In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Jenn Johnson, RN, about the importance of compassionate communication in nursing. Jenn highlights the significance of nursing intuition, and how it can positively impact patient care and outcomes. The conversation also touches on the challenges of burnout in nursing and the importance of peer support. Come listen in as today’s episode hits on many topics around both these expert’s work and life passion.

Jenn's upcoming book, 'Nursing Intuition,' aims to provide insights and science behind the intuitive skills nurses develop over time.

Key Moments

• 00:00 - Introductions
• 01:40 - Story of Compassion
• 06:49 - Understanding Nursing Intuition
• 13:37 - The Role of Intuition in Patient Care
• 18:45 - Intuition and Burnout Prevention
• 21:35 - Encouraging Nurses to Trust Their Gut
• 24:45 - The Journey to Publishing a Book
• 30:30 - A Message for Humanity, “Just be nice.”
• 34:48 - Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

Resources for you:

• More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/
• Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/
• Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-johnson-bscn-rn
• Learn more about Rx for Growth: http://www.rxforgrowth.com/
• Find Nursing Intuition at: https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Intuition-Sanity-Survive-Career-ebook/dp/B0DB5VWFFY
• Learn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/
• Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast
• Subscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast

Learn More About Jenn Johnson, RN:

Jenn Johnson, RN, is a dedicated nurse with over 16 years of experience in emergency rooms across Northern and Southern Ontario, Canada. A frontline worker through the most challenging times, Jenn has witnessed firsthand the intense pressures of the profession, from life-and-death moments to the struggles of coping during the pandemic. A passionate advocate for nurse well-being, Jenn’s new book, NURSING INTUITION, was written to support her peers by offering insights on how to reconnect with the love of nursing and foster resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. She is also a wife and mother of two.

Date: 10/21/2024
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode number and title: Episode 155 – Trusting Your Gut in Nursing – Jenn Johnson, RN