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The Nurse Keith Show

Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BCnursekeith.com
The Nurse Keith Show offers up-to-date career advice and knowledge for savvy 21st-century nurses. During each episode, Board-Certified holistic career coach Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC explores the multiplicity of potential career pathways in nursing through inspiring interviews with healthcare thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. With the goal of helping you create the most satisfying nursing career and life possible, The Nurse Keith Show is an invaluable audio destination for ambitious, thoughtful, and forward-thinking nurses.
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Episodes

The Three-Dimensional Job Search | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 133

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 author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on the following pl...

Nov 10, 201731 min

Doing Your Inner Work | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 132

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 podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on t...

Nov 03, 201731 min

Managing Multiple Nursing Job Offers | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 131

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: NurseKeith.com Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.com/nursekeith Instagram.com/nursekeithcoaching ...

Oct 27, 201731 min

The Nurse's Inner Critic | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 130

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. Show notes Find Keith on the following platforms: NurseKeith.com Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twi...

Oct 20, 201731 min

Nurses and Mass Shootings | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 129

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, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entre...

Oct 13, 201735 min

Curiosity, Passion, Purpose, and Your Nursing Career | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 128

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 Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.com/nursekeith Instagram.com/nursekeithcoaching The Pulse Media...

Oct 06, 201732 min

Nurse Be Nimble, Nurse Be Quick | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 127

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, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on the following platforms: Nurs...

Sep 29, 201726 min

New Statistics Revealed About the Nursing Profession | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 126

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 well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepren...

Sep 22, 201730 min

When Nurses Stand Their Ground | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 125

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, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Show notes Find Keith on the following platform...

Sep 15, 201725 min

Nurse Volunteerism and Why It Matters | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 124

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 contribute to the rescue and recovery efforts in that profoundly flooded city. Keith is a holistic career coa...

Sep 08, 201722 min

Nursing Career Development, 1-2-3 | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 123

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 coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successfu...

Sep 01, 201733 min

Hercules, Sisyphus, Don Quixote, and Nurses | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 122

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 constantly shifting sands. Approaching this reality with tranquility and equanimity is paramount for you...

Aug 25, 201732 min

Nurses, Healthcare, and the Reality of Uncertainty | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 121

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 paramount for your well-being and overall happiness. Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, as w...

Aug 18, 201735 min

Cultivating Joy in Your Nursing Career | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 120

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 is a holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspirin...

Aug 11, 201724 min

Be Your Very Own Nursing Career Detective | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 119

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 podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at ...

Aug 04, 201730 min

Can You Return to Nursing After a Hiatus? | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 118

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 holistic career coach for nurses, as well as a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, ...

Jul 28, 201728 min

When the Nurse Becomes the Patient | The Nurse Keith Show | EPS 117

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 successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the National Nurses in Business Association (NNB...

Jul 21, 201724 min

Social Media and Your Nursing Career | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 116

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 author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the National Nu...

Jul 14, 201726 min

Deepen Your Job Interview Skills | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 115

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, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the National Nurses i...

Jul 07, 201730 min

Nursing Informatics as a 21st-Century Career, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 114

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 the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) annual conference in Florida (September 8-10, 2017)...

Jun 30, 201729 min

When The Nurse Is Stretched Too Thin, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 113

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, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the Nation...

Jun 23, 201733 min

Your Untapped Reservoirs of Brilliance, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 112

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 nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) ann...

Jun 16, 201730 min

Your Nursing Career Report Card, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 111

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. Keith will be speaking at the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) annual conference in Flori...

Jun 09, 201726 min

Flex But Don't Break, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 110

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 a professional podcaster, published author, inspiring speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. K...

Jun 02, 201727 min

The Five Rights of a Healthy Work Environment, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 109

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 successful nurse entrepreneur. Keith will be speaking at the National Nurses in Business Association (...

May 26, 201728 min

When The Nurse Hits A Wall, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 108

On episode 108 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses what to do when you feel like you're banging your head against the same old wall when it comes to your nursing career. 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 the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) annual conference in Florida (September 8-10, 201...

May 19, 201727 min

Celebrating Nurses Week 2017, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 107

On episode 107 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson takes a moment to celebrate nurses, the nursing profession, and Nurses Week. 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 the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) annual conference in Florida (September 8-10, 2017). Why not join him there? If you want to learn how...

May 12, 201715 min

The 10,000-Foot View Of Your Nursing Career, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 106

On episode 106 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses how taking the bird's eye view of your nursing career can help you gain clarity about who you are, what you want, and where you're going as a nurse and healthcare professional. 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 Fac...

May 05, 201728 min

The Three R's of Nursing, The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 105

On episode 105 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson discusses "The Three R's" of nursing: respect, remuneration, and recognition. Do you have the three "R's" in your nursing career? If not, do you want them? 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 Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Tw...

Apr 28, 201722 min

Is Your Nursing Career on Autopilot? The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 104

On episode 104 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing career podcast, Keith "Nurse Keith" Carlson inspires listeners to switch off their career autopilot and seize control of their professional direction. No more snoozing at the career wheel! 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 Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.com/n...

Apr 21, 201718 min
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