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Nursing Beyond the Bedside
From NICU Nurse to Health Tech Leader
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From NICU Nurse to Health Tech Leader

Dr. Luann Jones shares her journey from bedside care to health tech, offering career advice on networking, mindset shifts, and how nurses can drive innovation outside the hospital.

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Dr. Luann Jones shares her bold move from NICU nursing to a leadership role in health tech—and what it really means to redefine your identity outside the hospital walls.

From the cultural shift of leaving the bedside, to building a network that opens unexpected doors, to discovering the freedom (and challenge) of a less rigid work environment—Luann walks us through the mindset shifts that helped her thrive beyond traditional nursing.

✨ We explore:

  • How to break into industry and why networking is key

  • What it’s like to work in a flexible, creative health tech environment

  • How clinical experience gives nurses an edge in innovation

  • Why nurses should connect with companies whose products they believe in

  • How to reimagine your role—and your impact—as a nurse

If you’re wondering how to take the next step in your career—or whether your nursing experience translates to industry—this episode will expand your perspective and give you the tools to start exploring.

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Connect with Luann:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/luannrjones
Email: ljones@angeleyehealth.com

**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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