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Utilization management probably wasn’t something you became familiar with in nursing school. In fact, it probably has the least descriptive name of all the common remote nursing job specialties.  But it’s a big industry. There are about 55,000 utilization management nurses employed in the United States. And outside of nurses, countless other ancillary roles help

Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence and abuse. If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence, call or chat with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for help. The sad reality is women are more likely to be affected by domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline claims that over

Want to know what a day in the life of a remote CDI nurse actually looks like?  Read on to see what one California nurse does on the day-to-day, how much money she makes, and how she got into clinical documentation integrity (CDI). 1. How did you know you wanted to do CDI and how

What comes to mind when you think of 100k? While 100k today doesn’t go as far as it used to—100k in the year 2003 would be equal to nearly 170k now—it still represents the ultimate career goal for many.  Here’s what to keep in mind if you have your sights set on a six-figure remote

Are you wanting a remote nursing job to escape the grind? Some remote nursing jobs might offer a reprieve from the hustle, but most companies use metrics to keep you on task and keep them on budget.  Why Are Remote Jobs Production Based? Healthcare companies have to turn a profit to stay in business. As

Bouncing back after a layoff? In this economy? Even though news of layoffs and economic uncertainty may saturate your news feed, it doesn’t mean layoffs are something that should stop you from pursuing a remote job.  But what if you already had a layoff or feel like one is coming your way? The economy is

If you’re just embarking on your remote nursing journey, you may question if your single-state nursing license is enough. After all, you may serve patients nationwide or review insurance claims from other states in your remote role. But before you let your mind race 50 states and four U.S. territories ahead, remember that the nursing

If you’re on the job hunt, you may be slinging applications left and right. You might check your email every 20 (or two) minutes, wishing and hoping for someone to say, ‘Yes!’. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most job searches last about four months. With the demand for remote nursing jobs, it can

You’ve heard the name. ChatGPT.  Maybe you’ve asked your new robot friend a silly question to see if it works. Or perhaps you have already figured out ways to use it to streamline tasks in your personal or professional life.  “Plan my 3-day trip to Miami.” “Give me a week’s worth of dinner ideas with

It’s hard to break the mindsets that have taken hold in the traditional field of nursing. Nurses often have the mentality that everyone needs to “pay their dues”, and “start in med-surg.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. Nursing is a diverse profession with many alternative roles, and we need all types of nurses. 

Breaking up is hard to do, and a bedside nursing job is no different. The freedom of switching to a new remote nursing job might feel so close you can almost taste it… but one thing can still stand in the way: Your resignation. The news has prominently featured resignations recently, and the term “great

Remote nursing jobs aren’t a built-in solution for achieving work-life balance, unfortunately. Some nurses might even struggle with work-life balance more when working a remote nursing job, as striking a balance between enjoying life and excelling in your career is a unique experience for everyone. For Tara Ryan Kosmas, MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR, the

What do you hope for your patients? You may… When speaking with our patients, we often focus on what we need our patients to do, and not on how to support them along their journey. What Is Motivational Interviewing? Motivational interviewing is a technique that many nurses use to help their patients make meaningful lifestyle

The easiest thing for most of us to talk about is ourselves. Paradoxically, most candidates report feeling nervous about job interviews- which require them to mainly only talk about their accomplishments.  Although being nervous prior to a job interview is completely normal, there are many ways to ease the anxiety and present yourself as the

Thinking about working in utilization management? Or have you already landed your dream remote nursing job in prior authorizations and aren’t sure what to expect? Whether you’re dipping your toes into the remote world for the first time, or you want to pivot your current remote career, we’ve got you covered. Let’s do a deep

Remote nursing has many benefits, but it’s typically less physically demanding than traditional nursing roles. This doesn’t mean you can’t lead an active lifestyle from home, though! In this post, I’ll help you build a home workout routine and share tips and tricks so you can stay active working remotely.  Build Your Own At-Home Workout 

When looking for your first remote nursing job, you might struggle with feeling inadequate. In an effort to avert uncomfortable feelings of self-doubt, you might ask the popular question: Should I get a remote nursing certification?  There is not one single all-encompassing “remote nursing certification”, but there are several specialty certifications that are common in

I distinctly remember the moment I knew I had to leave bedside nursing. I was a new ICU nurse, only a year out of school, and I had the worst shift of my life. For six hours straight, my patient coded, and we did our best to save him.  Many hours later, I realized I