The Savvy Nurse Practitioner

  • Jill

    New job, new sign bonus

    Sorry for the long delay everyone… I have been in the process of starting a new job! One of the great benefits of starting a new position is negotiating things like higher pay or sign bonuses. These both can help make a small dent in any accumulating debt. I am not quite near the end […]

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    Reselling your closet

    Reselling unwanted clothes, jewelry and other accessories sounds like a great idea in theory for making extra money. You don’t have space in your closet anymore and one person’s trash is another’s treasure. However, if you are anything like me, then you know this can feel like an overwhelming job in itself. There are a […]

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    The days you feel defeated

    I think in a world of “get rich quick”, particularly all over our social media feeds, it is easy to feel defeated about our debt. I just started this journey and some days I feel amazing about my progress, while other days I am Sisyphus, and the boulder rolls right back down over me. At […]

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    AI Healthcare Training Side Hustle

    In my exhaustive quest for job opportunities, I was unexpectedly approached on LinkedIn by a company specializing in healthcare AI training. Navigating LinkedIn was a challenge in itself, especially for someone like me—a healthcare worker—who initially felt overwhelmed by the platform. Nonetheless, after piecing together a passable profile, I began scouring for remote PRN positions. […]

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    Mobile IV Nursing Side Hustle

    I’ve recently embarked on my first side hustle as a mobile IV nurse, and I must admit, it’s been quite lucrative. Pros: Cons: Another crucial aspect of this job, which may seem obvious, is the need for strong IV skills. Backgrounds in healthcare and nursing vary, so not everyone has the same level of proficiency […]

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    Side Hustles

    The phrase “side hustle” has become ubiquitous on social media, but what exactly does it entail and how does one get started? Like many healthcare workers, I’ve come to the realization that in order to make significant strides in paying off debt and saving without succumbing to burnout, I need to supplement my income. This […]

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    Healthcare Workers in Debt

    I’m embarking on this blog to chronicle my journey toward financial freedom, leveraging my nurse practitioner license—a substantial investment of both time and money. Amidst the burnout of bedside nursing exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, I opted to pursue further education as an NP, aiming to increase my income while reducing the physical strain of […]