Thank you ladies for continuing to show up not only for yourselves but for each other! How can you expand your network in your day to day life? Constantly look for opportunities for advancement, and find at least 3 people at every place you work to get their contact information. Whether you use it later or not… you never know who you’ll need until you need them! Being kind goes a long way. You don’t have to be “fake”, but it’s definitely time to expand that LinkedIn, and a letter of recommendation may help for your next position! Start making the connections now for where you plan to go in the future! 💪🏾❤️ You will be somewhere getting a certificate in something that someone else “networked” their way to with 0 expense, and half the effort.

Gratitude isn’t passive — it’s a practice. Each week, explore how you can channel gratitude into: - Self-care & rest - Professional growth - Connection & mentorship - Community service & support “When we give thanks, we make space for abundance to enter.” Let’s enter November with hearts open, spirits aligned, and a commitment to strengthening our nurse community, together!! 💪🏾 What has everyone been working on? I think we were all a little quiet this month? I’ve been building an online course all October long called The Empowered Nurse Blueprint that I’m excited to be launching! My prayer is that it helps nurses everywhere to build their confidence as leaders and communicators so that they can enter ANY role and not only succeed, but be respected, and influence positive change to the people around them as well. ☺️ I hope to see you all at Friendsgiving 2025! Our FIRST Friendsgiving event will be Nov. 16th from 3-7pm. Ya’ll be sure to come on by for a great time, positive energy, and of course the FOOD! We ordered full on thanksgiving dinner for everybody and I can’t wait to experience the spirit of gratitude with my fellow nurses! Happy 1st of the month!! 🤩

Thank You @Tyra Smith for joining the Coffee Chat for today! 🌟 Coffee Chat Recap: “Nursing Compassion Under Pressure” 🌟 During this week’s Let’s Chat Coffee Hour, Asha and Tyra had a heartfelt discussion about the emotional toll of nursing, sharing Asha’s experience with a police break-in and how society often expects nurses to be endlessly compassionate—even off the clock. 💔 The conversation naturally shifted into career transitions and self-care. Tyra explored case management and school nursing as potential paths for a better work-life balance, while Asha provided insight into the responsibilities, titles, and benefits of these roles. Together, they unpacked the realities of delegation challenges, teamwork, and communication in nursing practice—highlighting how vital it is for nurses to ask for help, set boundaries, and find clarity in their next career steps. 💬 The session ended with a reminder that connecting, learning, and sharing our experiences with other nurses helps lighten the load we all carry. ☕️ Join us for the next Coffee Chat!🗓 Thursday, October 16, 2025⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM (via Zoom) ➡️ RSVP inside The Nurses Lounge

This challenge has definitely brought me some clarity. This last week of the breakthrough challenge has challenged me to push through even when it seemed impossible. And to also let go of things that are out of my control and move forward. I also learned that I enjoy being outdoors and taking in how beautiful and refreshing nature is. I hope this challenge has brought clarity and perspective to us all. Continue to pour in to yourselves my fellow nurses ❤️

If “training from home” is anything like WFH…I take it back, Issa NO FOR ME!! 🫠🤷🏾‍♀️