Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design

Nursing Career Change: Shifting to a Role That Fits Your Life and Values

Aug 19, 2024

Kate, a dedicated nurse and patient advocate, shares her personal journey through burnout and career reevaluation. She discusses the emotional toll of misaligned values in nursing. Kate emphasizes the importance of separating one's identity from their job and offers practical steps to navigate burnout. Her transition to a more fulfilling nursing role highlights advocacy's role in her career. Listeners will gain insight into creating a meaningful career path that aligns with their personal values while embracing change.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing the disconnect between career expectations and reality is vital for addressing burnout and finding fulfillment in work.

Aligning one’s job with core values and advocacy interests is essential for job satisfaction and mitigating feelings of disillusionment.

Deep dives

Realization of Career Mismatch

Many individuals experience a harsh awakening when they realize that the career they have worked towards is not the right fit for them. This realization often comes after years of education and dedication, making it challenging to detach one’s identity from their professional role. Personal stories, like that of a nurse who felt disillusioned shortly after starting, underscore this struggle, as initial hopes are dashed by the realities of the job. The disconnect between expectations and actual experiences can lead to feelings of devastation and being trapped within a role that no longer aligns with internal values.

Intro

2min

Navigating Nursing Disillusionment

8min

Navigating Career Fulfillment: The Journey Towards Meaningful Work

2min

Reassessing Nursing Identity

10min

Navigating Career Change Through Loss and Growth

4min

Embracing Career Changes

7min

Nearly half of healthcare workers reported feeling burned out and stated they would be looking for a new job, according to the CDC in 2022. If you're questioning whether you've chosen the wrong path and feeling the weight of burnout or doubt, you'll want to hear Kate's story.

A nurse passionate about advocating for her patients, found herself in this same predicament — burnt out and questioning if she'd made a mistake in choosing her path. Through a journey of self-discovery, Kate realized she didn’t need to abandon nursing, but instead redefined her role to fit her life and values. In this episode, we explore how Kate made her career work for her by prioritizing what mattered most, and how you can do the same—even when facing burnout.

What you’ll learn

How to identify when your career no longer aligns with your core values and life goals
The importance of untangling your identity from your job to find greater fulfillment
Practical steps for navigating burnout and reclaiming the love you once had for your career

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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