The Gritty Nurses chat about the difficult situations many nurses are facing such as quitting the profession, or losing their jobs due to layoffs and cutbacks.  This is unfairly affecting more new nurses, nurses at their end of their careers, and those who are working contact/casual/part time positions. We talk about the pros and cons of entering the nursing profession in 2020. Should an RPN/LPN be paid more if they are assuming the duties of an RN? Why are so many nurses leaving the profession? Should CEOs and senior leaders take a pay cut or be downsized instead? What should you do if you've been laid off?

The Gritty Nurses chat about the difficult situations many nurses are facing such as quitting the profession, or losing their jobs due to layoffs and cutbacks. This is unfairly affecting more new nurses, nurses at their end of their careers, and those who are working contact/casual/part time positions. We talk about the pros and cons of entering the nursing profession in 2020. Should an RPN/LPN be paid more if they are assuming the duties of an RN? Why are so many nurses leaving the profession? Should CEOs and senior leaders take a pay cut or be downsized instead? What should you do if you've been laid off?

The Gritty Nurses chat about the difficult situations many nurses are facing such as quitting the profession, or losing their jobs due to layoffs and cutbacks.&nbsp; This is unfairly affecting more new nurses, nurses at their end of their careers, and those who are working contact/casual/part time positions. We talk about the pros and cons of entering the nursing profession in 2020. Should an RPN/LPN be paid more if they are assuming the duties of an RN? Why are so many nurses leaving the profession? Should CEOs and senior leaders take a pay cut or be downsized instead? What should you do if you've been laid off? &nbsp;

Quitting, Layoffs and Cutbacks: What's a Nurse to Do?

The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face.

Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY.

Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are.

Change is HERE.

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The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face. Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY. Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are. Change is HERE.

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