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From Bedside Nurse to Pharma Clinical Educator
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From Bedside Nurse to Pharma Clinical Educator

How Cameron Cook transitioned from oncology nurse to clinical educator—and why your next opportunity might start with one conversation.

Feeling stuck in your nursing career? You’re not alone. In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Cameron Cook shares how burnout at the bedside led him to pursue an MBA and land a role as a clinical educator in the pharmaceutical industry.

He opens up about how he discovered the role, what a day in the life looks like, and how LinkedIn and authentic networking opened unexpected doors. His advice? “It’s not about who you know, it’s about who knows you.”

✨ In this episode, we’ll discuss:

  • Transitioning from bedside nursing to a non-clinical role in pharma

  • What clinical educators actually do (and how it’s different from hospital roles)

  • Why your nursing skills are more transferable than you think

  • How to use LinkedIn to grow your network and your career

  • The power of sharing your goals out loud—and why it matters

  • Finding better work-life balance outside of shift work

Whether you’re burned out, curious about pharma roles, or just exploring your options beyond the bedside, this episode is full of actionable insight and inspiration.

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Connect with Cameron on Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/cameron-cook-mba-bsn-rn

**The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of their employer.**

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