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    49:1on1 with Chef Cheri, CEO of Phiesty Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 57:29


    Listen to Phiesty Chef Cheri in a 1-on-1 event. We discuss comfort food, catered events, and how to ace delicious Instagram-worthy dishes with friends and family. We also dive deep and discuss the pandemic, and how it may affect both families and private businesses. You don't want to miss the discussion on all things relating to comfort foods and fostering friendships, and just how they are connected. Catch laughs, real emotions, delicious dishes, and catering secrets. Learn more about Phiesty Foods: https://phiestyfoods.com/ Follow Instagram-worthy dishes: @phiestyfoods   #PhiestyFood #ChefCheri #Food #Dishes

    48: Dispelling The Myths about The New COVID 19 Booster with Maggie Thomposon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 47:44


    Conversations are what sharpen a nurse's mind and rejuvenate the commitment of service to others. The road to becoming a certified nurse is demanding and calls for resilience and focus. In this, Podcast, you will have an opportunity to interact with Margaret Anne Thompson, a retired Certified Nurse Anesthetist. Having worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for 38 years, Margaret has a wealth of knowledge in a range in critical care and anesthesia operations, including pediatrics, cardiovascular, neurology, orthopedics, eye surgery, neonatal surgery, general surgery, and ENT surgery. Margaret holds memberships in various associations, including; AANA, ASNA, NBNA, and WBNA. In this conversation, Thompson will unveil some of the remarkable transformations in the field for nurses and healthcare workers. and Dispelling the myths about covid 19. We will also dive into the unique role Black and Brown nurses play in this field, some of the common challenges encountered, and the lessons learned as a key take-away for young practitioners. We will equally look at the perceived potential for the CRNA field in the near future.   Visit - https://www.thenetworknurse.com

    47: Tips on How to Market Yourself as a Nurse in Order to Land Bigger Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 13:42


    Nurses are in high demand right now, and nursing salaries are increasing. However, if you don't know how to market yourself, you can get stuck at the same level for ages. It's important that you market yourself to employers. How? There are many ways! In this podcast episode, we will go over some of the most popular tips for marketing yourself as a nurse so that you can land bigger jobs.

    46: Student tips: How to Start Preparing for Nursing Leadership Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 10:58


    The grooming of future nurse leaders is increasingly vital due to the expanding complexity of healthcare practice surroundings and the massive retirement of nurse leaders. In addition, the current healthcare environment is uncertain, making it challenging to plan for the future. Visit - thenetworknurse.com

    45: Why You Should Follow a Nursing Blog If You Want to Grow Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 7:47


    Are you a nurse looking to grow your career? If so, there are many reasons why following a nursing blog can help you. A consistent feed of information from multiple sources is vital for nurses who want to stay on the cutting edge of their profession. Nursing blogs offer valuable insight into best practices and new research in the field, as well as an opportunity for networking with other nurses across the globe. Visit - thenetworknurse.com

    44: How Pandemic Stories of Healthcare Professionals Can Inspire Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 9:37


    Nurses are often busy working in the trenches when pandemic diseases hit. Throughout history, there have been life-threatening pandemic outbreaks- the flu, Ebola, SARS, the bubonic plague, to mention a few. But, despite the gloom, there have always been people who brought hope with their tireless effort to save lives Visit - thenetworknurse.com

    43: Why a Critical Care Nurse and Digital Marketing are a Perfect Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 10:36


    Nurses are in a unique position to help patients and family members. If you have been following the news, healthcare reform is becoming more urgent than ever before. Nurses can play a substantial role in helping to reduce health care costs by educating people about the importance of prevention and better home care for the sick. Digital marketing is one way that nurses can make this happen because it reaches so many people at once.

