What nurses say VS what they want to say

I’ve been an ED nurse for 12 years, an ICU nurse for 5, and now I’m a nurse anesthesia resident. So trust me when I say this — I’ve seen the best and the worst parts of this profession. Here’s my advice, and it might sting a little: 1. Stop making excuses. Nobody’s coming to save you. Want to grow? Then show up — tired, scared, and unprepared if needed — but show up. I did this for many years and grew a lot because of it. 2. Be coachable. Experience means nothing if you can’t take feedback. The