As nurses, we are trained to be calm, compassionate, and composed—no matter what. The unspoken rule? Good nurses don’t get angry.

This mindset is deeply ingrained in the Good-Girl Operating System, which teaches us from an early age that being agreeable and self-sacrificing is the path to acceptanc...

Nurses are givers by nature. We dedicate ourselves to others, often at the expense of our own well-being. But when we fail to set boundaries, we leave ourselves vulnerable to stress, burnout, and resentment—not just in our careers but in every aspect of our lives.

For many of us, the fear of spe...

In our demanding profession, we often encounter situations that test our patience, resilience, and emotional strength. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by external circumstances, but it's crucial to remember that our power lies not in controlling what happens to us, but in how we respond. Our reacti...

As nurses, we advocate for our patients, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard. But what about our own voices? What happens when we stay silent, even when we know we should speak up?

I know firsthand the emotional weight of holding back. There were times when I saw something that ...

Many nurses enter the profession driven by a deep sense of compassion and responsibility. But beneath their dedication lies an invisible force that keeps them from fully stepping into their power—the Good-Girl Operating System. This system, ingrained from an early age, teaches women to be agreeable,...

In the world of nursing, there is a constant balancing act between meeting responsibilities and maintaining harmony. Nurses are expected to meet quality, productivity, patient care, and employee satisfaction standards, often making difficult decisions like sending staff home early, asking them to wo...

 In nursing, not speaking up can sometimes feel like the safest option. Yet avoiding difficult conversations often means missing out on the support and solutions we desperately need. I’ve seen this firsthand with two clients whose experiences illustrate how focusing on the problem—or what you don’t ...

I’ll never forget the day I lost my confidence at work.

It was my first week at a new job in a new company, and I wanted to make a great impression. My boss asked me to complete a task, and I agreed immediately. Wanting to go above and beyond, I offered a suggestion to make the process more efficie...

The Silent Struggles of Nurses: How Avoiding Conflict Creates Bigger Problems

Nurses are some of the most hardworking, compassionate professionals in the world. But even within this noble field, unspoken fears and silent struggles can create invisible barriers that undermine teamwork, morale, and p...

There was a moment in my nursing career that I will never forget. It was a moment when I wanted to speak up but didn’t feel safe doing so. I had been asked to oversee a group of patients I had never met before, in a unit I wasn’t familiar with, and without any orientation. It didn’t sit right with m...

Nursing is one of the most rewarding professions in the world, but it can also be one of the most challenging. Nurses work at the intersection of compassion, skill, and resilience, often under conditions that test their physical, emotional, and ethical limits. Yet, for many nurses, the breakroom has...