I have been a nurse for over 40 years . I love it . I have an MSN. However , I’m so glad my career is ending and not beginning . What hospitals and administrators ask nurses to do is super human and it has really hurt our profession. Self care must be a priority for all healthcare professionals. I’m so glad you found it in nature and gardening. I also found it on the yoga mat and in reading. You might want to consider an MFA instead of a MSN . It might really expand your writing career and make you so much happier.
Thank you Chrissy! The hospital is a difficult and demanding place to work 😔 I love that yoga and reading work well for you, reading is high on my list also. That’s a great thought, I will have to research more about an MFA because I hadn’t thought about that. Thank you for your kind words and have a great day 💗
Nature therapy is the best! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. I have toyed with the notion of going back for a masters degree a few times, but always managed to talk myself out of it while researching schools. :)
I reaaaally connected with your story. I'm not a nurse, but workplace burnout has been a struggle for what feels like forever. Since my first year of grad school working on my PhD. Reading about your journey to move past it and heal yourself is inspiring. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, workplace burnout can happen anywhere for sure! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you are looking forward to the next part. I appreciate your comment and for reading this post. Cheers!
I really admire that you did what you needed to do, even though it was so hard. Your resilience is inspiring, Kendra. I was really touched by these words of yours: “Nature wrapped me in her embrace and soothed my frayed nerves.”
Whoa. I can only imagine the level of unrelenting tension you experienced for so long, but I'm glad you were able to recognize it and take those important steps. Hiking heals the soul!
I have been a nurse for over 40 years . I love it . I have an MSN. However , I’m so glad my career is ending and not beginning . What hospitals and administrators ask nurses to do is super human and it has really hurt our profession. Self care must be a priority for all healthcare professionals. I’m so glad you found it in nature and gardening. I also found it on the yoga mat and in reading. You might want to consider an MFA instead of a MSN . It might really expand your writing career and make you so much happier.
Thank you Chrissy! The hospital is a difficult and demanding place to work 😔 I love that yoga and reading work well for you, reading is high on my list also. That’s a great thought, I will have to research more about an MFA because I hadn’t thought about that. Thank you for your kind words and have a great day 💗
Nature therapy is the best! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. I have toyed with the notion of going back for a masters degree a few times, but always managed to talk myself out of it while researching schools. :)
Thank you Jessica! Yeah, it’s definitely a big commitment, but maybe one day getting a graduate degree will be right for you also 😊
I reaaaally connected with your story. I'm not a nurse, but workplace burnout has been a struggle for what feels like forever. Since my first year of grad school working on my PhD. Reading about your journey to move past it and heal yourself is inspiring. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, workplace burnout can happen anywhere for sure! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you are looking forward to the next part. I appreciate your comment and for reading this post. Cheers!
I really admire that you did what you needed to do, even though it was so hard. Your resilience is inspiring, Kendra. I was really touched by these words of yours: “Nature wrapped me in her embrace and soothed my frayed nerves.”
Thank you so much! Your words warm my heart.
Whoa. I can only imagine the level of unrelenting tension you experienced for so long, but I'm glad you were able to recognize it and take those important steps. Hiking heals the soul!
Thank you! And so am I. Yes, hiking really is one of the better things in life :)