Life After Nursing School

Nurse Coach Caroline
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Life After Nursing School is a podcast for new nurses navigating their first year in healthcare. Hosted by Nurse Coach Caroline, each episode offers practical advice, expert interviews, and real stories to help you build confidence, manage stress, and overcome imposter syndrome. From landing your first new graduate nurse job to battling imposter syndrome on the unit, this podcast will provide the support and guidance you need to succeed beyond nursing school. Tune in to every episode to thrive in your nursing career!

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    42: Debrief: The Book Every New Nurse Needs with Author Stephanee Beggs MSN, RN

    Send us a text In this episode of the Life After Nursing School podcast, host Caroline Danna sits down with Stephanee Beggs, the nurse, educator, and entrepreneur behind RNExplained and author of the bestselling book Debrief. After reading Debrief cover to cover, Caroline knew she had to connect with Stephanee to dive deeper into the real, unfiltered side of nursing — the part that goes beyond exams and clinicals. Together they unpack the emotional highs and lows of life as a new nurse, the challenges of balancing bedside nursing with business, and how to navigate burnout, boundaries, and purpose in your nursing career. Stephanee shares her creative process behind writing Debrief, the meaning of her 555 tattoo, and how she stays grounded while building a multimillion-view platform that helps thousands of nursing students study smarter and feel less alone. If you’re a nursing student, new grad nurse, or nurse entrepreneur seeking inspiration and clarity about your path, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, understood, and ready to “debrief” your own journey. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Connect with Today’s Guest: Instagram: Stephaneebeggs TikTok: Stephbegg RNExplained Website: https://rnexplained.com/ Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    57 min

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    41: Healing Nurse Burnout: How to Reconnect With Yourself and Find Joy Again with Holistic Nurse Coach Kelly Dubowski

    Send us a text What if nurse burnout wasn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of your healing? In this episode of Life After Nursing School, host Caroline Danna sits down with Kelly Dubowski, Holistic Nurse Coach and founder of Hope With Kelly and Nurturing the Nurse. After experiencing the exhaustion and emotional toll of burnout herself, Kelly transitioned from bedside nursing to holistic nurse coaching, where she now helps nurses regulate their nervous systems, set boundaries, and rediscover purpose in both work and life. Caroline and Kelly dive into what it really takes to move through burnout, the connection between trauma and nursing stress, and how to create self-care routines that actually serve you. Kelly also shares her courageous journey from Boston to San Diego, how a chance encounter led her to addiction nursing, and the life-changing lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’re a nursing student, new grad, or experienced nurse feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from your “why,” this episode will leave you grounded, hopeful, and ready to take your next step toward balance. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Connect with Today’s Podcast Guest:    Instagram → @hopewithkelly TikTok → @nurturingthenurse Website → www.hopewithkelly.com & www.nurturingthenurse.com  Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    46 min

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    40: The Only Way Forward Is Through — Lessons on Discipline, Fitness & Faith with Nurse Gaige Matthews

    Send us a text When life as a nurse feels heavy and burnout starts to blur your sense of purpose, sometimes the only way forward… is through. In this inspiring conversation, host Caroline Danna, MSN, RN sits down with Gaige Matthews, former ER nurse and founder of Beyond Bedside Fitness, to unpack what it really takes to rebuild your confidence, discipline, and faith when you’re running on empty. Gaige has helped over 800 nurses transform their health and mindset through her nurse-specific coaching program that blends fitness, nutrition, and faith-based encouragement. Together, Caroline and Gaige dive deep into: How to overcome nurse burnout and rediscover your “why”Building discipline over motivation—and why small consistent habits always winLetting go of the “all-or-nothing” mindset and creating sustainable routines that actually fit a 12-hour-shift lifestyleHow faith and mindset can shift your energy, confidence, and careerPractical steps to set boundaries, prioritize wellness, and start feeling good in your body againIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of exhaustion, guilt, and self-neglect, this episode is your reminder that you are not alone—and that you have the power to rebuild from the inside out. ✨ Tune in to learn how to move through burnout, strengthen your faith, and reclaim your confidence—one intentional choice at a time. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Episode Mentioned Resources:   Connect with Guest: Gaige Matthews Instagram → @gaigematthews_ TikTok → @gaigematthews_ Website → Gaige’s Website Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    51 min

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    39: How to Romanticize Self-Care as a Nurse (and Actually Enjoy Your Rest Days)

    Send us a text Feeling like your days off vanish before you can actually rest? In this episode of Life After Nursing School, host Caroline Danna, MSN, RN shares how to romanticize self-care and find calm, beauty, and joy in your everyday nurse life — no spa day required. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s song “Opalite,” Caroline explores how happiness can be man-made and how slowing down can recharge your mind, body, and spirit. From brewing coffee like a ritual to turning your commute or shower into a moment of peace, she shows simple ways to transform burnout into balance. If you’re craving mindfulness, meaning, and intention in your nursing journey, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to wait for joy — you can create it. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    23 min

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    38: The Real Reason 33% of New Nurses Quit Within Their First Year

