Conversations with Pierre

Pierre Beauge

Honest conversations with the people shaping healthcare, business, and life. Hosted by Pierre Beauge, each episode explores leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, nursing, home healthcare, personal growth, and the experiences that shape who we become. From frontline nurses and healthcare professionals to entrepreneurs and inspiring individuals, these are real stories, practical lessons, and meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Retirement Planning for Nurses - | Conversations with Pierre #9

    Are you a nurse wondering how to invest your money, build wealth, and retire comfortably? Many nurses work long shifts and earn a steady income but struggle with retirement planning, saving money, and understanding their investment options. In this episode, Pierre sits down with financial professional Duven to discuss financial planning for nurses, 401(k) vs. 403(b) retirement plans, Roth IRAs, employer matching contributions, and the power of compound interest. Discover common money mistakes, why starting to invest early matters, and how lifestyle inflation and unnecessary debt can affect your long-term financial security. Whether you're a new nurse, experienced RN, CNA, healthcare worker, or someone looking to improve your financial future, this conversation offers practical insights into retirement savings, emergency funds, investing for beginners, wealth building, and financial independence. Learn why understanding your employer's retirement benefits matters, how to review your 401(k) or 403(b) investments, what to consider during stock market downturns, and why building an emergency savings fund can help protect your retirement goals. Start taking control of your financial future today! This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not personalized financial or investment advice. ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction06:19 Meet Duven: His Journey Into Finance10:49 Retirement Planning & Common Money Mistakes Nurses Make17:11 Is It Too Late to Start Investing?22:14 Retirement Accounts, Roth IRA & Investing Basics26:16 401(k) vs. 403(b) & Employer Matching Explained30:20 How Compound Interest Builds Retirement Wealth34:33 What Nurses Should Check in Their Retirement Accounts39:28 What to Do When the Stock Market Drops43:21 Emergency Funds, Financial Security & Final Advice47:10 Key Takeaways & Closing Remarks 🎙️ Rent Solux StudiosLooking for a space to record your podcast or create content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie. Website: https://soluxstudios.com 👤 Connect With Pierre BeaugeFacebook: Pierre Beauge OfficialInstagram: @pierrebeaugeofficialTikTok: @pierrebeaugeofficialYouTube: Pierre Beauge OfficialWebsite: pierrebeauge.com 🏥 Connect With Solux HealthFacebook: Solux Health OfficialInstagram: @SoluxHealthOfficialYouTube: Solux Health OfficialWebsite: soluxhealth.com 🎧 Listen to the PodcastApple Podcasts: Conversations With PierreAmazon Music: Listen on Amazon MusicSpotify: Listen on Spotify 🔗 All My Linkshttps://pierrebeauge.com/links/ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week!

    Retirement Planning for Nurses - | Conversations with Pierre #9

  2. 4d ago

    Toxic Nursing Culture, Burnout and Retention | Conversations with Pierre #8

    Why do nurses quit their jobs, and what can nurse managers do to reduce nurse burnout and improve nurse retention? In this episode, Pierre sits down with Nissa Kilman, a surgical unit manager and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student**, to discuss nursing leadership, toxic workplace culture, and what nurses really need from their managers. From her journey as an oncology bedside nurse to becoming a nurse leader, Nissa shares how supportive leadership, trust, effective communication, and employee advocacy can create a healthier nursing work environment where nurses feel heard, respected, and valued.In this nursing podcast conversation, we explore the realities of nurse burnout, nurse turnover, healthcare leadership, nursing management, and workplace culture. Nissa discusses the challenges of transitioning from charge nurse to nurse manager, supporting staff through difficult situations, addressing toxic behaviors, and balancing leadership responsibilities with family and professional development. Whether you're a bedside nurse, charge nurse, nursing student, or aspiring nurse manager, this episode offers practical nursing leadership advice on building stronger teams, supporting nurses' career growth, improving job satisfaction, and creating a positive work environment that benefits both nurses and patients.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 01:37 From Oncology Nurse to Nursing Leadership05:04 Charge Nurse vs. Nurse Manager: Key Differences09:11 What Nurses Really Need From Their Leaders14:15 Nurse Burnout, Turnover & Employee Retention21:14 The Hidden Pressures of Being a Nurse Manager27:50 Pursuing a DNP & Delivering Patient-Centered Care34:20 Advice for Nurses Who Want to Become Leaders41:54 Mentorship, Toxic Nursing Culture & Building Better Teams45:30 Final Thoughts & Closing RemarksLooking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠Links:Pierre BeaugeFacebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficialWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠-Solux HealthFacebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficialWebsite: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠-Listen to the PodcastApple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠-All My Links⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    Toxic Nursing Culture, Burnout and Retention | Conversations with Pierre #8

