In this podcast episode, Trip discusses his experience transitioning to a nursing career, the challenges he faced as a parent, the importance of setting goals, and the impact of his new profession on his family life.
Welcome to another episode of our podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Trip, who will share his inspiring journey of pursuing a career change into nursing while navigating the challenges of parenthood. We talked about:
▶︎ Seattle misconceptions about constant rain ;-)
▶︎ His motivation for a career change, includes wanting a more structured schedule and the influence of his wife, who is a doctor.
▶︎ How he went back to school and started as a nurse assistant.
▶︎ The challenges and rewards of pursuing nursing, emphasizing the desire to make a difference in people's lives.
▶︎ How we balanced nursing classes with caring for his newborn daughter.
▶︎ The initial difficulties, adjusting schedules, and managing time effectively.
▶︎ How he and his wife gradually adapted to parenthood and supported each other through the challenges.
▶︎ The specific moment that confirmed his decision to pursue nursing.
▶︎ The importance to leave work worries behind when clocking out and how he developed this mindset over the years.
▶︎ How despite the challenging moments, he never doubted his ability to succeed.
▶︎ How his nursing career shaped his perspective on healthcare and highlighted issues in the industry.
▶︎ His personal growth and humility he gained from changing careers, focusing on interacting with others with grace.
▶︎ The Importance of self-care while taking care of others.
▶︎ How open communication with his spouse and understanding helped him navigate the challenges.
Hope you like it!
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