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Concierge Plastic Surgery Recovery Nursing: Creating a Niche Beyond the Bedside ft Kelly Greytok, RN

Release Date: 12/09/2025

Concierge Plastic Surgery Recovery Nursing: Creating a Niche Beyond the Bedside ft Kelly Greytok, RN

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Is it possible to leave the hospital, create your own niche, and build a meaningful nursing career beyond the bedside? According to concierge plastic surgery recovery nurse, Kelly Greytok, RN - absolutely yes. In this episode, Kelly shares how she went from ER and home‑care nursing to founding a private recovery nursing business that supports high‑profile cosmetic surgery patients across the United States and internationally. She talks candidly about burnout, entrepreneurship fears, the four months she went without a single client, and the mindset shifts that helped her push...

American Nurse in England: The Reality About Working As a Nurse in England with Melissa Laverty

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Thinking about taking your nursing career overseas? In this episode of Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside, I’m joined once again by Melissa, an American nurse now living and working in London, England. Melissa first joined the show to walk us through how she moved to the UK and became a licensed nurse. This time, she’s back to give us a real and raw look at what it’s actually like to work in the NHS vs private sector - from pay, autonomy, and mental health to the unexpected realities of international nursing. We talk about… Why Melissa left the U.S. to work as a nurse...

Lonely but Not Alone: Navigating the Holidays as a Nurse

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

This week’s episode is coming to you straight from Huntsville, Alabama with a very real conversation on something so many of us experience but rarely talk about: loneliness. From middle school to my journey as a travel nurse, feeling alone has been a thread in my life. And with the holidays right around the corner, I know this season can bring up a lot, especially for nurses who are working away from home, starting new assignments, or spending the holidays in unfamiliar cities. In this episode, we talk about... – Why loneliness is so common in nursing and travel nursing – The...

Married to a Frenchman: Love, Culture, and What France Gets Right About Healthcare

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

In this fun and wildly honest episode of Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside, I sit down with my very special guest - my husband, Julien - for a casual conversation about what it's really like being married to someone from another country. We’re talking about cultural quirks, how French healthcare stacks up to the U.S. system (spoiler: it’s a LOT cheaper), and what happens when an American girl with three credit cards falls in love with a French guy who doesn’t believe in credit cards at all. Whether you're a nurse curious about global healthcare systems, someone who’s lived abroad...

When You Burn Out, Book the Trip: My Solo Escape Beyond the Bedside

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

After a major crash, I did what I always do when life feels too heavy, I booked a trip. I hopped on a train six hours south of home and spent a few days exploring Costa Brava, Spain. In this episode, I’m catching you up on that getaway, how travel helps me reset, and what it really feels like to find balance after leaving bedside nursing behind. Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on at @beyondthebedside Check out the website The Ultimate Travel...

How a NICU Nurse Balances Life in Sweden and Work in California with Courtney El Refai

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Imagine flying across the world for a few nursing shifts, then heading home to Sweden for family time. That’s real life for Courtney, a NICU nurse who’s figured out how to work per diem in California while living abroad. She shares how she built a life filled with freedom, travel, and flexibility all while keeping her nursing career intact. Follow Courtney: IG TikTok YouTube Minimal Nurse IG Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on...

Nursing Abroad: Frida’s Story from the U.S. to Norway

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Frida grew up in the U.S. but became a nurse in Norway and trust me, her story is nothing like nursing school back home. We get into what it’s really like being a nurse abroad, the surprises of Norway’s healthcare system, and the lessons every nurse and nursing student can take away. Connect with Frida: TikTok Instagram Youtube Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on at @beyondthebedside Check out the website

I Took a Break, Got Married in France, and Learned Nurses Really Do Need Time Off

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

I'm kicking off Season 2 with a full life update! I just announced dates for our next Beyond the Bedside nurse trip to France, shared all the details from my Bordeaux wedding, and opened up about starting fresh with new content in France. This season is about big changes, new beginnings, and building life beyond the bedside. Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on at @beyondthebedside...

Nurse Skincare for Long Shifts and Lasting Confidence with Deja

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Skincare is so much more than vanity, it’s healthcare. In this episode, I’m chatting with Deja about the treatments and routines that actually work for nurses, from retinol and SPF to microneedling and lasers. We break down easy habits you can stick with after a 12-hour shift and share how taking care of your skin can boost your confidence inside and outside the hospital. Follow Deja on Instagram: Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on at...

Life Beyond the Bedside: Non-Traditional Jobs for Nurses

Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside

Ever feel like bedside nursing isn’t the only path for you? In this episode, Kylee opens up about how she found freedom, flexibility, and unexpected nursing career options outside the hospital. If you’ve been googling “non-traditional nursing jobs” or “nursing careers beyond bedside,” this one’s for you. The Ultimate Travel Nurse Bundle - Join our for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - Follow us on Instagram & Follow Kylee on - Follow Kylee on - Check out our nurses only group trips on at @beyondthebedside Check out the website

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In this episode, Kelly shares how she went from ER and home‑care nursing to founding a private recovery nursing business that supports high‑profile cosmetic surgery patients across the United States and internationally. She talks candidly about burnout, entrepreneurship fears, the four months she went without a single client, and the mindset shifts that helped her push past the noise.

We also dive into...
• What concierge recovery nursing looks like day‑to‑day
• How she identified a niche no one else was serving
• Business lessons from the early days (including mistakes)
• Marketing yourself ethically in aesthetics
• Building financial independence as a nurse
• The FREE mastectomy recovery course she created to support families everywhere

If you’re a nurse wondering what else is out there, this conversation proves that innovative, fulfilling opportunities exist far beyond the bedside.

Resources Mentioned...
Free Mastectomy Recovery Course: https://www.kellygreytok.com/masectomy-recovery-course

Connect with Kelly...

Instagram: @kellygreytokrn

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Check out our nurses only group trips on Instagram at @beyondthebedside

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