57: How One ER Nurse Turned a Bedside Problem Into a Business

Send us Fan MailEvery nurse knows the smells that come with patient care. One ER nurse decided to do something about it... and ended up building a business.In this episode of Life After Nursing School, Caroline sits down with Jennifer, an ER nurse and the founder of StinkBalm, an odor-blocking stick designed for healthcare professionals.Jennifer shares how her experience with strong clinical odors led her to create a simple but innovative solution that is now used by healthcare workers across the country. What began as a small experiment eventually grew into a successful product-based business.In this episode, we discuss:• How Jennifer went from bedside nurse to nurse entrepreneur• Why nurses are natural problem-solvers and innovators• The power of networking in growing a business• Lessons learned while building a brand from scratchIf you’ve ever wondered what’s possible beyond the bedside, or have an idea of your own, this episode will inspire you to think bigger about your nursing career.⬇️ Follow the show for weekly nursing career advice📲 Follow @NurseCoachCaroline for more nurse tipsConnect with StinkBalm team:Instagram: @StinkBalmWebsite: www.StinkBalmOdorBlocker.com*USE DISCOUNT CODE: “NCC20” for 20% of Nurse Gift Sets link here! Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠Youtube → Nurse Coach Caroline Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your bedside life!