If you've ever worked a short-staffed shift, you know how easy it is to get stuck in a loop of frustration, fear, and hopelessness.
“This is going to be awful.”
“We’ll never make it through.”
“No one cares how hard this is.”

It’s a natural reaction, especially for hardworking, nurses who already ca...

Nurses are some of the most responsible people on the planet. It’s part of the job. We care deeply about our patients, we anticipate needs before they’re spoken, and we take pride in being dependable professionals. In fact, according to Gallup, nurses have been ranked the most trusted profession for...

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...