In this episode Lacey shares on how to build and maintain confidence within your personal and professional life. She discusses the practices that she implemented while working through her own mental health journey and how they ultimately supported her nursing career. She also shares how to gain and maintain clinical confidence as a new nurse as wel…

Lacey discusses how to set boundaries as a nursing student or new nurse. Whether it's navigating toxic conversations or honoring your own personal needs, setting boundaries for yourself can be both helpful and necessary throughout your nursing profession. Tune in for tips and advice for boundary setting. Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurs…

Lacey shares an episode on how to get to the root of your desires within your nursing career and answers a few listener questions such as how do you get over feeling like “less of a nurse” when transitioning from a bedside to non-beside role. Oftentimes we follow trends or adopt what other people say is “right” but it ultimately may not be right fo…

Lacey shares how you can find alignment within your career and attract the things you want and crave over the next year as a nurse. She dives into finding solutions to improve when you're struggling, pivoting before you crumble, getting clear on how you want to feel and understanding the emotional aspect of goal setting, and more! Connect with Lace…

Lacey is joined by Nurses Inspire Nurses Founder, Cat Golden. Working as a pediatric nurse for seven years, Cat knew firsthand what it was like to feel exhausted and isolated. She also knew she was not alone and that many of her coworkers felt the exact same way which is why she created Nurses Inspire Nurses; to support nurses as humans first, and …

Lacey shares how you can actually look forward to your first shift as a new nurse when you come off of orientation. Oftentimes the first shift is daunting and stressful but there are mindset and perspective shifts you can make that will help minimize anxiety and intimidation that comes with being alone on the floor! Learn what your nurse personalit…

Part two of Lacey and Sam discussing the nurse personality types - The Adventurer and The Socialite. They dive into the importance of having your cup filled, harmony in work life integration, perfectionism, attaching self-worth to our perception of a job well done, the necessity in being in relationship with yourself first and foremost, and how men…

Lacey and fellow ENM Mentor Sam examine the different nurse personality types in this part one of two series. In this episode they specifically chat about the dreamer and the thriver personality types - what is most important to each one, what they often struggle with the most when signing up for mentorship, and how mentorship supports each persona…

This episode is from an Instagram Live I did recently discussing the biggest shifts needed in supporting nurses and how the Empowered Nurse Mentorship is working to be a part of the change and support nurses across the board that are struggling within the profession. We go into the gap around mental health support within nursing, preceptor programs…

In this episode I’m discussing the shame that is often felt when you are not where you want to be within your nursing career. I recently chatted with two different nurses who are experiencing this and I know they aren’t alone. I’ve been there myself. As the definition of what a “good job” is has changed over time and we demand more from our careers…

We all have an unpopular opinion or two and mine probably goes against what you’ve heard (or will hear) in nursing school which is that I’m of the belief that you can work while in nursing school. In this episode I share why I went against the orientation ground rules in nursing school and held a job despite being told it would be impossible. We di…

Many nurses come to Lacey wanting to feel more productive on their days off… they feel like they are a waste of space because all they want to do is sleep, rest, watch tv and numb out… First of all - we need a perspective shift on rest. Rest is not lazy, it is extremely productive. We need to regenerate and relax after work… Why? Improve cognitive …

Brittany and Lacey continue the conversation together on the most common objections that they hear from those they work with when it comes to deciding to do something for themselves! For all of the details on Costa Rica, be sure to click the link below for more information. Flash sale ends November 10th, 2023! https://theempowerednurse.org/retreats…

Brit Stoeckel, our guest for today's episode, is an ICU Nurse Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Mindset Coach for healing professionals. She LOVES teaching both in clinical practice and on the mat. After more than 15 years of critical care nursing and yoga practice she has created a thriving business that helps healers recover from burnout and create …

Being new and communicating with ordering providers can be scary! But you are here for a reason and they need you just as much as you need them for help in creating postive patient outcomes :) Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with Lacey: https://theempowerednurse.org/ https://www.instagram.com…

