The Identity Crisis of the People-Pleasing RN

29/05/2025 28 min
The Identity Crisis of the People-Pleasing RN

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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 know, the one who never messes up, never says no, and always holds it together, this conversation is for you. We'll talk about: How nursing school subtly wires us for people-pleasing Why high-pressure roles make us more vulnerable to shame Why self-compassion (not shame) is the key to confidence and performance What to do when you disappoint someone—and how to recover with integrity Join my email list, already! https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up  Get thoughtful support, freebies, and honest pep talks straight to your inbox: If you want to learn more about self-compassion, check out the resources from Dr. Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/ Need to take out loans? Use Juno to join a collective bargaining group and score lower interest rates—usually 1–4% better than the big-name lenders. Free to join, and it can save you thousands → https://www.freshrn.com/juno  Connect With Me Online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN    X: https://x.com/Kati_Kleber  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freshrn 

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