    Send us a text Did you know that 33% of new graduate nurses leave their first job within a year, and nearly one in five leave nursing altogether? In this episode of Life After Nursing School, host Caroline Danna, MSN, RN (a clinical instructor and new nurse career coach) dives into why so many new nurses are walking away from the bedside… and what you can do to protect your passion, peace, and purpose in this profession. Caroline breaks down the real reasons behind new nurse burnout and turnover -  from unsafe staffing and poor preceptorship to emotional exhaustion and lack of support. She also shares actionable strategies to help you survive and thrive during your first year, including how to set boundaries, find your people, and rebuild confidence when work feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I can’t do this anymore,” this episode will help you see that you’re not the problem, the system is. But you can take steps to protect your career, strengthen your mindset, and create a version of nursing that actually fits your life. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    26 min

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    37: 10 Tough Love Lessons Every Nurse Needs to Hear to Stop Playing Small

    Send us a text Level up your nursing career with some necessary tough love. In this episode, I share 10 tough-love lessons every nurse needs—perfect for nursing students, new grad nurses, and working nurses navigating today’s high-stress healthcare environment. From letting go of what you can’t control to building confidence before you feel ready, these are the mindset shifts that reduce burnout, boost performance, and help you use your nursing license in a way that actually adds color to your life. You’ll hear personal stories from bedside and leadership—ER shifts, AMA conversations, near-miss medication moments, and the season I realized I’d outgrown a role that looked great on paper. We’ll talk about consistency for skill mastery, why “fake it ’til you make it” (done safely) works, how to stop comparison and measure progress against yourself, why mistakes are lessons—not failure, and the freeing truth that you’re replaceable (which means you’re allowed to pivot). If you’ve been playing small, people-pleasing, or spiraling in “what-ifs,” this episode is your nudge to take the next right step. Great for: nursing school motivation, new grad nurse confidence, clinical growth, time management, career pivots, and burnout prevention. If this resonated, please rate and review the show—it helps more nursing students and new grads find practical support. And if you loved the boundary piece, don’t miss Episode 30 on the “Let Them” theory for stress and burnout. One hand for me, and the other for you. 💛 Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    29 min

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    36: How New Nurses Can Use ChatGPT to Build Critical Thinking Skills

    Send us a text Critical thinking is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop as a new nurse  but it doesn’t come overnight. In this episode of Life After Nursing School, Nurse Career Coach Caroline shares how you can use ChatGPT as a practical tool to strengthen your clinical judgment and build confidence at the bedside. You’ll learn how to apply ChatGPT to the nursing process (ADPIE) - Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation - and discover how it can help you practice patient scenarios, debrief after tough shifts, break down complex topics like lab values and medications, run prioritization drills, and even role-play SBAR handoffs or provider calls. Caroline also highlights creative ways new nurses and nursing students are already using ChatGPT, from creating study tools for NCLEX prep to brainstorming strategies for orientation success. With real-life examples and actionable takeaways, this episode will show you how to use ChatGPT as a safe, judgment-free sandbox to practice and refine your thinking - so you can feel more prepared, confident, and capable in your nursing career. If you’re ready to go beyond memorization and start thinking like a nurse, this episode is for you. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    16 min

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    35: Exploring Remote Nursing Jobs with the Co-Founder of Go Beyond the Bedside

    Send us a text Are you curious about how nurses can build flexible, remote careers? In this episode of Life After Nursing School, Caroline sits down with David Rosenbeck, co-founder of Go Beyond the Bedside, to talk about breaking free from traditional hospital roles. David shares his journey from bedside nursing to launching a platform that connects nurses with remote nursing jobs, virtual care opportunities, and innovative ways to use their clinical skills outside the hospital. If you’re a new nurse exploring career options or a seasoned nurse ready for a change, this conversation will give you insights into remote work, telehealth, and the future of nursing. Tune in to learn how to create a career that fits your lifestyle, prevents burnout, and expands what’s possible for your nursing journey. Thank you to our Life After Nurse School Podcast Affiliate Mometrix: Study for the NCLEX or entrance exams (HESI & TEAS) with affordable resource Mometrix. Apply “ Caroline20” to get 20% off: https://ref.mometrix.com/1191-852.htm  Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline: Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠ Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠ Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse Society Episode Guest Info & Mentioned Resources:   Go Beyond the Bedside Website Connect with Go Beyond the Bedside Team on Instagram: @gobeyondthebedside FREE Resource: 8 Most Common Remote Jobs PDF Application Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you 3 11/9-11/25

    39 min
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Descrizione

Life After Nursing School is a podcast for new nurses navigating their first year in healthcare. Hosted by Nurse Coach Caroline, each episode offers practical advice, expert interviews, and real stories to help you build confidence, manage stress, and overcome imposter syndrome. From landing your first new graduate nurse job to battling imposter syndrome on the unit, this podcast will provide the support and guidance you need to succeed beyond nursing school. Tune in to every episode to thrive in your nursing career!

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Nurse Coach Caroline
  • Anni di attività
    2025
  • Puntate
    43
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Life After Nursing School
  • Sito web del podcast
    Life After Nursing School

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