On this episode of The Empowered Nurse Podcast, Dr. Claire Phillips and Lacey discuss the definition of quiet quitting, the problem with it in nursing in particular and some solutions for both individuals and nurse leaders who are looking to prevent complacency in the profession. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednur…

In this episode Lacey shares some of her experience early in her very first career as an adult, she struggled as a young professional and is open about what she believes is a huge factor in why she struggled! Determining what your values are helps you make better decisions about the future and how you should be spending your time. You can find the …

In this episode Lacey shares with you her experience with nurses conferences both big and small. This is a more conversational episode, so grab a drink and a relax while she shares her experience! Costa Rica Nurse Retreat Link https://theempowerednurse.org/retreats Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Con…

Post Shift Anxiety is a real thing. In this episode Lacey gives you 5 actionable tips to support you with leaving work at work and living a more fulfilling life outside of your nursing career. These action items are simple but very effective in supporting you with intentionally separating work from home. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://…

In this episode Lacey discusses the mindset shift necessary when considering the future of your career. She shares tips with both nursing students who are considering their first job and nurses who are determining what their next step is in their career. Link to the Nurse Personality Quiz: https://institute.theempowerednurse.org/quiz Connect with L…

Welcome back for another season of The Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey gives you the real talk on how to start asking yourself the deeper, more real questions on what you want in your life and in your career and how to take the first steps to aligning those things! For this episode you will need a pen and paper - Lacey gives you 3 jo…

In this final episode of our three part series all about transitioning from our shifts as a nurse to home life, Brittany Stockel is taking us into how to heal on days off in order to create a sustainable caregiving practice. She’s discussing the differences between rituals versus routines, how to implement both into your days off as a nurse, embrac…

Brittany Stoeckel is back to impart some more wisdom, this time taking us through a post shift routine that will allow you to positively transition from hospital to home life no matter what kind of shift you had. She discusses some things you can do like create a mini sanctuary in your car, breathwork, and affirmations as well as meditation so you …

In this episode, friend of the podcast, fellow nurse, and yoga practitioner Brittany Stoeckel takes us through a guided meditation and breathwork for before your shift. She breaks down simple, actionable steps you can take to feel prepared and confident as a nurse as you clock in - from getting into a state of gratitude to setting a very simple int…

This week Lacey is sharing a quick episode on how her values have really helped her as she navigates trauma and how she’s been able to pull herself out of a dark place that in the past, she may not have been able to do as well. She shares why integrity is so important to her, how she figured out what her own values are on an individual and career l…

Lacey is breaking down one of her most asked questions as of recently - how did she get a role working as a nurse with the Rutgers football team?! She is sharing how networking helped her achieve this position and ways you can network as a nurse, her personal experience within the role, her thoughts on nurses within sports medicine, and why you may…

In this episode, Lacey shares tangible tools, tips, and coping mechanisms to deal with the top anxiety triggers for nurses. After polling a large audience of new nurses she found that 78% of new nurses (less than two years of experience) and even some more veteran nurses experience anxiety before heading to work. She goes over the top three anxieti…

In the age of Social Media, we’ve been conditioned to a communication revolution on a global level. It has amplified self-expression as well as our ability to connect and share thoughts and opinions with like-minded individuals or organizations near and far. It’s a hot topic with an array of opinions on the matter if you’re someone with a phone or …

Lacey is joined by Certified Student Loan Professional Meagan Landress to discuss the many options available to nurses when it comes to student loans and loan forgiveness! So often, nurses (and others) let their loan dictate many of their decisions including the roles that they go into but she believes in order to achieve success and happiness beyo…

This week Lacey is chatting in person with two Empowered Nurse mentors and her Mentorship Director as they all meet in person to retreat, connect, and discuss future goals for The Empowered Nurse Mentorship Program. Lacey, Rachele, Molly, and Sam each share their personal experiences through learning the ENM method as well as the impact they are ma…

