The Nurse Shark Academy Show

S1E16 How one nurse with a passion for cardiac nursing used her influence in public policy w/Monica Sanford

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Dr. Monica Sanford, DNP, AG-ACNP,  the president of the Northwest Florida NP network in  Pensacola, Florida. Today’s episode, How one nurse with a passion for cardiac nursing used her influence in public policy.
Dr. Monica Sanford is an acute care nurse practitioner, specializing in cardiology. She is the only NP to serve on the National American Board of Cardiology Critical Care Cardiology Leadership committee. She is also the host of the Monica Sanford show on Spotify. A brief bio:
BSN from Johns Hopkins University: went right into critical care cardiology ICU, CVICU, Cath Lab, ER, MSN-AG- Acute Care NP from Georgetown University: Inpatient Cardiology and PRN Hospitalist DNP- (D/t Graduate 5/2023) from Vanderbilt University: Pivoting to Full time academia & health policy. BSBA- business administration from Hawaii Pacific University. Adjunct Faculty at University of West FL in the NP program. Volunteer at our local Free Clinic and see all the Cardiac patients. Served on the FL Chapter American College of Cardiology Board and the Legislative Affairs Committee. The only NP to serve on the National American College of Cardiology Critical Care Cardiology Leadership Committee. Serve on the Membership Leadership Development Committee with American College of Cardiology. Gubernatorial Appointed to the Pediatric Congenital Technical Advisory Panel. Multiple presentations at State and national levels for cardiology or health policy. Married to a Marine Lt Colonel for 33yrs, 2 children. My son has severe congenital heart disease and why I do what I do! My daughter is my little mini-me; very driven, leader, from elementary teacher to now an attorney.
 
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicasanford/
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monica-sanford
 
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
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S1E15: How One Nurse With A Passion For The Whole Person Lead To A Career In Integrative Medicine w/Peggy Gleason

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Dr. Peggy Gleason, RN, NHD,  the owner and founder of Professional Women’s Wellness in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today’s episode, How One Nurse With A Passion For The Whole Person Lead To A Career In Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Peggy Gleason has been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Born in the suburbs of New York City in the small town of Nyack. Her family was large with several relatives with serious illnesses. It seemed to be the norm for her parents to spend any extra time caring for them.
It seemed organic that she was drawn to become a nurse. Her nursing career was focused on critical care nursing in Cardio Thoracic ICU and Neonatal ICU where she managed Neonatal ICU in a major medical center in NY.
She was always curious about other methods of healing encompassing all dimensions of wellbeing.
While raising her 3 wonderful children, she continued school to learn about alternative and complimentary modalities in health care. She earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Natural Health in 1996 when she founded Nature One health Organization.  
Peggy also trained at Duke Integrative Medicine where she earned her certification as a Professional Integrative Health Coach as well as a certification, She also is certified Nutrition Coach and certified Facilitator of the Wellness Inventory.
The passion to work with the “whole person” along with her clinical experience helped her empower her clients to move forward in their commitment to lifestyle changes - physically, mentally and spiritually, bringing them together in balance for total health.
With her understanding of all the dimensions of health, life and wellbeing, she realized the need for those that struggle with the damaging health effects of obesity physically and mentally. She is dedicated to help those who struggle to master their mindset so that they can make healthy choices and feel good about themselves.
With her grown children, grandchildren and loving husband Ed, Peggy couldn’t ask for more. She is living her vision of making a difference in the health of others.
 
Follow Peggy Gleason on LinkedIn and visit her website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggygleason/
https://www.professionalwomanswellness.com/
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our free challenge How to Start A Nursing Assistant Training School, July 18-20, 2023. Register here https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/event-details/how-to-start-a-nursing-assistant-training-school-challenge.
 

S1E14 How One Cardiac Nurse Listened to Her Heart and Became a Medical Writer with Allison DeMajistre

 
 
We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Allison DeMajistre, the owner and founder of The Cardioscribe, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Today’s episode, How One Cardiac Nurse Listened to Her Heart and Became a Medical Writer.
My husband, at the time, was an alcoholic, and after 15 years of marriage, we were divorced, mainly as a result of alcoholism. After we divorced I realized I needed to do something to support myself and my kids so I went to nursing school and that's how I landed where I am today. I had always had an interest in critical care and knew that was where I wanted to practice. I gravitated toward the cardiac ICU and spent quite a few years there. During Covid, I started to do some agency nursing and worked at different hospitals on the east coast. I became burned out and decided I needed something that gave me some personal fulfillment, so I decided to start writing again.
 
