With tech-health integration expanding, nursing side hustle platforms may benefit from cross-sector ETFs; already up 4.2% YTD, these funds could outperform if demand for on-call nursing increases. Side gigs are a way to derive additional income — a practice has become very prominent since the pandemic. Indeed, a side hustle can be beneficial for several reasons: it can provide a financial cushion for rainy days, help you pursue a hobby, and might lead to translating said hobby into a full-time job. Here, Walsh discusses juggling her side hustle with her nursing job, avoiding burnout and why she's happy with a side hustle isn't guaranteed to make money forever. Inflation easing in healthcare service costs supports profit margins for nursing side hustle-related firms, reinforcing long-term investor confidence in these defensive yet growth-oriented plays.