The Truth About Passive Income and Side Hustles for Nurses
Release Date: 06/18/2025
The Truth About Passive Income and Side Hustles for Nurses
The Enriched Nurse
Are you dreaming of passive income? Are you dreaming of working a few extra full-time jobs? The side hustle craze, idea of seven income streams and the search for passive income could cause nurses some problems. I break down how nurses can work towards passive income without burning themselves out further and whether you really need seven income streams to get rich. Blog: Be the first to know about new episodes! Get our newsletter for nurse money & practice insights, nursing CE promotions, and discounts. Listen to my favorite...
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info_outlineAre you dreaming of passive income? Are you dreaming of working a few extra full-time jobs? The side hustle craze, idea of seven income streams and the search for passive income could cause nurses some problems. I break down how nurses can work towards passive income without burning themselves out further and whether you really need seven income streams to get rich.
Blog: Do Nurses Really Need 7 Income Streams? A Smarter Wealth Plan for Nurses
https://enrichednurse.com/do-nurses-really-need-7-income-streams-a-smarter-wealth-plan-for-nurses/
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I'm an RN and Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, not a finance pro, lawyer, accountant, or tax pro. I do manage all these aspects of my personal life really well and think other nurses could benefit from my insight and experiences. Any references to patients have been fictionalized.
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