  3. Sep 24

    What It Really Takes to Be a Charge Nurse | Conversations with Pierre #7

    What does a charge nurse do when an entire hospital floor depends on them? In this episode, Pierre Beauge, BSN, RN, sits down with Edith Cruz, a charge nurse who works across oncology and orthopedic units. They talk about nursing leadership, patient care, staffing, emergencies, difficult conversations, burnout, and what it means to be the person everyone turns to for help. Edith shares her journey from bedside nursing into leadership and explains how she balances patient needs, supports nurses and CNAs, responds to emergencies, manages staffing responsibilities, communicates with families, and makes difficult decisions in real time. Timestamps 00:00 – The Nurse Holding the Floor Together01:46 – Why Edith Became a Nurse05:25 – Finding Her Nursing Specialty06:54 – Becoming a Charge Nurse12:19 – Leading Oncology and Orthopedics17:40 – How Charge Nurses Prioritize Chaos20:40 – The Responsibilities Nobody Sees29:06 – Making Difficult Leadership Decisions37:36 – How Nurse Leaders Care for Themselves40:59 – Culture, Language, and Patient Connection46:57 – Advice for Future Nurse Leaders50:29 – What’s Next for Edith? Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    What It Really Takes to Be a Charge Nurse | Conversations with Pierre #7

  4. Sep 18

    Navy Veteran Rebuilt His Life After Hitting Rock Bottom | Conversations with Pierre #6

    Jason Scott’s journey is a story of resilience, faith, discipline, military service, career change, and refusing to quit when life gets difficult. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Jason Scott, a U.S. Navy veteran, physical therapist assistant, and entrepreneur building a career as a general contractor. Timestamps 00:00 – Pierre Introduces Jason Scott01:07 – From the Navy to Civilian Life02:02 – Getting Into Physical Therapy04:21 – Leaving Healthcare and Entering Construction05:42 – Failing the Contractor Exams07:14 – Preparing to Come Back Stronger10:58 – What Really Motivates Jason12:32 – Faith, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose16:19 – Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life17:19 – Surviving Rock Bottom19:41 – Victory Garden for Veterans23:06 – The Power of Believing in Yourself27:02 – How Pierre and Jason Met29:50 – The Legacy Jason Wants to Leave33:09 – No Plan B: Jason’s Definition of Success34:56 – Why Discipline Beats Motivation38:46 – Balancing Family, Career, and Entrepreneurship43:55 – Jason’s Final Message46:42 – How to Connect With Jason Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    Navy Veteran Rebuilt His Life After Hitting Rock Bottom | Conversations with Pierre #6

