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Caroline talks with April Waddell, former ICU nurse and founder of NurseMoneyDate, about financial literacy for nurses and how to build wealth without burnout.

If budgeting, debt, investing, or retirement planning feels overwhelming, this episode gives you a simple starting point.

April shares a practical system that helps nurses:

• Understand where their money is going
• Build a 3 to 6 month emergency fund
• Pay off high interest debt strategically
• Start investing with confidence
• Understand 401k matching and vesting policies

Other topics discussed:

• Money mindset
• Emotional spending
• How financial clarity creates career flexibility
• Syncing funds
• Vesting period

When you understand your finances, you can reduce overtime, avoid burnout, and make career decisions based on your goals, not just your paycheck.

Whether you are a nursing student, new grad nurse, or experienced nurse planning your next move, this conversation will help you feel more confident and in control of your money.

Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:

Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

Youtube → Nurse Coach Caroline

Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠

Guest Information and Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book recommended by April Waddell: Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Connect with April:

• Instagram: @Nursemoneydate
• Linkedin: April Rose Waddell
• Website: www.nursemoneydate.com

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