On episode 480 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rachel Neill, MSN, BSN, a Senior Clinician Advocate at Vivian Health, regarding financial wellness and literacy for nurses and healthcare professionals.

Did you know that nearly 70% of nurses take out student loans? And did you also know that this financial strain drove 60% of healthcare professionals to leave and seek higher-paying roles in 2023, according to Vivian Health's 2024 Healthcare Workforce Report?

In the course of their conversation, Keith and Rachel discuss the concept of financial wellness, the burden of student loan debt, the Vivian Nurses Leadership Award, the tax implications of being a healthcare traveler, and much more. For a primer on financial wellness for nurses, this conversation is the place to be.

Rachel Neill is a Senior Clinician Advocate at Vivian Health, a leading healthcare jobs marketplace that connects professionals with optimal job opportunities through intelligent matching. With almost two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, she leverages her expertise in data-driven practices, clinical training, and innovation development to support and empower the health care workforce. Rachel’s latest endeavors include how to best leverage technology to create the most effective and efficient healthcare systems.

Rachel has a Master of Science in Nursing, a clinical background with over a decade in PICU and surgery, and additional experience in quality improvement, education and leadership. As a seasoned nurse leader, she is passionate about improving healthcare infrastructure and workforce development to help global communities thrive. She also partners with healthcare systems and startups as an owner of InnovatRN, a venture that provides professional development resources, content strategy, and early stage clinical product development. Rachel enjoys working with healthcare ecosystems that are committed to transformation through investment in the human side of healthcare.

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