  5. Sep 5

    50 Years of Nursing Advice | Conversations with Pierre #5

    What can nearly 50 years in nursing teach the next generation of nurses? Pierre Beauge, BSN, RN, sits down with his longtime mentor, April Baker, for a full-circle conversation about nursing careers, oncology care, IV therapy, leadership, burnout, and mentorship. April shares how she began her career as an LPN, became an RN, built experience in oncology and IV therapy, moved into nursing leadership, and mentored nurses—including Pierre. Together, they look back at how healthcare has changed, from oncology nursing in the 1970s to today’s outpatient care, COVID-era challenges, and new technology. They also discuss hands-on nursing education, the emotional weight of caring for seriously ill patients, nurse burnout, leadership, nursing traditions, and the lessons April believes every new nurse should hear. This episode is for nursing students, new nurses, experienced RNs and LPNs, oncology nurses, nurse leaders, and anyone considering a career in nursing. Pierre Beauge, BSN, RN, is the founder of Solux Health Solutions, a nurse-led concierge home care agency focused on compassionate, personalized care. Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    50 Years of Nursing Advice | Conversations with Pierre #5

  6. Aug 24

    Is Oncology Nursing Worth It? Real Talk With Two Oncology Nurses | Conversations with Pierre #4

    Switching from night shift to day shift can be a major adjustment for any healthcare worker. In this conversation, oncology nurses Olivia and Riley share what it was like to make the change—from resetting their sleep schedules to adapting to new rhythms on a busy oncology unit. They also talk about a near miss that helped build a lasting friendship, the value of having a work best friend, and how personal experiences shape the way they care for patients. Whether you’re considering a move to days or adjusting to a new schedule, their stories offer an honest look at the challenges, benefits, and social changes that come with the transition. Timestamps: 00:00 – From Night Shift to Day Shift Transitions 01:25 – A Near Miss and a Lasting Friendship 03:57 – The Power of Having a Work Best Friend 05:20 – What Makes a Great Nurse 13:56 – The Reality of Night Shift Nursing 22:59 – Building a Culture of Support 37:14 – Personal Stories That Shape Our Practice 44:26 – Final Advice for New Nurses This is part of our ongoing series here at Solux Health Studios, where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals for honest, real conversations about the work. If this conversation resonated with you, whether you're a nurse, a healthcare provider, or just someone thinking about a change, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Solux Health Solutions — Nurse-Led Concierge Home CareServing Port St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin County, and Palm Beach County, from Vero Beach to Boca Raton. Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    Is Oncology Nursing Worth It? Real Talk With Two Oncology Nurses | Conversations with Pierre #4

  7. Aug 2

    40 Years in Healthcare: Patty Glick's Story | Conversations with Pierre #3

    Every once in a while, you meet someone who spent their whole life caring for others and somehow is just getting started. Meet Patty Glick, a nurse practitioner with more than four decades in healthcare. She's seen the very best of what medicine can do, and the limits of it. Instead of slowing down, she got curious and started asking a bigger question: what if people have more power over their own health, growth, and future than they've ever been told? In this conversation we talk about why she chose nursing over medical school, building a private practice from the ground up, the two patient stories that shaped how she practices medicine, why being your own advocate matters more than ever, and her transition from 25 years in women's health to regenerative wellness today. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Patty Glick 01:02 – Who is Patty Glick, beyond her career 02:21 – Why she chose nursing over medical school 04:10 – Over four decades in healthcare 06:15 – What kept her going: finding your "why" 08:20 – Two patient stories that changed her 12:00 – Be your own advocate 14:34 – Why she chose women's health 16:02 – Navigating the limits of traditional healthcare 23:44 – Building a private practice from scratch 29:44 – Advice for anyone feeling stuck 36:15 – What she hopes people remember about her 37:45 – How to connect with Patty This is part of our ongoing series here at Solux Health Studios, where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals for honest, real conversations about the work.If this conversation resonated with you, whether you're a nurse, a healthcare provider, or just someone thinking about a change, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Solux Health Solutions — Nurse-Led Concierge Home CareServing Port St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin County, and Palm Beach County, from Vero Beach to Boca Raton. Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    40 Years in Healthcare: Patty Glick's Story | Conversations with Pierre #3

