Nurse Empowerment
Do you ever feel….
like you don’t matter
unappreciated
stuck
“I guess it must be okay people are abusive to me at work”
no one really cares
bullied
afraid to ask for help or to ask a question
dead inside at work
it’s hard to keep on giving
you’re just another warm body
drained, like you have nothing more to give
you can’t remember why you got into nursing
you have nothing left to give for the people that matter most to you
afraid to speak up for yourself
Are you..
tossing and turning at night replaying the days events in your head
constantly seconding guess yourself
feeling guilty for saying No
unable to focus on what’s important
unable to ask your co-workers questions or for help
looking for a new career but unsure where you would go
looking to advance your career because you hate the bedside but don’t really know what you’d do
treading water, just barely keeping your head above
What if you felt….
Energized
Enjoyed your work
Hopeful
Happy
Confident
Able to speak up for yourself
Supported and encouraged by your peers
Empowered
Confident saying No
Able to protect your energy from being drained
Free to be who your authentic, best self
Able to thrive in your career instead of just getting by
Improved quality time with those that mattered most to you
Able to trust your “gut feeling” outside of work just like you can at work
You had others in your profession to share your journey with
Imagine having
Empowerment in Nursing
I TOTALLY GET WHERE YOU’RE AT!
I remember feeling stuck, hated going to work, and my dating stories were a hot mess. I dreaded going to work so much that I was always “late”, and was close to getting fired. Notice “late” in quotes? Because after my boss transitioned to a new job, I found out he was inappropriately writing people up for clock in times.
I felt like no one listened to me. The people that should’ve had my back didn’t, and I felt another little piece of me was defeated. Although if you asked me, I would be able to say the quote we all know and love “I’m fine”, right? How many times do you tell people you’re fine when you know you’re not?
Between working and dating douchebags, I was definitely NOT fine. I lost myself. I felt like a warm body punching the clock. No one cared. I didn’t matter. I forgot who I was and woke up one day thinking how the hell did I end up here and how do I get out?! That’s when I started searching for my way out. Now, I help nurses do the same.
Most nurses look better than they feel.
When you join you’ll get
Nursing stress and burnout
Practical toolkit!
This is more than a “resilience list” hospitals and agencies hand out. You’ll get guided assistance finding out which tools best fit you!
Nurse Support
It’s always easier to take a jouney with others. You may not realize that other nurses are having a hard time, just like you. I’ll tell you a secret: many look better than they really feel. If your environment is toxic and you feel bullied or you can’t go to your colleagues for guidance or help, this is a safe community.
The days of “nurses eat their young” are over. We have to start supporting and empowering one another! As someone greater that me once said: “Community Builds Immunity!”
Join with your favorite work buddy!
Mindset Tools
Do you believe the bullshit that you don’t matter? That everyone else is more important than you? Well, it’s time to say goodbye to that lie nursing school and every employer you have will try to tell you.
Imagine what it feels like to remember that you do matter and you are important!
How to build resilience at work
What good is it to be resilient but not have tools to protect your space and your resiliency?
I show you the same tricks I use to protect mine!
Nurse Empowerment
Each group will have enhancement activities during the group and between each meeting. All activities were written for nurses…by a nurse (yours truly!)
This entire course was written with you, the nurse, in mind.
Handpicked Book
Each time I open the doors, I hand select a book that’s played a part in getting me out of my rut. The book I select is relatable, relevant, and easy to read. Don’t worry, this is not another boring chapter in a nursing textbook!
You won’t be reading it all in one sitting. About a chapter a week is all that will be suggested.
Conscious Connected Breathing
Breathing exercises have been shown to effectively help with stress management. With Chris-ten’s Bedside Nurse Survivial System, you’ll learn a powerful breathing technique called: conscious connected breathing. It’s a tool you’ll be able to use the rest of your life!
The Opportunity to DO SOMETHING FOR YOU!!
How often do you set out to do something for you but then you remember someone else needs that something more than you? Or, you do something for you, only to feel guilty for it later?
You matter. You deserve to invest in you, so you can invest in others. You are MORE THAN JUST A WARM BODY!
You’ve got concerns? I’ve got answers…
Ugh, I hate people. Why is this in small group format?
You know those days when you look at the assignment and depending on who’s working you can tell what kind of day you’re going to have? I learned having a strong team around you can make all the difference!
