Calling or Career? Exploring the Heart Behind Nursing

Keywords nursing, calling, profession, work-life balance, self-advocacy, boundaries, healthcare, nursing career, emotional intelligence, resilience Summary In this episode of 'Why We Nurse', host Serena Tobar engages with Lee Ann Harrison-Fyfe, a seasoned nurse, to explore the dual perspectives of nursing as a calling versus a job. They discuss Lee Ann's extensive nursing journey, the importance of caring in nursing, and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. The conversation emphasizes the need for nurses to set boundaries, advocate for themselves, and find fulfillment in their roles, whether they view nursing as a calling or a profession. takeaways Nursing can be seen as both a calling and a job. Caring is an innate quality essential for nursing. Setting boundaries is crucial for personal well-being. Engagement in nursing leads to job satisfaction. Advocacy for fair compensation is important for nurses. Nurses should not feel guilty for seeking work-life balance. Resilience is key to thriving in the nursing profession. Professional organizations can support nurses' advocacy efforts. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are vital in nursing. Nursing involves meeting patients at their most vulnerable moments. titles Nursing: A Calling or Just a Job? Leanne's Inspiring Nursing Journey Sound Bites "I felt it was a calling." "Caring is innate in who I am." "Advocate for yourself." Chapters 00:00Nursing: A Calling or a Job? 03:33Leanne's Journey in Nursing 10:42The Balance of Calling and Profession 16:25Setting Boundaries and Self-Advocacy 21:36Advice for New Nurses