Why I Left Bedside™️
Why I Left Bedside is a podcast dedicated to sharing the personal stories of healthcare workers from all around with an emphasis on those who transitioned away from bedside nursing.
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- 7
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- Aug 19, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Episode 42: Who You Feeling Like? (opens the original)
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Episode 42: Who You Feeling Like? We’re finally back together! In this laid-back episode, we catch up on our week, chat about church on Sunday, play a fun game, and enjoy a relaxed conversation. It’s a short, easy listen full of laughs and good vibes. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses #nursehumor #registerednurse #cancer #cancersurvivors #jointcommission Business Inquiries: whyileftbedside.business@gmail.com Why I Left Bedside’s Social Media Platforms link below https://li
Episode 41: Shasta, The Go-To Nurse (opens the original)
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Episode 41: Shasta, The Go-To Nurse In this episode, we dive into the realities of correctional nursing, challenge common misconceptions about caring for incarcerated patients, and discuss how COVID-19 and social media have reshaped the nursing profession. From burnout to public perception, this conversation offers honest insight into one of healthcare's most misunderstood specialties. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses #nursehumor #registerednurse #cancer #cancersurvivors
Episode 40: Ms. Toot-A-Tot (opens the original)
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Episode 40: Ms. Toot-A-Tot After our first solo episode, it was only right to give Alex her own spotlight. She shares stories from orientation at her new job, talks about her goals for the future—including possibly going back to school—and reflects on what the podcast has meant to her so far. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses #nursehumor #registerednurse #cancer #cancersurvivors #jointcommission Business Inquiries: whyileftbedside.business@gmail.com Why I Left Bedside’s So
Episode 39: OMG It’s Britni (opens the original)
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Episode 39: OMG It’s Britni What happens when burnout makes you realize it's time to choose yourself? In this episode, our guest reflects on eight years in nursing, the realities of bedside care, and the courage it took to transition into a career in real estate. We talk about burnout, identity beyond nursing, transferable skills, and what success looks like in a new season. If you've ever questioned your future at the bedside or wondered what's next, this conversation is for you. #nurselife #he
Episode 38: Keneisha, The Boss Nurse (opens the original)
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Episode 38: Keneisha, The Boss Nurse In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the emotional realities of nursing, from nursing school challenges to managing stress, anxiety, and burnout. Our guest also shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing rest, and how she found joy beyond the bedside. If you're navigating the pressures of nursing while dreaming of something more, this episode is for you. #nurselife #healthcare #nursing #nursestory #blacknurses #n
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