First Name *

Last Name *

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When someone at work asks you to stay late, cover a shift, or take on extra work, what do you do? *

I check my own schedule and priorities first. If it doesn't work, I say no.

I usually say yes, then feel frustrated with myself later.

I say yes before I even think about it. It's automatic

When you do say no to someone, how do you feel afterward? *

Fine. I said no because it was the right call.

Uncomfortable. I replay it in my head and wonder if they're upset

Guilty. I usually end up going back and saying yes anyway.

Before your shift starts, how do you feel sitting in the parking lot? *

Ready. I know what I'm walking into and I'm prepared.

Heavy. I need a few minutes to talk to myself into going in.

Drained before I even start. Some days I sit there wondering how much longer I can do this.

What do your days off actually look like? *

I have plans, hobbies, and things I look forward to outside of work.

I mostly recover. Sleep in, cancel plans, stay on the couch.

I don't really have a life outside of work. My days off are just the space between shifts.

When was the last time you negotiated your pay, asked for a raise, or discussed your compensation? *

Recently, I know my value and I advocate for myself.

I've thought about it but haven't done it. I don't know how to bring it up.

Never. I take what's offered and don't question it.

If someone aske you "Who are you outside of nursing?" how would you answer? *

Easily. I have a clear sense of who I am beyond my job.

I'd struggle. I used to know, but it's gotten blurry.

I wouldn't have an answer. Nursing is pretty much all I am right now.

How much of yourself do the people closest to you actually get? *

The full version of me. I show up present and engaged.

A tired version. They get what's left after work takes its share.

Almost nothing. I come home empty. I don't have anything left to give.

When a boundary you set gets pushed back on, what happens? *

I hold it. I said what I said.

I hold it for a while, then give in when the pressure builds.

I don't really set boundaries. I already know they won't stick.

Where does your sense of worth come from? *

From who I am. Not from what I do or how much I give.

Partly from being needed. I feel best when people depend on me.

Almost entirely from being useful. If I'm not helping someone, I don't feel like I matter.

Right now, honestly, are you living your life or just getting through it? *

Living it. It's not perfect, but I'm making decisions that reflect what I want.

Somewhere in between. I know something needs to change but I haven't figured out what.

Getting through it. I'm tired, stuck, and I don't recognize myself anymore.