Foot Nurse Educator
by Bridget Lawrence, RPN
1. What is your Business name?
Foot Care Academy
2. What is your website address?
http://www.footcareacademy.ca
3. What are your social media platforms?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FootCareAcademy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Foot_Care_Acd
Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/footcareacademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-lawrence-a17b72100
4. What do you do for fun (hobbies/interests as a break from work)?
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What quote or Role Model inspires you?
“The biggest communication problem is, we don’t listen to understand, we listen to reply”
6. When did you become an RPN and what was your education route?
1992:
Nurses Aid — RPN
7. What led you to become an EntrepreNURSE (an RPN running an independent business)?
My passion for business and interest in working independently with seniors.
8. What is the focus of the business; what treatment do you provide?
Foot care education.
9. How long have you been in Business?
Generally over 10 years, but as a foot care educator for 4 years.
10. What challenges have you faced?
Branding/Advertising
11. What have been your rewards as an EntrepreNURSE?
Networking
12. What have you learned along the way that you would like to share with other RPNs?
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13. How has IBSIG helped?
Available resources for RPNs.
14. What does your business future hold?
Continue to educate and advocate for nurses.