My Nurse Specialty

A podcast for nurses who want to explore the many specialties and career paths within nursing. Nursing school teaches us how to be nurses, but when it comes to careers, most of us are only introduced to a handful of specialties, often based on chance conversations or limited clinical experiences. Beyond that, we are expected to figure the rest out on our own. That is often where uncertainty about what comes next begins. Whether you’re a nurse, nursing student, or aspiring nurse, this podcast exists to expand that awareness. In each episode, you’ll explore nursing specialties some familiar and some you may not even know exist through real stories and insight that help you better understand what may be possible for you at any stage of your career. We talk with real nurses who share their stories, their specialties, and the paths they took to get there. Real nurses. Real stories. Real possibilities.

My Nurse Specialty is a health podcast hosted by Rebecca Emery, RN, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rebecca Emery, RN hosts My Nurse Specialty, a health show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Ep 24: From ER Nurse to Staffing Agency Owner with Karen O'Donnell

  Sep 24, 202634 min

  In this episode of My Nurse Specialty , I talk with Karen O'Donnell about her journey from emergency nursing into entrepreneurship and what it took to build her own nurse staffing agency. Karen shares how her career moved from oncology and med-surg into the emergency department, where she found a specialty she loved, and how those experiences eventually helped her develop the confidence and problem-solving skills to start a business. We talk about how she began small, learned the licensing and business side, and grew her agency through local relationships and contracts. We also discuss what nurses should know before starting a staffing agency, including the financial investment, state-specific requirements, and the importance of making sure the business actually fits the life and career you want to build. In this episode, we talk about: How Karen went from ER nursing to owning a nurse staffing agency What nurses should consider before starting a staffing business Why nursing experience, relationships, and problem-solving skills can translate into entrepreneurship About Karen O'Donnell Karen O'Donnell has been a nurse since 1994, with experience in oncology, med-surg, and emergency nursing. In 2012, she founded Caring Nurses Staffing Agency and has since expanded her work into business coaching, helping nurses explore entrepreneurship and build businesses that fit their strengths and goals. Connect with Karen Caring Nurses Staffing Agency Website: https://caringnursessa.com/ Email: caringnursessa@gmail.com TikTok, YouTube, Instagram & Facebook: Caring Nurses Staffing Agency Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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  Episode #23

  Ep 23: Building a Flexible Nursing Career with Sandy Guadan

  Sep 16, 202629 min

  In this episode of My Nurse Specialty , I talk with Sandy Guadan about building a nursing career around your life instead of forcing your life around one job. Sandy shares how she combines several flexible nursing roles, including concierge nursing, clinical trials, telehealth transitional care, and in-home risk assessments. We talk about how per diem work can create more flexibility, variety, and work-life balance while still allowing nurses to grow their skills and stay connected to patient care. We also discuss the challenges of juggling multiple roles, the importance of staying organized, and why work-life balance can look very different from one nurse to another. In this episode, we talk about: How per diem nursing can create more flexibility around family and life What concierge nursing, clinical trials, and remote transitional care can look like Why nurses do not have to choose only one specialty or one traditional career path About Sandy Guadan Sandy Guadan, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with experience in family medicine, telehealth, transitional care management, urgent care, preventive health, and clinical nursing roles. Before entering healthcare, she spent 12 years working in law enforcement support services, an experience that strengthened her communication, critical thinking, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Today, Sandy is passionate about patient education, prevention, and individualized care while also creating a nursing career that gives her flexibility for her family and the life she wants to build. Connect with Sandy Instagram: @sandyguadan.np Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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  Episode #22

  Ep 22: Remote Nursing and Utilization Management with Philip Layog

  Sep 9, 202622 min

  In this episode of My Nurse Specialty , I talk with Philip Layog about utilization management and what it really looks like to work from home as a nurse. Philip shares how he transitioned from more than 10 years of bedside nursing into a remote clinical reviewer role, where he reviews inpatient stays for medical necessity. We talk about the day-to-day work, the flexibility remote nursing can offer, and why “work from home” is a location—not a job title. We also discuss what nurses actually need to become competitive for remote roles, including how to target the right positions, translate bedside experience, tailor a resume for ATS systems, and avoid spending money on certifications that may not be necessary. In this episode, we talk about: What utilization management looks like as a remote nursing role How bedside experience can qualify nurses for work-from-home opportunities Why resume strategy, job targeting, and understanding the role matter when applying for remote nursing jobs About Philip Layog Philip Layog is a registered nurse, remote nursing advocate, and co-founder of NurseRemotely. After more than 10 years in bedside nursing, he transitioned into utilization management and now helps nurses explore and land work-from-home nursing roles. Through NurseRemotely and @wfh.nurse.life, Philip shares remote nursing opportunities, job-search strategies, and practical resources for nurses looking for more flexibility in their careers. Connect with Philip Website: NurseRemotely.com Instagram: @wfh.nurse.life Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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  Episode #21

  Ep 21: The Nursing Career You Probably Didn’t Know Existed: Nurse Scientist with Danielle Sarik

  Sep 2, 202640 min

  In this episode of My Nurse Specialty , I talk with Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik about the role of a clinically based nurse scientist and how nurses can build careers that combine clinical expertise, research, policy, and systems improvement. Danielle shares her own path from global health policy into nursing, pediatric practice, and eventually research. We talk about what her day-to-day work looks like, how nurse scientists support bedside nurses and health systems, and why curiosity is such an important first step for nurses who may be interested in research. We also discuss how nurses can begin exploring this path through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research projects, mentorship, and graduate education. In this episode, we talk about: What a clinically based nurse scientist does and how the role supports better patient outcomes How nurses can get involved in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement What the educational path can look like, including PhD programs and opportunities for funding About Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik Dr. Danielle Altares Sarik is a nurse scientist, health services researcher, and Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on pediatric outcomes, health equity, policy, and improving systems of care through research and innovation. Connect with Danielle Baby Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu8Wn0dN-Os LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesarik Website: https://www.daniellesarik.com/ Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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  Episode #20

  Inside the World of Medical Sales for Nurses with Jeannie Nguyen

  Aug 26, 202645 min

  In this episode of My Nurse Specialty , I talk with Jeannie Nguyen about medical sales and how nurses can use their clinical experience in a completely different way. Jeannie shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing into the medical sales industry, what a typical day can look like, and why nurses already have many of the relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in sales. We also talk about the many roles within medical sales, from clinical education and product support to account management and direct sales, and how nurses can begin exploring this career path by looking at the products, devices, and companies they already interact with every day. In this episode, we talk about: How nursing experience can translate into medical sales, pharma, biotech, and clinical support roles What medical sales really looks like, including account management, relationship-building, flexibility, and quotas How nurses can start exploring the industry through networking, job research, and the products they already use About Jeannie Nguyen: Jeannie Nguyen is a registered nurse, coach, entrepreneur, and medical sales rep with 14 years of clinical nursing experience. She is the founder of Nurse to Sales Consulting™ and BIMS® (Breaking Into Medical Sales), where she helps nurses translate their clinical experience into medical sales, pharma, and biotech careers. Connect with Jeannie Instagram: @nursejeanstar TIkTok: @nursejeanstar Website: https://www.nursetosales.com/ Stay Connected: Learn how we can work together Apply to be on the Podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn Get the FREE guide here on how to choose your specialty!

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