Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO, Author at The Nurse Speak

A Nurse Has Limitless Career Options: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Nurse Entrepreneurship versus Working as an Employee

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jul 3, 2023 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Continuing Education, Entrepreneurship, job satisfaction, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Work-Life Balance

The nursing profession offers a multitude of career paths, each with its own unique set of advantages and challenges. Two of the most compelling options for nurses are becoming an entrepreneur or working as an employee. Nurse entrepreneurship allows individuals to...

Assistant Directors of Nursing: An Invaluable addition to healthcare teams!

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jun 25, 2023 | job satisfaction, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success

As healthcare systems continue to evolve, the role of Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) becomes increasingly critical in supporting and empowering nursing staff to practice at the highest level of their license. ADONs play a vital role in bridging the gap between...

Studying for the NCLEX: How to Balance it all

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | May 31, 2023 | NCLEX, NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, New Grad RN, Next Gen NCLEX, NGN Prep, repeat test-taker, Strategies for Success, Studying, Test-Taking Strategies

Are you wondering how you can possibly figure out a way to balance all of your competing obligations while also studying for the NCLEX? Don’t worry – I got you! Studying for the NCLEX isn’t as complicated as it seems, and with my NCLEX Strategies for...

Nurse Educator to the Rescue: Staffing Crisis vs Negative Workplace Culture

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Mar 25, 2023 | nurse retention, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Education, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success

A Nurse educator plays a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare. They not only teach students and team members the technical skills necessary for patient care but also educate and model the values and behaviors that create a healthy workplace culture....

Next Generation NCLEX Made Easy with The Nurse Speak!

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Mar 20, 2023 | NCLEX, NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, New Graduate Nurses, Next Gen NCLEX, repeat test-taker, Strategies for Success, Studying, Test-Anxiety, Test-Taking Strategies

The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is an evolving version of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which is a standardized test that nursing graduates must pass to become licensed nurses in the United States. The NGN aims to evaluate a nurse’s...