This week, Lacey is sitting down with Diana Page, ACNP-BC. She has worked as a nurse practitioner for 12 years in both inpatient and outpatient neurology and as an RN prior to that in the family practice arena. Diana is burnout survivor turned burnout educator as well as a nurse and NP Mentor and clinician wellbeing advocate. She started Selfcare C…

This week Lacey is chatting with Brittany Stoeckel. Brittany is an ICU Nurse Practitioner who has been on a self-care and personal growth journey since she began her career and loves guiding and assisting others in theirs. After more than 15 years of critical care nursing and yoga personal practice, Brittany completed her 200 hour yoga teacher trai…

In this episode, Lacey is sitting down for a coffee chat with her fellow nursing school grad and friend, Angela. Angela is an Emergency Nurse at one of the busiest hospitals in the nation and she has a lot of experience beyond the bedside - from dealing with a mass exodus of employees (pre-pandemic) and then stepping up from the challenges that aro…

Welcome back to the Empowered Nurse Podcast! In this episode Lacey is going over what you can expect from this season of the podcast and sharing her current takes on nursing. She talks about the biggest struggles and challenges she’s seeing with new nurses right now, why we need to be okay with some on the job learning, and seeking connection and c…

This bonus episode was originally shared on the Thriving Joy Podcast with Katie Carroll. Katie interviews Lacey who shares her story and journey to becoming a nurse and nurse mentor, the beauty and uniqueness of being a nurse, building confidence, and more. Katie and Lacey also discuss how nursing has changed in the last 20+ years, networking and c…

Lacey recently took a social media detox consisting of a week off of all social platforms and was able to gain some great insights. In this episode she shares those insights, what she learned about herself, and why you may want to try a social media detox yourself!By Lacey Magen Naematullah

In this episode, Lacey shares a personal experience that led her down the path of better understanding delegation to do it more effectively. Delegation is not something new nurses are taught and is oftentimes one of the biggest challenges she sees for her mentees so she wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Lacey also shares how communication pla…

Lacey recently polled her Instagram audience on mental health. About 2000 people voted and 79% of those people stated that they experience anxiety frequently yet only 18% said they seek out therapy for their anxiety. After diving a little deeper she found that the reason why the number of those seeking out therapy was so low was due to three main r…

Today Lacey chats with her personal mentor, Ash Mcdonald, about cycle syncing and how it affects our lives (physically, emotionally, socially, and more). Ash is a therapist, mentor, self-care advocate, productivity coach, & time strategist and firm believer in all things transformation. She helps busy, ambitious women craft a life they’re obsessed …

Lacey talks thoughts becoming things - from failing tests and feeling bad to empowering herself by reflecting and creating positive practices in less than 10 minutes a day. In this third episode of a 3-part series Lacey shares on self-talk, affirmations, and why it’s a big part of the Empower 90 journal!…

Today’s episode is two of a three part series where Lacey dives into another piece of the Empower 90 Journal & Planner before it goes on sale in a few weeks! Today’s episode is all about reflection and sharing her biggest tip for self-awareness.By Lacey Magen Naematullah

Lacey is bringing back the Empower 90 Nurse Journal & Planner! The Empower 90 Journal & Planner is a 90 day empowerment practice that takes less than 10 minutes to complete each day and is the exact tool Lacey created and uses to reframe her mindset and beliefs about herself and her capabilities as a woman, wife, nurse, business owner and now mothe…

Lacey chats with Allie, The Debt Free Nurse. After being an RN for five years and stressing about her debts daily she decided to learn about personal finance and with that she’s been able to pay off 46K in one year, save 10k in 6 months and pay off all of her student loan and credit card debt. Today, Allie is a part-time nurse, student, and continu…

Lacey chats with fellow nurse and nurse mentor, Laura Wiley. Laura is a former PICU Night Shift Nurse with a passion for self care. But it wasn’t always that way. She was quickly headed for burnout until she was headed for vacation and finally had more than three days away from work to realize what she was doing to herself! She quickly developed a …