With nearly 45 years as an RN, Lori Schellenberg's career demonstrates the power of embracing change. Beginning at the bedside, her curiosity led her through roles in home health, occupational nursing, and worker's compensation, where she discovered the remarkable transferability of nursing skills across healthcare sectors.
Throughout her journey, Lori built valuable partnerships, mentored colleagues, and helped healthcare businesses grow by bringing clinical expertise to business settings. When retirement left her seeking purpose, she found renewed passion in patient advocacy.
While building Stepping Stone Advocacy Services, Lori encountered countless talented nurses experiencing burnout who couldn't envision careers beyond traditional settings. Recognizing that nurses themselves needed advocates, she created the Stepping Stone Academy—a comprehensive platform offering courses, mentorships, and internships to help nurses transition into fulfilling alternative careers.
Today, Lori's dual mission reflects her lifelong commitment to healthcare: supporting patients through advocacy while empowering fellow nurses to discover their untapped potential in the vast landscape of healthcare opportunities.
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Send us a text Today, I’m honored to welcome on the podcast, Lori Schellenberg, a registered nurse with nearly 45 years of experience. Lori’s career is a true testament to the power of embracing change. She began at the bedside and followed her curiosity into home health, occupational nursing, and w...