  8. Aug 2

    An Oncology Nurse's Honest Story: Meet Riley | Conversations with Pierre #2

    You've met Olivia. Today, meet Riley, an oncology nurse who moved 1,000 miles from Ohio to the Treasure Coast for a completely new life. In this conversation we talk about what drew her into oncology nursing after watching family members go through cancer, the transition from a large specialized cancer hospital in Columbus to a smaller hospital in Florida, what it's really like moving from tech to nurse, why techs and CNAs deserve far more credit than they get, and the emotional weight of caring for hospice patients on an oncology floor. We also get into burnout, self-care, imposter syndrome as a new nurse, & why "no question is a stupid question" when patient lives are on the line. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Riley 01:04 – How she got into oncology nursing 03:44 – Nursing school in Columbus, Ohio 05:04 – Moving from a big city to a smaller one 07:44 – Her first day as a nurse, alone 09:40 – Going from tech to nurse: the mindset shift 11:32 – Why techs and CNAs deserve more credit 13:12 – What nursing school doesn't prepare you for 15:52 – Advice for brand new nurses 17:12 – Burnout and self-care 21:36 – Supporting patients through hospice 27:00 – How oncology nursing changed her outlook on life 30:32 – What people misunderstand about oncology nursing 36:40 – Advice for anyone on the fence about nursing This is part of our ongoing series here at Solux Health Studios, where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals for honest, real conversations about the work.If you know a new nurse, a nursing student, or someone considering this career, share this with them. 📍 Solux Health Solutions — Nurse-Led Concierge Home CareServing Port St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin County, and Palm Beach County, from Vero Beach to Boca Raton. Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠soluxstudios.com⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠ Website: ⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠ - All My Links ⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    An Oncology Nurse's Honest Story: Meet Riley | Conversations with Pierre #2

  9. Aug 2

    A Nurse's Story: Meet Olivia Ferrerio | Conversations with Pierre #1

    I trained a new nurse a while back who turned out to be one of the sharpest, most compassionate nurses I've ever worked alongside. She's also a twin, and she's a little person. But more than any of that, she is simply a great nurse. I asked Olivia to sit down with me and share her story in her own words, because I think you're going to love her as much as I do. In this episode we talk about her journey into nursing, what nursing school was actually like, the reality of switching from night shift to day shift, navigating a fast-paced career as a little person, dealing with imposter syndrome as a new nurse, and what she believes actually makes someone a great nurse. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Olivia 01:29 – Why she became a nurse 05:26 – What nursing school was really like 06:27 – Being a twin (and getting mixed up at work) 08:10 – Being a little person in a fast-paced career 14:05 – Advice for new nurses 16:36 – Switching from night shift to day shift 18:46 – Her morning routine and why she shows up early 27:02 – What actually makes a great nurse 34:22 – Nursing and imposter syndrome 38:58 – Final thoughts This is part of Conversations with Pierre, a series from Solux Health Studios where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals to talk about the real side of healthcare. Not the highlight reel. The real thing. If you know a nursing student, a new graduate, or someone considering a career in healthcare, share this episode with them. It might be exactly what they need to hear. Looking for a space to record your podcast or content? You can rent Solux Studios in Port St. Lucie at ⁠⁠soluxstudios.com⁠⁠ Links: Pierre Beauge Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pierrebeaugeofficial/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@pierrebeaugeofficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PierreBeaugeOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Solux Health Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soluxhealthOfficial⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoluxHealthOfficial⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://soluxhealth.com⁠⁠ - Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-pierre/id6797146376⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67635d9-a48b-49ab-871a-875b6b1eec19/conversations-with-pierre⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZSGGIQn6qSUx7mvhD8r⁠⁠ - All My Links ⁠⁠https://pierrebeauge.com/links/⁠⁠ Subscribe for new conversations with nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders every week.

    A Nurse's Story: Meet Olivia Ferrerio | Conversations with Pierre #1
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Honest conversations with the people shaping healthcare, business, and life. Hosted by Pierre Beauge, each episode explores leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, nursing, home healthcare, personal growth, and the experiences that shape who we become. From frontline nurses and healthcare professionals to entrepreneurs and inspiring individuals, these are real stories, practical lessons, and meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface.

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