Welcome to episode 74! The nursing profession has been considered one of the MOST trusted professions in past years, but why does it seem like nurses are leaving the bedside in droves? If you're an aspiring nurse, this may cause some anxiety so let's have a conversation about this. The overwhelming amount of information that we have access to whether it be traditional media or social media involves everything from patient to nurse ratios, the lack of nursing compensation within certain states, inadequate breaks, and so on. How do we navigate all of this? In this episode-- we talk about: Weekl ..read more

Welcome to episode 73! We're living in a time where information is literally EVERYWHERE. We are in the age of social media and the worldwide web, where access to free information is in abundance. Although there are several nurses who are considering entrepreneurship as a path, it is not necessarily #goals for all of you. There are nurses whose long-term goal is to continue their career as a Registered Nurse. At the the same time, there are some of you who are considering entrepreneurship as a goal in the future. No one career path will look the same, and it's crucial for us to take the necessa ..read more

Welcome to episode 72! In college— somehow my life felt less chaotic. Mainly because I’m 100% adulting now! Part of it has to do with the fact that I wasn’t trying to do everything at the same time. There was a simplicity there. And that simplicity led to efficiency. More got done.  As I navigate life as an off-duty nurse and aspiring entrepreneur, I got faced with a huge dose of reality. I can do ANYTHING but I can't do EVERYTHING at the same time. In this episode-- we talk about: The importance of aligning yourself with experts in the field who are operating within their zone of genius ..read more

Welcome to episode 71! If you went to nursing school, chances are you learned very little about becoming an entrepreneur. Gross vs. Net Profit. Marketing. Time management. Side-hustling. None of these topics were covered while we learned how to conduct a head-to-toe assessment. In this episode-- we talk about: Why it's important to utilize both free and PAID resources to learn concepts that you may not be familiar with if you're hoping to make a career change The importance of aligning yourself with experts in the field who are operating within their zone of genius Living life on PURPOSE | Ho ..read more

Welcome to episode 70! Today’s episode is inspired by one of my favourite podcasts to listen to, The Pivot.  This podcast is hosted by three former football players who are family men, entrepreneurs, public figures, philanthropists… the list goes on. The hosts, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder positioned this podcast to explore our lives and essentially the PIVOT that we all go through. In this episode-- we talk about: Why we absolutely need community as we navigate our own personal pivot Stepping outside of ourselves (and Google) to find answers and/or resources that we nee ..read more

Welcome to episode 69! Thamara "Tammy Jay" Jean is a registered nurse, travel nurse, and content creator. She joins us today for part 2 of our 2-part episode. In this episode-- we talk about: Is bedside nursing a sustainable career path today Taking ownership of your mental health and advocating for yourself Why travel nursing is still one of the best ways to leverage your career The Vintage Traveling Nurse Podcast is a space created with YOU in mind! You will find content discussed here that will include all things nursing & entrepreneurship- student nurses, new nurses, travel nurses, n ..read more

Welcome to Episode 68! As you all know we’re bringing the vibes to YouTube and have been there for the last several weeks. I released a video on there where I discussed navigating my singlehood simultaneously as I navigated working as a new travel nurse.  The Vintage Traveling Nurse Podcast is a space created with YOU in mind! You will find content discussed here that will include all things nursing & entrepreneurship- student nurses, new nurses, travel nurses, nurses aspiring to leverage their skills to start a side hustle- this podcast is for you! Stay tuned for bonus content and g ..read more

Welcome to episode 67! Thamara "Tammy Jay" Jean is a registered nurse, travel nurse, and content creator. She joins us today for part I of our 2-part episode.  In this episode-- we talk about:  Traveling as a solo traveler Navigating love and relationships  Thriving in the midst of unexpected seasons The Vintage Traveling Nurse Podcast is a space created with YOU in mind! You will find content discussed here that will include all things nursing & entrepreneurship- student nurses, new nurses, travel nurses, nurses aspiring to leverage their skills to start a side hustle- th ..read more

Welcome to episode 66! We dropped part I of this episode earlier in the week, and today we’re coming in HOT with part II! Malaika is a registered nurse currently working as a travel nurse in California. She has been a travel nurse for the last 5 years.  In this episode-- we talk about:  Navigating the financial aspects of working as a travel nurse Leveraging your resources while you're on assignment Mindset shifts necessary to take us to the next level within our career (and life) The Vintage Traveling Nurse Podcast is a space created with YOU in mind! You will find content discuss ..read more

Welcome to episode 65!  In this episode-- we talk about:  Why Nursing?  Staying grounded while working in a field that is known to be stressful  Non-negotiables to keep you centered  Malaika is a registered nurse with a smile that lights up every room that she steps into.  As a travel nurse of 5 years, she has learned how to navigate life as a HCW during one of the most challenging moments in history.  She regularly shares snippets of her life and her testimony-- reminding us to "bear your cross as you wait for your crown."  We have a candid conversati ..read more