You are the 5 people you spend the most time with.

5 people you spend the most time with

Jim Rohn, is known for the quote, “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” Have you ever reflected on the positive (or negative) impact these 5 people create in your life? Do you have that one person in your life that is always grumpy? They constantly complain about […]

Secrets to Successfully Landing your Ideal Nurse Practitioner Job

Landing your Ideal Nurse Practitioner Job

Guest blog post by Josie Tate, creator of Clincepts. Securing your ideal nurse practitioner job is an important milestone in your career, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for nurse practitioners. Read on to discover how my proven 4-step strategy can […]

5 ways to find personal happiness as a nurse practitioner

personal happiness as a nurse practitioner

I’ve been struggling with contentment and personal happiness as a nurse practitioner. Feeling content in my personal and professional life is always something I have struggled with. I am naturally a hard working, goal focused person who is always dreaming a bigger dream. But lately I have been driving myself crazy. I have been questioning […]

15 benefits of remote nurse practitioner jobs

remote nurse practitioner jobs

There are multiple benefits of remote nurse practitioner jobs. And I’m guessing many burned-out nurse practitioners have not considered working remotely. As The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner, I strive to provide those struggling with nurse practitioner burnout a variety of options to overcome their burnout.  So if you are a nurse practitioner who craves a better […]

Nurse practitioner stress vs. burnout: 5 differences

Nurse practitioner stress

There is a difference between nurse practitioner stress vs. burnout. Nurse practitioners are used to stress. Whether an APRN works in a busy emergency room setting or an overwhelming primary care clinic, there is constant stress. The demands of a nurse practitioner are never-ending. Add on a global pandemic that changed the world and a […]

I see you burned-out nurse practitioner

Erica D the NP helping burned-out nurse practitioners

You are empty. You are physically, emotionally, mentally depleted. You are exhausted. You are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You no longer have the passion or the fulfillment in your nurse practitioner career. You contemplate the next move. You are ready to leave healthcare. You are beyond burned-out. I see you burned-out […]

17 signs and symptoms you need to set boundaries as a nurse practitioner

Set boundaries as a nurse practitioner

Do you need to set boundaries as a nurse practitioner? Maybe you’re not even aware that you have a lack of boundaries yet it is creating a negative impact in your personal and professional life. If a nurse practitioner has a lack of healthy boundaries, it is very likely they are struggling with (or nearing) […]

Do you feel like you’re never happy? Managing the Hedonic Treadmill of Happiness

Hedonic treadmill

Do you feel like no matter what you do, you will never be happy? Are you always thinking of greener grasses? Are you always buying the newest thing to make you feel good? Do you feel like you are never satisfied? I am all about striving for new goals and growth, but if you are […]

Spending time with happy people will make you happier

Overcome nurse practitioner burnout

I know, it’s hard to believe that something so simple can be so true. If you want to live a happier life, surround yourself with happier people. If you want to be more motivated, spend time with motivated people. If you want to become financially free, hang out with financially independent people. When you are […]

Can quitting your nurse practitioner job help overcome burnout?

Quitting your nurse practitioner job

Through my work, coaching burned-out nurse practitioners, I have heard many comments such as “My job is terrible and the only way to overcome burnout is to quit my job.” While quitting your nurse practitioner job can feel like the only way out of burnout, I typically don’t recommend leaving right away. I feel there […]