Nursing Career Growth, International Nursing, Nurse Leadership, Nursing Beyond the Bedside
If you are a nurse or nursing student feeling stuck, burned out, underestimated, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. This conversation will help you rethink what is possible in your nursing career and give you the mindset and strategy needed to move forward with intention instead of fear.
🔥 In This Episode:
This episode focuses on the real transformation nurses experience when they stop seeing nursing as a single role and start seeing it as a skill set. You will hear honest conversations about rejection, imposter syndrome, career pivots, international nursing pathways, and why many nurses struggle when transitioning into new systems or leadership roles. Most importantly, you will learn how to reframe challenges as redirection and build a career that aligns with both impact and sustainability.
✨ What You’ll Gain from This Episode:
✅ A clearer understanding of how nursing careers evolve over time
✅ Confidence to navigate career transitions, including international opportunities
✅ Practical insight on mentorship, negotiation, and professional positioning
✅ A mindset shift that helps you stop shrinking and start owning your expertise
✅ Encouragement to protect your well-being while still pursuing excellence
💡 This episode is for nurses who want more than survival mode. If you are ready to move from uncertainty to strategy, from burnout to alignment, and from self-doubt to confidence, press play. This conversation will help you see your career through a wider, more empowered lens.
**DISCLAIMER:** This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga's resignation from Insight Global Health (November 14, 2025). The views expressed in this interview are his own and do not represent those of Insight Global Health or any current or former employer.
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Resources Mentioned:
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: https://www.sigmanursing.org
Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD): https://www.anpd.org
Harvard Medical School – Medical Education Programs: https://hms.harvard.edu
Connect with Jose Arnold Tariga, PhD:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jose-arnold-tariga-phd-msn-rn-cne-npd-bc-ne-bc-cphq-ffnmrcsi-76b750a1
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00:00 – Introduction and The Melanin Initiative Mission
00:01:59 – Meet Dr. Arnold Tariga: Global Nursing Leader
00:03:31 – Welcome Back and Why Career Journeys Matter
00:06:33 – Icebreaker: Exploring Boston, History, and the Duck Boat
00:08:59 – Resilience, Purpose, and the Rewards of Bedside Nursing
00:10:31 – Support Systems: Faith, Family, and New England Winters
00:12:16 – Negotiation Advice for Nurses: Why Listening Comes First
00:13:11 – Mentorship Matters: How to Be an Effective Mentee
00:14:18 – Where It All Began: Starting a Nursing Journey in the Philippines
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