From recognizing your nursing value to discovering leadership opportunities outside the hospital - Jocelyn Blount shares her journey from NICU nursing to pediatric home health leadership that's changing how nurses view their career potential.

✨ In this episode, we'll discuss:-How Jocelyn transitioned from bedside NICU nursing to leadership roles while maintaining her nursing identity-Why home health nursing offers unique opportunities for work-life balance without sacrificing professional growth-The realities of nursing leadership and how it differs between hospital and home health settings-What pediatric home health nurses actually do and why their role requires advanced clinical judgment and autonomy-Navigating career transitions as a nurse and why exploring new paths doesn't diminish your nursing identity

Listen now for a conversation about transforming clinical expertise into leadership impact and the power of seeing your nursing skills in a whole new light.

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From recognizing your nursing value to building a healthcare company - Jasmine Bhatti shares her journey creating Navi Nurses, a private duty nursing company that's changing post-discharge care.

✨ In this episode, we'll discuss:-How Jasmine spotted gaps in patient care after discharge and built a business while working bedside shifts-Why nurses undervalue their accomplishments and how recognizing your worth opens new opportunities-The realities of private duty nursing and creating systems that prioritize both nurse autonomy and patient care-Navigating healthcare entrepreneurship as a female founder and why nurses should lead innovation

Listen now for a conversation about transforming clinical expertise into entrepreneurial impact and the power of seeing your nursing skills in a whole new light.

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🌐 Lean more about Navi Nurses: www.navinurses.com💻 Connect with Jasmine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecbhatti/📧 Email Jasmine: [email protected]📱Follow along on IG @nurse.jasmineb and @navinurses

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Why do nurses overlook their potential as medical writers? In this eye-opening episode, Claire Bonneau reveals how she transformed her nursing career into a thriving freelance writing business that went from being her side-hustle to her full-time gig.

✨ In this episode, we'll discuss:-How nursing skills & knowledge directly translate to paid writing opportunities-Why some clients ONLY hire nurses for their content-How to start your writing side hustle while still at the bedside-Breaking free from the "just a nurse" mindset-Building a flexible career that puts life balance first

Whether you're seeking side hustle income or planning your exit from bedside nursing, this episode shows how your nursing expertise could be your ticket to a fulfilling writing career with better pay and flexibility.

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After experiencing IVF firsthand, Chelsea Kiser gained a profound appreciation for precious moments with her miracle baby. In this episode, she shares her journey from oncology to fertility nursing, and ultimately to remote nurse recruiting - a path that allowed her to prioritize family while maintaining a fulfilling healthcare career.

✨ In this episode, we'll explore:

-Transitioning from oncology to fertility nursing

-How personal IVF experience shaped career decisions

-Making the leap to remote nurse recruitment

-Finding work-life balance without leaving healthcare

-Why time with family outweighed traditional nursing roles

-Trading hospital shifts for flexible work hours

Chelsea's story shows how nursing skills can open doors to family-friendly careers, proving that you don't have to choose between a meaningful healthcare career and being present for life's precious moments.

⭐️ Ready to explore life beyond the bedside? Subscribe now for weekly non-bedside job opportunities and stories that'll make you rethink what's possible in your career!

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*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of their employer.*

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Feeling stuck in bedside nursing but unsure what else is possible? Britt Greaves, RN knows exactly how you feel. After years of juggling 12-hour shifts while building her nursing content platform, she discovered an unexpected path: community management. In this episode, Britt shares how she leveraged her clinical background to land a fulfilling tech role, without going back to school.

✨ In this episode, we'll explore:

-Building a profitable side hustle while working full-time

-Translating bedside skills into tech industry value

-Overcoming imposter syndrome in non-clinical roles

-Navigating the identity shift from nurse to non-bedside professional

-Finding work-life balance beyond the bedside

-Inside look at community management as a career

💭 Tell us in the comments: What side hustle have you considered starting while nursing? Is there something holding you back?

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Join us as Sheena Howard shares her journey from bedside nurse to founding Canada's first nurse-run mental health practice. Discover how nursing skills translate to entrepreneurship success, and why thinking beyond traditional roles can transform healthcare.

