Most people think new nurses are leaving because they “can’t handle it.”

That’s not what’s happening.

Up to 60% of new graduate nurses leave within their first two years.

Not just their job.

Nursing.

And it’s not because they’re weak.

It’s not because of COVID.

And it’s not a generational issue.

It’s what happens when expectations collide with reality and there’s no real support to bridge that gap.

In this episode, Jennifer Johnson breaks down what’s actually driving nurses away:

Transition shock no one prepares you for

Schedules you have zero control over

Systems designed without input from bedside nurses

And a level of emotional labor that takes years, not months, to learn

But here’s what makes this conversation different:

She’s not just talking about the problem.

She’s building a solution.

Combining AI support, reflective journaling, and real nurse mentorship outside hospital systems because what new nurses need isn’t more policies.

They need support that actually meets them where they are.

There’s also a bigger message here for nurses thinking about doing something different:

Your first idea won’t be your final one.

And that’s not failure.

That’s how this works.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt unsupported, or wondered if there’s a better way to stay in nursing without burning out this episode will hit home.

Watch Now.

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