RN to CEO with Jason Penberthy
Episode description
You often hear me talking about how your nursing career is a license to create a career on your terms. Our guest for this episode, Jason Penberthy is an example of whats possible, he started working as an RN. Fast forward to today, he is a successful General Manager, CEO, and Director of Nursing within the New South Wales private healthcare sector.
In this episode, we’ll learn about Jason’s journey from his experience as an RN, taking on various roles to build up his skills to prepare him to become a senior executive.
Jason shares his tips and advice for moving up the ladder. We’ll see the importance of maintaining a grounded connection between executives and RNs that can bolster communication and transparency.
If you have your sights on becoming a nursing executive, from RN to CEO, then this episode is perfect for you!
Key Takeaways:
00:45 - Introducing Jason Penberthy
02:30 - The journey from RN to GM and CEO
03:00 - Bullying in the workplace
9:08 - Developing your management style
10:10 - Graduate program misconceptions
18:30 - Connections between executives and RNs
23:55 - Tips and advice for moving up the ladder
26:20 - Setting up RNs for success
30:28 - Impact of COVID on healthcare culture
36:15 - Non-clinical challenges nurses face
40:45 - Performance Management as a CEO
47:15 - How to build a leadership career?
51:55 - Importance of consistency
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