The Stay at Home Nurse

The Stay at Home Nurse

Serial entrepreneur, business coach, and best-selling author Deanna Cooper Gillingham RN, CCM went from bedside nurse to lifestyle entrepreneur. She started her business as a side hustle in 2014 and was able to quit her day job and move to a beach on the Caribbean Sea in 2016. Since that time she has been supporting her dream life with her lifestyle business taking it from a grind to a thriving business that she can run in a few hours a week. Now she will help you to do the same! She will inspire and equip you to discover what you want your dream life to be, create a business that will support that lifestyle, and get that business to thrive so that you can live the life you want. Have you ever asked yourself... How can I make money online? How do I stop making my employer rich and start reaping the benefits of my hard work? Am I ready to quit my job? What does it take to build a profitable business? How do I make my business work for me instead of creating another job for myself? How do I get my dream life? How do I create a business that supports the life I want to live? How can I create passive income? How do I market my business? Do I have to wait until I retire to be happy? Then listen and learn! Whether you are dreaming of creating your business, have a side hustle, or already have a business this is the podcast is for you! It’s a mix of special co-hosts, interviews, and solo shows where you will hear action steps, tips, and inspirational stories that will help YOU design your dream life and business. The Stay at Home Nurse Podcast covers everything from monetizing your expertise, creating multiple passive income streams, marketing yourself as the go-to leader, creating and launching online products and services, email marketing, outsourcing and building a team, social media strategies, building authority online, affiliate marketing, managing finances, and productivity tips so you reach your goals without burning yourself out. Deanna openly shares her wins, losses, lessons learned, and the truth about what it takes to build a business that supports your dream lifestyle. If you want a private jet, Lamborghini, or your own island, move on. But, if you want to learn how to create a business that gives you the freedom to leave your soul-sucking job and create a business that makes you excited to get out of bed each morning, hit subscribe and get ready to change your life!

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August 2, 2024 13 mins

Description #86 - Are you a nurse looking to advance your career and achieve personal and professional growth? Join us on The Stay At Home Nurse podcast as we explore the transformative power of networking. In this episode, I share my journey from being the shyest person in my class to becoming a successful entrepreneur, thanks to three pivotal relationships.

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Description #85 - Worried about falling for a remote job scam? Join us as nurse and coach Andrea Bossel reveals how to identify red flags and secure legitimate remote nursing positions. 

This episode is a must-listen for nurses transitioning to remote work, offering vital tips and strategies to protect yourself from fraud.

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Description #84 - Join us as we tackle the critical issue of nurse burnout and moral distress with nurse and coach Kristy Meyer. Ideal for nurses at any stage of their career, this episode offers powerful insights and practical strategies to navigate the systemic nature of burnout and reclaim your power within the healthcare system.

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Description #82 - Are you a nurse considering a career change? Look no further than our latest episode of The Stay At Home Nurse podcast, where we delve into the exciting world of utilization review with industry expert Courtney Noel.

In this episode, we discuss what utilization review is and isn't, offering a clear understanding of this critical role. Courtney shares her invaluable insights on transitioning from clini...

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Description #81 - Are you a nurse looking to enhance your professional growth and unlock your true potential? Join us in this episode of "The Stay at Home Nurse" podcast as we explore the power of collaborative peer groups. Discover how these supportive networks can drive innovation, solve complex problems, and propel your career forward.

In this episode, we delve into real-life examples and success stories, offering p...

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Description #80 - In this episode, we dive into the topic of multiple streams of passive income and how they enable me to sustain an incredible lifestyle. You will learn about my various income streams, from being an Amazon affiliate to publishing books and creating online courses.

Join us as we explore the concept of passive income and how it can open doors to fulfil...

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Description #79 - Would you like to have A Sneak Peek into the World of Lifestyle Entrepreneurship? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a lifestyle entrepreneur? 🤔 Well, I've got the inside scoop for you! Join me as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of lifestyle entrepreneurship in this week's episode of The Stay At Home Nurse Podcast. 👀

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September 11, 2023 16 mins

Description #78 - Have you ever found yourself complaining about a situation, but not taking any action to change it? We all do it at some point, so don't feel bad. But here's the question: If it's something you really want, are you finding excuses as to why you can't achieve it, or are you looking for ways to overcome obstacles? In this episode, we'll explore h...

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Description #77 - Welcome to another episode of The Stay At Home Nurse Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a recap of the National Nurses and Business Association conference. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, this conference brought together hundreds of nurses who either have or want to start their own businesses. 

Deanna shares her firsthand experience at the conference, including her four-hour workshop ...

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June 27, 2023 23 mins

Description #76 - You won’t believe what I did now! I’m so excited to share this update with you. It is truly a dream come true. Whether you seek motivation, crave inspiration, or simply love a good story, tune in to discover what I did!

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Description #75 - Do you want to work less? Maybe you dream of going part-time or PRN but are living paycheck to paycheck and can’t afford to work fewer hours. 

Do you want to work from home or as a School Nurse for more work-life balance but are afraid you will not make enough money to survive? 

Or maybe you want to start a business, or travel more but don’t see how you can afford to.

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Description #74 - Have you ever thought about becoming a CRNA? Today we are speaking with Beth Quaas, Associate Director of an Anesthesia program in Minnesota, Director of the Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists Board, and practicing CRNA. She shares with us her journey from Associate Degree RN to CRNA, tips on getting into CRNA school, and what it is really like to work as a CRNA.

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Description #73 - Today we have a special guest, Lorie Brown, who is both a nurse and an attorney. She shares with us: 

  • The one thing every nurse should do to protect your license

  • What to do if you encounter unsafe staffing

  • Wh...

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April 3, 2023 40 mins

Description #72 - Teresa Sanderson is an Associate Degree Nurse turned nurse entrepreneur. Her frustration with the lack of quality hospice care in her area led her to start her own hospice agency. As an outside-the-box thinker, Teresa used nursing CE programs to grow her hospice agency to over $3,000,000. In this episode, she will share with you exactly how she accomplished this. 

Today Teresa teaches oth...

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December 26, 2022 20 mins

Description #71 - Working from home has blurred the line between work and life. While some people thrive working from home others find it difficult to not work all the time. 

So how do you achieve work-life balance? Is there even such a thing? 

What works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Your personalit...

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Description #70 - Do you think you don’t have enough time to work on a side hustle or business?

Are you not sure how best to spend the time you do have? 

I know exactly how you feel. I felt the same way. When I started my business I had 4 children, 3 furbabies, and 2 jobs. But yet I found the time to start and grow a thrivi...

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Description #69 - With inflation skyrocketing, the ability to increase your income has become more important than ever.

In today’s episode, Janine and I discuss the simple secret we used in our careers and business to set ourselves apart and make more money. Whether you want to make more in your career or your business you won’t want to miss this episode.

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Description #68 - Time is the great equalizer. Everyone has the same amount of time each day, week, month, and year. And yet some people seem to get so much done! And others, well, they just don’t.

So How do some people get so much done?

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Are you thinking of starting a business or side hustle? You should definitely consider a lifestyle business. 

 

What is a lifestyle business? What are the benefits of a lifestyle business? Is everyone’s lifestyle business the same? Who is a lifestyle business NOT for? How do you automate your business so you aren’t working all the time?

 

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