by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jul 7, 2024 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Continuing Education, job satisfaction, nurse retention, Nursing Education, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance
Hello, I’m Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN, founder of The Nurse Speak and I have dedicated more than 20 years in providing education, training and ongoing support to help others optimize their strengths and improve upon areas of weakness so they can find alignment and...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Aug 26, 2023 | Critical Thinking, International Nurses, NCLEX, Next Gen NCLEX, NGN Prep, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, Strategies for Success, Test-Taking Strategies
The dream of practicing nursing in North America is a beacon of hope for many international nurses. The allure of providing high-quality care, having limitless career opportunities that can offer a generous salary, and experiencing life in vibrant communities has made...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Aug 24, 2023 | Bullying, Coping with Stress, Critical Thinking, Cultural Competence, Inspirational, job satisfaction, nurse retention, Nurses Matter, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience
A harmonious and respectful workplace environment is crucial in nursing. Dismantling workplace hostility and incivility not only promotes better patient care but also enhances job satisfaction and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore five...
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...
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....
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jan 1, 2023 | Critical Thinking, NCLEX, NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, New Grad RN, NGN Prep, Nursing Education, Nursing School, Strategies for Success
Nurse Educators – the Next Generation NCLEX is quickly approaching and will go live April 1st, 2023. This means that ALL NCLEX candidates who take the test on or after 4/1/2023 will be taking the NGN exam. I am working with many graduates who are currently...