Our Story

Welcome to Our Story, the shared journey of me and my husband Joseph—a nurse educator and a businessman—dedicated to supporting nurses and healthcare professionals in meaningful ways. Over the years, we’ve combined our skills and experiences to help others through teaching, creating educational materials, and writing books, all with the goal of empowering the nursing community.

What began as a small effort to provide training and support to local nurses has grown into a lifelong mission. By listening to the challenges nurses face and understanding their needs, we’ve worked to create resources that aim to make their professional lives a little easier and more fulfilling.

This is the story of how we came together, learned from each step along the way, and built a company that continues to serve the nursing profession with care and dedication. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share this journey with you and hope it inspires and supports your own path.

My nursing journey began at Eger Nursing Home on Staten Island, NY, where I worked as a Nurse's Aide before advancing to an LPN and eventually earning my RN license, all between 1974 and 1980. This early experience laid the foundation for my career, instilling in me a deep appreciation for patient care and the importance of professional growth.

In 1980, during a critical nursing shortage in New York City, I was hired at Staten Island University Hospital. Despite being a new nurse, I was placed directly in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)—an environment where every moment counts. The steep learning curve was both challenging and exhilarating, and I quickly adapted to the high demands of ICU nursing.

Recognizing that time for formal instruction was limited, I began teaching myself and others in real-time. I discovered that by mentoring my colleagues, I could deepen my own skills and understanding of nursing. This collaborative learning approach became a turning point in my career.

Teaching other nurses not only accelerated my professional growth but also revealed a passion I hadn’t fully realized—I loved empowering others to succeed. Over time, I earned a reputation as a trusted preceptor and embraced the added responsibility with enthusiasm. These experiences solidified my belief in the transformative power of education and mentorship within the nursing profession.

After a few years of teaching other nurses, I became an expert in many nursing topics. I then realized that nurses were coming to me for information, training, and guidance with new skills. I loved when they sought me out, knowing that they trusted me to help them grow and succeed.

I developed a strong connection with the nurses and found immense joy in teaching and helping them build their confidence and skills. My passion for nursing—and helping other nurses—never wore out.

In 1984, I moved to Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. There, I became a Staff Development Instructor in the Nursing Education Department. For the first time, my official job was to teach hundreds of nurses. I was also teaching American Heart Association Certification classes in ACLS, BLS, and PALS to the entire hospital staff.

By 1997, I was promoted to Director of Nursing Education and Research. I held that role until 2009, when I transitioned to Mercy Medical Center on Long Island as their Director of Nursing Education and Research.

In 1984, I met my husband, Joseph, in Manhattan. He was already an entrepreneur, running his first start-up company on Long Island. We hit it off right away. Joseph’s exceptional skills in management, marketing, and technology helped transform our small training efforts into the professional enterprise it is today. He quickly saw the potential of computers and the internet to support and grow our business, bringing innovative solutions to our work.

In 1985, a nursing friend told me about a part-time nursing educator job at a nursing staffing company in Brooklyn. It sounded like an excellent opportunity to do more teaching. My husband Joe joined me as an assistant instructor. While there, we learned the ins and outs of managing and running an actual training company.

After a few years, my reputation for training was well-known throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau (Long Island, NY). The feedback from our students was overwhelmingly positive. We also started receiving requests to teach ACLS, BLS, and PALS in medical offices and hospital departments.

We decided to set up our own small training company. At first, we taught in a few medical offices. But word about us spread quickly. Before long, we were teaching classes across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk.

In 2003, we brought on a nursing friend, Christine Molinari, whom I had worked with at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH). Christine took on the responsibility of handling our day-to-day sales and class scheduling. Her dedication and hard work helped us develop extensive contacts throughout the nursing and medical community in New York City and Long Island.

By 2007, we were providing training for the medical staff at over 600 hospitals, medical offices, and surgicenters across Long Island and New York City. Our reach even extended to a military base and the student body and faculty of several colleges where students were studying to become RNs and PAs.

When we began teaching classes in 1984, we quickly realized there was a lack of user-friendly study materials for our students. The existing resources weren’t widely accessible or practical, so we developed our own materials for each subject we taught.

Over the years, we listened to feedback from our students and continuously refined the study guides to make them more effective. Word began to spread, and soon, we were receiving requests for our materials from college professors and hospitals. Eventually, these requests came from all over the country.

In 2003, we decided to make our study guides commercially available. We redesigned the materials to suit a wider audience and set up a publishing company to distribute them worldwide.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant challenges to everyone, and we were no exception. During this time, we had to pause our classes temporarily. Joe and I both contracted the virus but were fortunate to recover quickly. Tragically, we lost our dearest friend and colleague, Christine, to cancer. After fighting bravely for two years, she passed away on April 21, 2020.

Following this difficult time, we reassessed and adjusted our approach. We decided to geographically consolidate our classes to Nassau, Suffolk, and northeast Queens. While we had built substantial hospital accounts in Manhattan, Westchester, and Brooklyn, focusing on Long Island allowed us to better manage our resources and maintain the quality of our training.

Having taught in New York City for many years, we were heartened to see many of our devoted students from those areas willing to travel to us for their classes.

Over the years, our passion for teaching has evolved into a deep appreciation for writing and sharing knowledge beyond the classroom. While we cherish the personal connections we make during our classes, we’ve come to realize that the insights we’ve gained from decades of teaching and working with nurses can reach even further—helping nurses and nursing students around the world.

Between us, we’ve spent over 40 years listening to nurses’ stories, challenges, and triumphs. We’ve taught thousands of medical professionals in hospitals, surgicenters, and medical offices. These experiences have given us a well-rounded understanding of what works and what doesn’t in the world of nursing.

As a nurse, my insight and understanding come from more than 45 years of hands-on experience and education in the nursing profession. I understand the challenges and joys of nursing and value the opportunity to connect with and support other nurses. Meanwhile, Joe, as a businessman, brings a complementary perspective. With nearly four decades of experience running a medical training business, he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge about entrepreneurship, financial independence, and the value of creating additional sources of income. Together, we bring a unique combination of clinical expertise and business insights to support nurses in thriving in their careers.

Joe’s ability to integrate innovative technology strategies, thoughtful marketing plans, and practical business management skills with my hands-on nursing and teaching experience has been key to growing our small business and expanding its impact. From designing study materials to managing operations, we’ve worked together to create resources that are both accessible and meaningful for nurses everywhere.

This combination of teaching, listening, and business success has left us inspired to share even more. Writing books has become another way for us to connect with nurses and nursing students and to make an even greater impact. Our latest book, The Art of Mindful Nursing Primer, is a testament to this passion. It addresses a critical need within the nursing profession and has been warmly received by nurses who recognize its value in their demanding and ever-changing careers.

We believe that writing allows us to amplify the reach of our mission, giving nurses across the globe access to resources and insights they might not otherwise encounter. It’s also a way to contribute to the profession we love in a lasting and meaningful way.

Although we hope to continue teaching classes for many years, writing gives us another avenue to share what we’ve learned, inspire nurses, and support them in their journey toward professional and personal excellence.

What started as a fun way to work together, help nurses, utilize our talents, spend more time with each other, and make a little extra money has grown into something far more significant. It became our life’s mission—to help medical providers become better, more productive, and, most importantly, happier in their vital roles.

This shared purpose inspires everything we do, from teaching classes to writing books and beyond. As we look ahead, we are excited to continue evolving and finding new ways to support the nursing profession. Whether through our classes, books, or other projects, we remain dedicated to empowering nurses to thrive in their careers and lives.

—MGK