The Empowered Nurse Podcast

Welcome 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://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-naematullah-26454b176/  

In 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 days) off!    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.instagram.com/britstoeckel   Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/

Brittany 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/costa-rica   Connect with Brittany: https://www.britstoeckel.com/ Yoga and Mindset for Nurses Facebook group www.instagram.com/britstoeckel   Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/

In 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.instagram.com/britstoeckel   Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/

This 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? Text Lacey at +1 (973) 310-6356! https://theempowerednurse.org/ www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses www.instagram.com/laceymagen

Lacey 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 you can use these same practices to manifest your dream position!    Want to receive tips, motivation, and nurse affirmations on the reg? Text Lacey at +1 (973) 310-6356!   Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses www.instagram.com/laceymagen

In 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/

In 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 your life (including social media)! Lacey, Laura, and Eva chat about: Their shared passion in supporting nurses outside of their day to day job roles The many sides to social media and how it affects them  How over consuming online can play a role in your own personal experiences offline Why it's important to be solution oriented Creating, consuming, and using your time wisely Setting perspective and intentions when it comes to social media Awareness around goals and how social consumption fits in to those And so much more!    Connect with Eva: https://purposepeople.co/ https://www.instagram.com/purposepeopleco/   Connect with Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.w.wiley/ Brightly Balanced Method Waitlist   Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theempowerednurses/ https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/

Lacey 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 as public service loan forgiveness, state forgiveness options, and what she expects to see more of when it comes to student loan debt.   Resources Mentioned: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-forgiveness-nurses/ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool Get on the Empowered Nurse Mentorship Waitlist for Winter of 2021   Connect with Meagan: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/studentloanplanner/ https://twitter.com/tweeetmeagain https://www.financialcoachmeagan.com/

This 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 goals  Impact over income Developing relationships And so much more!    Get on Empowered Nurse Mentorship Waitlist for Winter 2021 Connect with the ENM Team: Follow @theempowerednurses on Instagram Follow Lacey on Instagram Follow Rachele on Instagram Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Molly on Instagram

This 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 work at work.     Lacey and Diana discuss: Core pillars of burnout and the many different ways it can show up Compassion fatigue Acute vs chronic burnout Why it's critical to prioritizing and nurture yourself as a nurse Tangible tips and advice for nurses that are experiencing burnout Therapy and other helpful resources specific to nurses And so much more   Diana is also a speaker and mom of two and is passionate about connecting with exhausted clinicians looking for more joy and fulfillment in their lives.    Connect with Diana: https://selfcarecatalyst.com/ https://instagram.com/catalystforselfcare 6 Secrets To Setting Healthy Boundaries

This 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 method Why she intends to be a lifelong teacher AND learner Where systematic change begins and why you shouldn't be coughing on a corporation to change Money mindset and understanding your finances Tangible lifestyle and mindset practices you can start implementing today Examining unconscious beliefs Burnout and more   Brittany hosts virtual and in person yoga retreats for nurses as well as mindset coaching and whole body health coaching.   Costa Rica Retreat for Nurses | Text RETREAT +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.instagram.com/britstoeckel

In 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. Lacey and Angela discuss their favorite things about being a nurse, what needs to change in the profession, advice for new nurses entering the profession, the importance of focusing on the good things, nurse culture, what it means to triage the noise, and much more!    Learn More: Get on the Empowered Nurse Mentorship Waitlist for Winter of 2021 Receive daily doses of inspiration and motivation by texting +1 (973) 310-6356 https://instagram.com/theempowerednurses https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/angelaaa.rn/

Welcome 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 what's going on in the media and why it's not an accurate representation of what nursing is, 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.   Learn More: Get on the Empowered Nurse Mentorship Waitlist for Winter of 2021 Receive daily doses of inspiration and motivation by texting +1 (973) 310-6356 https://instagram.com/theempowerednurses https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/

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! 

