Welcome our guest today, Darnell Shanklin, of Wakanda RN and host of Wankada Wrld podcast. Today’s episode, How one nurse bravely asked “What kind of RN do I want to be?”

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Darnel Shanklin

I'm a Healthcare content creator. I want to explore the wonderful world of healthcare. I also want to explore the good, bad, and the ugly. I've been in health care for over 10yrs. My experience includes LTC, Medsurg, and ER. I also love wrestling and basketball as well lol.

To get in touch with Darnell or learn more about Wakanda RN, you may reach out to him at his Linktree and listen to Wakanda Wrld on all the major podcast platforms.

https://linktr.ee/WakandaRN?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

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, 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/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

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Welcome our guests today, Amy Huser, founder of Spigot Guard LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today’s episode, “How one nurse used her nursing acumen to become an inventor and innovator”.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Amy Huser

A nurse who designed and patented a medical device to reduce catheter -acquired urinary tract infections (CAUTIS). The device works by disinfecting and protecting the drain of the urine collection bag, which is a vulnerable bacterial entry point in the foley system.

To get in touch with Amy or learn more about Spigot Guard , you may reach out to her at her website, email, and LinkedIn:

https://www.spigotguard.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-huser-799561191/

Amy.huser@spigotguard.com

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

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, 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/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guests today, Kathy Scalzo, the Cash Flow Strategist. Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned burnout into a new career in finance.”

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Kathy Scalzo

After a 20-year career as a postpartum nurse, I transitioned into financial services six years ago due to burnout and a desire for a fresh start. Now, I’m passionate about empowering others, especially nurses, to take back control of their financial wellness. I specialize in helping people become their own banker, giving them the tools to manage their money effectively and avoid the financial struggles I faced during my nursing career. My mission is to educate nurses about creating financial independence and building wealth so they can focus on what truly matters without the stress of living paycheck to paycheck.

To get in touch with Kathy, you may reach out to her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-scalzo/

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

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, 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/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guests today, Andrea Welsh, founder of Clockwork & Cursive in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today’s episode, “How one nurse seized control of her career in uncertain times.”

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Andrea Welsh

I am Andrea Welsh, LPN CHPC, a dedicated health center consultant with over 16 years of hands-on experience in nursing: The Good, The Bad and the Really Weird. I have been at the bedside and in the boardroom. I understand the challenges health centers and their CEOs face. I am passionate about creating solutions that make a difference in how a center operates so that it serves patients who deserve the best care, really taps into staff resources and makes a difference. My mission is to bring humanity back to health care, one center at a time by giving leaders the tools they need to improve patient outcomes with data literacy, streamline operations through document efficiency, and create a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Why? Because I'm tired. I'm tired of seeing a healthcare system that should be the best in the world fail patients again and again. I am tired of seeing profits over people approaches to care and of seeing patients reduced to quality numbers. I am tired of seeing my fellow providers burn-up, burn-out and lose that vital spark that makes healthcare staff the most amazing people.

To get in touch with Andrea, you may reach out to her on her website and LinkedIn:

www.clockworkcursive.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-welsh-lpn-chpc-26b23a23a/

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

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, 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/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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Welcome our guests today, Cindy Kruse, founder of Nurture the Nurse and Kruse Into You in Oaklawn, Illinois. Today’s episode, “A nurse with a heart for nurturing the nurse.”

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About Cindy Kruse

I’m Cindy, a PICU nurse with 28 years of experience, a travel RN, and a certified nursing life coach. I’m passionate about guiding women—especially high-achieving, burned-out professionals—back to their inherent wholeness.

Through my signature programs, Revive Your Radiance and Embody Your Empowerment, I help women untether from what no longer serves them and reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit for long-term transformational change.

I also created Nurture the Nurse, a program designed to guide nurses from burnout to brilliance, reigniting their passion for both their careers and themselves. My mission is to empower women to rediscover their true, unabashed selves and lead lives full of vitality and purpose.

To get in touch with Cindy, you may reach out to her on her website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook:

www.Kruseintyou.com

http://www.instagram.com/cindy_kruse1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-kruse-19bb3382/

http://Facebook.com/cindy.guajardokruse

Cindy has graciously offered to our listeners at Spark Session which you may schedule here: https://calendly.com/cindykruse09/spark-session

About The Nurse Shark Academy

My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.

Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.

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, 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/.

Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy

Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.

Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/

Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.

Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark

Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark

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