When Mary Beth Winkeljohn became a family nurse practitioner, she also had to navigate some big financial decisions. Part of her compensation included funds to allocate toward health insurance, disability and retirement. With help from a financial professional, she made selections that had a lasting impact on her future financial security. Many nurses, she says, face similar choices, but might not feel prepared for them because nursing programs don't generally include classes on business, personal finance or economics. "Nurses might be at a disadvantage when it comes to making long-term investment and financial decisions," says Winkeljohn, who resides near Baltimore, Maryland.
