Nurse Career & Well-Being Blog
Get nurse career tips, work-life balance advice, and practical tools to help you grow, pivot, and build a fulfilling nursing life - on your terms.
5 Small Work Habits That Lead to Big Nursing Career Growth
Discover five simple, everyday work habits that can quietly transform your nursing career. From noticing your strengths to building meaningful connections, these practical strategies help nurses grow, gain confidence, and navigate career opportunities without adding extra shifts or unpaid work.
Nurse’s Guide to Passive Income: What It Really Means & How to Build It
Passive income is often talked about like easy money, but for nurses it’s really about putting in intentional work upfront to create more flexibility, stability, and options later on. In this guide, you’ll learn what passive income actually means, the myths to ignore, and realistic ways nurses can start building income streams that support their lives (not add more stress to them).
10 High-Paying Side Gigs for Nurses (Using Skills You Already Have)
Side hustles can give nurses more financial breathing room and a chance to explore interests beyond their day-to-day roles. This post highlights practical, flexible ways to earn extra income (plus what each gig pays and how to begin).
6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Nursing Career
Grow your nursing career with simple, empowered steps you can start today! Small, intentional steps (right where you are) can help you build confidence, clarity, and momentum toward the roles that truly fit your life.
The Hidden Careers Your Nursing Degree Prepares You For (That Aren’t Nursing)
A nursing degree qualifies you for far more than bedside care. Explore the surprising non-clinical career paths nurses can pursue, why your skills transfer so well, and how to choose the path that fits your life.
5 Ways I Protected My Mental Health as a Nurse in 2025
This year, I made it a goal to prioritize my mental health as a nurse. Instead of big changes, I focused on small, realistic habits that helped me feel more balanced - both at work and at home. Here are five that made the biggest difference.
How to Grow in Your Nursing Career - Without Leaving the Bedside
Growth in nursing doesn’t always mean leaving bedside care. Learn practical ways to build your skills, take on leadership roles, mentor others, get involved in initiatives, and advocate for what you deserve - so you can grow your nursing career while staying connected to the patients you love.
Best Graduate Degrees for Nurses Who Want to Pivot
Thinking about grad school but not sure which degree fits your goals? This post breaks down the best graduate degrees for nurses who want to pivot, including options in leadership, education, technology, and beyond. Learn what each program offers, common career paths, and how to decide if going back to school is right for you.
7 Simple Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Themselves at Work
Nurses are excellent advocates for their patients, but many struggle to speak up for themselves. This guide breaks down seven simple, actionable ways to advocate for your needs, protect your well-being, and create a more sustainable career, whether you work at the bedside or beyond.