Nicky Heise, MSN, BSN, RN
Nurse Administrator, Enterprise Department of Nursing Workforce Optimization | Instructor in Nursing
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
How long have you been with MOLN?
I joined MOLN in Spring of 2024.
Do you have a favorite MOLN memory so far?
I am incredibly fortunate to have recently been elected to serve as the 2026 Secretary for MOLN, and the warm welcome from the board and members has been extraordinary.
How do you cope with the demanding aspects of your career?
Nursing is a demanding profession that is full of emotion. Across our incredible profession, burnout rates continue to rise, and that’s something we can’t ignore. Self-care isn’t just important; it’s essential. As nurses, we’re quick to encourage our peers and patients to take care of themselves, yet we often put our own well-being last. The truth is, caring for others takes a real emotional toll, and it’s okay to acknowledge that. So today, I want to remind every nurse reading this: the advice you give so effortlessly to others applies to you, too. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. Take a moment to do something you truly enjoy. You’ve earned it, and you deserve it.
Who inspires you?
My kids inspire me. They are so imaginative and thought provoking. The way their little minds work to explore endless possibilities is exceptional. I get a lot of inspiration from my kiddos.
What is something that not many people know about you?
This is a tough question to answer - I'm a pretty open book, and so I think most people know me for who I am. One thing people usually find interesting about me is that I love salt-water fly fishing. My husband and I try to get to the ocean at least once every year to attempt to land some evasive fish! We've been absolutely blessed to chase Permit in Belize, Tarpon in the Keys, Bonefish throughout several islands in the Caribbean, and Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, and Trigger Fish in the Seychelles!
