your nursing career and answers a few listener questions such as how do you get over feeling like “less of a nurse” when transitioning from a bedside to non-beside role. Oftentimes we follow trends or adopt what other people say is “right” but it ultimately may not be right for us. Lacey shares her experience as a teacher, nurse mentor, and nurse on how to discern your wants and needs and then own them! Connect with Lacey: www.theempowerednurse.org www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses www.instagram...
2023-01-0933 minThe Empowered Nurse4 Steps to Attracting What You Want Out of Your Nurse Life in 2023Lacey shares how you can find alignment within your career and attract the things you want and crave over the next year as a nurse. She dives into finding solutions to improve when you're struggling, pivoting before you crumble, getting clear on how you want to feel and understanding the emotional aspect of goal setting, and more! Connect with Lacey: https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://theempowerednurse.org/
2023-01-0517 minThe Empowered NurseGetting Unstuck and Finding Clarity in Your Nurse Career with Cat Golden of Nurses Inspire NursesLacey is joined by Nurses Inspire Nurses Founder, Cat Golden. Working as a pediatric nurse for seven years, Cat knew firsthand what it was like to feel exhausted and isolated. She also knew she was not alone and that many of her coworkers felt the exact same way which is why she created Nurses Inspire Nurses; to support nurses as humans first, and nurses second. Over the past four years Cat and the Nurses Inspire Nurses team have helped tens of thousands of nurses go from feeling tired and alone to appreciated and supported. Through community, merch, events, and an e...
2022-12-1231 minThe Empowered NurseHow to look forward to your first shift alone (off of orientation)Lacey shares how you can actually look forward to your first shift as a new nurse when you come off of orientation. Oftentimes the first shift is daunting and stressful but there are mindset and perspective shifts you can make that will help minimize anxiety and intimidation that comes with being alone on the floor! Learn what your nurse personality type is by taking the quiz today! Join the Empowered Nurse Network Let’s Connect: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/
2022-12-0516 minThe Empowered NurseTips for the nurse personality types: the Adventurer + the SocialitePart two of Lacey and Sam discussing the nurse personality types - The Adventurer and The Socialite. They dive into the importance of having your cup filled, harmony in work life integration, perfectionism, attaching self-worth to our perception of a job well done, the necessity in being in relationship with yourself first and foremost, and how mentorship supports each personality type! Learn what your nurse personality type is by taking the quiz today! Join the Empowered Nurse Network Let’s Connect: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/
2022-12-0138 minThe Empowered NurseTips for the nurse personality types: the Dreamer + the ThriverLacey and fellow ENM Mentor Sam examine the different nurse personality types in this part one of two series. In this episode they specifically chat about the dreamer and the thriver personality types - what is most important to each one, what they often struggle with the most when signing up for mentorship, and how mentorship supports each personality type. Learn what your nurse personality type is by taking the quiz today! Be one of the first 10 people to enroll in ENM 2.0 (limited availability) Join the Empowered Nurse Network Let’s Connect: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https...
2022-11-2846 minThe Empowered NurseThe biggest changes needed in supporting nurses in 2023This episode is from an Instagram Live I did recently discussing the biggest shifts needed in supporting nurses and how the Empowered Nurse Mentorship is working to be a part of the change and support nurses across the board that are struggling within the profession. We go into the gap around mental health support within nursing, preceptor programs, support with developing a deeper sense of self and determining what it is you want out of your life and career and finding a job based on that, self-confidence, work-life integration, and so much more! Be one of the first 10 people to en...
2022-11-2427 minThe Empowered NurseThe shame that comes with admitting “I don’t like what I’m doing as a nurse” and how to manage that.In this episode I’m discussing the shame that is often felt when you are not where you want to be within your nursing career. I recently chatted with two different nurses who are experiencing this and I know they aren’t alone. I’ve been there myself. As the definition of what a “good job” is has changed over time and we demand more from our careers, it’s important to recognize where you’re at and how you can get to the place of where you’d like to be. I’m sharing my tips on shifts you can start making t...
