Crying in the Car Before Shift | Shift Happens Surviving #healthcare Burnout #code

"Is it really a code blue situation where you need to stop... or are you just burnt out?" This shift, Nurse Millie and Nurse Tara are tackling the exhaustion that every healthcare worker faces. We are breaking down the critical difference between having a rough season that requires some PTO, and hitting a full "Code Blue" in your career where you need to completely step away and revive yourself. We are sharing our own raw experiences with burnout—from getting nauseous just stepping off the hospital elevator, to crying in the car before a shift, and dealing with physicians who try to tell you how to think. Plus, we discuss why changing specialties (like moving from the ICU to anesthesia or pre-op) might be the exact treatment plan you need instead of abandoning nursing altogether. We also hit the Nurses' Station to answer your anonymous confessions and debate the ultimate self-care strategies—even if it means negotiating for an "Assistant Vice President" Rolex or avoiding the coworker you want to give a "two-piece and a biscuit" to. Hit play, take a deep breath, and remember: feeling depleted doesn't mean you've stopped loving nursing. ✨ LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW: https://linktr.ee/shifthappenspodshow Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-happens-podcast/id1896920249 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033xjE3... Captivate Site: https://shifthappenspodcast.captivate.fm 👋 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Instagram: @shifthappenspodshow TikTok: @shifthappenspodshow Business Inquiries: shifthappenspodshow@gmail.com 🏥 ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to the digital breakroom! Shift Happens is a raw, unfiltered look at healthcare, nursing, and the hilarious, heartbreaking, and chaotic realities of hospital life, hosted by Nurse Millie and Nurse Tara. New episodes drop every Friday! ⚖️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The thoughts, stories, and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the views of any employing institution or hospital. This content is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.