Aug 16 2024 22 mins
In this episode of Nurse Stories, Dr. John McRae discusses the critical issues of nursing burnout and evolving financial implications in the healthcare industry. He shares his journey from a bedside nurse to owning an aesthetics practice and reflects on the changes in nurse salaries, the impacts of COVID-19, and rising inflation. Dr. McRae provides a detailed analysis of why nurses are leaving their jobs, the effects of hospital layoffs, and offers insights into alternative career paths in aesthetics for nurses seeking better work-life balance and financial stability.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:34 Sponsor Shoutout: Five Square Aesthetics
01:07 Nursing Finances: A Personal Journey
04:00 Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing
07:33 Current Nursing Market and Inflation
12:09 Texas Children's Hospital Layoffs
15:43 Nurse Job Hopping and Burnout
19:41 Exploring Aesthetic Nursing as a Side Hustle
20:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts