The day you graduate from nursing school, pride and joy flood the space. But fast forward a year and the joy is gone. According to the American Nurses Association (2023), almost 18% of newly licensed registered nurses quit in the first year. After years of study and a wealth of knowledge to save lives and improve the health of our nation, almost 1 in 5 quit.

I have been asked at least 50 times by healthcare workers - doctors to nurses to medical assistants - why be active on LinkedIn? I have been a member of LinkedIn for over 11 years.

66% of healthcare workers live paycheck-to-paycheck and 72% of the healthcare workers feel underpaid.

If you do not respect the time and space for providers to discuss changes, your quality improvement efforts will falter…you will contribute to provider burnout…you will ultimately lose your providers.

Am I being ridiculous? You decide, but research shows that a facilitative leadership style that involves providing direction without taking control reduces burnout.

You will never regret being humble in your need to learn, being gracious in your ability to help and being proud of your opportunity to lead.

Are you a nurse looking to make a career shift into tech? The healthcare technology industry is vast and full of opportunities. Your nursing background can be a valuable asset and give you a unique perspective. Embrace the change and step into a new world of opportunities.

Regardless of where you are in your healthcare career, trust yourself first.

Have you had a close friend or colleague ask if you are, okay? Instead of immediately thinking, “How sweet, they care about me,” consider why they are asking.

Here are the secrets from my most influential mentors and my 15 years of experience in healthcare sales. These bits of wisdom will provide unbelievable success and help you get over the painful moments in sales.

Butterflies represent beauty, growth and change – Are you ready for a change?

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Considering the Uber or DoorDash trends - convenience and customer orientation - could concierge nursing fill a gap for both nurses and caregivers needs?

Sometimes you may need to consider less compensation or a lower level role title to pivot to a better career or a new path for happiness.

Practical steps for navigating a new career transition in healthcare while working in a role you may not love.

To make a change in your healthcare career, adopt one of these styles today.

Clinicians opportunities in artificial intelligence are already here. So, how do you get on board?

When it comes to guidance, coaches have expertise while mentors have experience. But which one is right for you? And how can you find someone who will truly have your back?