Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast Beth Quaas

Beth Ramer empowers ambitious women to go from unfulfilled and burnt out to expanding their passion for possibility without blowing up their lives and careers.
She is a speaker, coach, workshop facilitator and host of the Design your Vibrant Life podcast.
Beth knows that we can get caught up in the busy-ness of life and work, constantly spinning, always doing everything for everyone else and feeling hollow and depleted when it comes time for ourselves.
After experiencing burn out herself, she discovered how vital it is to be able to have control over our own energy.
As an Energy Alignment Coach, she empowers ambitious women to align their energy, intentions, and actions to achieve personal and professional goals creating authentic life and career alignment.
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Kerry Johnson has worn many hats in her time as a nurse: bedside nurse, FNP, and Functional Medicine NP. What better person than her to teach the new nurses coming into the profession. Listen today to hear how Kerry got into education and how her passion for health turned her to functional medicine.
ABOUT KERRY
Kerry Johnson had been working as a nurse for several years when she decided to get her family nurse practitioner certification. Once she received that degree and was seeing patient’s in the clinic, she noticed how she wasn’t preventing disease, but just treating it. Patients were getting sicker and the healthcare system in which she was working just didn’t seem right to her. So she decided it was time to help patients in a different way and became certified in functional medicine. With that new knowledge and passion, she also decided it was time to teach others how to prevent disease, for their health and the health of their patients.
Kerry is now seeing patients her way by getting to the root of the problem and finding a way to help them get better, without just band-aiding the issues. I know firsthand how Kerry can help with many ailments and can’t speak highly enough of her compassion and knowledge for helping others. She is a great educator, for her patients and her students.
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Kerry’s website www.drkimwellness.org
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Alex Whitefield knows what it’s like to be an exhausted bedside nurse. It isn’t ok for nurses to do the work that they do without a break away from their patients. So he decided to change that. Listen this week to hear what Alex is working on to help manage the complexities of scheduling our breaks.

Alex Whitefield was an ER nurse before becoming a nurse leader. During the time he was working at the bedside, he realized how important it was that nurses needed their breaks so that they could come back and care for their patients. Once he became a manager, he saw how complex it can be to schedule an entire unit of nurses to get their breaks without missing anyone. So he developed Breakalgo, as in break algorithm, so that if it wasn’t a good time for a nurse to take a break, they wouldn’t get lost in the chaos.

Alex Whitefield cares for the nurses he manages and it is clear when we discuss the importance of nurses caring for themselves. He has taken it upon himself to create a workplace that leads to caring for each other as well. It is nurse leaders like Alex that will change the landscape of the nursing profession.
LINKS
Find the Breakalago tool here www.breakalgo.com
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Ryan George, an experienced ICU nurse, offers a candid account of his decision to leave his job due to workplace bullying, ultimately leading him to exit the nursing profession altogether. As a gay man in a predominantly female field, Ryan sheds light on the reality of toxic workplace dynamics, particularly the "mean girls" phenomenon. Despite his proficiency as a nurse and dedication to teaching, Ryan found himself targeted and uncomfortable in his work environment. He emphasizes the importance of kindness, support, and camaraderie among nurses, advocating for a healthier workplace culture. Ryan's experience underscores the toll of toxic environments on both healthcare professionals and patient care, urging for a more compassionate and supportive approach within the nursing community.


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Welcome back to Don't Eat Your Young, the podcast that delves into the inspiring stories and impactful work of individuals shaping the landscape of healthcare. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Susan B. Davis, widely known as the Rescue RN, who has become a leading figure in cardiac arrest awareness, CPR training, and AED preparedness within communities.
Susan B. Davis has dedicated her career to transforming public understanding and response to cardiac emergencies. In the hospital setting, Susan identified a critical gap in the preparedness of healthcare professionals to manage in-hospital cardiac arrests effectively. This insight led her to establish CodePRep, an innovative mock code training program designed to enhance the competency and readiness of hospital staff. Susan's impact extends into her role as the Resuscitation Education Manager for a prominent healthcare system in Southwest Florida. In this capacity, she oversees the development and implementation of all things related to resuscitation for healthcare professionals. Her leadership ensures that the system's staff are current with the latest cardiac care protocols and proficient in their application, ultimately enhancing patient survival rates and setting new standards in resuscitation education. Susan’s visionary approach and unwavering dedication have established her as a distinguished figure in resuscitation preparedness and response.
LINKS
Find the CodePRep Workshop here www.rescuern.com.Book Rescue RN for speaking events here www.rescuern.com.Follow Susan's journey on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Maggie Ortiz, a seasoned nurse with over 23 years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise to the nursing community. Having worked in diverse roles, including bedside nursing, administration, and as a Texas Board of Nursing investigator, Maggie is well-versed in protecting nurses from litigation. As the Founder of Advocates for Nurses, she educates fellow nurses on navigating challenges, shares valuable tips on self-protection, and offers her connection for nurses dealing with licensing issues.
Maggie returns this season to share insights into how nurses can protect themselves and provides her personal contact number to those facing potential issues regarding their license. She also teaches courses to empower nurses in safeguarding themselves while caring for patients.


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