People will tell you there’s only one way to be a nurse.

It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you have to work med-surg after graduation.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you need special certifications to work remote.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you can't return to the bedside if you left.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you need experience to pivot.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you're not a real nurse if you don't have patients.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

People will say you're "just" or "only" a nurse.
It's very important you don't listen to them.

It's very important you listen to yourself.
No matter your age, years of experience, or where you come from.

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Non-Bedside Job Spotlight

Epic Go-Live Trainer

This role acts as a bridge between clinical users and the Epic build or informatics team.

What do they do?

An Epic go-live trainer supports healthcare organizations during the implementation of the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. In the weeks leading up to and during go-live, these trainers work on-site (or virtually) to educate clinicians and staff on how to use Epic safely and efficiently in real clinical workflows.

Why Nurses Are a Strong Fit:

• Deep workflow understanding: Nurses understand how care actually happens, not just how it looks in a system diagram. That allows them to translate Epic functionality into real-world clinical practice.

• Credibility with frontline staff: Clinicians are more receptive to training from someone who has “been there,” especially during the stress of go-live.

• Strong educators and communicators: Teaching, coaching, and adapting explanations in the moment are core nursing skills.

• Calm under pressure: Go-live environments are fast-paced and high-stakes. Nurses are already trained to function in controlled chaos.

• Patient safety lens: Nurses naturally identify risks, workarounds, and safety concerns that might otherwise be missed.

Typical Qualifications:

• Clinical background:

  • Active or recent RN experience (often 2–5+ years)

  • Experience in the clinical area being implemented (e.g., inpatient, ED, ambulatory)

• Epic experience:

  • Prior Epic end-user experience is often required

  • Epic certification is sometimes preferred but not always required for go-live trainer roles

  • Super User, Champion, or previous go-live experience is a strong asset

• Training and facilitation skills:

  • Experience teaching adults, onboarding staff, or precepting

  • Comfort presenting to groups and providing 1:1 support

Remember, nurses can do jobs that don’t have the word “nurse” in the title!