Follow Allison DeMajistre on LinkedIn and visit her website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-demajistre
https://www.thecardioscribe.com/
 
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 

S1E13: How One Infusion Nurse Discovered How To Do It Better with Becky Kirby

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Becky Kirby, the owner and founder of BK Home Infusions, in Phoenix, Arizona. Today’s episode, How One Infusion Nurse Discovered How To Do It Better.
Becky has been a Registered Nurse for 30 years having worked in various settings including Emergency Department, Interventional Radiology, and Home Health/Home Infusion. In addition to her in-depth experience as a RN, she has managed her family’s small business that her grandfather started in 1952 for the past 20+ years. In founding BK Home Infusions, Becky’s vision was to create a supportive and flexible work environment for home infusion nurses to do what they love in caring for their patients, which led her to embark on starting BK Home Infusions which combines all of her career experiences and highlights her values as a professional.
 
 
Follow Becky Kirby on LinkedIn and visit her website:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bk-home-infusions-llc/
https://bkhomeinfusions.com/
 
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

S1E12: How One Nurse Used Her Unique Knowledge to Transcend the Hospital System with Catie Harris

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Catie Harris, the owner and founder of NursePreneurs, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today’s episode, How One Nurse Used Her Unique Knowledge to Transcend the Hospital System.
Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN, is the NursePreneur Mentor who has empowered thousands of nurses in business to monetize their knowledge and skills, while inspiring them to change the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. She strives to undo the perception that nursing care is limited to the hospital setting. Through her intensive nurse business coaching program, Catie shows how nursing knowledge can transcend the hospital system into a profitable business. Catie mentors through one-on-one coaching, live events, and her signature group programs which can be found at NursePreneurs.com/nurse-business-coaching. Catie is an international speaker who has been featured in ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News and Huffington Post. She has also shared her innovative mentorship work on National and International Podcasts and TV including Be Efficient TV, Dubai One and Copy Chief with Kevin Rogers. Catie is a serial NursePreneur and single mom living in Philadelphia with her son Matthew.
 
 
Follow Catie Harris  at her social media handles and obtain a copy of the Nursepreneurs Blueprint:
https://www.instagram.com/nurse_preneur/
https://www.facebook.com/nursepreneurs1/
https://nursepreneurs.com/blueprint
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 
 
 

S1E11: How one nurse used medical wellness to rejuvenate w/Dominyse Carey

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Dominyse Carey, the owner of Rejuvenate Muncie Wellness & Aesthetics, in Muncie, Indiana.
I am a family nurse practitioner (over 5 years) and have my doctorate in nursing practice. I am the owner of Rejuvenate Muncie LLC which is a medical wellness and aesthetic clinic. I also host the Medical Melanin podcast.
 
Follow Dominyse Carey at her social media handles and find the website for Rejuvenate Muncie:
Www.Facebook.com/rejuvenatemuncie
https://www.rejuvenatemuncie.com/
 
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
 
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 

S1E10: Healing the nurse’s heart through self-discovery and self-love w/Corinthia Loblack

 
We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Corinthia Loblack, the Bellyfat Shrink and owner of Heart Health Management, in Orlando, Florida.
 
I am Corinthia Loblack, the Bellyfat Shrink. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of the Virgin Islands and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Florida International University. I have been certified as a Health and Lifestyle Coach and have spent more than two decades taking care of patients with diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure within the hospital, home and endocrinology practice. I became frustrated as I watched how diet and exercise always seem to let my patients down. Then I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and my doctor recommended diet and exercise. I spent years beating myself up for failing when it came to food and exercise. All I wanted was someone to tell me how to stop failing and guide me through the mindset and habits I needed to lose weight and keep it off. I created Heart Health Management so that I can support and guide nurses and other health care professionals on the wonderful journey of self-discovery and self-love.
 
Register for my free Zoom Slim Down Session and receive a Free Diet ID at correctivelifestyles.com/slim.
 
Follow Corinthia at the her social media handles:
www.facebook.com/Cor1nth1a
www.linkedin.com/in/corinthialoblack
www.instagram.com/corinthia_loblack
 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
 
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 

S1E9: Carolyn Shiffman Nurse, Executive Leadership Coach Your Path To Success

 
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
 
We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today Dr. Carolyn Shiffman, owner of Shiffman Coaching & Consulting, Naples, Florida.
 
