After Wizards ended in 2012, Stone was diagnosed with at age 20. The diagnosis inspired her to pivot from psychology to nursing, leading her to graduate as a registered nurse. She famously joined the ER front lines at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that nursing provided a necessary "grounding" away from the often self-involved nature of the entertainment industry. Reflections on Stardom
Stone has been vocal about the complexities of growing up on the Disney Channel. In interviews, she has reflected on: Jennifer Stone
: The struggle to remain grounded while being surrounded by the "narcissistic" pressures of child stardom. After Wizards ended in 2012, Stone was diagnosed
: Her wish that her younger self had been more "in the moment" rather than focusing on the unnatural power and attention given to a 14-year-old. Returning to Her Roots Reflections on Stardom Stone has been vocal about
In this interview, Stone discusses the balance between her creative passions and her professional nursing life:
Despite her healthcare career, Stone has maintained "one foot in acting". In 2026, she officially reprised her role as Harper Finkle for the sequel series . She also co-hosts the Wizards of Waverly Pod with former co-star David DeLuise, where she frequently discusses the intersections of her two lives.