Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Shannon McPeek is a passionate mental health advocate and the founder of Operation Happy Nurse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting nurses facing stress, anxiety, and depression. After beginning her career in the Neonatal ICU and later transitioning into travel nursing, Shannon's own struggles with anxiety inspired her to create a supportive community for others in the profession. She has been recognized as a 2022 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honoree and a 2023 Purdue University Early Career Achievement Award winner.
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Nurse-Led: Turning Experience Into Entrepreneurship
Today’s nurses are redefining what a nursing career can look like—building businesses, creating content, launching wellness communities, and developing platforms that support and strengthen the nursing profession. In this energizing panel discussion, nurse entrepreneurs and creators will share how they transformed their clinical experience and personal passions into impactful businesses and communities serving nurses in new ways. From social media influencing and content creation to mental health advocacy and career-focused platforms, panelists will discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, overcoming self-doubt, building a brand, and creating meaningful opportunities beyond traditional roles. Attendees will leave inspired by the evolving possibilities available to nurses today and empowered to think differently about the future of their own careers.