In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, to discuss the evolving field of remote nursing. Felicia shares her comprehensive nursing and education journey, detailing how it led her to the flexible world of remote nursing, which offers diverse opportunities for nurses seeking career changes. They delve into balancing the human element with advanced technology in patient care and safety, while also weighing the pros and cons of integrating AI into the healthcare workforce. Additionally, the conversation underscores the importance of maintaining a structured routine and prioritizing mental health practices when working from home.
Felicia Sadler is VP Quality & Partner at Relias. She has been a registered nurse for over 35 years and has served in various nursing leadership roles. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare, and has served as an examiner for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. She holds a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South University. Sadler has served as chairperson for ASHRM (American Society for Healthcare Risk Managers) Education Strategy Committee and ASHRM’s Education Development Task Force. She is an international speaker, having presented at numerous professional conferences. Sadler has published several journal articles, including JNPD, JONA, and Chief Healthcare Executive. Her passion is in transformational/authentic leadership, workforce retention, optimization, and healthcare quality. She assists healthcare organizations across the U.S. with strategies to improve healthcare quality and outcomes, workforce optimization, and organizational performance.