 
Dr. Carolyn Shiffman brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience in corporate, higher education, and healthcare settings, working with for-profit and non-profit institutions. As a certified coach, she excels in supporting and empowering business owners, entrepreneurs, independent consultants, and leaders with a focus on helping them achieve personal and professional success. As a nurse educator, Dr. Shiffman trained and provided educational workshops throughout the Midwest to healthcare professionals during her years as a nurse educator. Her experience in higher education includes both administrative and teaching roles, emphasizing new ventures and startups. As an executive for an educational consulting company, IPD, she was a regional vice president. She served as liaison and consultant to college staff for enrollment policies, admission requirements, faculty assessment, and curriculum development. Her territory was the east coast, where she oversaw five contracts with nine cost centers. Dr. Shiffman’s academic experience spans the role of educator and administrator. She served as Vice President of New Dimensions at Albertus Magnus College, which offered undergraduate and graduate business courses. As the director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Sacred Heart University, she was responsible for the program’s startup and taught healthcare leadership courses. At Post University, she was the director of the Graduate Business programs, where along with her administrative position, she taught leadership courses. Throughout her career, Carolyn has been known for her creativity, innovation and strategic planning, and collaborative leadership. Dr. Shiffman holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University, a Master’s of Nursing Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a B.S. in Nursing from Baylor University. Dr. Shiffman’s volunteer experiences include: Director of the Year for the Orange Chamber of Commerce Dress for Success; Annual Gala Event Program Director for Connecticut Chapter ICF Dr. Shiffman enjoys walking, yoga, and aqua-fit classes. She has been married for 42 years. She has two children and four grandchildren.
 
Dr. Shiffman is pleased to offer to our listeners a copy of her Mindset Tool or to set an appointment. She can be reached at her website, LinkedIn, or via email at the links below.
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-shiffman/
 Website: www.carolynshiffman.com
Email: carolyn@carolynshiffman.com
 
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 

S1E8: The Nurse Shark Academy Show Guest Catherine Mupoperi-Mukasa Whole Health Coaching

Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
 
We interview nurses who business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Catherine Mupoperi-Mukasa, owner of Mukanya Health and Holistic Wellbeing, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
 
 
Catherine Mupoperi-Mukasa a Registered nurse with certification in Whole Health Education/Coaching. I grew up in Zimbabwe in a large family. I enjoyed cooking and was always concerned about the well-being of my relatives so caring for people comes naturally to me. I became a nurse because I wanted to gain an understanding of health conditions in my own health and others close to me. I still have a lot to learn, and the best way to get better at what you are learning is to teach it. I love to help people learn more about themselves and trust that when given the right information they can make the right decisions for themselves.
 
I am a registered nurse with experience in med-surge and long-term care. I have certification in patient whole health education from the National Institute of Whole Health. I also have a master’s degree in Adult and Community Education.
I understand how frustrating it can be when you feel like you are doing the best you can and still do not see improvements in your health because I have been there. I suffered from anxiety for most of my life and carried a lot of shame for not knowing why I was feeling the way I did. When I got better, I decided to continue learning more about the interactions between mind, body, spirit, and the environment and share as much as I could with others who might be feeling frustrated about the state of their health.  
 
In today’s episode, you will hear how my own health scan is discussed with potential areas of improvement for my overall health and wellbeing. It was an enlightening process into how environmental factors, our diet, and our mindset impact our physical and emotional health. Take advantage of the opportunity to schedule a consultation with Catherine. You will be glad you did.
 
 
Show listeners can contact Mukanya Health and Holistic Healing for a free analysis for the first three people to register with the promo code The Nurse Shark Academy.
 
www.mukanyahealth.com
cathy@mukanyahealth.com
 
 
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 

S1E7: Dina Legland How cancer saved one nurse’s life

Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society.
 
We interview nurses who business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. Welcome to our guest today, Dina Legland.
Dina Legland is a Certified Life and Wellness Coach who uses her personal and professional experience to support clients in remission conquer fears to achieve a life filled with joy, freedom, and inner peace. As the founder of Wellness Warriors for Life, LLC, Registered Nurse & EMT for over 30 years, Dina spent her life taking care of others. As The Inner Warrior Coach and Cancer Survivor Dina says, “Cancer Saved My Life and My Fears Almost Killed Me!” Her Mission is to share her experiences, wisdom, tools, strategies, and humor to conquer uncontrollable fears, and to seek inner wellness with freedom guilt free.
Show listeners can contact Dina Legland for a Complimentary Conquer Your Fear Discovery Session at https://my.timetrade.com/book/XZ3W2 to schedule. Inquiries can be directed to her social media handles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinalegland-rn-bsn-chc-clc/ https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswarriorsforlife https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorsforlife/
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.