    42: Why Take a Cultural Competency Course by Tonika Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 9:26


    In today's global society, it is impossible to be completely isolated from other cultures. As a result, cultural competence has become an important element for both personal relationships and professional relationships and interactions.   Visit - thenetworknurse.com

    41: A Deeper Look into Cultural Competency

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 10:10


    Cultural competency is the ability to understand and interact with people from various cultures. It is helpful in both personal and professional relationships. Understanding other cultures is a necessity not only for getting along with others but also for avoiding problems. visit - thenetworknurse.com

    40: How Cultural Competence Training Helped Me Be a Better Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 9:16


    "The cultural competence training helped me realize that cultural values are important to the success of any organization or individual," I said. "I'm not just a nurse, but an advocate and supporter for diversity." Visit: thenetworknurse.com 

    39: Developing Cultural Competency as a Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 10:07


    In order to be a successful nurse, you need to have more than just medical knowledge. Cultural competence is a skill that comes in handy. Cultural competency is the ability to understand and interact with people from various cultures. It's not only useful in personal relationships but also in professional ones too. Especially in the medical field. In this podcast we will discuss how nurses can develop cultural competence so they can better provide care for their patients while avoiding any potential problems along the way! visit- thenetworknurse.com

    38: Nurse Entrepreneurs Should Avoid These Five Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 10:15


    Are you an enthusiastic nurse entrepreneur, or do you already have a stable career and enterprise? Wherever pace you are at, mistakes still happen. Listen to today's podcast to learn more about nurse entrepreneurs' mistakes that you should avoid having an incredible and advancing career! Visit: podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    37: Much Needed Self-Development Tips for Student Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 9:41


    In this podcast, we have discussed the importance of self-development for nurses and provide tips on how to do this. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare and it is important that they have a strong sense of self in order to meet their goals and be the best nurse possible! Visit - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    36: Why MLM is The Perfect Choice For Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 11:40


    As a nurse, you are trusted, so people will be interested in what you are selling. If marketing is something you have been considering, here are the benefits that might open your mind to start your own business. Visit: podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    35: Qualities That Make Nurses Great Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 11:14


    Have you always had an interest in owning your own business but wondering what could you do independently as a nurse? In this podcast, Tonika Bruce shares her entrepreneurial journey and the qualities of nurses and healthcare professionals that make great entrepreneurs. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    34: Nurse Entrepreneur: Gain Knowledge and Develop the Skills to Showcase Your Capabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 13:49


    Running your business as a nurse demands a massive commitment from your end. The most exciting part of it comes with the freedom to use your nursing skills to showcase your capabilities in creative and innovative ways. You, however, have to know your potential and set realistic expectations. In this episode, we talk about gaining knowledge and developing your skills to showcase your capabilities as a nurse entrepreneur. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    33: How Nurses Can Navigate into an Irresistible Business Venture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 10:33


    Nursing is an interesting career where you get to learn important life skills such as time management and handling emergencies. Besides, if you want to transition into your business as a Nurse Practitioner, it is inevitable that you will have to bear in mind the steps we have discussed in this episode. Therefore, keep doing your research and only go for what works for you. It also never hurts to consult your seniors or other successful minds in your field. Nothing can substitute experience! Visit: podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    32: Making Discipline in Networking Your Area Of Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 6:55


    As nurses, we need to show that we are proactive, responsive, and willing to put ourselves in others' shoes. I would explain how networking improves how nurses communicate about patient care and fosters healthy relationships with today's episode. Visit us - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    31: The Unwavering Commitment To Disciplined Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 9:34


    We all want to watch our money grow and accumulate wealth so that we can have a happy and comfortable lifestyle. But this is not always possible with earning income alone working as nurses. We also need to invest. And to invest, we need to be disciplined. In this episode, I share with you how nurses can build an unwavering commitment to disciplined investing and how to be successful with it. visit- podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    30: 1-on-1 Bannic Healthcare with Nicole Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 31:56


    Have you ever wondered how some healthcare workers are successful entrepreneurs?  You might be asking yourself if you have what it takes to become one too.  Opening your own business can be a new, refreshing opportunity, whether you are just looking for additional or side income or looking to change careers.   There are a number of business opportunities where healthcare workers can leverage their education, licenses and degrees, experience, and skills. In this episode, we listen from Nicole Cole, DNP, APRN-BC, "DR. Coco" as she explains how she started Bannic Healthcare Education and Services. Visit - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    29: 1 on 1 with Top Wellness Advocate Becca Guillen - Part2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 16:15


