Nursing Beyond the Bedside

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Brooke Silva shares her transformative journey from meteorology to clinical research nursing. She provides a look into the innovative world of decentralized clinical trials and how nurses can leverage their skills in research roles.   Brooke offers valuable insights on: Understanding the clinical research nurse role and career opportunities Developing...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Barbara Anderson shares her transformative journey from 40 years of bedside nursing to becoming an executive and life coach for healthcare professionals. Her story illustrates how nurses can leverage their experience into fulfilling non-clinical roles while making a meaningful impact.   Barbara offers valuable insights on: What a nurse health coach do...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Rachel Anderson shares her journey from patient to health quality educator focused on improving patient care and advocating for better healthcare resources. Her story demonstrates how nurses can make a lasting impact through advocacy and innovative roles in healthcare.   Rachel offers valuable insights on: How quality improvement in nursing enhances p...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Amanda Kirkland shares her story of transitioning from bedside nursing to a fulfilling role as a clinical liaison. Amanda found a new path, helping to improve patient care and collaborating with providers in the healthcare industry. Amanda’s journey offers insight into how nurses can leverage their clinical skills in new ways, tackle nurse burnout, an...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Kacie Gikonyo, a Registered Nurse and Death Doula, shares her journey from bedside nursing to founding Death Doula School. Kacie is passionate about leading the death-positive movement and improving end of life care.   She discusses the collaboration between death doulas and hospice care providers, how they complement each other in supporting individu...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Kevin Uranyi shares his inspiring journey from nursing to product management in health tech. With experience in nursing, Kevin discusses how he leveraged his transferable skills to make a successful career transition. Kevin offers valuable insights on: Recognizing and applying nursing skills in non-clinical roles Navigating the path from healthcare to...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Heather Rypien shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a successful aesthetic nurse injector and educator. With over 20 years of experience, Heather discusses transitioning into aesthetics, the importance of mentorship, and building a patient-focused practice. She offers insights on training, legal considerations, and the value of clinical...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Josiah Jackson-Okesola (also known as Jayjay), a trailblazing nurse innovator, shares his inspiring journey to revolutionize nursing in Africa. Jayjay discusses the challenges African nurses face and how he is using digital technology and nursing innovation to reshape nursing education and practice.   Tune in to hear how Jayjay is transforming nursing...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Michael Urgel talks about how he applied his nursing skills in operations and quality improvement, eventually transitioning into clinical education and later, project management in the life sciences industry. He also discusses the flexibility, learning opportunities, and challenges of working in the startup space, and how he found a company that align...

In this episode, Zach Hartley shares his inspiring journey from bedside nursing to becoming a Certified Financial Planner and and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).   After reflecting on his career while hiking the Appalachian Trail, Zach pivoted into financial planning, where he now helps others create abundance in their lives. He discusses how nurses’ skills, like empathy and problem-solving...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, we sit down with Jill Pollander, the Vice President of Patient Services at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Jill shares her remarkable journey from emergency room nursing to leadership in non-traditional nursing roles and nurse consulting.   Jill’s career took her from the fast-paced environment of the ER to long-term care, where s...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Natalie Donnelly shares her journey from bedside nursing to population health and wellness management. Natalie discusses her initial transition into the insurance world that led her to her current position as a Population Health & Wellness Manager, where she uses her nursing expertise to analyze data, advocate for employer groups, and improve heal...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Georgette shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming an entrepreneur and holistic health coach. Georgette discusses her transition from nursing to coaching, the importance of patient education, and how she integrates holistic health practices to promote overall well-being.   Tune in to learn how Georgette leveraged her nursing experience to emp...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Amanda Lundberg shares her inspiring journey from being a nurse to becoming a health content specialist and starting her own content writing agency. Amanda discusses how she transitioned from nursing to content writing, the value of patient education in her work, and how she has successfully evolved her business over time.   Tune in to learn how Amand...

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Eunice Hartsock shares her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to becoming a healthcare quality professional and aspiring legal nurse consultant. Eunice emphasizes the power of networking and understanding your core values when navigating new career paths. Tune in to hear how Eunice discovered her true calling and how you can, too.     Ready to tak...