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Nursing Beyond the Bedside
From Bedside to Health Tech Leadership
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From Bedside to Health Tech Leadership

A Nurse’s Journey in Innovation, Career Change, Leading Others, & Work Life Balance

Feeling stuck in your nursing career? You’re not alone — but you are capable of change.

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Cindy Gillespie shares how her early experiences in healthcare shaped her nursing philosophy and how she transitioned from bedside nursing to a leadership role in health tech at Flatiron Health.

Whether you’re exploring nontraditional roles, interested in healthcare innovation, or simply need a reminder that you’re not stuck — this episode is for you.

✨ Key Takeaways:

  • You’re not stuck — there are other options for your nursing career

  • Work-life balance comes from presence, not perfection

  • Remote roles in health tech require boundaries and communication

  • Leadership can be practiced at every level of nursing

  • Curiosity and reflection are essential tools in any career transition

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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Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gillespie-6aa2122a/

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