07/28/2026
Psych NPs, earning more does not always have to mean seeing more patients.
Picking up another clinical shift, accepting more telehealth appointments, or adding weekend coverage may be the fastest way to generate additional income. But it can also mean more documentation, more emotional responsibility, and even less control over our time.
Our expertise can be used in other ways. Teaching, writing, speaking, consulting, precepting, creating professional resources, and developing educational programs are all ways we can create value without automatically adding another patient panel.
The question is not whether clinical work is a good or bad side hustle. The better question is:
**Do I want to see more patients, or do I want another way to use my expertise?**
I explore this in today’s new article:
Your Side Hustle Does Not Have to Involve More Patients
I am also putting the finishing touches on Start Your Psych NP Side Hustle, a new course designed to help Psych NPs choose the right opportunity and build it with a clear purpose and plan.
What is one way you could use your Psych NP experience outside of direct patient care?
Article link in the comments.