Skincare is so much more than vanity, it’s healthcare. In this episode, I’m chatting with Deja about the treatments and routines that actually work for nurses, from retinol and SPF to microneedling and lasers. We break down easy habits you can stick with after a 12-hour shift and share how taking care of your skin can boost your confidence inside and outside the hospital.

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Ever feel like bedside nursing isn’t the only path for you? In this episode, Kylee opens up about how she found freedom, flexibility, and unexpected nursing career options outside the hospital. If you’ve been googling “non-traditional nursing jobs” or “nursing careers beyond bedside,” this one’s for you.

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What do 30 years in medicine really teach you? Kylee sits down with her dad, Dr. Nick Nelson, a retired radiologist, to talk about the unexpected lessons, stories, and wisdom that come with a lifetime in healthcare. From medical school to decades of working with nurses and doctors, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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I sat down with Penny, a certified hospice nurse, to talk about second chances, starting over, and the kind of nursing that actually feels aligned. Whether you’re burnt out or just wondering what else is out there, this convo is real, reflective, and honestly… kind of healing.

Connect with Penny:

• Penny's Instagram - @hospicenursepenny

• Penny's website - www.hospicenursepenny.com

• Penny's book: Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living

• Penny's podcast: Death Happens Podcast

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Kylee shares how she transitioned from NICU nurse to full-time travel blogger and business owner without a perfect plan or overnight success. If you’re a nurse feeling stuck, burnt out, or craving a non-traditional career path, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts and real-life steps it took to walk away from the hospital and design a life on her own terms.

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We’re talking nurses + money: 401ks, investing, and what actually builds wealth beyond picking up extra shifts. Kylee sits down with April, a former ICU nurse turned finance coach, to break down what nurses aren’t being told about financial freedom and how to take control of your money from day one.

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We’re diving into what it really looks like to fail the NCLEX, struggle through nursing school, and still find success as a NICU nurse. Tori shares how those setbacks shaped her career and led her to launch her own nursing education company. We also get into burnout, career pivots, and what it means to build something beyond the bedside.

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• Listen to Tori's Podcast Cellfie
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Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a nurse in France compared to the U.S. healthcare system? I sat down with Claire, a French-trained nurse now living in Arkansas, to talk about everything from international licensure and the NCLEX to pay, patient ratios, and what nurses are expected to do in each country.

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