Ep. #10 Gary The ER Nurse - Tales from the Tailboard Podcast

Gary is an ER nurse, former EMT, and the host of Beyond the Call Light. His career spans prehospital care, emergency nursing, broadcasting, and volunteer service — all driven by one thing: helping people where they are, when they need it most.In this episode, Gary shares his journey from working as an EMT to stepping away from first response, becoming a radio host and broadcaster, and ultimately returning to healthcare as a nurse. We talk about what it really takes to make that leap, the support it requires, and how perspective changes when you see the system from both the ambulance and the bedside.We dive into how nursing and EMS intersect, how communication skills translate across roles, and why asking better questions, whether with patients or podcast guests, leads to better outcomes. Gary opens up about moments that reaffirm why he stays in healthcare, including a patient encounter that left a lasting emotional impact on him and the entire care team.We also discuss mindset shifts, burnout, purpose, podcasting as an extension of healthcare, and why telling these stories matters, not for money, but because voices in this profession need to be heard.This conversation is about growth, humility, service, and staying connected to the reason you started.---🎧 Listen & Watch Full EpisodesYouTube: Tales from the Tailboard PodcastTikTok: Tales from the Tailboard Pod!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talesfromthetailboard---🤝 Sponsored ByEnd of Shift ApparelReal apparel for real first responders.Shop at: https://endofshiftapparel.comUse code TFTT10 for 10% off your order.---🎵 Music CreditOutro: “Figure It Out” — Royal Blood---📘 FAIR USE NOTICEThis episode may include references to third-party content used under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. No copyright infringement is intended.