Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Released Monday, 17th March 2025
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Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Is Nursing Even Worth It Anymore? (I Quit 10 Weeks Before Graduation . . . It Was The BEST Decision I Ever Made)

Monday, 17th March 2025
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Is nursing still worth it, or is burnout making it impossible to stay in the profession? In this episode, Jon Haws, RN, gets real about the struggles nurses face, sharing his own story of quitting nursing school just 10 weeks before graduation. He breaks down the shocking statistics behind nursing burnout, why it might actually be PTSD, and the hard lessons he learned from hitting rock bottom.

But here’s the truth—nursing can still be one of the most rewarding careers IF you take care of yourself. Jon shares six game-changing strategies to prevent burnout, the mindset shifts that saved his career, and why stepping away helped him come back stronger.

If you’re questioning whether nursing is right for you—or if you’re barely holding on—this episode is for you. Tune in for raw, honest insight into the challenges of nursing, why self-care is non-negotiable, and how to find your path without losing yourself.

  • How burnout is wrecking nurses—and patients
  • Why quitting nursing school was the best decision Jon ever made
  • 6 anti-burnout strategies that actually work

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Listen now and take control of your nursing journey.

 

Read the blog post here: https://nursing.com/burnout 

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Helping Nursing Students Succeed. Period.Free Nursing School and NCLEX Cheat Sheets at nursing.com/freebiesWelcome to the NURSING.com Show from NURSING.com . . . #1 Nursing Podcast and the leader in nursing student education.New motivational episodes 2-3 times per week covering:Struggling Students - common questions and concerns from students.Tips and Nurse Life - how to succeed as a nursing student and nurse.Interviews - discussion with through leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors.Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Care for various disease processes.Follow us on social media @nursing.com_ on Instagram or @nursing.comofficial on FacebookFrom the leading nursing education website (NURSING.com) comes the top nursing podcast. With pharmacology episodes, test taking tips, student struggles, interviews (with leading nurse advocates like Kati Kleber, Nurse Bass, Nurse Nacole, and more), NCLEX review, we cover the information that nurses need to know to accelerate their career and become incredible RNs.Jon Haws RN, the host has worked as a critical care registered nurse in a Level I Trauma hospital in Dallas, TX.Jon is the creator of NURSING.com. Visit the site and check out the books on Amazon.com We discuss current trends in the ICU, anatomy, physiology, nursing care, and much more. Our goal is to change nursing education forever by making it more accessible, cutting the fluff, and teaching students how to think like nurses through modern technology.For full disclaimer information visit: nursing.comNCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC.

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