Bridging the Gap: Remote Nursing Careers with Nurse Fern

In this episode of the NursiConnect Podcast, host and CEO of the virtual nurse staffing company Ava Bethea sits down with the founder of Nurse Fern, Emma Geiser, live from the ViVE Conference in Los Angeles. As the nursing landscape shifts toward virtual care and work-from-home opportunities, many nurses are looking for a sustainable path away from the bedside—without leaving the profession they love.

Emma shares her personal journey from the ER trenches to becoming a Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) specialist and a leading advocate for remote nursing. Together, they tackle the biggest hurdles nurses face when leaving clinical care, from the "black sheep" stigma of leaving the bedside to the reality of the 2026 job market.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The CDI Path: How Emma transitioned from the ER into a non-bedside role with almost no roadmap.
• The "Impact" Myth: Why you don’t need to physically touch a patient to use your clinical expertise and improve healthcare outcomes.
• Skill Rot vs. Skill Shift: A refreshingly honest take on "rusty" clinical skills and the new digital skill sets you gain in remote roles.
• Networking for Gen Z & Beyond: Why LinkedIn and healthcare conferences are the "hidden" keys to landing a virtual role today.
• Virtual Nursing in 2026: An inside look at how hospitals are piloting virtual units to reduce bedside burnout.

Connect with Us

• Learn more about NursiConnect: Connect with Ava and Learn more about the virtual nurse staffing company here https://solo.to/remotern
• Follow Nurse Fern: Find Emma at NurseFern.com or on LinkedIn (Emma Geiser) for non-bedside job boards and career resources.

Episode Description:

In this episode of the NursiConnect Podcast, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of virtual nursing. Our guest, Tiffany Wyatt, BSN RN, Director of Nursing at Look Deep Health, shares her expert insights on how hospitals can effectively scale their virtual nursing programs.

Host Ava Bethea, BSN RN, CEO of NursiConnect, a remote nurse staffing company with experience in virtual nursing, also contributes her knowledge and experience related to staffing solutions and the broader impact of virtual care.

Together, they explore key considerations, best practices, and the transformative potential of virtual care in today's healthcare landscape.

• Guest Information:
  • Tiffany Wyatt, RN, BSN - Director of NursingWith 20+ years in patient care and digital health, Tiffany leads nursing at LookDeep Health. She transitioned to telehealth five years ago, focusing on Remote Patient Monitoring, after a career in hospital specialty care. Tiffany believes technology can solve healthcare challenges and is passionate about improving patient and provider experiences.About Look Deep HealthLook Deep Health is reshaping hospital care with AI-powered computer vision. Their VisionAI Agents continuously monitor patients, alerting clinicians to potential risks and improving care outcomes. Integrated into virtual sitting, nursing, and medicine, Look Deep enhances patient safety, reduces staff strain, and improves hospital efficiency. Learn more atwww.lookdeep.health.Learn more about our performance and read the manuscript here: https://lookdeep.health/peer-reviewed-ai/
  • How to connect with Tiffany Wyatt:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-r-wyatt/
• Host Information:Ava Bethea BSN RN experience in both acute care virtual nursing and bedside care allows her to offer a unique perspective on the practical implementation of virtual nursing programs. She can address the integration of virtual care with traditional bedside nursing, the training and competencies required for virtual nurses, and how remote staffing solutions can effectively bridge the gap between virtual and in-person care delivery.
  • How to connect with Ava Bethea:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-bethea-964b93205/
      • Email: avabethea@nursiconnect.com
    • How to learn more about NursiConnect:
      • Website: nursiconnect.com

Guest: Tiffany Wyatt, BSN RN, Director of Nursing, Look Deep Health

Host: Ava Bethea, BSN RN, CEO of NursiConnect, a remote nurse staffing company

In this episode, we explore the top 10 concerns nurses have regarding artificial intelligence in healthcare. Our esteemed guest, Tiffany Wyatt, BSN, RN, serves as the Director of Nursing at LookDeep Health, a pioneering company specializing in VisionAI technology for virtual nursing solutions in hospital settings

With over 20 years of experience in direct patient care and digital health

Tiffany brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion. She offers valuable insights into the intersection of AI and nursing, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by this emerging technology.LookDeep Health is at the forefront of transforming hospital care through advanced computer vision and AI technology, focusing on virtual sitting, virtual nursing, and virtual medicine

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Tiffany's role involves overseeing the clinical and operational aspects of LookDeep, ensuring seamless integration of their technology into nursing workflows while optimizing patient care

Join us as Tiffany shares her expert perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of nursing and patient care, providing a balanced view of both the concerns and potential benefits of this transformative technology.

Want to learn more about the remote nurse staffing agency NursiConnect head over to nursiconnect.com

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