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