🌞 Gooood Morning! 

Today, we’re popping with more snap than a fresh glove at a 7 AM blood draw.

This week, we’re Reporting Live on: 

🌑 ☀️🌑 Eclipse on Duty: Nurses across the U.S. will get to see a rare midday twilight show–  the upcoming solar eclipse is turning day into night, and no, it's not your sleep-deprived hallucination.

💡 NPs Break the Mold: Beyond the scrubs and the stethoscopes, a wave of nurse practitioners are stepping into the entrepreneurial arena, crafting their own paths from aesthetics to primary care. We dive into a report based on over 45,000 LinkedIn profiles to uncover how NPs are reshaping their careers. 

🧵 Fashion Meets Function:  Journey into Jodie Dolan's pivot to creating DOLAN scrubs, where style meets substance in healthcare wear. Discover how her passion for design and community service is reshaping the scrub game for nurses everywhere."

 🌑 ☀️🌑 Dark Side Diva: Nurses, Prepare for a Midday Midnight!"

Mark your calendars because Mother Nature is gearing up for a breathtaking show– a total solar eclipse on April 8! 

Total solar eclipses, where the moon completely covers the sun, are pretty rare events for any given spot on Earth. They happen about once every 18 months somewhere globally, but on average, they only return to the same location roughly every 375 years. 

That’s almost as much time as it’ll take us to read all of our unread texts and emails! 

😎Picture this– You're chilling on a quick break, maybe sipping on your third coffee of the day and nibbling on some Chipotle and bam! The moon photobombs the sun, turning your lunch break into a midnight snack. 

From Texas to Maine, if you're in the eclipse's VIP lane, you'll get to experience nightfall in the afternoon. 

It only lasts up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, so it might not be worth making a day out of it, but some are even making an entire music festival out of it, like Solstice Festival (@solsticefestatx) in Texas! 

And for the rest of us? The “totality” is looking like a pretty narrow path, but we can still catch a decent show with some trusty eclipse glasses– some science museums sell them, as does “The ’Zon” (Amazon), but you may be able to snag a free pair from the library or company looking for some marketing exposure. 

In the U.S., the “totality” will begin in Texas at around 1:27 pm CST and end in Maine at approximately 3:35 pm EST. If you're planning to catch this celestial spectacle, check the specific timing for your location to ensure you don't miss out on this awe-inspiring event!

☁️Not to rain on the eclipse parade, but forecasts of cloudy days are ahead. Those pesky clouds might obscure our view, but the eclipse’s awe-inspiring effect will still be felt, clouds or no clouds. 

For our friends in the northeast, early predictions are in your favor for clearer skies.

Whether you're planning to join a viewing party or sneak a peek between patient rounds, this eclipse is a universal reminder to look up and marvel at the wonders around you– down, side-to-side, and, in this case, up! 

So, grab those glasses (or tune into a live stream if you're clouded out) and join millions in witnessing this grand celestial ballet. 

❣️Meet Jodie Dolan: The Heart Behind DOLAN Scrubs

Dive into the world of Jodie Dolan, a fashion-forward trailblazer who took a sharp left turn during the pandemic from contemporary chic to the world’s best-fitting scrubs for every body.

Ladies and gentlemen, she has lore. 

When masks were worth their weight in gold, Jodie flipped the script, churning out protective gear for frontline warriors, and didn't stop there—she launched DOLAN scrubs.

She’s not just about creating scrubs that fit; she's about fitting compassion into her business model. Inspired by her volunteer efforts in Skid Row, she launched The Laundry Truck LA, which offers laundry services to Los Angeles' unhoused population. 

Jodie's crew is all ears, especially when obsessing over the details of scrub life. The Dolan Tester Community Program doesn’t spam your email with “please give us feedback” newsletters; they actually take action.

Uncomfortable & tight pants post charting session? Consider them upgraded! 

