Why nurses are quitting in 2023 and why I quit my ICU nurse job

After reading this, you will understand why nurses quit or why I quit.

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I talk about quitting my job frequently in my writings and videos, but I want to write down a few specifics and reasons and provide some background into the medical world.

If you have ever been a nurse or worked in the world of pharmaceuticals, you already know the struggle of being a nurse. Or the person stuck in the middle of all the drama, from the head of the hospital to the janitor.

“Save one life, you’re a hero. Save 100 lives, you’re a nurse.” — Unknown

First, let’s start with what is a nurse or nursing. According to the American Nurses Association, Nursing is:

21st-century nursing is the glue that holds a patient’s healthcare journey together. Across the entire patient experience, and wherever there is someone in need of care, nurses work tirelessly to identify and protect the needs of the individual.