Joscel James, BSN, RN
Joscel James is a former ER nurse who left bedside care to become a comedian and speaker after realizing his coping mechanisms were marketable. He's built a following of over 100,000 healthcare workers, survived more overtime than any human should, and has a 100% success rate at making orientation awkward in the best way. A patient once pulled a knife on him. He's fine. The patient did not leave a good Yelp review. Joscel has been called "unprofessional" by at least one manager who couldn't take a joke, which he considers a compliment.
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You’re Not Stuck: Rethinking What’s Possible in Your Nursing Career
Many nurses enter the profession with a vision of what their career will look like—only to discover that reality, burnout, life changes, and evolving priorities can take them in unexpected directions. In this inspiring keynote, attendees will explore the powerful idea that there is no single “right” nursing career path. Through personal storytelling, reflection, and real-world perspective, this session will challenge the belief that feeling stuck means failing, and instead reframe career uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, reinvention, and possibility. Whether you’re questioning your next step, recovering from burnout, or simply wondering what else is out there, this conversation will remind nurses that their skills, experiences, and passions can lead to far more paths than they may have imagined.