Guest: Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC-AKA “Nurse Keith”: The Multifaceted Nurse Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, Writer and More!
Host: Author, Actor, Photographer, Poet Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications
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Audio link above is provided to listen to Ep11: Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC-AKA “Nurse Keith”: The Multifaceted Nurse Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, Writer and More – And Nursing and the Arts Podcast Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN.
Nursing and the Arts is a podcast devoted to Nurses discussing their diverse artistic passions (or endeavors) such as visual arts/photography, journaling, comedy, podcasting, storytelling, writing/poetry, crafting, cooking, dance, theatre, music, film etc.
Join us on today’s 11th episode of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast for an informative and entertaining discussion with our guest Ep11: Keith Carlson – AKA “Nurse Keith”: The Multifaceted Nurse Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, Writer and More- And Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, Host of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast
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Ep11: Keith Carlson – AKA “Nurse Keith”: The Multifaceted Nurse Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, Writer and More- and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN (right)
Show Notes
Nurse Keith recently returned to his home in New Mexico from his three-week adventurous honeymoon – spending time in three countries – Cypress, Greece and Turkey. Keith and I had an equally adventurous conversation!
Side note: As I mentioned in the heading that Keith is a nurse coach, podcaster, writer, consultant, and keynote speaker, I asked Keith “What don’t you do?” He explained that after visiting a few boutique hotels on his honeymoon, he’d actually entertain owning/running a sweet little boutique hotel! (Can’t wait to see what develops with this, Nurse Keith)!
Originally Keith attended art school in Philadelphia and ultimately made a change to nursing, obtaining his Associates degree first and then his BSN in 1996 from University of Massachusetts Amherst. He’s also a board certified Nurse Coach.
Keith and I discussed the art of nursing- Keith acknowledged how nursing is definitely science based, and also believes there’s an artful side of nursing on various levels – such as, the relational and connectivity of Nursing is artful – The way of being a nurse can be artful -depending on where you are, the work one does, type of clients, etc. I totally agree!
Keith was a pioneer nurse blogger since 2005 with his blog Digital Doorway -although he’s been blogging less frequently. In addition to his coaching, writing, speaking etc., he has thoroughly transitioned to hosting the podcast, and guesting on podcasts (such as Nursing and the Arts Podcast).
He’s hosted almost 500 podcast episodes! I’ve been on one of them: https://nursekeith.com/poetic-expressions-in-nursing-the-nurse-keith-show-eps-337/ (Thanks, Nurse Keith)!
Keith self-published a few books and writes for organizations
Keith inherited his father’s love for nature and values it as well. He appreciates the New Mexico sky, mountains, desert, and living in a remote area with his wife.
Keith’s idea for fun -spending time outside, walking the dog (and at the same time admiring the rolling hills, and quartz crystal). Keith also enjoys traveling in the surrounding area, having conversations with his wife. He’d like more time traveling.
As many of us have, Keith also has experienced burnout – in approximately 2007- after about 10 years of nursing. He explained how writing and blogging was very helpful and he used the burnout as a vehicle, for communicating -writing about it. He used his burnout experience in motivational talks, on his podcast, in keynotes and workshops – he tried to use it as vehicle to communicate what he did to transform it! (Yes indeed Keith)!
Amazing fact-that Keith hasn’t worked in hospitals, but has definitely worked steadily throughout his career. Some places included: federally qualified health/community centers in economically challenged areas in Massachusetts, home health, hospice, public health and as Chief Nurse Officer for Home Health. Keith presently is working part time in a Travel Medical Clinic (administering immunizations for people traveling).
Keith’s speaking topics include personal/professional transformation and growth, change, personal development, leadership, communication, relationships, etc.
As a podcaster, Keith thinks the best art is the relational part. After doing about 75 or so solo episodes he transitioned into interview style (at least 400 so far). Wrangling and interviewing guests comes easy. However, the mechanics of publishing a podcast can be challenging. (I’ll say)!
Other ways to be creative is having a creative mind, expanding the definition of what creative means, i.e. gardening, parenting, creating a beautiful home, relationships, or how one cares about their patients.
Many thanks, Nurse Keith, what an enjoyable chat with you!
Nurse Keith’s Bio:
Nurse Keith’s Bio: Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, award-winning nurse blogger, writer, podcaster, keynote and motivational speaker, and popular career columnist. With two decades of nursing experience, Keith deeply understands the issues faced by 21st-century nurses. From 2012 until its sunset in 2017, Keith co-hosted RNFMRadio, a groundbreaking nursing podcast. Keith’s message of savvy career management and professional satisfaction reaches tens of thousands of nurses worldwide. Keith can be found on LinkedIn, and Instagram—as well as at NurseKeith.com.
Keith’s wife, Shada McKenzie, is a talented and insightful traditional astrologer, reader of the tarot, and scholar of the esoteric sciences who has access to powerful tools that can help you gracefully and thoughtfully navigate life transitions, career choices, and relationships. She also teaches tarot and astrology to individuals and groups in Santa Fe, New Mexico and via Zoom. Shada offers a 10% discount to all Nurse Keith’s followers, clients, and listeners on their first reading or consultation. Please visit Shada’s beautiful website, The Circle and the Dot for more information on how to work with her.
Keith’s LINKS:
Nurse Keith Website: https://nursekeith.com/
Nurse Keith Bio: https://nursekeith.com/about-nurse-keith/
The Nurse Keith Show Podcast: https://nursekeith.com/the-nurse-keith-show-2/
Nurse Keith Coaching: https://nursekeith.com/coaching-2/
Nurse Keith’s Digital Doorway Blog: https://digitaldoorway.blogspot.com/
About Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.
SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides communications services including Public Relations, Publicity, Marketing, Websites, Filmmaking, Acting, Social Media, Writing and Public Speaking, Photography, Mentoring, Coaching and Legal Nurse Consulting services.
Ms. Farese has diversified experience in health care/communications, including clinical nursing practice, management, education/training, research and consulting.
She has a Masters Degree in Nursing in Adult Health from Seton Hall University (NJ) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Widener University (PA).
Susan has presented numerous continuing education classes, seminars, and keynotes. Susan is the author of the book Poetic Expressions in Nursing…Sharing the Caring (1993 and 2021), currently teaches ‘Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku‘ workshops and has published poetry and articles on a variety of topics..
She created and is the Host of the “Nursing and the Arts Podcast” and creator/admin of the Nursing and the Arts Facebook Group.
In addition to her being on the advisory board of San Diego Film Week, Susan is a member of SAG-AFTRA, American Legion Post 43, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, San Diego Writers Ink , and the Southern California Writers Association.
Since 2017, Susan has been a Volunteer Mentor in the San Diego State University Aztec Mentor Program.
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If you are a nurse (or know of a nurse) who would like to be considered for a “Nursing and the Arts” Podcast interview, please reach out to Susan by email: info@sjfcommunications.com.
