10 Things I Love (and Hate) About Working Remotely as a Nurse
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice discusses her transition to working remotely as a family nurse practitioner. She discusses her extensive experience working in various healthcare settings and the challenges faced along the way. Despite her love for patient care, she needed a change and is thrilled to have found a remote opportunity.
Working remotely offers numerous benefits for both mental and physical health. Nurse Alice highlights her favorite aspects, and although the positives surpass the negatives, she also candidly discusses the challenges associated with working remotely as a nurse.
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[00:01:58] Remote nursing positions.
[00:04:37] Flexible schedule.
[00:07:12] Saving money working remotely.
[00:10:34] Clothing advantages in healthcare.
[00:14:39] Customizing my work environment.
[00:18:50] Working remotely benefits mental health.
[00:23:46] Working remotely pros and cons.
[00:27:00] Changes in eating habits.
[00:29:28] Lack of physical interaction.
[00:33:15] Lack of separation from work.
[00:37:41] The need to get out.