Find Your People, Save Your Sanity: Why Community in Nursing Matters More Than Ever (With Brandy Pinkerton, Georgina Villarreal, Melanie Van Sistine, and Travius Keandric)

Nursing is rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. In this heartfelt episode of Nurse Converse, four award-winning nurses share raw stories of burnout, bullying, chronic pain, and cultural challenges that left them questioning their place in the profession. They explore how finding community can change everything—showing that through online spaces, mentorship, and peer support, connection restores passion, builds confidence, and reminds us that none of us are alone.

Featuring:

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

If you’ve ever questioned your place in nursing or felt like your voice didn’t matter, this episode will inspire you to find your people, embrace vulnerability, and tap into the power of community to reignite your purpose.

Jump Ahead to Listen: 

[00:02:37] Bullying in nursing.
[00:05:57] Finding community in nursing.
[00:08:10] Amplifying voices in nursing.
[00:13:44] Community support among nurses.
[00:15:14] Vulnerability as a strength.

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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