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The Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities

The Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities

By: Bonnie Meadows MSN APRN ACCNS-AG | Nurse Career Coach Influential Leader Nurse Career Coach Well-Being Coach Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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Are you feeling stuck in your current clinical environment? Maybe you want a change because you're too exhausted, burned out, or ready for different leadership. Do you want to make a change in your clinical career, but you're not sure what to do next?

You're in the right place. This podcast will help you get the clarity you need to grow so you can have the flexibility and autonomy you want while leveraging your voice and expertise.

I'm Bonnie Meadows a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, Influential Leader, Career Coach & Well-Being Coach. Since being in the nursing & healthcare profession since 2004, I have found myself ready to make the next step but felt stuck.

I got to a place where I dreaded going to work. I felt burnt out and unmotivated. I knew deep down I always wanted something else. But I had no clue how to even with the hope of a graduate degree to advance me.

I finally realized that growing in nursing is about the journey and not the destination. I finally stopped looking for a specific job to fill my cup.

I developed a framework I frequently implemented to get the clarity I needed for my career and catapulted me into areas of nursing and healthcare I never imagined. I am sharing it all with you.

If you are ready to find career strategies crafted as an experienced nurse using your gifts and abilities,
A guide to help you get clear on your next career steps,
Contentment and joy in your work-this podcast is for you!!

So get ready to kick off those Crocs, pop in those earbuds, and let's chat!!

© 2025 The Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Voting as a Nurse: A Call to Action

    Voting as a Nurse: A Call to Action
    Nov 4 2025

    Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

    Support the show

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

    Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

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    15 mins
  • 62// Why Loving Nursing Isn’t Always Enough—And What to Do About It

    62// Why Loving Nursing Isn’t Always Enough—And What to Do About It
    Oct 24 2025

    You love being a nurse—but lately, something feels off. Maybe your nursing job isn’t giving you the same sense of purpose it once did. In this episode, Bonnie explores why passion for nursing alone isn’t always enough to keep you fulfilled in your career—and what you can do to bring meaning, clarity, and direction back into your professional life.

    She shares how to evaluate your current nursing role through the lens of your strengths and values, plus practical ways to take your next step with confidence—whether that’s a new nursing job, a leadership opportunity, or a renewed mindset in your current role.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The real reason loving nursing doesn’t guarantee long-term fulfillment
    • How to assess if your nursing career still reflects your strengths and values
    • What to do when your current role no longer fits your professional goals
    • Small shifts that can help you rediscover joy and motivation at work
    • Why self-awareness and reflection are the foundation of career growth

    👉 Download the free Nursing Career Growth Roadmap (link below) to start clarifying your next steps and build a career that grows with you.

    Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

    Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

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    17 mins
  • 61// The 5-Minute Exercise That Can Change Your Nursing Career Direction

    61// The 5-Minute Exercise That Can Change Your Nursing Career Direction
    Sep 11 2025

    In this episode, Bonnie shares a simple 5-minute reflection exercise that helps you gain fresh perspective on your career path. Whether you’re an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, this quick practice guides you to notice the moments that bring the most fulfillment—and points you toward nursing job opportunities that truly fit.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why clarity doesn’t require hours of career planning
    • A 3-step journaling exercise to highlight what energizes you
    • How to match your skills with new nursing career opportunities
    • The importance of choosing roles you enjoy—not just those you do well

    👉 Download the free Nursing Career Growth Roadmap in the show notes to take this exercise further!

    Got a Career or Work question? Send me a text right here.

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    Download my FREE Nursing Career Growth Roadmap

    Join me for a **1:1 Nurse Career Clarity Coaching Call**—a 1:1 coaching session where we’ll get you unstuck and find clarity to make the next move in your career.

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    19 mins
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