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Day in the Life of a PACU Nurse Who Is a Mom of One Working Part Time in Los Angeles

Follow my life as a Part-time PACU nurse and toddler mom in Los Angeles as I balance nursing, childc

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Why I Love PACU and Pre-Op Nursing (Better Work-Life Balance & Less Stress)

Just a few reasons why I love being a Pre OP and PACU Nurse.

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Why PACU Is One of the Hardest Nursing Units to Get Into

Why are PACU jobs so hard to get? A PACU nurse explains why this specialty is so competitive and wha

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Disclaimer: Not a HENRY Nurse Anymore… Was I Ever One as an RN making $150K/year?

How I am cutting back from being a High Earner Nurse in Los Angeles to spend more time with my famil

Featured ArticlesFinancial IndependenceLatest Post

How I’m Navigating Market Anxiety, Inflation, and Job Uncertainty as a Per Diem PACU Nurse in 2026

During a time of economic uncertainty, a shifting job market, and rising cost of living, this is how

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Lifestyle Downgrades I’m Making as a 40 Year Old Per Diem PACU Nurse

Sacrifices that I had to do in order to reach Financial Independence as 40 y.o Per Diem PACU Nurse.

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7 Things I Don’t Regret Paying For as a New Grad Nurse

7 things that I spent money on as a New Grad Nurse that helped me get hired in an Acute Care Hospita

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How I (Barely) Afford Childcare as a Per Diem PACU Nurse in Los Angeles.

Childcare Cost vs A Per Diem PACU Nurse Salary in Los Angeles. How I barely afford childcare in Los

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What Is Financial Independence?

What is Financial Independence? Why is it So Important for Nurses to Learn and Reach Financial Indep

Day in the Life of a PACU Nurse Who Is a Mom of One Working Part Time in Los Angeles

Follow my life as a Part-time PACU nurse and toddler mom in Los Angeles as I balance nursing, childcare, family life, and work-life balance.

Why I Love PACU and Pre-Op Nursing (Better Work-Life Balance & Less Stress)

Just a few reasons why I love being a Pre OP and PACU Nurse.

Why PACU Is One of the Hardest Nursing Units to Get Into

Why are PACU jobs so hard to get? A PACU nurse explains why this specialty is so competitive and what nurses can do to eventually break into PACU.

Disclaimer: Not a HENRY Nurse Anymore… Was I Ever One as an RN making $150K/year?

How I am cutting back from being a High Earner Nurse in Los Angeles to spend more time with my family.

How I’m Navigating Market Anxiety, Inflation, and Job Uncertainty as a Per Diem PACU Nurse in 2026

During a time of economic uncertainty, a shifting job market, and rising cost of living, this is how I’m trying to stay sane and grounded as a Per diem PACU nurse in California.

Lifestyle Downgrades I’m Making as a 40 Year Old Per Diem PACU Nurse

Sacrifices that I had to do in order to reach Financial Independence as 40 y.o Per Diem PACU Nurse.

7 Things I Don’t Regret Paying For as a New Grad Nurse

7 things that I spent money on as a New Grad Nurse that helped me get hired in an Acute Care Hospital.

How I (Barely) Afford Childcare as a Per Diem PACU Nurse in Los Angeles.

Childcare Cost vs A Per Diem PACU Nurse Salary in Los Angeles. How I barely afford childcare in Los Angeles as Registered Nurse

What Is Financial Independence?

What is Financial Independence? Why is it So Important for Nurses to Learn and Reach Financial Independence? Healthcare Careers Physically and Mentally Demanding.