Tips for working at home

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Specializes in Pediatrics/CPN.

Hi everyone I just recently started working remotely from home full time. Any tips for staying health and getting in excessive when you are at the computer/phone for 8 hours. I have been trying to pick good healthy snacks and trying to move on my breaks. When I start my scheduled shift I will make a schedule for myself to follow at home. Just curious what you guys do! Thanks in advance.

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I walk for 5 minutes for every hour I am at my desk, follow advice to prevent screen fatigue and obtained an ergodynamics consultation.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, Dialysis, Hospice.

I just left a position doing telephone triage from home. I got one of those inexpensive machines that is a set of bike pedals on a base that fits under my desk and I pedaled every chance I got. You can buy them just about anywhere, I got mine from Amazon.

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I also got up and walked around my house when I wasn't getting any calls, such as late at night, although I realize that most telephone jobs involve making outgoing calls as opposed to taking incoming calls, and I have heard that a lot of companies can keep you pretty busy for eight hours straight, so you may not have time for that.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I suppose I am fortunate in the context of having a work-from-home position that does not force me to be in one place all 8 hours. On some days of the week I drive to different healthcare facilities to see clients.

To improve/maintain health, I go for a late night jog in my neighborhood a couple of hours before bedtime. I drink a cup of chamomile tea to wind down after the workout, then take a shower and go to bed.

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I got one of those inexpensive machines that is a set of bike pedals on a base that fits under my desk and I pedaled every chance I got. You can buy them just about anywhere, I got mine from Amazon.

That's cool. Clever idea. I've never heard of these. Do you feel like it makes a difference and burns a fair amount of calories?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, Dialysis, Hospice.

It's not as good as actually riding a real bike, and I could never get the resistance as high as I wanted it to be, but it keeps your legs moving, helps your circulation, and burns some calories, so it's still way better than sitting still. I was still active outdoors as much as possible too before and after my shifts.

You can find several types of them on Amazon or if you just google "desk bike".

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I have a treadmill desk Treadmill Desk from TrekDesk as well as a stationary bicycle with a laptop shelf. I also have resistance bands hanging from a hook on my desk.

The treadmill desk is big and was expensive- pinterest has plans for DIY treadmill and standing desks.

I only walk at 1-1.5 mph, and find I can type and read without too much difficulty. I do ALL of my meetings walking on the TM, and most of my phone calls to students.

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This is a little off topic, but I would love to be able to work from home. The problem is I live in a small, midwest city, and I don't think there are any local positions that allow this. Does anyone have any advice or information about how to apply for such a position? I have 24 years of hospital nursing experience, the last 13 in ICU at the bedside. I appreciate any information you could give me.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
This is a little off topic, but I would love to be able to work from home. The problem is I live in a small, midwest city, and I don't think there are any local positions that allow this. Does anyone have any advice or information about how to apply for such a position? I have 24 years of hospital nursing experience, the last 13 in ICU at the bedside. I appreciate any information you could give me.
Visit the career or jobs section of all the major insurance companies (United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser, Anthem, Humana, etc.) and search these sites for jobs that will allow you to work from home. Also look for remote telephonic or advice nurse positions.
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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
This is a little off topic, but I would love to be able to work from home. The problem is I live in a small, midwest city, and I don't think there are any local positions that allow this. Does anyone have any advice or information about how to apply for such a position? I have 24 years of hospital nursing experience, the last 13 in ICU at the bedside. I appreciate any information you could give me.

Adding an MSN could get you an online teaching gig. I'm full-time faculty working from home for Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU and could not be happier.

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