In this episode of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Knife, MSN, RN, CYT, CMT for a powerful and forward-thinking conversation about Nursing, growth, and creating meaningful impact in today’s healthcare environment. ✅

Emily shares insight from her professional journey and discusses what it really takes for Nurses to step into higher levels of influence, responsibility, and confidence. We dive into the importance of intentional career development, building credibility, and positioning yourself as a solution-driven leader rather than simply reacting to the daily demands of the system.

One of the strongest themes throughout our conversation is the power of preparation and perspective. Emily emphasizes that Nurses who seek to grow must be willing to expand their skill sets, understand operations beyond the bedside, and communicate their value clearly in rooms where decisions are being made. From leadership development to navigating organizational structures, she offers practical strategies that Nurses at any level can begin applying immediately.

We also discuss the realities of working within complex systems and how shifting your mindset — from overwhelmed to strategic — can open doors to opportunities you may not have considered before. When Nurses strengthen their knowledge, refine their voice, and align themselves with growth opportunities, they don’t just advance their careers — they elevate the profession.

If you are ready to move with intention, grow beyond your current role, and develop strategies that position you for long-term success, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎧

Ways to connect with Emily:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyknife/

Modern Nurse Fest: https://modernnursefest.org/

Nurses for Nurses: https://nursesfornurses.org/

Podcast on Friends & Enemas: YouTube Video

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In this episode of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, a Nurse with over 30 years of experience, to have a powerful and honest conversation about what it truly takes for Nurses to earn a seat at the decision-making table.

Throughout our discussion, Jody shared real-world strategies that helped her successfully pivot into roles that expanded her influence, visibility, and impact — including corporate leadership positions, education roles, regulatory work with a State Board of Nursing, and her experience working with a major EHR technology company, PointClickCare.

We talked candidly about the reality many Nurses face: working within broken systems, overly burdened workflows, and environments where control often feels out of reach. Jody emphasized that while we may not always control the system, we can control our strategic career moves. By intentionally stepping into roles that add knowledge, insight, and systems-level perspective, Nurses can position themselves as indispensable voices in healthcare decision-making.

This episode highlights the importance of being strategic, adaptable, and proactive — seeking opportunities that broaden your understanding of operations, policy, education, and technology, while leveraging your clinical expertise to influence meaningful change for patients and nursing teams alike.

If you’re a Nurse at any level who wants to move beyond simply reacting to the system and start shaping it, this conversation is filled with insight, encouragement, and actionable strategies you won’t want to miss. 🎧

Ways to Connect with Jody:

LinkedIn: Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN

Resources Shared in this episode:

KAIZEN Methodology: https://kaizen.com/what-is-kaizen/

LEAN Methodology: https://www.lean.org/explore-lean/what-is-lean/

PointClickCare: https://pointclickcare.com/

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In this episode of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I decided to come on and discuss how each one of us are in FULL CONTROL of our Nursing Career Trajectories - and I share valuable tips & strategies on just how to do that!

So whether you are a CNA, LPN, RN, RN Supervisor, Unit Manager, Educator, Nurse Leader, Nurse Policy Maker, Nurse Lawyer, or Nurse Business Owner - this podcast episode is for YOU and for YOU TO SHARE with all of your colleagues, and those who may be just starting out, or who want to level up.

For those individuals that I mentioned in this episode, here are the ways that you can connect with all of them:

Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionjenkins/

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtconnections/

Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnawilkcardillo/

Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithallancarlson/

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