2022-11-2135 minThe Empowered NurseUnpopular Opinion: You SHOULD work while in nursing school…We all have an unpopular opinion or two and mine probably goes against what you’ve heard (or will hear) in nursing school which is that I’m of the belief that you can work while in nursing school. In this episode I share why I went against the orientation ground rules in nursing school and held a job despite being told it would be impossible. We discuss pros and cons, practicing discernment to decide if it’s right for you, finding the right role, and more. Take the Nurse Personality Type Quiz Join the Empowered Nurse Network Let’s Connect: ...
2022-11-1719 minThe Empowered NurseFinding more energy on your days off + avoiding the post shift hangoverMany nurses come to Lacey wanting to feel more productive on their days off… they feel like they are a waste of space because all they want to do is sleep, rest, watch tv and numb out… First of all - we need a perspective shift on rest. Rest is not lazy, it is extremely productive. We need to regenerate and relax after work… Why? Improve cognitive function Restore our mental health Reflect and integrate If you see a pattern where you are feeling like crap after every single shift and its taking you over 24 hours to bounce back… there may be a big...
2022-11-1423 minThe Empowered NursePart 2 - The top 5 things that hold nurses back from doing what they want…Brittany and Lacey continue the conversation together on the most common objections that they hear from those they work with when it comes to deciding to do something for themselves! For all of the details on Costa Rica, be sure to click the link below for more information. Flash sale ends November 10th, 2023! https://theempowerednurse.org/retreats
2022-11-0829 minThe Empowered NursePart 1: Decision Making for Nurses - our process for making the best decisions in your career and personal life!Brit Stoeckel, our guest for today's episode, is an ICU Nurse Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Mindset Coach for healing professionals. She LOVES teaching both in clinical practice and on the mat. After more than 15 years of critical care nursing and yoga practice she has created a thriving business that helps healers recover from burnout and create a life that feels amazing through coaching, yoga, mindset, and self-love. Together Brit + Lace share their best tools for making both big and small decisions for yourself in both your professional and personal life. Wanna come to Costa Rica? Until November 10th we have a...
2022-11-0741 minThe Empowered NurseHow to never struggle communicating with an ordering provider again…Being new and communicating with ordering providers can be scary! But you are here for a reason and they need you just as much as you need them for help in creating postive patient outcomes :) Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/
2022-11-0113 minThe Empowered NurseQuiet Quitting with Dr. Claire PhillipsOn this episode of The Empowered Nurse Podcast, Dr. Claire Phillips and Lacey discuss the definition of quiet quitting, the problem with it in nursing in particular and some solutions for both individuals and nurse leaders who are looking to prevent complacency in the profession. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Dr. Claire Phillips info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursing.the.system/ Website/Blog: https://www.nursingthesystem.com/blog Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/
2022-10-2757 minThe Empowered NurseWhy Work Life Balance Hasn't Happened for You BeforeIn this episode Lacey shares some of her experience early in her very first career as an adult, she struggled as a young professional and is open about what she believes is a huge factor in why she struggled! Determining what your values are helps you make better decisions about the future and how you should be spending your time. You can find the values sheet by Brene Brown referenced here: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/ Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.inst...
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The Empowered NurseMy Experience with Nursing Conferences in 2022In this episode Lacey shares with you her experience with nurses conferences both big and small. This is a more conversational episode, so grab a drink and a relax while she shares her experience! Costa Rica Nurse Retreat Link https://theempowerednurse.org/retreats Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/
2022-10-2031 minThe Empowered NurseLeave nurse life at workPost Shift Anxiety is a real thing. In this episode Lacey gives you 5 actionable tips to support you with leaving work at work and living a more fulfilling life outside of your nursing career. These action items are simple but very effective in supporting you with intentionally separating work from home. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/
2022-10-1714 minThe Empowered NurseThe mindset work behind finding the career you wantIn this episode Lacey discusses the mindset shift necessary when considering the future of your career. She shares tips with both nursing students who are considering their first job and nurses who are determining what their next step is in their career. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/
2022-10-0913 minThe Empowered NurseHow to get clear on what you want in your nursing careerWelcome back for another season of The Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey gives you the real talk on how to start asking yourself the deeper, more real questions on what you want in your life and in your career and how to take the first steps to aligning those things! For this episode you will need a pen and paper - Lacey gives you 3 journal prompts to use to help you navigate your career clarity. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://w...
