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Mom told me about someone she knew who's wife was a nurse and worked from home. It has been my dream to be able to work from home! Unfortunately I don't know anyone personally that does this nor do I have a clue on where to start or what is needed to be able to get a job like this.

So if anyone has any advice or know of any places hiring I'd be very very appreciative.

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My wife and several coworkers work from home, I do on occasion.

Insurance companies, tele-health companies, and some medical manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies will allow you to work from home.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I'm a work - at - home professor for an online university.

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Is the pay about the same as a hospital? I've heard a lot of people talk about how bad the pay is for school nurses and clinic nurses but don't know about working from home.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Job Rule #1: Employers will NEVER pay more than it takes to attract and maintain qualified staff.

So, 'easier', more desirable jobs will always pay less than difficult and demanding jobs.

Job Rule #2: If it seems too good to be true, it is.

Before jumping to accept that job that pays such a high salary, stop and think - why in the world are they paying so much? Chances are, you'll discover that it's a close fit to Dante's seventh circle (see Job rule #1).

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Job Rule #1: Employers will NEVER pay more than it takes to attract and maintain qualified staff.

So, 'easier', more desirable jobs will always pay less than difficult and demanding jobs.

Job Rule #2: If it seems too good to be true, it is.

Before jumping to accept that job that pays such a high salary, stop and think - why in the world are they paying so much? Chances are, you'll discover that it's a close fit to Dante's seventh circle (see Job rule #1).

It's not always that simple. My insurance telecommuting position pays more than my last hospital postion.

I make more money for the insurance company, than I did for the hospital.. therefore I am paid more. ANYTHING is easier than hospital work.

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My wife and friends make about the same if not a little more than what they did in the hospital.

Those who I know in medical manufacturing/pharma make about 1.5-2x what you typically make in the hospital.

The biggest question is, what are your skill sets and education? What is your desire besides working from home? Working from home is not as easy as it initially looks, it is extremely socially isolating and for some can be mentally taxing since it can be difficult to disconnect from work.

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I've been debating as to whether I want to get my BSN or not. Right now where I work there is no incentive to have it and I hate the job I do so it's kind of hard to find motivation to go back to school. I would get it if i knew I really needed it but right now everyone I've talked to has acted like it wasn't really necessary unless you plan to go above and BSN??? But I enjoy being at home, not the type of person that has to have a lot of people around me and I work well by myself and in charge of my own work.

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

I have been working from home as an RN case manager for an insurance company for about a year. Yes, this job entailed a slight pay cut compared to the last bedside position I held.

However, the last inpatient job I had was becoming hellish. At this point in my life, I will gladly accept a reduction in pay in exchange for an easier work-from-home position that offers the chance for a better quality of life.

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I've been debating as to whether I want to get my BSN or not. Right now where I work there is no incentive to have it and I hate the job I do so it's kind of hard to find motivation to go back to school. I would get it if i knew I really needed it but right now everyone I've talked to has acted like it wasn't really necessary unless you plan to go above and BSN??? But I enjoy being at home, not the type of person that has to have a lot of people around me and I work well by myself and in charge of my own work.

You can find work from home with your ASN. Research here on AN and the job boards. Best of luck.

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I have been working from home as an RN case manager for an insurance company for about a year. Yes, this job entailed a slight pay cut compared to the last bedside position I held.

However, the last inpatient job I had was becoming hellish. At this point in my life, I will gladly accept a reduction in pay in exchange for an easier work-from-home position that offers the chance for a better quality of life.

Yes! The lack of quality of life is the #1 reason why I HATE my job. I have no life and I've had to give up a lot to work these hrs and schedule .

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I've been debating as to whether I want to get my BSN or not. Right now where I work there is no incentive to have it and I hate the job I do so it's kind of hard to find motivation to go back to school. I would get it if i knew I really needed it but right now everyone I've talked to has acted like it wasn't really necessary unless you plan to go above and BSN??? But I enjoy being at home, not the type of person that has to have a lot of people around me and I work well by myself and in charge of my own work.

You can find home employment without a bachelor's but the BSN does make you more marketable, especially if you lack experience or certification.

Do not think of experience, education, or certification as hard line plateaus but rather as each item being a modifier on your desirability as a candidate with each job weighing the attributes differently.

There are many jobs you can work from home in nursing, the question is what do you like and what are your skill sets?

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