How Winning Nurse.org’s Best of Nursing Awards Opened Doors We Never Imagined (With Melanie Van Sistine, Travius Keandric, Georgina Villarreal and Brandy Pinkerton)

In this powerful 30-minute panel episode, Nurse.org brings together four inspiring Best of Nursing Award winners—including your host Melanie, a two-time winner herself—to share how being recognized by their peers has shaped their lives, careers, and businesses.

These aren’t just accolades—they’re community-driven honors. Each guest was nominated and selected by thousands of nurses across the country, making the recognition deeply meaningful and unique in the nursing world.

Featuring:

• Melanie Van Sistine – Host, Mel's Crafty Corner, Nurse Founded Business of the Year
• Travius Keandric – Nurse Content Creator of the Year
• Georgina Villarreal – Nurse Wellness Advocate of the Year
• Brandy Pinkerton – Nurse Mentor of the Year

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Jump Ahead to Listen: 

[00:01:32] Best of Nursing Awards.
[00:04:34] Nurse health coaching journey.
[00:09:03] Entrepreneurial journey in nursing.
[00:12:59] Collaboration, connection, community in nursing.
[00:16:24] Empowerment through nursing awards.
[00:19:39] Legacy in nursing community.
[00:21:57] Social media and personal branding.

Connect with the hosts on social media:

Instagram: 

• Brandy: @travnurse101, @nursementorbrandy
• Georgie: @nurse.georgie, @healthxstrong
• Melanie: @mels.crafty.corner 
• Travius: @traviuskeandric 

TikTok: 

• Brandy: @travelnurse101 
• Georgie: @healthxstrong
• Melanie: @mels.crafty.corner 
• Travius: @traviuskeandric 

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