The Relentless School Nurse

MAY 30, 2025

Building strong peer networks, participating in professional communities, and seeking mental health support when needed can help manage stress and prevent burnout. Practicing self-compassion, setting boundaries, and finding moments of rest are not luxuriesthey’re survival tools. The countdown is on for me, my friends.

Self-Care 44

Self-Care Medicaid Retirement Mental Health 44

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. This trend is projected to continue through at least 2027. 7 Depending on the practice setting, some geriatric nurses may have the chance to specialize further in palliative care, mental health, pain management or orthopedics.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Self-Care Mental Health 52

Daily Nurse

MAY 9, 2023

Another 610,388 RNs reported an “intent to leave” the workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, and retirement. This number represents a portion of the workforce NCSBN would not have expected to leave. Some 188,962 additional RNs younger than age 40 reported similar intentions.

Retirement 98

Retirement Licensing Career Change Mental Health 98

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 31, 2023

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. They also provide health insurance and retirement benefits you wouldn’t receive working a short-term job.

Travel Nursing 52

Travel Nursing Nurse Practitioner Work-Life Balance Health Insurance 52