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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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In this episode of Life After Nursing School, Caroline chats with Matt Berndt, Head of the Job Search Academy at Indeed, about what nurses need to know to navigate today’s job market with confidence.

Matt shares practical insights on how resumes are changing in a digital world, what hiring teams really look for in the first few seconds, and why job hopping isn’t always a bad thing. They also break down interview preparation, career pivots, and how to tell your story in a way that actually resonates.

With nearly 30 years of career strategy experience and a personal connection to nursing as the father of an oncology nurse, Matt offers a powerful framework for understanding career seasons and finding purpose in every role.

Perfect for nursing students, new grads, and nurses planning their next move.

Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:

Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

Youtube → Nurse Coach Caroline

Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Indeed’s Job Search Academy: go.indeed.com/jobsearchacademy

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In this episode of the Life After Nursing School Podcast, Nurse Coach Caroline shares 10 bedside nursing hacks that make shifts easier, reduce burnout, and help nurses protect their time and energy.

These practical nursing career tips cover everything from picking up shifts strategically and charting smarter, to finding burnout-proof PRN jobs, networking on the unit, and using workplace benefits like education money and EAP. This is real, big-sister nurse advice you won’t learn in nursing school.

Whether you’re a new grad nurse or an experienced bedside nurse, these nursing hacks can help you work smarter, leave on time, and build a more sustainable nursing career.

Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:

Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠

Youtube → Nurse Coach Caroline

Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠

Please consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you <3