This was the aftermath of my daughter’s birthday sleepover.

This was the aftermath of my daughter’s birthday sleepover.

She told me it was the best thing that’s happened to her all year.

It cost almost nothing.

And yet, as adults, we’re constantly conditioned to believe that fulfillment must be earned through more.

More money, more credentials, more sacrifice, more exhaustion.

I see this every day in healthcare professionals who feel stuck because they assume the next step has to be harder, louder, or more prestigious to be worth it.

Sometimes the most rewarding choices are the simplest ones:

• Fewer hours
• Better boundaries
• Work that fits your life instead of consuming it

Fulfillment doesn’t always come from adding.

Often, it comes from choosing differently.

Reach out if you’re feeling like you need a change in your career.

Non-Bedside Job Spotlight

Drug Safety Specialist/Pharmacovigilance Specialist

This role exists primarily within pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and contract research organizations (and many positions are remote or hybrid!)

What do they do?

Monitor and evaluate the safety of medications during clinical trials and after they are released to market. Help identify, assess, and prevent adverse drug reactions, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Why Nurses Are a Strong Fit:

Nursing experience builds exactly the skills this work requires: recognizing adverse reactions, interpreting clinical data, understanding medication effects, documenting accurately, and exercising sound clinical judgment. Nurses are trained to assess causality, notice patterns, and escalate concerns—core components of pharmacovigilance work.

In addition, nurses bring:

• A patient-safety mindset

• Strong ethical standards

• Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines

• Clear, concise clinical communication skills

Typical Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a health or life sciences field (nursing, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, etc.)

• Strong understanding of medications, disease processes, and clinical documentation

• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills

• Comfort working with databases and strict regulatory timelines

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