My Nurse Specialty

Rebecca Emery, RN
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A podcast for nurses who want to explore the many specialties and career paths within nursing. Nursing school teaches us how to be nurses, but when it comes to careers, most of us are only introduced to a handful of specialties, often based on chance conversations or limited clinical experiences. Beyond that, we are expected to figure the rest out on our own. That is often where uncertainty about what comes next begins. Whether you’re a nurse, nursing student, or aspiring nurse, this podcast exists to expand that awareness. In each episode, you’ll explore nursing specialties some familiar and some you may not even know exist through real stories and insight that help you better understand what may be possible for you at any stage of your career. We talk with real nurses who share their stories, their specialties, and the paths they took to get there. Real nurses. Real stories. Real possibilities.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 25: Where Nursing and Yoga Therapy Meet with Eva ZobianWolf

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Eva ZobianWolf about how she combined her nursing background with yoga therapy to create a very different kind of career. Eva shares how her own experience as an ICU nurse led her to explore yoga more deeply, and how that eventually grew into advanced training in yoga therapy. We talk about how she uses physiology, movement, breathwork, nervous system awareness, and whole-person care to help people better understand and respond to what their bodies are telling them. We also discuss why yoga does not have to mean being flexible or performing difficult poses, how nurses can bring these principles into patient care and their own well-being, and what the training path looks like for nurses interested in becoming yoga teachers or certified yoga therapists. In this episode, we talk about: How nursing skills and physiology knowledge can translate into yoga therapyWhy yoga is about much more than flexibility or posesWhat nurses should know about becoming a yoga teacher or certified yoga therapist About Eva ZobianWolf Eva ZobianWolf, RN, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, is a registered nurse, certified yoga therapist, and founder of Yoga For Non Bendy People. With more than 20 years in healthcare, she combines nursing, physiology, movement, and nervous system awareness to make yoga more accessible and practical for everyday life. Connect with Eva Website: https://yogafornonbendypeople.com/ Social Media: The Yoga Physiologist Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  2. Sep 24

    Ep 24: From ER Nurse to Staffing Agency Owner with Karen O'Donnell

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Karen O'Donnell about her journey from emergency nursing into entrepreneurship and what it took to build her own nurse staffing agency. Karen shares how her career moved from oncology and med-surg into the emergency department, where she found a specialty she loved, and how those experiences eventually helped her develop the confidence and problem-solving skills to start a business. We talk about how she began small, learned the licensing and business side, and grew her agency through local relationships and contracts. We also discuss what nurses should know before starting a staffing agency, including the financial investment, state-specific requirements, and the importance of making sure the business actually fits the life and career you want to build. In this episode, we talk about: How Karen went from ER nursing to owning a nurse staffing agencyWhat nurses should consider before starting a staffing businessWhy nursing experience, relationships, and problem-solving skills can translate into entrepreneurship About Karen O'Donnell Karen O'Donnell has been a nurse since 1994, with experience in oncology, med-surg, and emergency nursing. In 2012, she founded Caring Nurses Staffing Agency and has since expanded her work into business coaching, helping nurses explore entrepreneurship and build businesses that fit their strengths and goals. Connect with Karen Caring Nurses Staffing Agency Website: https://caringnursessa.com/ Email: caringnursessa@gmail.com TikTok, YouTube, Instagram & Facebook: Caring Nurses Staffing Agency Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  3. Sep 16

    Ep 23: Building a Flexible Nursing Career with Sandy Guadan

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Sandy Guadan about building a nursing career around your life instead of forcing your life around one job. Sandy shares how she combines several flexible nursing roles, including concierge nursing, clinical trials, telehealth transitional care, and in-home risk assessments. We talk about how per diem work can create more flexibility, variety, and work-life balance while still allowing nurses to grow their skills and stay connected to patient care. We also discuss the challenges of juggling multiple roles, the importance of staying organized, and why work-life balance can look very different from one nurse to another. In this episode, we talk about: How per diem nursing can create more flexibility around family and lifeWhat concierge nursing, clinical trials, and remote transitional care can look likeWhy nurses do not have to choose only one specialty or one traditional career path About Sandy Guadan Sandy Guadan, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with experience in family medicine, telehealth, transitional care management, urgent care, preventive health, and clinical nursing roles. Before entering healthcare, she spent 12 years working in law enforcement support services, an experience that strengthened her communication, critical thinking, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Today, Sandy is passionate about patient education, prevention, and individualized care while also creating a nursing career that gives her flexibility for her family and the life she wants to build. Connect with Sandy Instagram: @sandyguadan.np Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  4. Sep 9

    Ep 22: Remote Nursing and Utilization Management with Philip Layog

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Philip Layog about utilization management and what it really looks like to work from home as a nurse. Philip shares how he transitioned from more than 10 years of bedside nursing into a remote clinical reviewer role, where he reviews inpatient stays for medical necessity. We talk about the day-to-day work, the flexibility remote nursing can offer, and why “work from home” is a location—not a job title. We also discuss what nurses actually need to become competitive for remote roles, including how to target the right positions, translate bedside experience, tailor a resume for ATS systems, and avoid spending money on certifications that may not be necessary. In this episode, we talk about: What utilization management looks like as a remote nursing roleHow bedside experience can qualify nurses for work-from-home opportunitiesWhy resume strategy, job targeting, and understanding the role matter when applying for remote nursing jobsAbout Philip Layog Philip Layog is a registered nurse, remote nursing advocate, and co-founder of NurseRemotely. After more than 10 years in bedside nursing, he transitioned into utilization management and now helps nurses explore and land work-from-home nursing roles. Through NurseRemotely and @wfh.nurse.life, Philip shares remote nursing opportunities, job-search strategies, and practical resources for nurses looking for more flexibility in their careers. Connect with Philip Website: NurseRemotely.com Instagram: @wfh.nurse.life Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  5. Sep 2

