8 MAY 2024 · Courtney Singleton, BSN, RN a recent grad joins us to discuss her why behind becoming a nurse, what her experience was like as a non-traditional student and mom, applying to nursing school, being one of two Black nursing students entering her program, what she enjoyed best about nursing school, her leadership and organizational involvement and her nursing career aspirations and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------ Grab your virtual remote and tune in: https://sociatap.com/NursingInspired/listen-up-future-nurse-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ REFERRAL CORNER – Figs Scrubs Pre-Nursing and Nursing Students at US institutions, get your 15% OFF my referral link: https://fbuy.io/figs/fallonflowers3 At checkout, you can click on "students and military Save fifteen percent. verify with ID.me" for 15% off most products ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Courtney Allyson Singleton is a graduate nursing student from Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville, Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Courtney is from the south suburbs of Chicago-Flossmoor, Illinois. Courtney is a single mother of three. Courtney is the eldest of two sisters, one a Psychiatrist and the other a Respiratory Therapist. Courtney’s future goals lean toward becoming a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and servicing a few of many underserved communities in Chicago. She loves to spend time with her children and dogs in her free time, as well as traveling to places she has never been. As a nursing student, Courtney served as President of the Student Nurse Association of Illinois served on Student Government at her nursing school, and received a Nursing Corp Scholarship. Courtney received the President’s Award in September 2023 from the State of Illinois Nurses Association. Leadership has advanced her skills in critical thinking, delegation, and communication. Connect to Courtney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-singleton-9171b22b5/ ------------------------------------------------------------ RESOURCE MENTION: Business name: Common Black College App Product/Service description: Apply to 66 HBCU's Website: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/signup?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fpodcast%2Flisten-up-future-nurse--6105280 Support this podcast/join the Supporters Club ($7/month): https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/listen-up-future-nurse--6105280/support?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1RaJ6-7tgLCogXmF55rLOVvvt-EAccMm0_L2CUcmQPaVaCCF33IqyQWGo_aem_AfqR1bdfRCr5mcQdzwi95GIpcqfTY9F5Vr_5h41nu9xGnvvgnmR6JYhz55O-0yUrNEwY0McElTr6B4w71OWKI6XS ------------------------------------------------------------ Connect With Us: https://sociatap.com/NursingInspired/listen-up-future-nurse-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ StreamYard Love what we're doing and want to create live streams like this? You can access the sign up referral link in the show notes: Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6195203670278144 ------------------------------------------------------------ Sociatap Link in bio or virtual remote…get your own today: https://sociatap.com/premiumsubscription?affiliate%7C27568

22 MAY 2024 · Carol Ben-Davies joins us to discuss her mission to transform the college journey for students and their parents and with her extensive experience in university admissions and beyond. We discuss the recent FAFSA error, college decision day, common pitfalls faced by college-bound students, mental health with self-care practices and more to turn potential breakdowns into breakthroughs in college and much more!  ------------------------------------------------------------ Grab your virtual remote and tune in where you like to watch and listen: https://sociatap.com/Nursi.../listen-up-future-nurse-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT A CAUSE:   Please support the GoFundMe for "Empowering Youth: THE POWER OF WE SYMPOSIUM" Organized by Loren Michaels Harris Make your tax-deductible donation: https://gofund.me/68b98e66 ------------------------------------------------------------  ABOUT THE GUEST: Carol Ben-Davies is the founder of College Bound Determination, a guiding force for parents in strengthening their children for the realities of college which means preparing beyond college admissions and preparing for college and life success. She is also the CEO of KeyStrengths Consulting which offers personal, professional, and management development training services designed to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to harness their innate key strengths to thrive and reach their goals. With over 20 years of experience serving at top universities in the US, Carol has made meaningful contributions in the areas of Undergraduate Admissions, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Leadership Development, Student Advocacy and Support, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Throughout her career, Carol has assisted countless college students and their parents, helping them navigate the challenges of college life, from breakthroughs to breakdowns. Carol holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Loyola University Chicago and a B.achelor of arts A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Certified Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, a certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, a FranklinCovey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People/College Students Facilitator and a Strong’s Interest Inventory Certified Practioner. She is also the Co-Author of, “𝙔𝒐𝙪 𝘾𝒂𝙣 𝙂𝒐 𝒕𝙤 𝘾𝒐𝙡𝒍𝙚𝒈𝙚 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙁𝒓𝙚e," an anthology provide tips on how to find and keep scholarships.   College Reality Preparation Interest Form: https://forms.gle/xSVrkegsCM6k9Yi77 Connect to Carol on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-ben-davies-48b67b8 Connect to Carol via website: https://carolbendavies.com/   Give Carol a call: 919-849-8819  ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to this podcast: www.nursinginspired.com/podcast Support this podcast/join the Supporters Club ($7/month):  https://www.spreaker.com/.../listen-up-future.../support  ------------------------------------------------------------ Connect With Us: https://sociatap.com/NursingInspired/listen-up-future-nurse-podcast?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2IYjk3DqBAZd5hU494tH-wFQPYJEpofUPa3bYthSAVWQ7QB2FtWZ_iU9U_aem_AQD2dS2uGeXiKmRPsXj3x3VwaBon_NTxX2plwrAutwdhqSCKllw6NDTUr1ktGlApsvRNug88sbkPXYXYtaDsIQPz ------------------------------------------------------------ StreamYard Love what we're doing and want to create live streams like this? You can access the sign up referral link in the show notes: Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6195203670278144 ------------------------------------------------------------ Sociatap Link in bio or virtual remote…get your own today: https://sociatap.com/premiumsubscription?affiliate%7C27568