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From Nurse to IT: Healthcare Roles That Transition Into Tech
Send us Fan Mail Hospitals are full of people who aren't in the IT department but are one move away from it. In this episode, I break down three IT roles in healthcare that people move into from non-IT jobs. They go from working in a department to supporting that same department from the IT side. We cover: → Clinical Informatics: how nurses and clinicians move into supporting the EHR → Application Analyst: why every hospital department has an analyst, and why it's often someone who used to ...
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Oct. 1, 2026
From Nurse to IT: Healthcare Roles That Transition Into Tech
Hospitals are full of people who aren't in the IT department but are one move away from it. In this episode, I break down three IT roles in healthcare that people move into from non-IT jobs. They go from working in a department to supporting that same department from the IT side. We cover: → Clinical Informatics: how nurses and clinicians move into supporting the EHR → Application Analyst: why every hospital department has an analyst, and why it's often someone who used to work there → PACS Ad
Sept. 27, 2026
"Why being visible in the office gets you promoted faster" #debtfreeinit #podcast #itcareer
Being seen at the office can move your career faster than being the smartest person on the team. 👀 When people know you, see you show up, and watch you work, you're the name that comes to mind when a promotion or a new opportunity opens up. Remote can make that harder in Year 1. Should you take a remote or on-site IT job first? Full breakdown in the new episode: "Remote vs On-Site IT Jobs: Which Should You Take First?" 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6uNVR7Up5QQ?si=n0Iif
Sept. 24, 2026
Remote vs On-Site IT Jobs: Which Should You Take First?
Everyone breaking into IT wants the remote job but is that actually the right move when you're just starting out? In this episode I break down the real case for on-site vs remote support roles when you're brand new to the field: what you gain, what you give up, and why Year 1 might be the one year where being in the building actually matters more than flexibility. In this episode: 🖥️ Why hands-on, in-person learning speeds up Year 1 👀 The visibility factor most beginners overlook 🔧 Why being
Sept. 15, 2026
IT Help Desk vs Call Center Daily Responsibilities
Is working in a call center the same as working on an IT Help Desk? In this video, we break down the day-to-day realities of both roles, the tools and permissions you actually use, and why one builds a long-term IT career while the other often holds you back. 📌 What We Cover: Call center metrics vs. IT troubleshooting Tools and access: Active Directory, ticketing systems, and admin rights How to leverage support experience to transition into real tech roles Some links below are affiliate link
Sept. 10, 2026
Help Desk vs Call Center: What's the Difference?
Everyone says a call center job is how you break into IT. I spent a couple of months in one and I still don't count it as my first IT job here's why, plus how to tell whether a "help desk" posting is really a help desk or a call center wearing a badge. Help desk vs call center is one of the most confusing comparisons for anyone trying to break into IT, because sometimes they're the same job and sometimes they're nowhere close. Same headset, same queue, sometimes the same building. The differenc
Sept. 8, 2026
The Biggest Lie About Starting in IT
Think you need to know every command, tool, and troubleshooting fix before landing your first tech job? That’s the single biggest lie holding beginners back. In this video, we break down what entry-level IT (help desk, desktop support) actually looks like day-to-day, how knowledge bases and team support back you up, and why your attitude and soft skills matter way more than memorizing technical manuals. 🎯 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/BspPOvNWmGM?si=ON7C3yrqsJFrwXAI What We
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How to Go From $15 an Hour to $40 an Hour in IT (No Degree Required)
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Why Starting at the Bottom Helped My IT Career
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