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So You Want to Be a Flight Nurse? The No-BS Guide with Janessa Dean

19 Nov 2025

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Ever thought about trading your bedside badge for a flight suit? πŸšπŸ’‰ In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton chats with Janessa Dean β€” former ICU + flight nurse turned flight nurse coach and creator of Flight Prep Academy. She breaks down exactly what flight nursing is, how the teams work (pilot + medic + nurse), what actually happens on scene calls vs inter-facility transfers, and why the job is way more about autonomy, critical thinking, and teamwork than TV drama.Janessa gets super real about:What flight nurses actually do in the air (intubations, vents, chest tubes, RSI… all of it)Safety, fear of flying, and how β€œthree to go, one to say no” keeps crews aliveThe experience you really need (spoiler: 3 years ER or ICU, not 47 certs)How to start in flight nursing now as a student: externships, ride-alongs, networkingWhy hopping between units might be holding you back from your dream jobMentorship, coaching, and dealing with the hidden trauma + burnout of caring for critical patientsPay, schedules, and what 24-hour shifts + living at the base actually look likeUsing your RN license as a tool, not your whole identity β€” and leaning into entrepreneurship as a nurseIf you’ve ever looked up at a helicopter and thought, β€œThat could be me,” this episode is your sign to start making a plan instead of just daydreaming.>>So You Want to Be a Flight Nurse? The No-BS Guide with Janessa DeanJump Ahead to Listen:[00:01:13] Flight nursing coaching journey.[00:04:25] Scene calls in flight nursing.[00:08:40] Fear of flying in helicopters.[00:11:26] Flight nurse experience requirements.[00:13:09] Importance of networking in nursing.[00:16:28] Burnout in healthcare professionals.[00:21:25] Flight nursing training challenges.[00:22:34] Critical care nursing pathways.[00:27:00] Teamwork and camaraderie in nursing.[00:30:04] Flight nursing reality show idea.[00:32:33] Career changes in nursing.[00:34:45] Be an entrepreneur as a nurse.Connect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurseTikTok: @nursecoltonConnect with Janessa Dean on social media:Instagram: @janessadeancoachingTikTok: @janessadeancoaching

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