    Ep 21: The Nursing Career You Probably Didn’t Know Existed: Nurse Scientist with Danielle Sarik

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik about the role of a clinically based nurse scientist and how nurses can build careers that combine clinical expertise, research, policy, and systems improvement. Danielle shares her own path from global health policy into nursing, pediatric practice, and eventually research. We talk about what her day-to-day work looks like, how nurse scientists support bedside nurses and health systems, and why curiosity is such an important first step for nurses who may be interested in research. We also discuss how nurses can begin exploring this path through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research projects, mentorship, and graduate education. In this episode, we talk about: What a clinically based nurse scientist does and how the role supports better patient outcomesHow nurses can get involved in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementWhat the educational path can look like, including PhD programs and opportunities for funding About Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik is a nurse scientist, health services researcher, and Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on pediatric outcomes, health equity, policy, and improving systems of care through research and innovation. Connect with Danielle Baby Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu8Wn0dN-Os LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesarik Website: https://www.daniellesarik.com/ Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  6. Aug 26

    Ep 20: Inside the World of Medical Sales for Nurses with Jeannie Nguyen

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Jeannie Nguyen about medical sales and how nurses can use their clinical experience in a completely different way. Jeannie shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing into the medical sales industry, what a typical day can look like, and why nurses already have many of the relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in sales. We also talk about the many roles within medical sales, from clinical education and product support to account management and direct sales, and how nurses can begin exploring this career path by looking at the products, devices, and companies they already interact with every day. In this episode, we talk about: How nursing experience can translate into medical sales, pharma, biotech, and clinical support rolesWhat medical sales really looks like, including account management, relationship-building, flexibility, and quotasHow nurses can start exploring the industry through networking, job research, and the products they already use About Jeannie Nguyen: Jeannie Nguyen is a registered nurse, coach, entrepreneur, and medical sales rep with 14 years of clinical nursing experience. She is the founder of Nurse to Sales Consulting™ and BIMS® (Breaking Into Medical Sales), where she helps nurses translate their clinical experience into medical sales, pharma, and biotech careers. Connect with Jeannie Instagram: @nursejeanstar TIkTok: @nursejeanstar Website: https://www.nursetosales.com/ Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  7. Aug 19

    Ep 19: Nurse Coaching: A Different Way to Use Your RN with Mary Turner

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I talk with Mary Turner about nurse coaching and the many directions this growing specialty can take. Mary is a board-certified nurse coach, business coach, and founder of CoachRN, where she helps nurses become coaches and build businesses that are sustainable. We talk about what nurse coaching actually is, how nurses can use their existing skills in a coaching role, and why becoming certified is only one part of the journey. Mary also shares what nurses should know about building a coaching business, developing confidence, and transitioning strategically instead of leaving a nursing job before the business is ready to support them. In this episode, we talk about: What nurse coaching is and the different ways nurses can use coaching in their careersWhy certification, coaching skills, and business skills all matter when building a nurse coaching practiceHow to transition into coaching strategically while building confidence, clients, and a sustainable businessAbout my guest: Mary Turner, RN, NC-BC, is a board-certified nurse coach, certified EMyth Business Coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and U.S. Air Force veteran. With more than 16 years of coaching experience, she helps nurses, leaders, and entrepreneurs build confidence, strengthen leadership, and create sustainable businesses. She is the founder of CoachRN and is committed to helping change the culture of nursing through coaching, clarity, and personal growth. Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryturner-nurse-coach/ Website: https://coachrn.com/ Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

  8. Aug 5

    Ep 18: Make Your Next Nursing Career Move a SMART One

    In this episode of My Nurse Specialty, I introduce the SMART Move Framework, a practical five-step process to help nurses make more intentional career decisions. Whether you are choosing your first specialty, questioning your current role, or considering a change after many years in nursing, this framework will help you understand what needs to change, explore possible directions, and recognize the value of the experience you already have. Instead of applying randomly and hoping the next job will be better, you’ll learn how to research your options, translate your transferable skills, communicate your value, and take a strategic next step. In this episode, I talk about: How to identify what is really not working before making a career moveHow to research specialties and connect your current skills to new opportunitiesHow to reframe your experience and take your next step with strategy Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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A podcast for nurses who want to explore the many specialties and career paths within nursing. Nursing school teaches us how to be nurses, but when it comes to careers, most of us are only introduced to a handful of specialties, often based on chance conversations or limited clinical experiences. Beyond that, we are expected to figure the rest out on our own. That is often where uncertainty about what comes next begins. Whether you’re a nurse, nursing student, or aspiring nurse, this podcast exists to expand that awareness. In each episode, you’ll explore nursing specialties some familiar and some you may not even know exist through real stories and insight that help you better understand what may be possible for you at any stage of your career. We talk with real nurses who share their stories, their specialties, and the paths they took to get there. Real nurses. Real stories. Real possibilities.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Emery, RN
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 My Nurse Specialty
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