✨ In this episode, we'll explore:

-How nursing skills create a foundation for business success-Building a mental health practice from scratch-Breaking through barriers in healthcare-Why nurses make exceptional entrepreneurs-Creating impact beyond traditional roles

💭 Tell us in the comments: What would you create if you knew you couldn't fail? Have you ever been told you “can’t” or “shouldn’t” do something that’s actually within your scope?

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🌐 Connect with Sheena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-howard/ Learn more about Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy: www.acceptanceclinic.caStart Your Own Business with Sheena’s Guidance: www.biznursesavvy.com

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Listen in as Lori Schellenberg shares how she's crafted a flexible nursing career around her life (instead of the other way around!). From bedside care to workers' comp, and now running her own patient advocacy practice while mentoring other nurses. he's proving that when you have time to truly advocate for patients, everyone wins.

✨ In this episode, we'll explore:

* How patient advocacy brings back the joy of nursing* Making nursing work for you through different life stages* The real difference between case management and advocacy* Building a practice that gives you time for true patient care* Why mentorship matters in nursing career transitions

Whether you're feeling rushed in your current role or dreaming of more meaningful patient connections, Lori shows us how patient advocacy could be the career path you've been looking for.

⭐️ Be sure to subscribe for more inspiring conversations about all the paths you can take in your nursing career!

📧 Email Lori: [email protected] 🌐 Learn more about Stepping Stone Advocacy: www.steppingstoneadvocacy.com

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Why do nurses often overlook their potential in healthcare technology? In this eye-opening episode, Sasha Lopez shares how she transformed her bedside nursing experience into a dynamic career as a Clinical Success Consultant at Rapid AI, where she's revolutionizing stroke care through technology.

✨ In this episode, we'll discuss:

How nursing skills create unique value in healthcare technology

Why bedside experience is crucial for healthcare innovation

The unexpected ways clinical knowledge transfers to tech

How Lean Six Sigma principles bridge nursing and technology

Real talk about maintaining your nursing identity beyond the bedside

The truth about work-life balance in healthtech

Whether you're curious about non-bedside roles or ready to make your mark in healthcare technology, this episode will show you how your nursing experience could be the key to shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

⭐️ Be sure to subscribe for more inspiring conversations about all the paths you can take in your nursing career!

🔗 Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-l-bb5753200/🌐 Learn more about RapidAI: https://www.rapidai.com/about

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Why are nurses - the largest healthcare workforce and most trusted profession - so rarely heard in healthcare media? In this compelling episode, Rachel Malloy shares her own nursing career journey challenges the silence and discusses how nurses can step into their power as healthcare's most valuable voices.

✨ In this episode, we’ll discuss:

Why nurses' perspectives are missing from crucial healthcare discussions

How Rachel’s journey from neurocritical care to industry leadership taught her to embrace her voice

Practical strategies for nurses to effectively engage with media

Why stepping away from the bedside doesn't make you "less of a nurse"

How nurses can leverage their unique skills to influence healthcare at a higher level

The untapped potential of nurses as leaders and change-makers

Whether you're frustrated by the lack of nursing voices in healthcare conversations or looking to make a broader impact with your expertise, this episode will inspire you to stop playing small and start speaking up.

⭐️ Be sure to subscribe for more inspiring conversations about all the paths you can take in your nursing career!

🔗 Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-malloy-rn/📧 Email Rachel at [email protected]🌐 Learn more about Nurses in the Media: https://www.nursesinthemedia.com/

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Ever wondered if your nursing skills could lead to an exciting career in healthtech? In this episode, Amanda Cunningham opens up about her journey from experiencing bedside burnout to discovering unexpected fulfillment in virtual nursing and healthcare technology. She shares honest insights about making the leap, leveraging your clinical expertise, and finding work-life balance in non-traditional nursing roles.

✨ Key Insights

* How to recognize when it's time for a career change—and what to do next

* The truth about working in healthtech as a nurse

* Why your nursing experience is MORE valuable than you think in tech roles

* Real talk about nurse burnout and finding work-life balance

* Game-changing opportunities in virtual nursing you need to know about

🔗 Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acunninghamrn/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker and do not reflect the views or position of their employer.*

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