Marion and Rebecca sit down with Christine Rincon, founder of The Space Nurse™, to explore why the future of space travel urgently needs nurses. From decoding NASA job postings to unpacking “human in the loop” processes, Christine reveals how everyday bedside nursing skills directly translate to mission control and long-duration space missions. The conversation dives into microgravity’s surprising effects on the body, space station livability, and why nurses must help design the next era of space explorati
In this episode of The Nontraditional Nurse, I sit down with Christine Rincon, also known as The Space Nurse, a critical care nurse who is building a career at the intersection of nursing and aerospace.
Speaking to Gitika Gorthi of Ignited Thinkers about my journey and upcoming education opportunities
I describe how nurses can leverage their skills to get into space medicine, what their options are and why we are needed
I break down the skills nurses have that make them IDEAL for space missions and how they can be incorporated

Exploring Life & Business with Christine Rincon of The Space Nurse, LLC. A deep dive into my journey as a local entrepreneur in south florida.
With over 10 years of experience in critical care nursing, I bring clinical accuracy, compassion, and clarity to every project. Whether you need engaging blog posts, patient-friendly education, or technical content for healthcare professionals, I translate complex medical concepts into writing that connects with your audience.
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