DOLAN offers scrubs in exceptionally soft & breathable CORE fabric, uber stretchy waistbands, and styles for all body shapes: curvy, plus, athletic, and slim for any holdup in any shape fit.

V-neck top sharing more than your professional bedside manner? DOLAN's design team has already got it covered—literally. 

DOLAN's design team isn't just about aesthetics; they're about real-world, nurse-approved feedback and modifications that ensure you're as comfortable as you are capable.

Jodie designed DOLAN to make sure all feedback loops lead to direct product innovation, working directly with healthcare professionals to develop and fine-tune the fit and function of its scrubs. 

You know those clothes that make us look like sacks of sticks and potatoes? Or those that never seem to fit right or size right?

Yeah– not that.

In an industry often dominated by one-size-fits-all solutions, DOLAN Scrubs is committed to helping its customers feel supported, literally and figuratively, day in and day out.

It prides itself on being the best-fitting scrubs in the world, going above and beyond and offering expanded sizes (XXXS to 6X) for every curve, shape, and style. We’re talking 5-inseams, high-rise, arm and cleavage coverage, and whatever you might need. 

Curious about your perfect fit? Take DOLAN’s FIT QUIZ to find your recommended styles– and snag 25% off your order with a special discount (code: NURSEREPORT25) just for Nurse Report readers! 

*limited to 1 use per customer; 25% off all DOLAN products; from April 2nd to October 2nd(6 months).

💰Healthcare Heros Turned Business Moguls 

Nurses aren’t just making an impact in healthcare, they’re becoming (blank)

The Single Aim’s Entrepreneurship Report creators studied the LinkedIns of 46,036 NPs who also self-reported as founders or owners of businesses, finding a vibrant mix of simple side hustles and full-blown businesses. 

From the heart of primary care to the chic world of aesthetics, NPs are making their mark. 

And it's not just about the extra cash (though who'd say no to that? 💸); nurses report their side hustles and businesses are closely linked to their passions– whether filling healthcare gaps or chasing that entrepreneurial thrill.

🌟 Aesthetics (20%): A whopping 20% off NP trailblazers are making the world a prettier place

❤️ Primary Care (16%): With a solid 16%, NPs are the unsung heroes in primary care, keeping Americans healthy from head to toe! 🩺

🧠 Psychiatry (15%): A close third, 15% of NPs, are carving out a good living, offering a helping mental wellness hand! 🧠

💪 Medical Wellness (12%): These NPs are grabbing a 12% slice of the pie. 

📚 Training/Consulting (8%): 8% of NPs are spreading the wisdom, one training session at a time! 🤓

🌿 Functional Medicine (4%): With a cool 4%, these NPs mix it with holistic vibes and integrative care! 🌱

💧 IV Hydration (3%): Making a splash, 3% of NP businesses are all about that drip life—hydration to the max! 💦

👟 Coaching (3%): Also at 3%, these NPs are kicking butt and taking names as coaches in health and beyond! 

👶 Pediatrics (2%): 2% NPs keep the kiddos in tip-top shape! 🍼

⚖️ Weight Loss (2%): These 2%ers are helping people shed those pesky pounds! 

🏡 Home Health (2%): Bringing care home, 2% of NPs is about making living rooms into personal clinics! 🛋️

🎨 Other (13%): And let's not forget the 13% of NPs who are out there defying the standard categories and doing their own fabulous thing!

The hottest spots– psychiatry, aesthetics, and primary care– are the playground for 50-60% of NP-owned businesses, and for good reason: Psychiatry NPs are raking in around $250k annually, while those in aesthetics are not far behind, with earnings between $200-250k! 💸 

Many primary care NPs are switching to the Direct Primary Care model, which means goodbye insurance headaches and hello to more predictable and possibly juicier paychecks.

So, whether you're dreaming of your practice or just love hearing about NPs crushing it, it's clear: the future is bright, bold, and brimming with nurse-led enterprises. 

🌊Go on, get inspired, and who knows? Maybe you'll be the next NP entrepreneur making waves!