On episode 473 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews nurse author Joe Downing, RN, BSN, MBA, a gifted storyteller whose deeply moving and extremely entertaining book, Wiping A$$ in a Rolex: Stories and Lessons from a Mid-Career Transition to Nursing, documents the author's reflections and experiences in transitioning from a decades-long career in the automobile industry to a new career in healthcare and nursing.
In the course of their conversation, Keith and Joe dive deep into Joe's life, his personal philosophy, and patient anecdotes that illuminate many profound aspects of the human condition in the 21st century, including suffering, privilege, and death and dying.
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Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely wife, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at The Circle and the Dot.
The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.
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