Episode 23 - Wendy Trevarthen - Part 1 Outgrown your role, Part 2. Bullying or Misalignment/

🎙️ In this solo episode, Wendy brings together two powerful live recordings from the Your Nurse Voice Matters (previously known as Healthy Options Now) Facebook group to explore a question many nurses quietly ask themselves: Is this burnout, or have I outgrown my role?

In the first half, Wendy unpacks the signs that you may have outgrown your nursing role. Key themes include:

1. Loss of enjoyment — boredom, lack of challenge, and feeling undervalued

2. Misaligned expectations — what you were promised versus reality

3. Limited opportunities — no visible career pathway or growth

In the second half, Wendy clarifies the critical difference between burnout and role misalignment. Key themes include:

1. The source of the problem — workload and fatigue versus poor role fit

2. How you feel after rest — relief versus persistent dissatisfaction

3. What you fantasise about changing — hours and shifts versus purpose and direction

This episode encourages reflection, self-awareness, and proactive career conversations — before frustration turns into burnout.

If you know a nurse that has a story to tell, put us in touch

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