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.
Work Experiences Nurses Forget to Put on Their Resume (But Should)
Many nurses leave valuable experiences off their resumes without realizing it. From mentoring new hires to leading trainings or serving on committees, these everyday responsibilities reflect real skills and leadership. Discover which experiences you may be overlooking and why they matter for career growth.
When a Coworker Undermines You at Work: A Practical Guide for Nurses
Being undermined by a coworker can quietly chip away at your confidence and make an already demanding job even harder. This practical guide helps nurses recognize undermining behavior, respond professionally, and set boundaries that protect their energy and careers.
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.
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.