Lacey 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!   Lacey shares on: Ways to let go of content that doesn’t serve you Questioning our own thoughts and beliefs and where they come from (i.e. our they our own or do they come from social media influence) The feeling of guilt that may come up as a nurse on social media Comparison Nurse gaslighting   If you feel traumatized in any way by things you see on social media, get stuck in a rut of scrolling, feel guilty about yourself after consuming content, or it’s become habitual to go to certain apps on your phone when you have free time, it may be time to consider a social media detox! AND, remember, what is portrayed in the media (both mainstream and social) is not always the full picture. In fact, it rarely is! Don’t allow what you see to scare you away from your profession or your life.

In 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.

Today Lacey is talking all about how to build relationships with providers as a new nurse. Working with providers can all be really intimidating when first starting out as nurses but the truth is they really need you just as much, if not more, than you need them! Lacey shares her best tips and practices for shifting your mindset when talking to physicians and gaining comfort in building rapport and relationships with your team so that you can give the best patient care possible!  Topics include: Perspective shift, realizing providers are humans too  How to deal with confrontation Ways to build rapport with providers When to escalate or report a negative experience with a provider Using the SBAR system (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) to communicate  And more!  Remember - they are your teammates that have been training differently from you! You are smart and worthy of sitting at the table with any provider! What you bring is important and they need your assessments and skills there, too!

Lacey recently polled her Instagram audience on mental health and the data was quite interesting. 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 week Lacey shares: The start of her personal therapy journey Resources that may be available to you (through your school, employer, public, etc.) Ways to find a therapist that fits your needs (cost,  Why you should prioritize your mental health The trial and error you may have to go through to find a therapist that you like Why social shame is not a good enough reason to not go to therapy Resources: The Well-Being Initiative Mental Health Help for Nurses Headspace Better Help National Suicide prevention hotline is 800-273-8255

Today 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 as well as a mama to three, oat milk latte fanatic, 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. Ashley & Lacey discuss:  What cycle syncing is and how we can use it to our advantage The four cycles and flows women have Women’s versus Men’s cycle How nurses can use and understand their cycle when it comes to work Removing the guilt & giving yourself permission when it comes to your feelings Where and how to start tracking Nutrition when it comes to your phases Ashley helps women find more balance, more intention and more clarity, and more alignment between all the important roles they carry through her group mentorship program, the Ambitiously Aligned Arena. Ambitiously Aligned Arena Group Coaching Application Referral Code for $150 off: TheEmpoweredNurse Connect with Ashley: https://www.ashmcdonaldmentoring.com/ https://ambitiously-aligned-arena.mykajabi.com/ambitiously-aligned-arena

Lacey 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!    Lacey goes into:  Why affirmations and positive self-talk should be apart of your daily routine Specifics on the Empower 90 journal and planner How affirmations helped her pass the NCLEX Specific affirmations you can use today And more!   Sign up for the Empower 90 Journal & Planner Waitlist here and be the first to know when it’s available to order!

Today’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. Lacey goes in depth on: Her process of intentional reflection How she often sees her mentees reflection process before the mentorship Post shift anxiety and ways to curb it Brain dumping and listing positive things that happened throughout your day Reflection doesn’t have to take a lot of time! You can make significant changes in less than 10 minutes a day. Put your reflection action into practice today after listening to this episode! Sign up for the Empower 90 Journal & Planner Waitlist here and be the first to know when it’s available to order!

Lacey 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!    Today’s episode is one of three in a series where Lacey goes in depth to becoming an empowered nurse and focuses on how to manifest a positive end to the year of the nurse!   She shares: What manifesting is Scarcity versus abundance Feeling into gratitude and joy How to start a gratitude practice A challenge for you to start today!   A lot of anxiety and depression/sadness can stem from not just experiences but our beliefs about those experiences as something that is not happening for us but to us. Shifting our perspective often changes our experience entirely. Your manifestation of what you want won’t come from harping on what you don't want (pre shift anxiety and worrying about what your patient load is going to look like). When you start to feel that anxiety - shift your thoughts to the positive of what IS currently!   Sign up for the Empower 90 Journal & Planner Waitlist here and be the first to know when it’s available to order!

