The Scary Leap From ICU to Aesthetics (Allie’s Journey)

04/09/2025 27 min Temporada 2 Episodio 86
The Scary Leap From ICU to Aesthetics (Allie’s Journey)

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Episode Synopsis

✨ Welcome back to Beauty & The Brain with Dr. Chris Croley and NP Jerry Drinkard! In this special episode, we’re joined by our very own nurse practitioner, Allie Ballew, for a candid conversation about her journey from small-town roots to critical care nursing — and eventually into the world of aesthetics.Allie opens up about:Why she chose nursing school and her early dreams of dentistry 🦷The challenges and lessons of working in the ICU during COVID 🏥Making the leap into aesthetics and her fears of “not having the eye” 👀The steep learning curve of threads, lip injections, and building confidence 💉The importance of patient relationships, empathy, and connection 💕Behind-the-scenes stories of growing with the Skin & Tonic family 🌟This episode is part inspiration, part real talk, and packed with insights for both providers navigating their own career transitions and patients curious about the people behind the syringe.🎧 Whether you’re a nurse, injector, or simply love stories of resilience and growth, this episode is for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more insider conversations on beauty, aesthetics, and wellness!#NursingJourney #AestheticMedicine #MedSpaLife #BeautyAndTheBrain

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