I am not a nurse, but I am a business owner who has seen how powerful it is when someone builds income outside their main job.
One thing I have noticed is this; Most people think building income online means more stress, more screen time, or becoming someone they are not.
That is not true.
I run a Shopify store, and what surprised me most was how calm it can be when done right. No clocking in. No asking for time off. No carrying work stress home. It can start as something small on the side, alongside nursing. And if you ever want it to, it can grow into your main source of income.
The biggest benefit is not just money. It is having options. Options to rest. Options to be present with family. Options to step back when your body or mind needs it.
You do not need to quit nursing. You do not need to change who you are. This can work with whatever you are already doing. Just sharing this here because many people do not even know this path exists.
Curious to hear; Have you ever thought about building something outside nursing that gives you more control over your time?