Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

What do 30 years in medicine really teach you? Kylee sits down with her dad, Dr. Nick Nelson, a retired radiologist, to talk about the unexpected lessons, stories, and wisdom that come with a lifetime in healthcare. From medical school to decades of working with nurses and doctors, this episode is packed with insight you won't want to miss.

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I sat down with Penny, a certified hospice nurse, to talk about second chances, starting over, and the kind of nursing that actually feels aligned. Whether you're burnt out or just wondering what else is out there, this convo is real, reflective, and honestly… kind of healing.

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• Penny's Instagram - @hospicenursepenny

• Penny's website - www.hospicenursepenny.com

• Penny's book: Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living

• Penny's podcast: Death Happens Podcast

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Kylee shares how she transitioned from NICU nurse to full-time travel blogger and business owner without a perfect plan or overnight success. If you're a nurse feeling stuck, burnt out, or craving a non-traditional career path, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts and real-life steps it took to walk away from the hospital and design a life on her own terms.

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We're talking nurses + money: 401ks, investing, and what actually builds wealth beyond picking up extra shifts. Kylee sits down with April, a former ICU nurse turned finance coach, to break down what nurses aren't being told about financial freedom and how to take control of your money from day one.

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We're diving into what it really looks like to fail the NCLEX, struggle through nursing school, and still find success as a NICU nurse. Tori shares how those setbacks shaped her career and led her to launch her own nursing education company. We also get into burnout, career pivots, and what it means to build something beyond the bedside.

Where to find Tori:

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• Listen to Tori's Podcast Cellfie
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• Visit Nicuitys webside at NICUity.com
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• Follow NICUITY on Instagram @nicuity

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Ever wonder what it's really like to be a nurse in France compared to the U.S. healthcare system? I sat down with Claire, a French-trained nurse now living in Arkansas, to talk about everything from international licensure and the NCLEX to pay, patient ratios, and what nurses are expected to do in each country.

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Ever felt like nursing swallowed your whole identity? Kylee chats with twins Sara and Stacy, former OR nurses turned certified nurse coaches, about navigating nurse burnout, reconnecting with creativity, and what life can look like after leaving bedside nursing behind.

Connect with Sara and Stacy on Instagram @saraandstacy @wellandwholecreative Find out more about Sara and Stacy on their website - www.livewellandwhole.com

Learn about Sara's other passions on Instagram @meraki.bindery and Etsy - MerakiBindery

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My recruiter Jess and I got into it about what travel nursing actually looks like in 2025 - not the highlight reel version you see online. She's placed over a thousand nurses in nine years, so when she says certain hospitals are absolute chaos or that pay expectations are completely off, I listen. We covered realistic take-home numbers, contract red flags that'll totally save you, and why some people absolutely thrive as travelers while others are ready to go home after one assignment.

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What happens when you hate nursing school… but still become a nurse and a flight attendant? 👀 In this episode, we chat with Hannah who's juggling scrubs, sky miles, and a seriously dreamy "soft nursing job." We talk nurse burnout, life after bedside nursing, and what it really looks like to take the non-traditional path. If you've ever wondered what else is out there beyond the hospital, this one's for you.

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Okay, it's been a minute, but I'm finally back! In this first episode of the newly rebranded Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside, I'm giving you the full scoop, why I stepped away from the bedside, what burnout really looked like, and how a short podcast break turned into a year of traveling the world and moving to France. From my last travel nurse assignment in Seattle to building a life that feels more aligned, I'm sharing where I've been and where we're headed this season. If you're a nurse feeling burnt out, craving freedom, or just curious what life can look like beyond the hospital, this podcast is for you.