    Do healthcare workers become successful entrepreneurs? A great way to boost your income is to become a wellness advocate. Join Tonika Bruce, The Network Nurse, as she interviews Becca Guillen, Wellness Advocate with DoTERRA, as they discuss business ideas healthcare workers can do from their own homes. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    28: 1 on 1 with Top Wellness Advocate Becca Guillen - Part1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 14:14


    Do healthcare workers become successful entrepreneurs? A great way to boost your income is to become a wellness advocate. Join Tonika Bruce, The Network Nurse, as she interviews Becca Guillen, Wellness Advocate with DoTERRA, as they discuss business ideas healthcare workers can do from their own homes. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    27: Hi! Next Generation nurses: Do you really know what you need to make your career exceptional?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 7:57


    If you're a nurse, you might start to wonder what skills you will need to succeed and stay current in the coming years. In this episode, I am going to talk about the important things you need to know to make your career exceptional Visit - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    26: Nursing Leadership: Narrative for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 9:06


    How nurses can influence change in healthcare and society overall. In this episode, I will share with you the information about nursing leadership and the way it can make changes in a healthcare system and society as a result. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    25: Nursing is a Degree of Toughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 9:34


    Nurses are always on the front lines of treating patients with different illnesses and yes, it considers one of the most stressful jobs in the US. In this episode we are going to be talking about the main reasons why the nursing profession is a tough thing and what you can do to deal with it. Visit - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    24: How to become more effective in 8 steps: tips for busy nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 7:22


    How to become more effective and less stressed? In this episode, I will share with you the 8 steps which will help you to manage your time, and deliver good quality care! Visit: podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    23: Influential Factors of the Nursing Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 8:50


    Choosing a nursing career as becoming a 21st-century superhero. In this episode, I will share with you some of the incredible facts of nursing, and also we are going to talk about factors that influence people selecting nursing as a career. Visit - podcast.thenetworknurse.com 

    22: How to be an Instant Impact as New Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 7:51


    In this episode, we are going to explore the characteristics of a successful nurse. Feel free to join me as we discuss factors that will mold you into a prosperous nurse. We will also explain the ingredients of success in the nursing career. podcast.thenetworknurse.com 

    21: Never Underrate the Importance of Networking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 8:01


    Nurses deal with life, death, and everything in between. In this episode, I will share with you why you should never underrate the importance of networking. Visit-  podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    20: Why Nursing Education is so Crucial in Today's Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 10:01


    Education is the key to success, no, lie there, right? But in the current time we live in, the truth is you need to consider the type of education, if you need to be relevant, and also fit in the job market. Some careers will never run out of need, and it's pretty simple to notice them.  Nurses are them.  Learn more - podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    19: Why Nurses Make Good Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 9:10


    Many people say Nurses are not great entrepreneurs because they have lack of time, we actually make great entrepreneurs. Nurses have what it takes to be successful in business. We're clever, hardworking, have excellent communication skills, are good listeners, and are flexible and easy-going. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    18: Why Is It Important for Nurses to Enhance Their Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 10:31


    Nursing skills are essential. A perfect combination of clinical skills and a handful of soft skills helps separate a good nurse from a great one in this fast-paced industry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of constantly improving and enhancing yourself to succeed in nursing. https://podcast.thenetworknurse.com/

    17: Emergency Nurses: A Different Breed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 10:51


    Being an emergency nurse is not easy.  It is very different from all other types of nurses because the emergency nursing career is multi-faceted and often undertaken in a frenetic environment. In this episode, we are focusing on different aspects of the nature of work and the challenges facing emergency nurses. The Network Nurse - Nurse X's and O's - Inspiring Leaders, Nurses, Coaches and Athletes

    16: Professional Networking in Nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 8:07


    In need of more connection and inspiration? Coach Tonika Bruce, also known as The Network Nurse, proves how professional networking can propel your nursing career to the next level! podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    15: Why 1-on-1 Coaching is Vital for Nursing Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 9:33


