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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
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Episodes
  • 59 // Don’t Wait Until You’re Burnt Out or Ready to Leave: How to Create Nursing Career Options Now
    Aug 14 2025

    If your entire professional identity is tied to one nursing job, you might be limiting your growth — and your joy. In this episode, I share why putting all your eggs in one job basket could be holding you back and how to expand your skills, network, and opportunities without burning out.

    Whether you’re an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, you’ll learn how to diversify your career, grow your influence, and create new possibilities before you need them.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why long-term loyalty can sometimes limit career growth
    • 3 ways to diversify your skills and network
    • How to prepare for career transitions before you’re forced into one

    🎧 Listen now and start building the nursing career you really want!

    Want to continue the conversation? Send me a text right here.

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    The Nursing Career Growth Roadmap gives you proven strategies to move past uncertainty and advance with clarity.

    Grab your free roadmap today! Click Here


    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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    20 mins
  • 58// Does What You Wear As a Nurse = How You Lead? What Your Outfit is Saying Before You Speak
    Jul 10 2025

    In this style-meets-leadership episode, we’re talking about what your outfit says before you even introduce yourself.

    Bonnie is joined by certified image consultant and color specialist, Heather Riggs, who shares expert tips on how RNs, APRNs, and nursing leaders can align their personal style with their professional goals. Whether you're stepping into a boardroom, a Zoom interview, or a networking event—your wardrobe is speaking for you. Let’s make sure it’s saying the right thing.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why professional image matters in nursing leadership
    • What to wear (and avoid) in interviews, presentations, and virtual settings
    • How to build a capsule wardrobe without overwhelm
    • Simple ways to dress with confidence—even in scrubs
    • How your personal style can boost your credibility and visibility

    👉 This episode is especially for nurses who want to lead with presence—and style.

    Heather Riggs Info:

    Join HER Style community on Facebook - https://herstylellc.com/community

    Take the free Personal Style Quiz - https://herstylellc.com/quiz

    Listen to HER Style Podcast - https://herstylellc.com/podcast

    Want to continue the conversation? Send me a text right here.

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    The Nursing Career Growth Roadmap gives you proven strategies to move past uncertainty and advance with clarity.

    Grab your free roadmap today! Click Here


    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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    36 mins
  • 57// The Real Reason Nurses Feel Stuck in Their Careers (+ What to Do First)
    Jun 26 2025

    Feeling stuck in your nursing career—even with years of experience or an advanced degree? You’re not alone. In this episode, Bonnie breaks down the real reasons nurses feel uncertain about what’s next—and introduces a simple tool to help you get clear. Whether you're an RN, APRN, or nurse leader, discover how self-awareness and career reflection can reignite your purpose.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Common causes of career stagnation
    • The power of clarity over job searching
    • How to use the free Nurse Career Growth Roadmap

    Want to continue the conversation? Send me a text right here.

    Trying to figure out your next career step?
    The Nursing Career Growth Roadmap gives you proven strategies to move past uncertainty and advance with clarity.

    Grab your free roadmap today! Click Here


    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.

    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
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