In this episode, host Rosa Hart sits down with nursing thought leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Sara Fung to talk candidly about the realities of nursing career transitions - from the bedside to remote roles and everything in between.
What we cover:
What networking actually is (and what it isn't) — and why nurses are already great at it
Why LinkedIn is not just for job seekers, and how to build your presence before you need it
The truth about remote nursing: what nurses assume vs. what it actually looks like
How to pivot into non-bedside roles and own your transferable skills
The "real nurse" identity trap and the mindset shift needed to move past it
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) — what they are and how to avoid resume formatting mistakes
AI in nursing: what's changing, what's not, and how to stay ahead
The "golden handcuffs" dilemma and how to decide when it's time to move on
Sara's billion-dollar proposal: better nurse-to-patient ratios and redefining full-time work for nurses
Resources mentioned:
Sara Fung on LinkedIn: Sara Fung (no H)
Sara's website: sarafung.com
Resume help: https://www.thernresume.com/
NurseFern (Emma) on LinkedIn
AI + Nursing Academy by Steven Ferreira
American Board of AI in Medicine (ABAIM) — free Wednesday office hours & WhatsApp group
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction & Sara's background
1:51 – Sara's career coaching work: bedside, remote & everything in between
3:21 – What networking actually is (and what it isn't)
4:56 – LinkedIn: not just for job seekers
13:37 – AI automation and nursing: which roles are most at risk?
15:02 – Remote work realities: what nurses assume vs. what it actually looks like
16:29 – Alternatives to the bedside: public health, pharma, med devices & more
20:41 – The "real nurse" identity trap & how to get past it
23:08 – Applying for jobs you're not fully qualified for — a gender gap conversation
25:38 – Salary transparency & Gen Z's job search expectations
27:01 – What nursing schools should be teaching but aren't
30:15 – Applicant tracking systems (ATS) explained
33:38 – Trends in remote nursing & what's not getting enough attention
36:29 – Sara's billion-dollar idea: nurse-to-patient ratios + redefining full-time
43:43 – Where to find Sara & closing thoughts
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