Helping Nurses Thrive In Today's Healthcare

ABOUT CAROL

Carol Rickard, is a clinical social worker with 30+ years experience in healthcare and author of over 30 books on stress & wellness. She advises to organizations on how to create a thriving, healthy and calmer workplace.

After nearly losing her career to stress-induced migraines, Carol realized we've been approaching stress management completely WRONG. 


We've been treating symptoms instead of addressing the root physiological source. Her Stress SMARTER System provides a groundbreaking, evidence-based solution & can be used anytime, anywhere in seconds.

Here's Carol Speaking:
Why Stress Management Makes Us More Stressed!

Watch this short video to learn why...

CAROL'S WORKED WITH

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...

"We received an email from the COO, stating the presentation was “terrific”, and that he is used to multi-tasking during things like this, but found that what you were sharing was so interesting that he was able to put things down."

- Regina Campbell
Human Resources Manager
RWJF

"Staff walked away with things they could use immediately. I love that! Not only do our employees give the training rave reviews on evaluations but to me personally."

- Carol Spiker
Training Coordinator
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Trenton

"You held a captive audience with your energy & enthusiasm. You are great! I learned many tools I can learn to manage my stress."

- Joanne Tavener-Smith
Wellness Coordinator
Office of Health & Wellness
New Jersey State Police

Carol's Keynotes

Why Your Nursing Superpower is Slowly Killing You

That ability to compartmentalize everything to get through your shift? It's keeping you alive at work—and destroying you everywhere else. Carol Rickard exposes the hidden cost of nursing's greatest coping mechanism and reveals why your stress compartment is overflowing. Learn the 10-second techniques that help you safely "empty your compartment" and take control of stress before it controls you. This isn't theory—it's a practical toolkit you'll use tonight.

The Great Nursing Exodus:
How to Stay Strong

Every day, another good nurse walks away—not because they don't care, but because they can't cope. After 34 years watching incredible nurses burn out, Carol Rickard reveals the missing piece: a solid resilience foundation. This keynote shows you how to build the emotional and physical strength needed for a long, fulfilling nursing career. Learn why some nurses thrive for decades while others burn out in years.

The Resilient Nurse: How To Thrive In Today's Healthcare

Code blues, difficult families, impossible ratios—some days everything hits at once. Carol Rickard teaches you how to stay calm, focused, and effective when chaos surrounds you. This high-energy keynote delivers battlefield-tested techniques for emotional regulation under pressure. Walk away with a complete stress emergency toolkit and the confidence to handle whatever your shift throws at you.

Carol's Most Recent Publications

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