Here's a little secret….most people who hate people in general LOVE their people. They’re actually really loyal and genuine! The goal is for you to have community in your corner to support you during and long after the program is done. The group setting is designed to give you a team of nurses in your corner! It's time nurses start supporting one another and this is the perfect opportunity to fuel that.
Will I really get the attention I want if it’s in a group?
My groups max out at 10 people. I do this to ensure I’m able to connect with every individual there. You may also get more support than you anticipated as the relationships you make in these groups are meant to last well beyond the length of the program.
All participants also receive a 1:1 coaching session with me directly. You’ll have the option to have more than that for an additional fee.
Will this work even if I already hate my job?
If you already hate your job then this is definitely the place for you!!
It’s not too late for you! You were only ever taught how to care for others, no one showed you the ropes! Well that’s where I come in. Pushing emotions down and trying to reassure yourself you’re “fine” doesnt’ fly anymore. Especially in since COVID!
You don’t have to quit your job to be happy. This is a safe place with a supportive community to learn and grow.
Do I really need this? I’m getting a higher degree and won’t work at the bedside anymore anyway.
Yes, this is still for you even if you’re looking to leave the profession or are thinking about going back to school for an advanced degree.
I find a lot of nurses going back for advanced degrees to get away from the bedside. Some don’t really even want to, none of the degrees seem appealing, but they’re exhausted and want out. What they don’t realize is there are things you can’t escape even with an advanced degree. There’s nothing wrong with leveling up, but you don’t want to be back in the same place you started: fighting similar battles, except now you have a higher degree, higher risk, and more student loan debt.
Also, with the increase in nurses getting higher degrees it can take longer to find a job. Many nurse practitioners I know are still working bedside nursing for several reasons. A couple you may be familiar with are difficulty finding a job, student loan forgiveness, and some make better money with less risk working at the bedside.
I can’t afford it
Isn’t this always the case? You’re willing to pay thousands to go back to school for an advanced degree, change professions, or even take a pay cut to get away from the bedside.
My question to you is: Can you afford to keep living this way? What happens when you keep going down this same road? How much longer can you keep showing up at work before you break, or worse, make a deadly error?
I’m here to tell you that you deserve to invest in you. You invest in nice stethoscopes, work shoes, cute scrubs, eating out, continuing education, and stuff for everyone else but you….why wouldn’t you invest in a program that teaches you tools to survive your job? You’ll need the j-o-b to keep paying for travel, eyelashes, drinks after work, botox, nails, expensive coffee, wine, _____ (you fill in the blank), and student loan debt.
I’d love to chat with you and see how we can make joining this group a reality for you. Book a discovery call here.
I don’t have time
That’s all the more reason to sign up! Do you take on more than you can handle? Do you have trouble making time for yourself? It’s time to re-evaluate your priorities and this group can help with that.
You’re an ideal fit for this program if you
are a bedside nurse
have “nurse” in your title
work in an industry that puts the needs of others above yourself
have trouble saying no
Faced with the struggle of
nursing stress and burnout
Nurselife
surviving the toxic workplace
nurse bullying in the workplace
You may also
feel insignificant
dread work
feel stuck in a rut
work in a male dominated field and you need a more feminine approach
You think about
getting away from the bedside but don’t know what else to do
how to successfully leave nursing
“I hate bedside nursing”
What’s Included?
Christen’s Nurse Survival Kit has it all!
Small group support-Nurses need to support other nurses!
Crucial Core: 5 modules provided to you over time that include important topics nursing school doesn’t fully address. These are my must haves of survival:
Boundaries
Hobbies
Mindset
How you talk to yourself
How to let go
YOU ALSO GET….
Life Enhancement Services
5 Advanced modules provided over time that include topics and realistic ways to incorporate:
Breathwork (conscious connected breathing)
Mindfulness
Meditation
Journaling
Visualization (comes with an exclusive guided visualization just for bedside nurses)
The unique opportunity to support other nurses. 10% of my profit goes directly to nurses who were injured and unable to work
Hand selected book by yours truly that your group will read and discuss over time.
Nurse-tailored enhancement exercises to incorporate between each meeting to enrich your experience and help you narrow down what works best for you.
Continuing Education Hours! (who doesn’t love those?)
Bonus!
Each participant receives a 1:1 coaching session directly with me during our time together! I connect with you individually to make sure you’re on the right track. My coaching sessions are unique, powerful, and they always end with an hour of conscious connected breathing.