Lacey 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.     Allie & Lacey discuss: Recommendations and tips for new nurses when it comes to their first time earning significant money Five mistakes Allie sees new nurses make when it comes to finances How to set a budget and pay of debts Understanding retirement funds, company match, and benefits The importance of creating good financial habits such as looking at your paycheck and investing (even if it’s a small amount!) Why it’s important to start creating positive habits with your money right when you get started versus waiting High-Yield Savings Accounts Money Mindset And more!   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.    Connect with Allie:  https://www.savingwithoutsacrifice.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_debtfreenurse/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_debtfreenurse  

Lacey 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 for herself to create a balanced work life and avoid the night shift hangover.  Lacey & Laura discuss:  What a shift hangover is and what it feels like The if/then or when/then excuses we often create for ourselves that only add to our overall crummy feeling Why it’s SO important to prioritize drinking water, eating, and taking breaks throughout your shift Tips to avoid the post-shift hangover Being aware of the kind of culture/environment you work in and not falling trap to the negatives such as a unit that glorifies not eating, not sitting, etc. Taking time during your shift to step off the unit and breathe  Creating good habits in order to feel good and balanced   Laura is the founder of The Brightly Balanced Tracker and The Brightly Balanced Method: A 90-Day Mentorship for Burnt Out Nurses. She now helps unhappy nurses leave work at work, stop wasting their days off, and end exhaustion to create their perfect work-life balance. She loves donuts, coffee, running, and Delaware Beach. Connect with Laura: https://www.thebrightlybalancednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com/laura.w.wiley/

The dreaded night shift. If you’re a new nurse, depending on what kind of practice you go into there’s a good chance you may end up working night shift at one point or another. Night shift can be draining but it really doesn’t have to be! Lacey shares all her tips and tricks that you can use too, to live your best night-shift schedule life.  Lacey discusses:  How to make the most out of your sleep schedule and your off time in between shifts Why she wears blue-light blockers throughout her shift Staying hydrated and making time for movement How to stay awake on your drive home from work (did someone say snacks?!) Why you should do your bedtime routine FIRST thing when you get home Subconsciously triggering your body into sleep mode Flipping your eating schedule including the types of food you eat Setting boundaries Working night shift requires becoming more intentional with some of our daily habits and routines but if there’s one thing I can promise it’s that it doesn’t mean your life is doomed! For more nightshift tips or tricks be sure to follow me on Instagram @laceymagen or visit www.theempowerednurse.org

Lacey 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 when she stepped onto the floor as a float nurse. She quickly experienced nurse bullying and an “eat their young” mentality we so often hear about in the profession. Between this and floating to different units, Rachele’s confidence quickly declined and she sensed a real lack of community. 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. Rachele and Lacey chat about:  Rachele’s background and becoming a new nurse in Canada The clarity call that Lacey holds with all nurses that apply to the mentorship program The personal development and community that you can gain by going through the mentorship program  How mentorship helped Rachele embody herself as someone more than just a nurse Who The Empowered Nurse Mentorship is best for And more   For more information and to either get on the waitlist or sign up for a pre-mentorship clarity call visit www.theempowerednurse.org/mentorship. Want to connect or have questions? TheEmpowerednurses@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/ https://www.instagram.com/rachele_guenette/ rachele.guenette@gmail.com

In 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. Maybe you’re on night shift and you’re only supposed to call ‘if it’s crazy’ or you’ve been told the situation can be taken care of by day shift staff. Or maybe, your first chain of command’s answer doesn’t sit right with you and you’re scared they may be mad at you if you escalate the issue by going to the next person in command. Ultimately, doing the right thing is NEVER overrated and could be the difference between life and death. Lacey covers:  Why you should follow your gut feelings even if it ends up being a false alarm Why you should NOT feel bad about escalating a situation when unsure The importance of ethical and moral standards Holding true to your word with confidence and not backing down  How to handle moral and ethical dilemmas on the job as a nurse And more This episode is sponsored by The Empowered Nurse Mentorship: https://theempowerednurse.org/mentorship

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.  Lacey shares:  What happens when you don’t make self-care a priority Pressure and burnout Different forms of self-care Creating work-life balance Developing routines and scheduling self-care And more! Self-care is all about doing what is good for you. For some that may be yoga and meditation, for others it may be long runs or sleeping. Lacey gives her top tips so you can build a life and schedule that you enjoy.

