The Blog - Marsha Battee - Lifestyle Design Strategist

Trauma Abroad: 12 Tips on Preventing a Crisis When You’re in a Foreign Country

After roaming (mostly alone) in the cities and towns of over 17 countries, I considered myself a pretty savvy traveler. But things changed on Christmas Day, 2015, abroad, almost 10,000 miles away from home. 3 ½ years ago, I had a crisis. Part of my crisis involved...

The Myth of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Why New Grads Should Pursue their Specialty of Choice

Now feathers may ruffle with this blog post… Most seasoned nurses will often suggest that new graduate nurses begin their nursing career on a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit to lay the groundwork for their nursing career. Moreover, the Academy of...

Saying No

Looking for a way to say ‘No’ to things you don’t have time for or don’t give you joy? What about a way to say ‘No’ to something you’ve already said ‘Yes’ to? I’ve got you covered. Watch the video, or read...

3 Ways to Know if Your Career Needs an Upgrade

Need an upgrade? How do you know if it’s time for one in your career or business? In this video, I talk about the 3 ways to know that you may be looking for something more in your career. And these reasons can often tell you whether or not you’re ready for...

Helpful Resources for Nurses Starting a Business

Part 4 of 4 in starting your own business venture. In this post– 4 of 4 in starting your own business venture– we’ll take a look at accessing the right resources you’ll find beneficial to success. If you would like to catch up on the 3 prior posts, check...

Getting Clarity on Your Ideal Client in Business

Part 3 of 4 in starting your own business venture. In part 3 of 4 in starting your own business venture, we’ll consider your ideal client. But first, if you haven’t already read the first two posts in this series, check them out below: 5 Key Components of the Perfect...

Getting Clarity on A Business Idea

Part 2 of 4 in starting your own business venture. In part 1 of 4 of starting your own business venture, the 5 Key Components of the Perfect Business Idea, I examined a few things you should possibly consider when looking to start a venture on your own. And in this...

Nurse Bullying

Warning: Although I’m rarely snarky, this post will contain an unusual amount for my taste. It’s my attempt to make light of what can be an uncomfortable situation. Also, there are screenshots of messages below that I’ve received that may be triggering because...