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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 40 MIN

Transitioning from Nursing to Aesthetic Medicine — Nikki Dimapilis (BSN, RN)

from Once Upon OT · host Jordan Agabin

In this episode, I have a conversation with Nikki, who shares her nursing journey and how it led her to pursuing aesthetic medicine in the present day***If you are a healthcare professional contemplating switching or pivoting careers/ job settings… this episode is for you!https://www.instagram.com/daniellenicole.aesthetics/https://www.instagram.com/ndimaps/TIMESTAMPS:(1:47) WHY NURSING?(3:21) Early Experiences as a New Grad Nurse (COVID, travel nursing, burnout)(5:14) Transitioning to Aesthetic Medicine(10:36) Navigating the pivot — from bedside nursing to wellness and aesthetic medicine(17:03) How did your Nursing Experience prepare you for Aesthetic medicine? | translatable skills(19:00) What is your current role and what does it entail? | A Day in the Life (24:55) Do you see any men as clients in your practice? What are some reasons they might come in to see you?(26:17) Do you have to be a nurse to enter the “aesthetic medicine” field?(27:02) What are some challenging or difficult aspects in the field?(30:01) Investing in this venture $ - a hobby vs something you truly want to do for work(31:20) ~Balancing~ Aesthetic Medicine with per diem Nursing(32:15) Nikki’s Long-term goals(36:20) FINAL PIECE(S) OF ADVICE 

In this episode, I have a conversation with Nikki, who shares her nursing journey and how it led her to pursuing aesthetic medicine in the present day***If you are a healthcare professional contemplating switching or pivoting careers/ job settings… this episode is for you!https://www.instagram.com/daniellenicole.aesthetics/https://www.instagram.com/ndimaps/TIMESTAMPS:(1:47) WHY NURSING?(3:21) Early Experiences as a New Grad Nurse (COVID, travel nursing, burnout)(5:14) Transitioning to Aesthetic Medicine(10:36) Navigating the pivot — from bedside nursing to wellness and aesthetic medicine(17:03) How did your Nursing Experience prepare you for Aesthetic medicine? | translatable skills(19:00) What is your current role and what does it entail? | A Day in the Life (24:55) Do you see any men as clients in your practice? What are some reasons they might come in to see you?(26:17) Do you have to be a nurse to enter the “aesthetic medicine” field?(27:02) What are some challenging or difficult aspects in the field?(30:01) Investing in this venture $ - a hobby vs something you truly want to do for work(31:20) ~Balancing~ Aesthetic Medicine with per diem Nursing(32:15) Nikki’s Long-term goals(36:20) FINAL PIECE(S) OF ADVICE

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