In this episode of Beyond the Bedside, host Dawn Bowker sits down with two nurses navigating their very first year in practice. Together, they share honest reflections on the transition from student to nurse, the challenges no one fully prepares you for, moments that built their confidence, and what new nurses truly need to succeed. From leadership and support to the future of the profession, this candid conversation offers valuable insight for nurses at every stage of their journey.

In this episode of Beyond the Bedside, host Dawn Bowker sits down with two nurses navigating their very first year in practice. Together, they share honest reflections on the transition from student to nurse, the challenges no one fully prepares you for, moments that built their confidence, and what new nurses truly need to succeed. From leadership and support to the future of the profession, this candid conversation offers valuable insight for nurses at every stage of their journey.

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HealthCom Media is a leading healthcare information and content development company with a record of excellence in integrated marketing solutions that reach 3 million healthcare professionals each year.
We’re the official media partner of the American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare (NPWH/NPs), and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA/CRNAs).