2022-10-0718 minThe Empowered NurseCreating a Sustainable Caregiving Practice: Day off Meditation and AffirmationsIn this final episode of our three part series all about transitioning from our shifts as a nurse to home life, Brittany Stockel is taking us into how to heal on days off in order to create a sustainable caregiving practice. She’s discussing the differences between rituals versus routines, how to implement both into your days off as a nurse, embracing rest without judgement, releasing the need to be productive, and active recovery and gentle movement. She ends the episode with a sweet and simple meditation packed with affirmations to get you in the mood for a great day (or...
2022-01-1710 minThe Empowered NurseCreating a Post Shift Routine to Transition from Hospital to Home with Brittany StoeckelBrittany Stoeckel is back to impart some more wisdom, this time taking us through a post shift routine that will allow you to positively transition from hospital to home life no matter what kind of shift you had. She discusses some things you can do like create a mini sanctuary in your car, breathwork, and affirmations as well as meditation so you can make the most of your time off whether you have twelve hours until your next shift or multiple days off! Costa Rica Retreat for Nurses | Text RETREAT to +1 (973) 310-6356 to learn more or visit https://theempowerednurse.org/co...
2022-01-1011 minThe Empowered NursePre-Shift Meditation and Breathwork with Brittany StoeckelIn this episode, friend of the podcast, fellow nurse, and yoga practitioner Brittany Stoeckel takes us through a guided meditation and breathwork for before your shift. She breaks down simple, actionable steps you can take to feel prepared and confident as a nurse as you clock in - from getting into a state of gratitude to setting a very simple intention, this quick episode is definitely for you! Costa Rica Retreat for Nurses | Text RETREAT to +1 (973) 310-6356 to learn more or visit https://theempowerednurse.org/costa-rica Connect with Brittany: https://www.britstoeckel.com/ Yoga and Mindset for Nurses Facebook group www...
2022-01-0313 minThe Empowered NurseWalking Through Trauma and Leading With Your ValuesThis week Lacey is sharing a quick episode on how her values have really helped her as she navigates trauma and how she’s been able to pull herself out of a dark place that in the past, she may not have been able to do as well. She shares why integrity is so important to her, how she figured out what her own values are on an individual and career level, and focusing on tasks that bring her joy and pleasure. Resources: Brene Brown Values List Connect with Lacey: Want to receive tips, motivation, and nurse affirmations on the reg...
2021-12-1315 minThe Empowered NurseMy Experience Working as a Nurse for the Rutgers Football TeamLacey is breaking down one of her most asked questions as of recently - how did she get a role working as a nurse with the Rutgers football team?! She is sharing how networking helped her achieve this position and ways you can network as a nurse, her personal experience within the role, her thoughts on nurses within sports medicine, and why you may want to reconsider nursing if working in sports is of high priority to you. Lacey also talks about how mindset and intention and confidence played a role in her going after such a position and how...
2021-12-0624 minThe Empowered NurseHow to Manage Anxiety as a NurseIn this episode, Lacey shares tangible tools, tips, and coping mechanisms to deal with the top anxiety triggers for nurses. After polling a large audience of new nurses she found that 78% of new nurses (less than two years of experience) and even some more veteran nurses experience anxiety before heading to work. She goes over the top three anxieties, why they’re there, and how to dispel them. Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/
2021-11-2935 minThe Empowered NurseCreating and Consuming on Social Media: The Importance of Perspective, Intention, and Boundaries with Nurses Eva and LauraIn the age of Social Media, we’ve been conditioned to a communication revolution on a global level. It has amplified self-expression as well as our ability to connect and share thoughts and opinions with like-minded individuals or organizations near and far. It’s a hot topic with an array of opinions on the matter if you’re someone with a phone or know someone that has one. This week Lacey is joined by fellow nurse friends and entrepreneurs Eva and Laura to discuss social media holistically. The pros, cons, and the necessity of being intentional with just about everything in you...
