The Nurse Keith Show

On episode 133 of The Nurse Keith Show, we discuss how the job search process is often one-dimensional, but a three-dimensional strategy is needed for such a multifaceted challenge. Let's talk about the many benefits and components of a three-dimensional job search and career development strategy.  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published au...

On episode 132 of The Nurse Keith Show, we talk about how doing your inner work -- emotional, spiritual, and psychological -- can help you be a better nurse and have a more satisfying personal life and nursing career. Let's heal some of those shadows and be happier, healthier, and more successful in the process!  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaste...

On episode 131 of The Nurse Keith Show, we discuss what to do when you receive multiple nursing job offers and how to make the most prudent choice in the interest of your nursing career. Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on the following platforms:  Nu...

On episode 130 of The Nurse Keith Show, we discuss how your inner and outer critics can trip you up and keep you small in your nursing career. It's time to kick the critics out of your life and take control of the narrative of your career. Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur....

On episode 129 of The Nurse Keith Show, we dig into the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the ways in which nurses and other professionals stepped up to the plate and responded so heroically. We also discuss how nurses can best prepare for the unexpected and contribute to the well-being of our communities as healthcare professionals.  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses,...

On episode 128 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, we discuss how passion and purpose can be the fuel of the curiosity that drives your career, and vice versa!  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on the following platforms:  NurseKeith.com F...

On episode 127 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, we dig into the idea of nimbleness of mind and how having the wherewithal to pivot in your nursing career when the time is ripe is based on curiosity, being awake and aware, openness, and the willingness to embrace change. Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspirin...

On episode 126 of the Nurse Keith Show nursing podcast, Nurse Keith digs into recent articles and studies that reveal the monetary value of a nursing education, amazing job growth and opportunity for nurse practitioners, as well as some less than rosy statistics about racial and gender disparities within the nursing profession in the United States.  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as...

On episode 125 of the Nurse Keith Show nursing podcast, Nurse Keith discusses the recent case of a Utah nurse (Alex Wubbels) who stood her ground with law enforcement. Nurses must frequently stick to their guns in very difficult circumstances -- what does this mean for you and your nursing career?  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author,...

On episode 124 of the Nurse Keith Show nursing podcast, Nurse Keith discusses why nurse volunteerism is important for both personal growth, professional satisfaction, and contributing to society as a healthcare professional. This is especially important in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the many heroic nurses, healthcare professionals, and first responders who were on the scene to contribut...

On episode 123 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses the essential nature of his five building blocks of nurse career development.  Your professional happiness has as much to do with your personal development as your development of certain technical nursing skills. Personal and professional fulfillment go hand in hand.  Keith is a holistic career coa...

On episode 122 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses how the stories of Hercules, Sisyphus, and Don Quixote can be related directly to a nurse's career. Ready for heroism, feats of strength, and tales of fighting the good fight? It's all here on episode 122! The world is filled with uncertainty, and the nursing profession and healthcare exist on cons...

On episode 121 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses the importance of using smart coping strategies for living with uncertainty in both our personal and professional lives.  The world is filled with uncertainty, and the nursing profession and healthcare exist on constantly shifting sands. Approaching this reality with tranquility and equanimity is p...

On episode 120 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses how cultivating joy and pursuing leisure and pleasure can improve your nursing career satisfaction and your overall happiness in life.  If you want to do a deep dive into pleasure and joy, join Nurse Keith as he describes four nurses who make joy their reason for being, and how you can too.  Keith...

On episode 119 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson unpacks how to be your very own Sherlock, a private eye inspecting and evaluating your nursing career.  If you want to do a deep dive into what makes you tick as a nurse, becoming your own detective is a powerful metaphor indeed!   Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcas...

On episode 118 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson dives into how to navigate coming back to nursing after a hiatus. Whether you were away nursing for a year or ten years, your reentry plan is crucial! This episode is also food for thought for nurses who may eventually take a break some time in their career -- it's prudent to be prepared!  Keith is a holisti...

On episode 117 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson dives into what happens when the nurse becomes the patient. How does the nurse advocate for him- or herself, and what does the nurse experience on the other end of the stethoscope?  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and succ...

On episode 116 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson dives into how social media can complicate and enhance your relationships with both patients and colleagues. Are you worried about how to say no to a patient asking to be your Facebook friend? Let's talk about it! Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published aut...

On episode 115 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson dives deeper into a strategic and thoughtful approach to nursing job interviews, building on episodes 18 and 59. Want to knock it out of the park at your next interview? Then you need to swing for the fence! Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, i...

On episode 114 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses how nursing informatics and tech innovation are growing healthcare employment sectors for savvy 21st-century nurses.  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at t...

On episode 113 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses what nurses need to do when they are pushed to the edge of their capacity to cope with the stressors of their work and careers. Taking bold action is imperative to avoid burnout and remain healthy as a nurse! Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, publishe...

On episode 112 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses your untapped reservoirs of brilliance and how you can elevate your nursing career by tapping that brilliance on many levels of your personal and professional life.  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful...

On episode 111 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson introduces the concept of "the nursing career report card", how to assess yourself in seven distinct career categories, and how to improve your grades.  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Ke...

On episode 110 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses how important it is to be flexible in your career so that you can bend with the winds of change without breaking. The world of 21st-century healthcare and nursing is a sandbox filled with shifting sand -- are you ready to pivot when necessary? Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as...

On episode 109 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses his newly created model called "The Five Rights of a Healthy Work Environment." Keith digs into why a healthy work environment is crucial and how you need to make it happen!  Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and s...