3 Alternatives to Quitting Nursing

Have you felt like quitting lately? which one of these 3 strategies you plan to implement.

1. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸.

🩺 Sometimes you just need to step away. For a day, a week, or even longer!
🩺 One of the best ways to get re-inspired is to take a break. Go on vacation! Use your PTO, nurses!

2. 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱.

🩺 Knowing when and how to pivot in nursing is tricky - it's important not to burn bridges and to be intentional. That said, consider exploring an alternative specialty or educational pathway before quitting nursing!

(For more information on knowing when and how to pivot, check out the 5 Days of Designing a Meaningful Nursing Career in the guides section of my Purpose-Driven Nurses Facebook community)

3. 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺.

🩺 Consider this: if you leave nursing altogether, will you feel fulfilled in your purpose?
🩺 While addressing the underlying problem head on is understandably a difficult alternative, it can be a rewarding one.

Self-reflection is essential for all of us, no matter how satisfied we may or may not feel in our careers currently. Which of the 3 strategies will you consider as you self-reflect?

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