The Nurse Shark by Baxter Professional Services

09/03/2026

👩‍⚕️🚀🗺️ Ready to turn “someday” into a clear, practical path? I’m Tina Baxter - nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of The Nurse Shark Academy - and I created the Pathway to Freedom Plan to help nurses like you take control of income and direction with a step-by-step approach. With 25+ years in healthcare and 14 years running small businesses, I’ll guide you through a 60-minute, online session that maps your business options, clarifies revenue pathways, and gives you an actionable roadmap to move forward with confidence.

What’s one business goal you’d love to reach in the next 12 months? Tell me below - I read every comment. Ready to start your plan? Book your session now: https://wix.to/4A8hwe5

09/02/2026

I remember the uncertainty of my first steps into entrepreneurship - and you don’t have to walk that path alone. When you pair clarity with courage and a solid business foundation, second-guessing fades and forward momentum begins. At The Nurse Shark Academy, we help nurses turn healthcare expertise into confident, profitable businesses with expert guidance and practical steps. Ready to move from unsure to unstoppable? Join our programs and start smarter today: https://wix.to/KKS4KRg

09/01/2026

New episode alert! 🦈
Three nurses. One big idea. A whole lot of grit. 💪
This week on The Nurse Shark Academy Show, Tina sits down with Kat Brennan, Jackie Passante, and Amanda Ciardiello — the founders behind Nurse Connect in NYC — to talk about how they came together to build Nurse Connect Now.
From bedside to boardroom, their story is proof that when nurses team up, amazing things happen. 🌊👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
🎧 Hit play and get inspired to chase your own big dream!
▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/mV__-7RLc4k

Welcome our guests today, Kat Brennan, Jackie Passante, and Amanda ...

09/01/2026

Ready to turn your nursing experience into a business? 🦈📋✨

I created the 10 Step Business Start‑Up Checklist to give you a clear, step‑by‑step path from bedside to business owner. This free, downloadable PDF from The Nurse Shark Academy breaks the process into manageable actions-from initial planning through a successful launch-so you can build momentum instead of feeling overwhelmed.

Download, print, and check off each step as you go. Want accountability? I offer coaching and a supportive mastermind to help you follow through-ask me about upcoming events and programs.

Get your free checklist and start your plan today: https://wix.to/tJ2P28w

What’s one business idea you’d love to act on this month? Tell me below.

08/31/2026

Welcome our guests today, Kat Brennan, Jackie Passante, and Amanda Ciardiello founders of Nurse Connect in New York, New York. Today’s episode, “How 3 powerful women came together to found Nurse Connect Now”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hea...

08/30/2026

Turn your RN license into a new career path with our course: Legal Nurse Consulting Basics. Learn what an LNC does, the difference between certificate and certification training, essential legal terms, how to start your own business, find your niche, and grow personally and professionally. Ideal for nurses seeking new opportunities and impact. Enroll now: https://wix.to/T1MbpEV

08/27/2026

It's Throwback Thursday! Watch this clip from a previous episode of The Nurse Shark Academy Show.
🦈 FROM NURSE TO SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR! 💼
What happens when a nurse takes her experience, skills, and passion and turns them into a business?
In this clip from The Nurse Shark Academy Show, host Tina Baxter talks with Tina Hazen about her journey from nursing into successful entrepreneurship.
If you've been wondering whether your nursing expertise could become the foundation for your own business, you don't want to miss this conversation.
🎥 Watch the clip now, then visit The Nurse Shark Academy Show YouTube channel to watch the FULL EPISODE!
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You already have valuable skills. The question is: What could you build with them?

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08/25/2026

I remember feeling stuck in a shift schedule that didn’t fit my life — and wondering if there was another way. If you’re a nurse or healthcare pro asking the same question, join me for Break Free: The Nurse’s Path to Entrepreneurship on September 11 at 9:00 AM EDT.

I’ll walk you through mindset shifts, real business opportunities for nurses, and first steps you can take (even with a busy schedule). You’ll leave with practical next actions and a clearer path toward building a nurse-owned business that supports your goals.

Seats are limited — sign up now to reserve your spot and start your journey to financial freedom and fulfillment. Let’s take that first step together. 💙

Register here: https://wix.to/wHdoSke

08/21/2026

I’ve been thinking about how steady progress can become a sharper next step for our nursing businesses. You’ve put in the hours, learned from setbacks, and built momentum-now let’s turn that into a more intentional move forward. Join me at The Nurse Shark Academy to refine your strategy, sharpen your decisions, and grow sustainably in a crowded healthcare market. Ready to make your next opportunity count? Visit https://wix.to/7zlHJSc and take the next step with us. 🦈✨

08/20/2026

It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re reaching back into the archives of The Nurse Shark Academy Show to revisit this important conversation with host Tina Baxter and special guest Jennifer Lynn Thietz. The challenges surrounding nurse staffing, patient safety, and having enough time to provide quality bedside care are just as relevant today as when this conversation first aired. This clip is only a glimpse of the discussion! Want to hear more? Watch the full interview with Jennifer Lynn Thietz using the link connected to this video and join us for the complete conversation. Then tell us in the comments: Is 1 RN to 5 patients a realistic safe-staffing goal?