The Nurse Connect Blog

For the nurse. And the human behind the nurse.

A space for connection, reflection, growth, and all the pieces of life that shape who we are. Here you'll find thoughts on nursing and well-being, coaching and personal growth, resources worth sharing, and a few of the wonderfully random things I'm learning, making, trying, and figuring out along the way!

Welcome to the Nurse Connect Blog: Because We Are More Than Nurses

Jenn Maul Published on: 06/09/2026

An introduction to Nurse Connect and a new space for nursing, well-being, growth, and life beyond the scrubs.

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It Starts With Me

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Nurse Coach Board Certification: Getting Started, Staying Certified, and Understanding the Requirements

Confused about NC-BC recertification? Learn AHNCC requirements, what counts toward 100 continuing competency hours, and how to prepare for renewal.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Banana Bread with Brown Butter Maple Frosting

A deliciously moist sourdough pumpkin banana bread topped with rich brown butter maple frosting. An easy fall recipe that makes two loaves and puts your sourdough starter to good use!

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Holding Both: The Emotional Weight of Caring for Others

Explore the emotional highs and lows of nursing, cumulative caretaking trauma, and how reflection, connection, and support help caregivers navigate the weight of caring for others.

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Meeting Myself Where I Am

When life doesn’t go as planned, caring for ourselves can mean knowing when to step away and when to show up. A reflection on grief, yoga, receiving support, and learning to meet ourselves exactly where we are.

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