In this insightful episode of the High-Performance Nursing Podcast, Liam is joined by Caitlyn Moore, an early-career registered nurse passionate about community health nursing. Caitlyn shares her journey from working in the intensive care unit (ICU) to transitioning into community health nursing. Together, they explore the rewards and challenges of community nursing and discuss their shared passion for empowering early-career nurses.

Key Discussion Points:

Transition from ICU to Community Health Nursing:

• Caitlyn shares her personal journey and the motivations behind her move from the ICU to community health nursing.
• The differences in work environment and patient interaction between ICU and community health.
• How Caitlyn adapted to the new role and the skills she brought from her ICU experience.

Rewards and Challenges of Community Nursing:

• The unique rewards of working in community health, including building long-term relationships with patients and providing holistic care.
• Challenges faced in community nursing, such as resource limitations and the need for creative problem-solving.
• Caitlyn's tips for overcoming these challenges and thriving in a community health setting.

Empowering Early Career Nurses:

• The importance of mentorship in nursing careers and how it can shape the professional journey of early-career nurses.
• Caitlyn's involvement in the ACN Emerging Nurse Leader program and the benefits it offers for leadership development.
• Strategies for early-career nurses to seek out and engage with mentors.

The Importance of Self-Care and Growth:

• Discussion on the critical need for self-care to prevent burnout and maintain passion in nursing.
• Practical self-care tips and strategies that Caitlyn and Liam use in their professional lives.
• The role of continuous learning and growth in achieving a fulfilling nursing career.

Being Open to New Opportunities:

• Encouraging nurses to be open to new opportunities and not to be fixated on a linear career path.
• Caitlyn's experience with exploring different nursing roles and finding her passion in community health.
• The value of flexibility and adaptability in building a successful and satisfying nursing career.

Guest Bio: Caitlyn Moore is an early-career registered nurse with a deep passion for community health nursing. Currently, in her third year of practice, she is in Stage 4 of the ACN Emerging Nurse Leader program. Caitlyn is dedicated to empowering early-career nurses and advocating for patient-centred care. Follow her journey on Instagram and TikTok @Nursinginaus, and on LinkedIn as Caitlyn Moore.

Connect with Caitlyn Moore:

• Instagram: @Nursinginaus
• TikTok: @Nursinginaus
• LinkedIn: Caitlyn Moore
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In this episode of the High-Performance Nursing Podcast, host Liam Caswell welcomes Rachel Williams, a registered nurse with 23 years of experience who is now transitioning into the holistic space. Rachel shares her journey from experiencing burnout and job stress to finding healing through holistic practices, including breathwork and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). She discusses her passion for helping nurses and healthcare workers with burnout, stress, and trauma by regulating their nervous systems.

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction to Rachel Williams:

• Rachel's career in nursing spanning 23 years.
• Transition from clinical nursing to holistic healing practices.

Rachel's Nursing Journey:

• Challenges and experiences as a nurse, including instances of bullying and burnout.
• The impact of her father's passing on her mental health and career direction.

Discovery of Holistic Healing:

• Introduction to breathwork through a serendipitous Instagram account.
• The transformative impact of breathwork and coaching on Rachel's life.

Holistic Practices Explained:

• Different types of breathwork and their benefits.
• The importance of regulating the nervous system for personal and professional resilience.

Impact of Trauma and Burnout:

• The connection between personal traumas and professional burnout.
• Strategies for dealing with burnout and dysregulated nervous systems.

Incorporating Holistic Practices in Nursing:

• Rachel's role in teaching nursing students at the university level.
• The importance of addressing both personal and professional traumas for holistic healing.

1. Advice for Nurses:

• Emphasizing self-care and the necessity of looking after oneself.
• Encouragement to explore holistic practices for managing stress and burnout.

Final Thoughts:

• Rachel’s ongoing journey in holistic healing.
• The need for resilience and adaptability in nursing and healthcare.

Quotes:

• "Burnout creeps up on you, and it's a short jump from burnout to depression and isolation."
• "Breathwork has helped me deal with past trauma and limiting beliefs, and I want others to experience the same healing."

Resources Mentioned:

• Wim Hof Method
• Transformational Breathing
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Rachel's Instagram and contact information for breathwork coaching.

Get in Touch With Rachel Williams:

Breath as Medicine link

https://rachelwilliamscoaching.mykajabi.com/offers/tkpf2mBt

Next free Masterclass July 27- Breathwork and Essential Oils for Health Care Workers and Healers

https://events.humanitix.com/breathwork-and-essential-oils-for-healthcare-workers-and-healers

Book a Clarity Call or Breath session

https://calendly.com/rachwilliams

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Should you delay applying and interviewing for your graduate nursing year and first role?

In this week's episode, I cover a topic that has been coming up a lot online: nurses choosing to delay commencing their careers upon graduating, which can sometimes leave them in a bit of a tricky situation when getting their first job.

In this episode, I tackle why delaying might be a good idea, the cons of delaying your graduate year, and how to get support if you choose this approach.

Either way, there is no right or wrong. Just make sure you decide what's best for you, knowing that you might be lucky or need to 10x your applications and interviews in the future.

Conferences I mentioned include:

ACIPC

ACN NNF

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