The moment you swap student badges for RN status feels like stepping off a cliff—excited but terrified, underprepared, second‐guessing everything. In this episode, Deane Geddes peels back the curtain on what most grad nurses don’t talk about: the fear, the mistakes, the toxic “angel” culture, and the total lack of structure or support in that first 90 days. Diane, founder of the Graduate Nurse Academy, shares her own transition story—her glowing hopes, her anxiety‐fuelled mistakes, and her burnout. She reveals her THRIVE framework: a six‐month, holistic roadmap for new nurses to build confidence, resilience, and wellness from day one. We dig into what holistic self‐care actually means, how to rewrite your inner narrative when confidence is shaky, and why so many grads drop out or feel crushed early on. If you’re a grad nurse (or soon will be), this episode is your lifeline. You’ll learn how to survive and thrive your first year without letting hospital politics, mistakes, or shame steal your joy. Listen in for tools, mindset shifts, and permission to be human. Keywords: grad nurse burn out, confidence building, new nurse transition, self‐care for nurses. 🎧 Episode Timestamps ✔️[2:17] What fears & doubts do new grad nurses face? ✔️[6:45] Why the transition from student to grad is so brutal ✔️[9:13] First 90 days: overwhelm, identity & “finding your place” ✔️[19:15] The unmet need: why support for grad nurses is missing ✔️[24:13] Holistic self-care decoded (beyond bubble baths) ✔️[30:00] Introducing THRIVE: your 6-month roadmap to resilience ✔️[36:26] From burnout to business: Diane’s entrepreneur journey ✔️[43:56] Advice to start your nurse-led business & get help 🎓 Connect with Deanne Geddes – Graduate Nurse Coach: 📸 Instagram: @graduatenursecoach 🌐 Website & Resources: stan.store/graduatenursecoach 🎥 Free Confidence Guide: 3 Steps to Becoming a Confident Nurse FREE RESOURCES 🚀 Want to start your own nurse-led business with the skills you already got? ✅ Download the Bedside to Business Roadmap – a step-by-step launch guide for nurses ready to build an online income stream. 🎓 Watch the Make Nursing Optional Masterclass – discover the 6 steps to turn your nursing skills into a profitable business (without needing another certificate). CONNECT WITH ME 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @nursepreneuracademy 📩 Got an aha moment from this episode? I’d love to hear from you! Email:
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