The Bossy Nurse: Marsha Battee On Owning Your Own Lane

"Nursing is the best decision I've ever made." In this episode of the All One Nurse Podcast, Marsha Battee, a remote nurse, healthcare consultant, founder, and podcast host of The Bossy Nurse, shares her unconventional journey into nursing and the lessons she learned along the way. From starting in med school to navigating accelerated nursing programs, Marsha opens up about the power of support systems, curiosity, and continuous learning. She breaks down what it’s really like to work inside a health plan, how nurses can transition into remote and consulting roles, and why exploring non‑traditional pathways can lead to greater purpose and fulfillment. This conversation is full of clarity, encouragement, and practical insight for new nurses, nursing students, and anyone considering a career beyond the bedside. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What it’s like to start nursing school at 35, and why it’s never too late to pivot into healthcare The realities of accelerated nursing programs and how support systems, friendships, and financial planning make them survivable How Marsha built a diverse career across nursing and all with a BSN Why curiosity is one of the most powerful drivers of nursing career growth and exploration The emotional and practical challenges of bedside nursing, especially for introverted nurses, and how Marsha found her fit beyond the floor How remote nursing and health‑plan consulting work — and why these nontraditional roles are expanding for nurses Encouragement for new nurses on rest, resilience, community, and building a career that aligns with your values and season of life TUNE in NOW!  Links Mentioned in This Episode Meet Marsha BatteeThe Bossy Nurse – https://thebossynurse.comRemote Nurse Guide – https://thebossynurse.com/remote-nurse-guideThe Bossy Nurse Podcast – https://thebossynurse.com/podcastMarsha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshabattee/Nurse.org article: https://nurse.org/education/nurse-survey/Download the All One Nurse Starter Kit (for FREE): https://tr.ee/CzOCURhtz_All One Nurse is a faith‑rooted platform equipping new nurses in their first 18 months through storytelling, mentorship, and community support. Tune In & Stay CONNECTED! Stay connected with Shenell Thompkins, your host of All One Nurse! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all_one_nurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allonenurse_shenell/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Allonenurse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenell-thompkins-920025b3/ <...