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You love being a nurse—but lately, something feels off. Maybe your nursing job isn’t giving you the same sense of purpose it once did. In this episode, Bonnie explores why passion for nursing alone isn’t always enough to keep you fulfilled in your career—and what you can do to bring meaning, clarity, and direction back into your professional life.

She shares how to evaluate your current nursing role through the lens of your strengths and values, plus practical ways to take your next step with confidence—whether that’s a new nursing job, a leadership opportunity, or a renewed mindset in your current role.

Key Takeaways:

• The real reason loving nursing doesn’t guarantee long-term fulfillment
• How to assess if your nursing career still reflects your strengths and values
• What to do when your current role no longer fits your professional goals
• Small shifts that can help you rediscover joy and motivation at work
• Why self-awareness and reflection are the foundation of career growth

👉 Download the free Nursing Career Growth Roadmap (link below) to start clarifying your next steps and build a career that grows with you.

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a simple 5-minute reflection exercise that helps you gain fresh perspective on your career path. Whether you’re an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, this quick practice guides you to notice the moments that bring the most fulfillment—and points you toward nursing job opportunities that truly fit.

Key Takeaways:

• Why clarity doesn’t require hours of career planning
• A 3-step journaling exercise to highlight what energizes you
• How to match your skills with new nursing career opportunities
• The importance of choosing roles you enjoy—not just those you do well

👉 Download the free Nursing Career Growth Roadmap in the show notes to take this exercise further!

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Trying to figure out your next career step?
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Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

In this episode, I introduce the Nurse Career Growth Roadmap, a practical guide to help you identify your current stage and take the right next step.

You’ll learn:

• The 5 stages every nurse experiences
• Why even highly educated nurses struggle with clarity
• Action steps to create momentum in your career (without waiting for permission)

Whether you’re an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, this episode will help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction in your nursing career journey.

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

If your entire professional identity is tied to one nursing job, you might be limiting your growth — and your joy. In this episode, I share why putting all your eggs in one job basket could be holding you back and how to expand your skills, network, and opportunities without burning out.

Whether you’re an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, you’ll learn how to diversify your career, grow your influence, and create new possibilities before you need them.

Key Takeaways:

• Why long-term loyalty can sometimes limit career growth
• 3 ways to diversify your skills and network
• How to prepare for career transitions before you’re forced into one

🎧 Listen now and start building the nursing career you really want!

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Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

In this style-meets-leadership episode, we’re talking about what your outfit says before you even introduce yourself. 

Bonnie is joined by certified image consultant and color specialist, Heather Riggs, who shares expert tips on how RNs, APRNs, and nursing leaders can align their personal style with their professional goals. Whether you're stepping into a boardroom, a Zoom interview, or a networking event—your wardrobe is speaking for you. Let’s make sure it’s saying the right thing.

Key Takeaways:

• Why professional image matters in nursing leadership
• What to wear (and avoid) in interviews, presentations, and virtual settings
• How to build a capsule wardrobe without overwhelm
• Simple ways to dress with confidence—even in scrubs
• How your personal style can boost your credibility and visibility

👉 This episode is especially for nurses who want to lead with presence—and style.

Heather Riggs Info: 

Join HER Style community on Facebook - https://herstylellc.com/community 

Take the free Personal Style Quiz - https://herstylellc.com/quiz 

Listen to HER Style Podcast - https://herstylellc.com/podcast

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

Feeling stuck in your nursing career—even with years of experience or an advanced degree? You’re not alone. In this episode, Bonnie breaks down the real reasons nurses feel uncertain about what’s next—and introduces a simple tool to help you get clear. Whether you're an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, discover how self-awareness and career reflection can reignite your purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• Common causes of career stagnation
• The power of clarity over job searching
• How to use the free Nurse Career Growth Roadmap

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

This podcast was #1 one of the top 10 podcast episodes of 2024. I am bringing it back as a replay for your enjoyment as I work on new episodes for 2025.

How do I find my nursing niche? How do I advance my career as a nurse? Have you asked these questions before? 

There are so many career paths for nurses that we get stuck. It's a good problem and a bad problem to have. It's good because it gives us options. It's bad, because we have so many options that we stay stuck because we don’t know what to choose or are afraid to make a wrong choice.

 Stick around in this episode. I address these questions and more.

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

This podcast was one of the top 10 podcast episodes of 2024. I am bringing it back as a replay for your enjoyment as I work on new episodes for 2025.

The blueprint for developing your nursing career is right here. Founded on the principles of Professional Ascension, the Ambitious Nurse Podcast is about helping nurses grow professionally. Professional Ascension provides career coaching and mentoring for nurses with experience. 

The framework of Professional Ascension is to Discover your Nursing Career Path, Explore your Nursing Career Interests, Set Nursing Career Goals, and Take Action in Your Nursing Career. Throughout this show, we discuss the framework's pillars and examples of how they are applied to nursing career paths.

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

This podcast was one of the top 10 podcast episodes of 2024. I am bringing it back as a replay for your enjoyment as I work on new episodes for 2025.

There are red flags that indicate it's time to move on from your current job, but many people stay longer than they should. This episode is to help the nurse consider whether to stay at the bedside or leave.

Should they stay in nursing or leave nursing? 

Should they stay in healthcare or leave? 

By the end of the episode, you will have tips to help you decide whether to stay or leave the bedside. 

Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

Trying to figure out your next career step?
Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.