Are You a Burnt-Out NP? The Answer Might Not Be a New Job.
To the FNP who just wrote in a Facebook group, "I absolutely hate this job" and is feeling lost and hopeless: I see you. I’ve felt every single one of those emotions. The heavy feeling in your chest, the sense that this was all a huge mistake… that was me. I working as an NP for more than a year and I was convinced primary care was the problem. So I changed jobs. And then I changed jobs again. And guess what? The problem was still there.
Delegation Is Not About Hierarchy; It's About Survival.
Do you ever feel like you alone are responsible for every single task, every detail, every day?
It’s the pervasive belief that "If I don't do it, it won't get done right". This belief, though well-intentioned, is a direct pipeline to unpaid after-hours work and burnout. When you try to do everything yourself, you ensure your time is consumed by non-provider tasks, forcing your licensed, high-value work into your personal time.
It's time for a critical mindset shift: Delegation is a core leadership skill that protects your 40-hour workweek.
Why Perfectionist Charting Is a Pipeline to Unpaid Work
You are a high-achiever. You have high standards for your patients because you care deeply. But in a broken system, those standards can be turned against you.
I’ve been there. You stay late because you feel like if you don't document every single minute detail, you aren't doing enough. Many NPs struggle with Imposter Syndrome, the nagging feeling that despite your education and experience, you have to work twice as hard to "prove" you belong. This leads to writing notes that are practically novels, driven by the fear that a shorter note might look "unprofessional."
This isn't a lack of skill; it's a High-Achiever’s Trap. It’s time to realize that Efficient Care = Excellent Care, and your value isn't measured by the length of your paragraphs.
I Worked Myself Sick
I never imagined that a meticulously planned vacation could end with me too sick to go on the trip. I was so excited for this eight-day adventure that I had carefully curated every detail…