As a new nurse, you may be pleased with your salary. You’ll be working hard in your new career and should take money management seriously, no matter what you’re earning.
Set up your retirement savings plan right away so that you can start setting money aside for the future. Build up an emergency fund that can carry you through a period of unemployment, in the event that you lose your job.
Create a basic budget so you can see where your money is going each month. If you have debt from nursing school in the form of student loans, set up your repayment plan and start tackling it right away. Just a few simple steps can help set you on a brighter financial path, allowing you to truly make the most of your earnings as a nurse.
