Scrubs to Success: Our Video Series
In this captivating video series, we sit down with accomplished individuals who have successfully navigated the transition from bedside to the dynamic world of business. Join us as we delve into their inspiring journeys, extracting valuable insights and answers to common questions. Discover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped their careers and learn how you too can chart a course from the healthcare trenches to the pinnacle of professional success.
Allison Rein
Allison Rein, Co-founder, shares her path from nursing, through earning an MBA, to securing a position in the business world. Gain valuable insights on transferable skills and learn how to navigate a career pivot.
Jordan Pomerleau
Jordan Pomerleau, Co-founder, shares her journey from a bedside career, through earning an MBA, to entering the world of cyber-security. Learn all about differentiating yourself from healthcare while utilizing your transferable skillset.
Viorica Lefter
Join us as we speak with Viorica Lefter! Viorica’s nursing career started in pediatrics, then public health. She pursued a masters of eHealth at McMaster and has since held various solutions consulting roles. Today, she talks about her journey, challenges she’s overcome and transferable skills from nursing to business.
Brandon Kober
Brandon shares highlights from a unique nursing education to nursing career journey. He delves into his work in the public sector, at Ontario Health! He worked on the Ontario Health Strategy team, and has since transitioned into Project Management. He talks about what it’s really like to work in the public sector, but outside of a hospital, and shares a comprehensive overview of his experience.
Disclaimer: Brandon voices his opinions independent of Ontario Health.
FAQs
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Yes, healthcare providers can absolutely apply for an MBA. Many MBA programs welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, including healthcare. A business education can enhance your leadership skills, broaden your understanding of organizational dynamics, and open up new opportunities within the healthcare industry or beyond. Highlighting your unique perspective and experiences in healthcare can be a valuable asset in your MBA application.
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Beyond traditional healthcare roles, healthcare professionals have diverse opportunities in technology, finance, consulting, healthcare administration, etc. It all depends on where you want to go and how you leverage your knowledge set. Many sectors welcome the unique skills of healthcare professionals, offering a broad spectrum of fulfilling career paths beyond the clinical setting.
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As a nurse transitioning into the business world, you bring valuable transferable skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Your experience in managing and prioritizing tasks, working collaboratively in a team, and adapting to fast-paced environments are assets. Additionally, your expertise in patient-centered care translates into a customer-focused mindset, while your ability to remain calm under pressure and navigate complex situations adds significant value in various business settings.