The Identity Crisis of the People-Pleasing RN

FreshRN by Kati Kleber, MSN RN

May 29, 202528:26Science & Medicine

In this episode, we're diving into what happens when perfectionism collides with the messy, high-pressure reality of nursing. If you've ever felt like your entire identity is wrapped up in being the "good nurse" ... you...

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