"The Intuitive Nurse"- Jennifer Johnson - Ep.296

In this compelling episode of the Wickedly Smart Women Podcast, host Angel B Hartwell sits down with Jennifer Johnson, a former ER nurse who faced severe burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and emerged stronger by transitioning into entrepreneurship. Jenn shares her inspiring journey from the chaos and confusion of the early days of the pandemic to her bold decision to leave nursing after experiencing an unsafe work environment. Listeners will hear Jenn’s candid discussion about the emotional toll of the pandemic, exacerbated by rapidly changing protocols, lack of childcare, and the frightening unpredictability of the situation. She also talks about her experience with therapy and the coping mechanisms she adopted to survive this intense period. Jenn’s story of resilience doesn’t stop there. Discover how she turned adversity into opportunity by founding her own business, aimed at providing personal healthcare services to patients in the comfort of their homes. Jenn’s passion for supporting nurses shines through as she discusses her initiatives like the Nurse Approved Nurse Accelerator program and her contributions to building tools for nurse resilience, including a grief journal and the innovative "100 Shifts" journal. Enjoy an in-depth discussion that is set to inspire, inform, and activate leaders with profound wisdom. Don’t miss the chance to hear about Jenn's upcoming appearance at the HLTH conference in Las Vegas and how she is preparing to discuss front-line needs with healthcare CEOs.   What You Will Learn  How did Jennifer Johnson's experience with burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the systemic issues within healthcare professions, and what steps can be taken to provide better mental health support for nurses? How can the healthcare system adapt to better support its front-line workers who have family responsibilities? What actionable steps can be taken to ensure that nurses and other healthcare workers feel valued and fairly compensated? What are some other resources and coping mechanisms that can be offered to healthcare workers experiencing similar stress and burnout? How important is intuition in the nursing profession, and what are some ways it can be cultivated and trusted in high-pressure environments? What challenges and opportunities did Jenn face when transitioning from nursing to starting her own business, and how did her nursing background support her new venture? How crucial is teamwork and trust among healthcare professionals, and what are some best practices to ensure a supportive work environment? What do you think the future of nursing and patient care will look like? How can the lessons learned during COVID-19 shape this future? Jenn is part of this program and will be attending the HLTH conference. What role do such programs play in supporting and advancing nursing careers, and what impact do they have on the healthcare system as a whole?   Connect with Raeanne Lacatena Jennifer Johnson’s Website  Jennifer Johnson on LinkedIn Resources Apply to Qualify for Enrollment in the Wickedly Smart Women's Start Smart 30 Day Intensive™ Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

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