10 ways to stay stuck in your nursing career
In this episode, I explored the 10 ways in which nurses stay stuck in their careers. Drawing from my own experiences, I highlighted some common patterns that may hinder professional growth and satisfaction.
By being mindful of these 10 ways in which nurses may get stuck in their careers,I encourage you to take proactive steps toward professional fulfillment and growth.
Make today the day you choose to get unstuck.
Key takeaways:
01:12 - Believe you have absolutely no options
02:01 - Tolerate bad management
02:59 - Overwork yourself
05:57 - Always allow yourself to be overlooked
09:27 - Blame everyone else for why you're there
11:45 - Assume that your manager knows exactly what you want
12:58 - Wait for your turn
14:35 - What should be vs. what actually is
15:42 - Remove all aspects of play in your life
17:32 - Prioritizing the needs of others more than your own
🚀 Want to start your own nurse-led business with the skills you already got?
✅ Download the Bedside to Business Roadmap – a step-by-step launch guide for nurses ready to build an online income stream.
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📩 Got an aha moment from this episode? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: hello@liamcaswell.com
If you’re a nurse who knows you’re made for more—and you’re craving bold conversations about building a freedom-based, impact-driven business using the skills you already have—The NursePreneur Podcast is for you.
You’ll love this show if you're already tuning into The NursePreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris for nurse entrepreneur spotlights, the Gritty Nurse Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung for advocacy and raw honesty, The Nurse Break by Jackson Heilberg for real career stories, Scrubs and Stocks by Ellaine Maala for nurse wealth and investing, or Nurse John’s I Beg Your Pardon for comedic truth-telling from the bedside trenches.
Here, host Liam delivers behind-the-scenes strategy, belief-busting mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you build a soul-aligned nurse-led business—without needing another certificate to get started. This is the podcast for nurse entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to lead.