AND
2 BONUS MODULES provided over time to enhance your ability to let go! We tend to hold on to things or take on stuff that isn’t ours! In these bonus modules, you’ll learn a powerful technique I’ve done for year that helps me let go and live freely!
That’s almost 1 full year of support!!
Coaching Testimonials
“My sessions with Christen helped me to show up at work more centered, calm, and able to take care of myself in the process. Would highly recommend for any burn-out nurse looking for relief..”
— Katy, RN
“I didn’t realize how much I needed this.”
— Lisa, RN
“Christen gave me a truly nonjudgemental space to work through some of the issues I was experiencing and provided me with resources to pull from as I continue on my journey. She is kind and knowledgeable and will help to nudge you as far as you need to get past where you are feeling stuck. Thanks so much!”
BL - GTA, Ontario, Canada
““The group helped bring a lot of clarity and showed me techniques in self-care.”
— Molly, RN
I only accept 10 people at a time!
Don’t miss out!
Groups fill on first come first serve basis.
Sign up now to reserve your spot!
You’re more than just a warm body punching the time clock!
You don’t have to settle anymore. You deserve better for you and those that matter most to you.
Reconnect with yourself and those who truly matter
Deepen your self-insight with enhancement exercises and handselected reading
Find community support among other like-minded individuals
Remind yourself of the truth: You matter!
Improve relaxation and calmness with breathing techniques
Enhance your work-life balance
Rejuvenate your resilience and learn how to protect it
Discover what strategies work best for your long-term survival in nursing
Reclaim who you are…not who you were told to be
Improve your confidence in a safe space
Continuing Education Hours for nurses!
As someone who survived bedside nursing for 18 years, I know what it's like to lose part of yourself. I remember believing the lie we're all told: You don't matter. I'm here to help you re-write that bullshit because YOU DO MATTER! I've been morally injured, burned out, compassion fatigued AND I've gotten to the other side. I know what's it's like to be bullied and I've bullied! That old way of thinking doesn't work anymore. I've made it my mission to empower nurses and to support nurses empowering other nurses using the same techniques I used to empower myself and other around me. I know what it's like to lose yourself, I also know what it takes rediscover myself and reclaim my life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are groups online or in person?
Groups were in person however due to COVID they are currently only offered online through Zoom at this time.
The ultimate goal is to have both online and inperson groups. I will be having inperson groups again the future.
How often are the groups?
Each group meets just once every 3 weeks.
What if I miss a group?
Unfortunately you will not be able to make up any missed session as all sessions are live and not recorded to maintain privacy of participants. However, I can make sure you have the information necessary to stay updated. If you miss too many sessions, you will not be eligible for the continuing education hours at the end. You will not be refunded for any sessions you miss.
I work night shift, do you have evening groups available?
As someone who worked nightshift for almost 10 years, I understand the importance of having nightshift friendly options. You won’t be ignored or forgotten about here!
I rotate days/times of the group each time I open doors to make room for all shifts. Also, you’ll get a list of all small group dates shortly after you sign up so you’ll have them ready to go when your scheduling period opens at work!
Is this program a good fit for me if I’m not a bedside nurse anymore?
If you have or have had “nurse” in your title, you are welcome to join. Although it’s marketed mainly to beside nurses, the program is beneficial for anyone who works or worked in an industry that puts the needs of others above themselves.
I’m not a nurse but I can relate to all this. Can I still join your group?
Yes, you absolutely can! Nursing is what I know and working with nurses are my passion. However, I am open to working with individuals in any profession that requires putting the needs of others above your own.
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For Only
10 payments of $250
Pay Over Time
You get:
10 modules spread over time +2 bonus modules. ALMOST A FULL YEAR OF SUPPORT!
Private Community with lifetime access
Exclusive nurse-tailored enhancement between each module
Nurse guided visualization
Hand selected reading
Continuing Education through the American Holistic Nursing Association
1 Private Coaching session
Unique opportunity to give back to other nurses
$2000
Pay In Full
For those that want to pay in full, you’ll also get:
10 modules spread over time +2 bonus modules. ALMOST A FULL YEAR OF SUPPORT!
Private Community with lifetime access
Exclusive nurse-tailored enhancement between each module
Nurse guided visualization
Hand selected reading
Continuing Education through the American Holistic Nursing Association
Unique opportunity to give back to other nurses
$500 off the cost
An Extra 1:1 coaching session valued at $250
The next group for Christen’s Bedside Nurse Survival System will open soon.
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This activity has been submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The American Holistic Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients