I wanted to talk about something a lot of nurses are afraid to say out loud: I love being a nurse, but I don’t want to just be a nurse. In this sit-down, I share my plan and mindset around leaving bedside nursing in 2026—not because I hate nursing, but because I’m evolving. Bedside (7 to 7) gave me stability, purpose, and skills I’m forever grateful for, but I’m craving more flexibility, freedom, and creativity outside of the hospital’s 24/7 schedule. I break down what’s been shifting for me over the last year or two and why consistency alone isn’t enough—you need strategy. I talk about how content creation helped keep me stable even back in nursing school, why I’m getting back into my “creative bag,” and how I’m building income beyond the bedside through digital products, content creation, and digital marketing. I also share what I’m working on right now (building, creating, evolving), the role faith plays in my next steps, and how I’m balancing nursing vlogs with new business-focused content. If you’re a nurse who wants more, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s okay—and you’ll always be a nurse.