2021-11-2252 minThe Empowered NurseStudent Loan Planning, Payment, and Forgiveness Options for Nurses With Meagan Landress, CSLPLacey is joined by Certified Student Loan Professional Meagan Landress to discuss the many options available to nurses when it comes to student loans and loan forgiveness! So often, nurses (and others) let their loan dictate many of their decisions including the roles that they go into but she believes in order to achieve success and happiness beyond a financial means, it should really be the other way around. Meagan helps student loan borrowers better understand their loans and the options available for repaying, forgiveness, planning, and more. Meagan specifically dives into the different forgiveness options available to nurses such...
2021-11-1538 minThe Empowered NurseBehind the Scenes of Mentorship: Creating Impact, Building Community, and Crushing Goals TogetherThis week Lacey is chatting in person with two Empowered Nurse mentors and her Mentorship Director as they all meet in person to retreat, connect, and discuss future goals for The Empowered Nurse Mentorship Program. Lacey, Rachele, Molly, and Sam each share their personal experiences through learning the ENM method as well as the impact they are making. The group discusses: Nurse entrepreneurship Behind the scenes of the Empowered Nurse Mentorship The growth they’re seeing with their mentees in the current round of mentorship The power in connecting with your internet friends The importance of community Setting and reaching goal...
2021-11-0837 minThe Empowered NurseHow to Recognize and Reduce Burnout as a Nurse with Diana Page, ACNP-BCThis week, Lacey is sitting down with Diana Page, ACNP-BC. She has worked as a nurse practitioner for 12 years in both inpatient and outpatient neurology and as an RN prior to that in the family practice arena. Diana is burnout survivor turned burnout educator as well as a nurse and NP Mentor and clinician wellbeing advocate. She started Selfcare Catalyst to help those around her avoid burnout and find the spark in their day-to-day life. Her signature mentorship program has supported both new and veteran nurses in warding off burnout, finding better work life integration, and using tools to leave...
2021-11-0139 minThe Empowered NurseMindset, Money, and Self-Care Practices for Nurses With Brittany StoeckelThis week Lacey is chatting with Brittany Stoeckel. Brittany is an ICU Nurse Practitioner who has been on a self-care and personal growth journey since she began her career and loves guiding and assisting others in theirs. After more than 15 years of critical care nursing and yoga personal practice, Brittany completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy, one of the only hospital-based yoga teacher training programs in the country. She loves teaching both in clinical practice and on the mat. Lacey and Brittany discuss: Her personal journey into self-nurturing and yoga The learn, grow, show me...
2021-10-251h 00The Empowered NurseNurse Culture, Optimistic Realism and Advice for New Nurses with ED RN Angela GarridoIn this episode, Lacey is sitting down for a coffee chat with her fellow nursing school grad and friend, Angela. Angela is an Emergency Nurse at one of the busiest hospitals in the nation and she has a lot of experience beyond the bedside - from dealing with a mass exodus of employees (pre-pandemic) and then stepping up from the challenges that arose from that. She also talks about her personal journey why she left a career in the music industry to become a nurse.
2021-10-1847 minThe Empowered NurseCoffee Chats: Authentic Conversations and the Current Realities of NursingWelcome back to the Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey is going over what you can expect from this season of the podcast and sharing her current takes on nursing. She talks about the biggest struggles and challenges she’s seeing with new nurses right now, why we need to be okay with some on the job learning, and seeking connection and community all while keeping it realistic. Get ready for some realistic optimism, motivation, and new mindset hacks for your empowered nurse journey.
2021-10-1817 min
The Empowered NurseMy Nursepreneur Story (Bonus episode with Katie Carroll Coaching)This bonus episode was originally shared on the Thriving Joy Podcast with Katie Carroll. Katie interviews Lacey who shares her story and journey to becoming a nurse and nurse mentor, the beauty and uniqueness of being a nurse, building confidence, and more. Katie and Lacey also discuss how nursing has changed in the last 20+ years, networking and community building, why having a life, priorities and focuses outside of your career is important, and much more!
