They made it seem like your only option was bedside. That a “soft nursing” job meant half the pay and working 5 days a week. Nobody mentioned you could still use your nursing expertise and have a career that pays well without the burnout — all while making 3x what the hospital pays. No soul-sucking 12s. No begging for PTO. No certifications collecting dust on your resume. Just flexible hours, high-value work, and the kind of freedom we were told wasn’t realistic. Curious what this path looks lik