82. Hospice Nurse Burnout: When You Know Something Needs to Change

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕If you're experiencing hospice nurse burnout and you know something has to change, this episode is for you.After interviewing hospice nurses across the country for the Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project, one message has become incredibly clear:Most hospice nurses don't want to leave hospice.They want to love hospice again.In this episode, I share a simple lesson from my morning walk that reminded me how often we convince ourselves that one small step won't make a difference. But what if those few intentional minutes aren't just another self-care task? What if they're the first step toward reconnecting with the nurse—and the person—you've always been?We'll talk about why hope doesn't always come before action, how small daily choices can help you reconnect with yourself, and why caring for yourself isn't about adding one more thing to your to-do list. It's about creating enough space to remember why you chose this work in the first place.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the work you love, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone—and that meaningful change often begins with one small step.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why hospice nurse burnout isn't the end of your story• How small, intentional habits can create meaningful change• A different way to think about self-care• One simple question to ask before your day starts taking from youNext week: If you could truly hit reset, what would actually be different? We'll explore what life could look like when you begin finding your way back to yourself.If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little hope today. 💕 Remember...You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being. I truly believe it's possible to do both. 💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.  💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guideJenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕 🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™https://jennylytle.com