2021-02-0850 minThe Empowered NurseWhy You Should Consider Taking a Social Media BreakLacey recently took a social media detox consisting of a week off of all social platforms and was able to gain some great insights. In this episode she shares those insights, what she learned about herself, and why you may want to try a social media detox yourself!
2021-02-0116 minThe Empowered NurseLearning How to Delegate as a New NurseIn this episode, Lacey shares a personal experience that led her down the path of better understanding delegation to do it more effectively. Delegation is not something new nurses are taught and is oftentimes one of the biggest challenges she sees for her mentees so she wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Lacey also shares how communication plays a critical role in delegation, who and how to delegate to if you don’t have nursing assistants on your floor, and creating a team camaraderie.
2021-01-2517 minThe Empowered NurseMental Health Resources for NursesLacey recently polled her Instagram audience on mental health. About 2000 people voted and 79% of those people stated that they experience anxiety frequently yet only 18% said they seek out therapy for their anxiety. After diving a little deeper she found that the reason why the number of those seeking out therapy was so low was due to three main reasons; cost, unsure of how to find a good therapist, or social shame. This episode explores and shares resources for therapy and mental health.
2021-01-1124 minThe Empowered NurseLiving Life in Flow as a Nurse; All About Cycle Syncing with Ash McDonaldToday Lacey chats with her personal mentor, Ash Mcdonald, about cycle syncing and how it affects our lives (physically, emotionally, socially, and more). Ash is a therapist, mentor, self-care advocate, productivity coach, & time strategist and firm believer in all things transformation. She helps busy, ambitious women craft a life they’re obsessed with through self-awareness, intentional action, and soul-nourishing routines and rituals to live by.
2020-12-2837 minThe Empowered NurseYou are what YOU tell yourself you are; Affirmations for NursesLacey talks thoughts becoming things - from failing tests and feeling bad to empowering herself by reflecting and creating positive practices in less than 10 minutes a day. In this third episode of a 3-part series Lacey shares on self-talk, affirmations, and why it’s a big part of the Empower 90 journal!
2020-12-2118 minThe Empowered NurseReflection & Action Planning; How to Become a Self-Aware NurseToday’s episode is two of a three part series where Lacey dives into another piece of the Empower 90 Journal & Planner before it goes on sale in a few weeks! Today’s episode is all about reflection and sharing her biggest tip for self-awareness.
2020-12-1418 minThe Empowered NurseThe Year of the Nurse; Ending 2020 on a High NoteLacey is bringing back the Empower 90 Nurse Journal & Planner! The Empower 90 Journal & Planner is a 90 day empowerment practice that takes less than 10 minutes to complete each day and is the exact tool Lacey created and uses to reframe her mindset and beliefs about herself and her capabilities as a woman, wife, nurse, business owner and now mother! Lacey goes in depth to becoming an empowered nurse and focuses on how to manifest a positive end to the year of the nurse.
2020-12-0718 minThe Empowered NurseNew Nurse, New Money; Best Tips for Handling your Income with AllieLacey chats with Allie, The Debt Free Nurse. After being an RN for five years and stressing about her debts daily she decided to learn about personal finance and with that she’s been able to pay off 46K in one year, save 10k in 6 months and pay off all of her student loan and credit card debt. Today, Allie is a part-time nurse, student, and continues to help nurses by providing them with an approachable way to pay off their debt.
2020-11-2300 minThe Empowered NurseHow to Avoid Shift Hangover with Laura WileyLacey chats with fellow nurse and nurse mentor, Laura Wiley. Laura is a former PICU Night Shift Nurse with a passion for self care. But it wasn’t always that way. She was quickly headed for burnout until she was headed for vacation and finally had more than three days away from work to realize what she was doing to herself! She quickly developed a plan to create a balanced work life, avoid shift hangovers, and now helps others to do the same.