Lacey answers one of her most commonly asked questions from nursing students and new nurses - “What specialty should I go into?” Oftentimes, we want others to make this decision for us, or the best decision to fall into our lap but 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. The good news is you’re never stuck.  Lacey tackles everything you need to know including:  Evaluating your skills, strengths and weaknesses The importance of having joy for your specialty Thinking about the feeling you want to have when arrive and leave work Determining your goals within the profession Goals and visions within your personal life Why many people think they want to go into a high acuity setting (and why it can be detrimental to the profession) And more! 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 which will ultimately make you better at what you do.

Let’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? Do you miss out on true enjoyment of your off days because it feels short lived? I will admit, I didn’t suffer with a ton of pre-shift anxiety but it’s because 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.  On this episode I chat about:  My personal experience with anxiety The importance of incorporating YOU time and doing things that make you feel GOOD before you head into your shift Things to avoid in order to avoid anxiety My personal pre-shift routine  And more! Pre-shift anxiety is so real, there’s no denying that. And when you first get started it’s normal to expect it a bit! But it’s also important to learn how to best ease your anxiety so you can feel your most empowered - both on and off shift!

Confidence: the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something The whole concept seems so obvious..so simple..but speaking from experience, I know it’s so much deeper than that and SO important in so many aspects of our lives. Confidence is like a muscle and in order to make that muscle stronger, we have to work at it, use it regularly, and make a habit out of it.  I 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!  Tune in to hear about all things around confidence such as:  How confidence brings clarity It gives you insight into the nursing profession and can help you find what you’re most passionate about It brings fulfillment in what you’re doing (personally and professionally) You can show up for your patience and your unit better Your personal life will improve because you can leave work at work And so much more! 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. I sincerely believe that in order to really know if you dislike a job, you have to have some level of personal confidence in it first. There’s a big difference between dislike and a lack of comfort and I’m here to help you find answers and gain confidence!

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. The Empowered Nurse Podcast is all about bringing you advice, support, and empowerment to your new nurse journey. I’m Lacey, a board certified nurse and past middle school teacher, turned nurse mentor and coach. I am passionate about helping others that are new to the profession, are switching specialties, or are simply navigating the transition to practice in their new role.  On this solo episode, I share a bit on my background from my transition of teaching to nursing, personal mental health battles, meeting my husband and finding a community in a new city, my personal experience shifting from nursing school to the floor, where I saw a systemic failure for new nurses, and ultimately, how this podcast came about!  The Empowered Nurse Podcast brings 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 nurse! Want to connect more often than once a week? You can find me at www.theempowerednurse.org or https://www.instagram.com/laceymagen/

My tips for avoiding the anxiety of going back into your next shift!

Building 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!

“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!

It’s time for me to share with you my nursing story, in hope that you can relate and feel less alone on your journey to becoming a strong RN

Failures grow us as students, as nurses and ultimately as people. It’s time we stop focusing on the failure itself and rather the growth that camera from that experience! In this episode we will focus on a growth mindset and what we can do to grow through what we go through!

Your nurse resume is unlike any other resume you have ever used or created! As it should be! You’ve never applied to a nursing job before... let’s go over some of the do’s and don’t’s for building an appropriate resume for your first nursing job!

Nightshift was the BEST thing I did for my nursing career! I had time to LEARN the things that were a BLUR during day shift. Spending time working nights gave me perspective and understanding I can now use while working day shift that I didn’t have when I first graduates!

That transition between being a student and becoming a new nurse can be so terrifying and lonely! Here are some things to help you determine what it is you should be doing RIGHT NOW to see success!

Why The Empowered Nurse? How did it get started? Who the heck is Lacey Magen?! Welcome to the podcast and HERE is the why and what!