Beyond the Bedside

A podcast empowering patients to navigate healthcare confidently, formerly known as Lighting Your Way.

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26.6 You’re Not Alone | Suicide Prevention, Mental Health & the Power of Listening | Beyond the Bedside w/Guardian Nurses

Posted April 13, 202600:18:40

Behavioral health challenges are affecting more people than ever — and knowing where to turn can make all the difference. In this powerful episode...

26.5 Positive Healthcare Updates with Guardian Nurses | Beyond the Bedside w/Guardian Nurses

Posted March 27, 202600:21:17

In this encouraging episode of Beyond the Bedside, hosts Betty Long, MHA, RN — Founder and CEO of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates — and Rebecca...

26.4 The Best Healthcare Jobs of 2026 — And Why Registered Nurses Aren’t On the List | Beyond the Bedside w/Guardian Nurses

Posted March 13, 202600:24:01

In this episode of Beyond the Bedside, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates Guardian Nurses Founder and CEO Betty Long, MHA, RN, and nurse advocate...

26.3 When Families Explode in the Hospital: How Nurses Handle Verbal Abuse | Beyond the Bedside w/Guardian Nurses

Posted February 19, 202600:17:34

In this episode of Beyond the Bedside with Guardian Nurses, Guardian Nurses Founder and CEO Betty Long, MHA, RN, and nurse advocate Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski,...

26.2 Why Healthcare Prices Vary So Much & How to Find the Real Cost | Beyond the Bedside w/Guardian Nurses

Posted January 30, 202600:19:30

In this episode of Beyond the Bedside with Guardian Nurses, Guardian Nurses Founder and CEO Betty Long, MHA, RN, and nurse advocate Rebecca Rivkin-Czarkowski,...