2020-11-1600 minThe Empowered NurseFrom Float Pool to Urology & Mentee to Mentor; Meet Nurse RacheleLacey speaks with fellow Nurse, Friend, Accountability Coach, and former Empowered Nurse Mentee, Rachele Guenette. Rachele graduated from university feeling strong and confident in her skills as a new nurse however, her bubble was quickly busted. Rachele applied to The Empowered Nurse Mentorship where she gained clarity, confidence, and community on a personal and professional level and has a much different relationship and feeling towards her career now than when she first started out as a new nurse.
2020-11-0200 minThe Empowered NurseEthical Dilemmas in Life & NursingIn this episode, Lacey shares an ethical dilemma that she recently experienced in her personal life that felt so similar to many dilemmas she experienced while working on the floor as a nurse. As a new nurse, you will likely have an experience where you’re unsure whether or not to escalate a situation or deal with a moral or ethical dilemma. Lacey talks you through handling it like a pro.
2020-10-2600 minThe Empowered NurseWTH is Self-Care for a New Nurse?In this episode, Lacey talks about the importance of making self-care a priority in your new nurse journey. Self-care has a wide range of meaning and she dives into making it a priority from the beginning and finding out what feels good for you. We all need time to step away from our careers mentally, physically, and emotionally and nursing is no different.
2020-10-1900 minThe Empowered NurseDon't Make This Mistake When Choosing Your SpecialtyLacey answers one of her most commonly asked questions from nursing students and new nurses - “What specialty should I go into?” It’s so important to take time to consider your options and evaluate what you want your life to look like when deciding on a type of nursing career. Doing the personal work and understanding your WHY is going to help you make the best decision for YOU when it comes to choosing a specialty.
2020-10-1200 min
The Empowered NurseManaging Pre-Shift AnxietyLet’s talk about anxiety. How often do you feel it? Can you sense it coming? Does it hit you like a ton of bricks every time you start thinking about your pre-shift prep?I used to suffer from EXTREME anxiety back when I was teaching so when I did become a nurse, I knew I needed to develop ways to keep my anxiety at bay. I found that developing a routine that worked best for me was crucial in alleviating stress and pre-shift anxiety and I want to help you do the same.
2020-10-0500 minThe Empowered NurseWhy Nursing Confidence Is ImportantI realized early on in my career as a nurse that confidence (or lack thereof) has a much deeper implication than just what you can do for your patients which is exactly why I wanted to discuss it on this episode! If you’ve ever felt like DAMN I am so freaking anxious when I head into work… I HATE THIS… but you can’t figure out if it’s YOU or the JOB?! This episode is for you. There’s a big difference between dislike and a lack of comfort and I’m here to help you find answers an
2020-10-0500 minThe Empowered NurseWho Is Lacey?Welcome back to the relaunch of The Empowered Nurse Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. On this episode I figured it would be a good idea to give you a small peek into my life - who I am, how I got here, and my goals and purpose behind this podcast.I’m Lacey, a board certified nurse and past middle school teacher, turned nurse mentor and coach here to bring you top tips to success as well conversations with other nurses and professionals in the medical space to inspire you to find your power as a nu
2020-10-0500 min
The Empowered Nurse#9: Are you dreading your next shift after some time off....My tips for avoiding the anxiety of going back into your next shift!
2019-06-2010 minThe Empowered Nurse#8: How to Build Nurse ConfidenceBuilding nurse confidence is NOT always easy. In fact it took me a lot of diligent work to build up my confidence... in this episode I share with you my tips on building up your confidence in ANYTHING you are doing!
2019-06-0614 minThe Empowered Nurse#7: Building confidence in all parts of your #NurseLife With the #Empower90 Method“Lace, how the heck did you become such a motivated and confident nurse?!” It wasn’t overnight but it also wasn’t rocket science! Tiny changes and implementation can lead to huge rewards! Listen about the Empower 90 Method and how it has helped me to achieve my goals and live in a more confident space no matter what I am doing! You can head to TheEmpoweredNurse.org to check out The Empower 90 planner for yourself! Send in a voice message:https://anchor.fm/lacey27/message
2019-05-2319 min