    The benefits of one-on-one coaching encompass all aspects of life. In this episode, let's explore the five ways one-on-one coaching can help nursing students as an individual, as a practitioner, and as a leader in healthcare. podcast.thenetworknurse.com

    14: Health Risk Factors for On-Duty Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 11:27


    Nurses are expected to provide the utmost care for their patients regardless of the conditions they have and the kind of environment they are in. But nurses also get sick due to the health risks the profession entails. Today, we will discuss some of those. https://podcast.thenetworknurse.com/

    13: The Ups and Downs of Nursing Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 8:54


    Nurses deal with life, death, and everything in between. In this episode, I will share with you some of the ups and downs of the life of a nurse and give light to the beauty of the profession beyond all the chaos we face every day. Visit : podcast.tonikabruce.com  

    12: 5 Qualities that Make You an Awesome Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 10:18


    Good nurses are the ones that comfort and care in exactly the right way; the ones that excel in the profession. But what makes a good nurse awesome? In this episode, we will tackle the top five qualities awesome nurses have in common. Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com

    11: Nurse Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 12:13


    Sometimes as nurses, we feel powerless in situations that arise like the constant changes in our workplaces or the healthcare system. In this episode, let's tackle the importance of nurse empowerment and ways we can mobilize ourselves to accomplish positive outcomes. Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com

    10: Selflessness in The Nursing Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 8:56


    Are you cut out to be a nurse? One of the signs that you can be a great nurse is if you have the ability to serve others who are in need without expecting anything in return. In this episode, we will discuss the value of selflessness in the nursing profession. Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com

    09: Personal and Professional Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 6:36


    Success has a different meaning for everyone. In this episode, I will walk you through simple and effective strategies you can use to develop an action plan to motivate and guide you towards your personal and professional goals. Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com

    08: Decoding Everyday Challenges of Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 7:16


    Feeling burned out, emotionally drained, or mentally exhausted? In this episode, we'll dive into the challenges that nurses and other healthcare workers face in their workplace every day, and discuss ways how we can get through these struggles. Visit: https://podcast.tonikabruce.com

    07: Self-Care and Staying Fit During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 10:06


    The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we live, from our work to our learning to our social lives. Join us in this episode as we share some best self-care tips and physical practices to take care of you right now.   Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com 

    06: Finding Balance Between Emotional Struggles and Responsibilities Among Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 10:35


    Achieving a work-life balance has been a long-standing issue for all nurses With longer working hours and increasing job demands, it is no surprise that dissatisfaction, depression, and burnout have become common among healthcare providers. In this podcast, The Network Nurse will share ways nurses can achieve a work-life balance episode. Visit - podcast.tonikabruce.com 

    05: Professionalism in Nursing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 12:07


    We all are aware of the complexity of diseases these days. That is why nurses are acquiring higher degrees to combat recent challenges, and putting in more effort to provide patients with quality care. Let's discuss the importance of professionalism in nursing in this episode. Visit:  podcast.tonikabruce.com

    04: How to Become a Nurse Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 10:27


    Are you thinking of becoming a nurse leader? Do you know where and how to start? What are your goals in pursuing this career in nursing? In this episode, The Network Nurse will walk you through the process of not just how to become a nurse but also be a successful healthcare provider. Visit:  podcast.tonikabruce.com  

    03: Untold Mental Health of Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 16:25


    Studies have shown that nurses have a higher suicide rate both male and female than the general population. This stems from factors including dealing with the pressure from their work and personal lives. Today, in this episode we will take a closer look at the untold mental health concern of nurses and how we take care of them.

    02: Fitness Tips from the Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 16:43


    Thank you for joining us we are honored that you have taken the time to listen in. In today's episode, I am going to delve a lot into fitness. Fitness is not solely working out and hitting the gym. Fitness is comprised of several other aspects and quick activities can be done in the comfort of your home.

    01: The Social Struggles of a Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 15:05


    On today's episode we take an in-depth look at the struggles nurses face on a daily basis. We have seen in the past how nurses have fearlessly become the first line of defense in all areas in the healthcare system. This does not mean they are immune to struggles themselves. Today we look at the social struggles nurses face.

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