Nurse's Viral Confession: The Realities of Mandatory Overtime and Workplace Politics

A recent viral video by TikTok user @caldo.de.les, a nurse with 10 years of experience, has sparked widespread discussion about professionalism and burnout in the healthcare sector. In the video, the nurse candidly shares her growing indifference towards workplace professionalism, citing two specific incidents that highlight her frustrations.One incident involved a meeting where management announced mandatory 15-hour shifts due to understaffing. The nurse openly expressed her disinterest, stating, 'I'm not interested in that, so let me know if I need to log on to Indeed when I get back to my desk.' Her manager reportedly backtracked and stuttered in response.In a separate event, while performing lab duties, an older colleague allegedly made disparaging remarks about her job, saying, 'Oh, I could never do that job, that's so disgusting.' The nurse confronted the colleague, reminding her that she lacked a nursing license and had recently requested overtime due to financial difficulties. The nurse then used her foot to close the door on the colleague.The nurse attributes her changed perspective to burnout and a realization that healthcare institutions often need experienced nurses more than nurses need them. She clarified that her lack of concern for professionalism is directed at management and corporate politics, not at patient care. 'I will ride hard for my patients... I love taking care of people, and that's the only reason I still do this job,' she stated, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for her patients.

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