How to fall back in love with nursing when you’re ready to quit

Thinking of leaving the nursing profession? Advice from those who’ve been there on how to refresh your perspective and reinvigorate your career

With a nursing vacancy rate of almost 11% in the NHS in England and about one in five of those who leave (18.3%) citing too much pressure as the reason, it is clear many nurses are unhappy at work and seeking alternatives.

But is leaving the only choice if you find yourself in this situation, or is it possible to fall back in love with nursing?

Back from the brink of disillusionment

‘I 100% believe that you can, because I’ve lived it,’ says Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust lead professional