The Ambitious Nurse | Career Strategy for High-Performing Nurses Ready to Advance in Leadership

 Skill-building and research are not enough to silence the persistent whispers of inadequacy or the beast that is negative self-talk. This episode will arm you with the strategies to stand tall in your nursing shoes, knowing you've earned them. We confront the perfectionism and core beliefs that fuel impostor syndrome. Real talk about recognizing your worth and the practical steps to turn sel...

In this episode, I will walk you through the five distinct types of imposter syndrome and show you how to recognize the signs that might be hindering your career growth. From the perfectionist who's never satisfied to the super nurse battling to prove their worth by overworking, this discussion is an call to embrace your accomplishments and push past the fear masking your true potential. We&a...

Ever felt like a fraud at work or doubted your skills despite your achievements? You're not alone  I'm unmasking the imposter syndrome that plagues so many in the nursing profession, working at the bedside and in clinical areas.  As your host, Bonnie Meadows, I'm guiding you through the theory and also dissecting the root causes of imposter syndrome.  From family influences to perfe...

Discover the crucial difference between career advancement and growth in the world of nursing, as I guide you through bridging the gap between your current position and your professional aspirations.  This episode is a catalyst for both new insights and practical strategies, tailored specifically for experienced nurses ready to redefine their impact within healthcare and their communities. We’re n...

Nursing veterans, it's time to shine a light on your unique skills and chart a course for your future that's not only strategic but also fulfilling. This episode isn't just about nursing; it's a masterclass in career development for any professional seeking alignment with their true self. Learn from my experiences as a clinical nurse specialist, and gather wisdom on how self-aw...

In this latest episode, I unravel the secrets of uncovering and honing your unique nursing niche.  I'll walk you through the pivotal questions that can reshape your professional journey, providing insights on how to thrive amidst the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, and how to turn obstacles into stepping stones towards your ultimate career destination. Whether you're a detail-orie...

Ever found yourself at a nursing career crossroads, trying to choose between furthering your education or diving into a new specialization?  This episode is your roadmap to making calculated career moves with confidence. Join me as I navigate through a case study of a seasoned nurse torn between pursuing a family nurse practitioner program and a psych mental health nurse practitioner track. I diss...

Have you ever felt trapped in pursuing your career, fearing any move away from where you are might lead to disaster? As a clinical nurse specialist and your career coach, I, have lived through the very challenges you face.  This latest episode strips away the layers of career perfectionism that plague many experienced nurses, offering insights into why now could be the perfect time to reassess you...

Join me,  as we celebrate Black History Month by exploring how these figures' can invigorate your own approach to leadership in healthcare. This episode is a treasure trove of insights into leading with love, kindness, and assertive strategies when necessary, all aimed at empowering you to make a real difference in advocating for patients. Explore the secrets to amplifying your influence in t...

Have you ever questioned whether you're in love with nursing or just going through the motions? Today, I, invite you into a heartfelt exploration of what it means to carry a true passion for our profession. It's not the allure of overtime or financial incentives that we're after; it's that dedication to patient care and the intricacies of healthcare that we love to discuss. Sha...

Are you finding yourself stuck in the pit of perfectionism, hindering your career growth? My name is Bonnie Meadows, your host with 19 years of nursing experience, and today I am here to share my personal journey, shedding some light on how to embrace the unknown and take bold steps towards career advancement. Listen, we all want our career moves to be perfectly laid out, but guess what? That&apos...

In my daily conversations with nurses, I find more and more nurses saying that "I need to change things". There are nurses who are at the top of their pay scales and they need to decide what they should do next. Many others are still in the middle of it or are just starting out and say the same thing. What's the common denominator among those who are just starting out or in the midd...

There is a lack of clarity when it comes to nursing career goals. The majority of nurses know what they want to do when they join the nursing profession. However, for some, their thoughts about what they want to do begin to change after they've been in the profession for a while. Exposure to more influences their desire to follow a different path. Often, they don't know what that path wi...

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...

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 think about whether they should stay at the bedside or leave the bedside. Should they stay in nursing or leave nursing? Should they stay in healthcare or leave? By the end of the episode, they will have tips to help them decide to stay o...

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,...

Who is this podcaster? What is this podcast really about? These are the questions I will answer in this show. I have a wide variety of experience in the nursing field, which tells why I speak on this topic and what the Ambitious Nurse Podcast is all about. In this episode, I speak on my passion for nursing and my desire to help experienced nurses grow in nursing or take on a broader healthcare car...

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