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I just got a job offer to be an RN Health Coach and was curious to know if anyone has done this before and if they liked it. It mostly consists of phone calls to members with various needs with a more holistic approach. It is considered a 'cushion job' but it is okay with me since I get my adrenaline rush doing triathlons and could do without crazy stress at work. I have done bedside care for over twelve years and need to think about the future for my mental and physical health and get a job away from that so I can work without the drama and trauma.

I agree it will be repetitive and I do not know what my future would be in this type of work, I am as lost as anyone else. The training will be longer but SD will be five weks, I am excited about it because I havea friend who lives ther and I could visit her.

Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Ya know I never was an acute care nurse, but when you see how wonderful it is to know your schedule, be off at normal hours and enjoy all the holidays and not be stressed I am sure that will more than compensate for any boredom!

And your feet, back, and psyche will thank you!

Specializes in Family Medicine.
I have not started in this new endeavor yet, but I know I will spend five weeks in San diego for training and then come back to Dallas, Tx to work. The primary function of this position is to provide phone based coaching, education and support to members using Healthyroads Programs. It provides supportive accountability to members in relation to their health related goals and developing a plan with them to reach these goals. It has nothing to do with offering treatments or planning for surgery, it is a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle that members choose to stay healthy and active. We give them a plan for medical risk issues, developing a plan for nutrition, exercise, health education and counseling. My backgroung is a BSN in nursing and a MS in dietetics, I also do triathlons and keep active in training and such. This type of job would be sedentary and I know that I will speak from experience, not reading from any propaganda/cheat sheets when I engage with the clients. This job would not be for everyone, as it could be boring/no challenge, but for me it would be a change from bedside and if I ever wanted to go back or go into something else then at least I have that chance.

Sounds like a really cool job. With your educational background and lifestyle you'll be a great coach!

Are you a RD as well? I have a BS in dietetics but never did the internship to become eligible for the RD test. Went to nursing school instead.

When I got my BS, I applied to get into an internship and was not accepted. I had a good GPA but it is competitive back in 1994. I applied in 1996 with MS in Dietetics but I was not accepted yet again. That was when I applied for nursing school and got in.

Specializes in Family Medicine.
When I got my BS, I applied to get into an internship and was not accepted. I had a good GPA but it is competitive back in 1994. I applied in 1996 with MS in Dietetics but I was not accepted yet again. That was when I applied for nursing school and got in.

Hardly anyone gets placed in an internship. Last I heard, less than 50% of applicants get placed. Really screws a lot of people over. Not a ton you can do with just the bachelors or masters. Glad I rerouted and became a nurse.

I'm kind of hijacking the thread, apologies.

I have not started in this new endeavor yet, but I know I will spend five weeks in San diego for training and then come back to Dallas, Tx to work. The primary function of this position is to provide phone based coaching, education and support to members using Healthyroads Programs. It provides supportive accountability to members in relation to their health related goals and developing a plan with them to reach these goals. It has nothing to do with offering treatments or planning for surgery, it is a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle that members choose to stay healthy and active. We give them a plan for medical risk issues, developing a plan for nutrition, exercise, health education and counseling. My backgroung is a BSN in nursing and a MS in dietetics, I also do triathlons and keep active in training and such. This type of job would be sedentary and I know that I will speak from experience, not reading from any propaganda/cheat sheets when I engage with the clients. This job would not be for everyone, as it could be boring/no challenge, but for me it would be a change from bedside and if I ever wanted to go back or go into something else then at least I have that chance.

I know this post is from 2012 but am wondering how you are enjoying this position. I am ready to leave bedside nursing and get my adrenaline rush in other ways as well (yoga, cooking good foods, hiking, kayaking)

Please email me with any info you might be able to share. I live in NJ and really would love to move in this direction!

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thank you!!!!

namaste :)

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