EP323: How to Find Work-Life Balance by Finding a Job to Fit Your Life

Send us Fan MailLeaving bedside nursing doesn’t mean leaving your calling—it might just mean rediscovering it in a way that better fits your life. In this episode, Sarah shares how burnout and long shifts pushed her to reimagine her career and create a path that supports her values, passions, and most importantly, her work-life balance.About Sara FungSara has been a registered nurse since 2007. Her expertise is in maternal child health, with clinical experience in obstetrics and the NICU. She has worked in academic and community hospitals and home health as a bedside nurse, educator, advanced practice nurse, and professional practice specialist. She is making a difference through healthcare advocacy as a keynote speaker with the National Speakers Bureau, former cohost of the Gritty Nurse Podcast, and #1 bestselling author of the Wisdom of Nurses.Sara is the founder and CEO of The RN Resume, a career support service for nurses, specializing in remote and non-bedside jobs. Her company helps nurses with resumes, cover letters, career coaching, interview coaching, and LinkedIn profiles, through 1:1 help, group coaching, and digital products.Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:How Sarah transitioned from bedside to business during the pandemicWhy remote work helped her reclaim time and reduce burnoutThe importance of creating a “worst-case scenario” plan before leaving your jobCommon fears nurses face when considering non-traditional rolesHow to find time for career building—even with long shifts and busy schedulesThe truth about remote nursing jobs (they’re not all call centers!)Tips to identify your transferable skills and passionsWhy work-life balance should be part of your career plan, not an afterthoughtHow portfolio careers can offer flexibility and financial stabilityThe value of mentorship—even when it’s not from one single personTools and time-saving strategies for busy nurse professionalsWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSI appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit  + Writing Skills Course to help you get started today!