DOE Says Nursing Isn’t a Professional Degree?!| Wale Review, HSA Deadline+ Are You Ready for Locums?

Описание: This episode hits EVERY corner of healthcare. Medical students, residents, nursing students, and attendings.

We’re diving deep into:
1. The Department of Education’s classification of nursing as not a professional degree
● What does this actually mean?
● Does it affect student loans?
● Will this change the future of nursing?
● Why EVERY healthcare worker should pay attention

2. Wale’s new album. Is it worth playing in the OR?
A quick, fun review: focus, vibe, and OR compatibility.

3. Life update: Renting out part of our home + kitchen renovations
Financial lessons we’re learning as a physician household with tenants.

4. HSA Deadline Reminder. LAST MONTH to contribute
We’re making ours… are you? If you’re a med student, resident, or attending in a high deductible plan, this is the best tax tool available.

5. Listener Question #39: ‘How do I know if I’m ready for locums?’
We break down confidence, clinical readiness, and the mindset shift needed to succeed as a 1099 physician.

This episode hits home for:
● Nursing students
● Medical students
● Residents & fellows
● Attending physicians
● 1099 & locums doctors
● Anyone interested in healthcare policy or physician lifestyle
If you’re studying, training, practicing, or thinking about locums… this one’s for you.


Comment Below:
● Are you a nursing student affected by the DOE classification?
● Would you listen to Wale’s new album in the OR?
● Are you making your HSA contribution this year?
● Are you considering locums in 2025–2026?

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:25 The Department of Education’s classification of nursing as not a professional degree
00:25:03 Wale’s new album. Is it worth playing in the OR?
00:36:29 HSA Deadline Reminder. LAST MONTH to contribute
00:41:00 Life update: Renting out part of our home + kitchen renovations
00:56:44 How do I know if I’m ready for locums?



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