Why American Nurses Are Leaving the US: Kelsey Renning’s Journey and Advice for Going Abroad Part I

In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck speaks with Kelsey Renning, a pediatric nurse practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice, about burnout, healthcare culture, and leaving the U.S. to build a life abroad. Kelsey shares her personal and professional journey, including working through stage 2 breast cancer, experiencing medical debt as a healthcare provider, and struggling with the emotional weight many nurses carry while working in overstretched systems. The conversation also explores her move to Malawi, where a short-term opportunity evolved into five years overseas, and how she now helps nurses explore international career paths through her organization, Global Nurse Pathways. A thoughtful and deeply human discussion about burnout, identity, guilt, and the courage to pursue a different path.   Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast  YouTube Link: The Interesting MD  Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at [email protected] Contact me: Email us at [email protected]