Nurse Leader Network

Nurse Leader Network

What happens when you provide nurse leaders with tools to learn, share and connect? You get the Nurse Leader Network! A podcast dedicated to building your career, helping you find your work-life balance and creating a lasting social community (network) with other nurse leaders.

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October 6, 2026 • 51 mins

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We spend years preparing nurses to enter the profession.

Then they graduate, walk onto a unit, and suddenly realize nursing school and actually being a nurse are two very different things.

For nurse leaders, that transition matters because how a new nurse experiences those first months can shape not only their confidence and competence, but whether they want to stay on your unit, in your organization, or even in nursi...

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The Future of Nursing Isn’t Harder — It’s Smarter

AI isn’t coming for nurses, it’s coming for the chaos.
In this episode, we cut through the hype and talk real talk about how nurse leaders can use AI to reduce burnout, streamline work, and protect what matters most: human connection. This is a must-listen for leaders ready to stop reacting and start designing the future of nursing.

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Priorities-everyone has them. Whether at work or in your personal life you will always only have 24 hours a day to fit in what you need to get done. In this episode we talk about how to decide what is a priority and how to structure your to do list so you can fit in the important things and leave the overwhelm in the dust!
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Are you tired and feel like you have no time to accomplish your goals? In this episode we review the book Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, and share his steps for accomplishing anything in only 1 hour a day. Get ready to see drastic improvements in achieving anything you want to!
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Recent workplace and school shootings across the country have reminded us that no one is immune to being involved in an active shooter scenario. In this episode, we talk about previous hospital active shooter experiences and how to prepare to be sure you, staff and the patients in the facility remain safe.
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Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? If not, did you know that you need intrapreneurs in your organization right now? Tune in and learn the difference between the two as Chris Recinos shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur after being an intrapreneur and what you can do to get started on yours today.
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Did you know that having no conflict can be as bad for an organization as having constant conflict? In this episode we discuss what beneficial vs destructive conflict looks like and provide the steps for navigating conflict in a constructive and healthy way.
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The RaDonda Vaught case has nurses everywhere questioning whether an the future for nurses is that unintentional actions will lead to prosecution. A big question in this case is whether Just Culture was applied. Just Culture is a key component in ensuring a culture of safety, and in this episode you will learn why you need to start using it today as well as the exact steps of how to implement the Just Culture tool.
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Ready to learn exactly what it takes to have the best interview and land that position? In this episode you will learn the step by step prep for your interview starting from the moment you prepare your application. Learn the techniques you should use to respond to questions as well as the top questions interviewers are using. Don't go to another interview without tuning into this episode.Want a copy of all the inter...
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Are you asking the right questions that will ensure you pick the right candidate for your position? Whether you are a nurse manager, executive, or entrepreneur, you will learn exactly how to set up the interview and the key specific questions to ask to ensure you hire right the first time!
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We all have goals. But what sets apart those who achieve them and those who don't are our habits. What we do today, determines what we have and who we are in the future. Tune into this episode to learn the easy steps to create habits that are guaranteed to get you the goals you have always wanted.
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Are you lost when it comes to writing a business plan to get key resources or projects approved at your facility? Are you a nurse entrepreneur but have not completed a Business Model Canvas (business plan) for your business? Tune in to learn the critical and key components of a business plan to ensure it gets approved and to ensure your business remains viable and financially healthy!Never miss an episode by hitting...
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Are you sick of being in endless meetings that go nowhere? Do you want to take your time back? Do you want to learn how to have short, meaningful meetings that produce the results you are looking for? Tune in and listen to the Five Rights (not of medication administration), that you can implement today to have highly productive and engaging meetings.Never miss an episode by hitting subscribe!Access the templates men...
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Short & Sweet SeriesHave you wondered what topics you should be covering in the 1:1 meeting with your staff? This episode is jam-packed with the why and the how of 1:1's. You will learn the detailed steps to walk away from the meeting knowing you have improved motivation, agreed on goals, coached, developed and addressed feedback with the staff you supervise. Get ready to walk away with the tools to have the BES...
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December 16, 2021 • 31 mins

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Short & Sweet Series: Building Trust On Your TeamWant to learn how to build trust on your team? Join Chris as he covers the tools and actions you can take today to start building trust within your team. Once you have implemented the methods in the episode you will be able to enjoy the high retention, patient safety, decreased conflict, and increased motivation/collaboration within your team. Ready to get started...
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Have you had a major trauma happen in your life? Death of a family member or friend? Cancer diagnosis? Divorce? Loss of a job?How can you possibly navigate being a great nurse leader when everything is going wrong? In this episode we sit down with Antra Boyd and Karen Dimarco from RNegade,  about life changing challenges and how to navigate them using radical self-compassion. You’ll hear these nurses amaz...
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Have you ever made an uninformed decision? If you have, you probably know by now that it wasn't your brightest moment. This week we are joined by Dr. John Nelson CEO and Founder of Healthcare Environment, an international data analytics company and we discuss how data can be a game changer when it comes to leading organizations. This is an episode you won't want to miss! If you enjoyed this episode and would li...
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Many nurses are looking for alternatives to the bedside, and one of the best alternatives IMO is to start your own business.Have you ever thought about branching out and starting your own business? Interested in learning about how to apply your nursing skills in a new way?This week we sat down with Karen O'Donnell, Owner of Caring Nurses Staffing Agency, and we discussed what it took for her to get in the right mind...
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What is a mastermind and what can it do for you? In this weeks episode of the Nurse Leader Network podcast, we sit down with Catherine Berger, Founder and CEO of Nurse Leader Mastermind, and discuss everything from why you need a mastermind, to how to find or set one up and how to structure them to get the outcomes you are looking for. This is an episode you won't want to miss!If you enjoyed this episode and would l...
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Are you a leader everyone loves? Should you be a leader that everyone loves? Is that even possible. In this weeks episode we sit down with Kris Mailepors, founder of Bushido Leadership and author of The Easy to Follow Leader, to discuss what it takes to be a great leader, myths about leadership, and some pearls of wisdom about what truly motivates people. This is an episode you don't want to miss!If you enjoyed this...
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