How Nursing Burnout Led to a New Purpose in Education

Описание: In this episode of Certify It, we welcome Daphne Credle, LPN, an instructor at the Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Daphne shares her personal journey into nursing, from being inspired by caregiving in her family to navigating early-career burnout during the COVID era.

What started as an interest in pediatrics eventually led Daphne to an unexpected but fulfilling role in healthcare education. She discusses why nursing careers are rarely linear, how burnout doesn’t mean failure, and why trying different paths within healthcare can lead to long-term satisfaction.

Key Topics Covered
Daphne Cradle’s journey into nursing and education
Navigating burnout without leaving healthcare
What certified medication aide (CMA) training looks like
The importance of mentorship in healthcare education
Learning styles and student success strategies

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Learn More about the Mason Center for Healthcare Education:
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Timestamps:

00:07 – Episode intro and guest welcome: Daphne Cradle
00:36 – Daphne’s journey into nursing and early inspiration
01:24 – Nursing education pathways and getting licensed
01:49 – Exploring different nursing career avenues
02:40 – Why Daphne chose education over ER/ICU nursing
03:57 – Burnout in healthcare and finding a new direction
04:45 – Transitioning into healthcare education
05:39 – Mentorship, career pathways, and affordable education
06:26 – Loving education and recovering from burnout
07:14 – Advice for healthcare workers feeling burned out
08:57 – What makes a great healthcare educator
09:28 – Characteristics of successful CNA/CMA students
09:57 – Teaching techniques for different learning styles
10:45 – Favorite part of teaching: clinicals
11:16 – What to expect in the CMA program and study demands
12:23 – What a typical CMA clinical day looks like
13:11 – One-on-one clinicals and working with nurses
13:51 – Why nurses value certified medication aides
14:16 – Encouragement for prospective CMA students

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