Tired, Burnt Out, or Thriving? Tell Us How Nursing Really Feels in 2025

2 Min Read Published January 23, 2025
Tired, Burnt Out, or Thriving? Tell Us How Nursing Really Feels in 2025

Welcome to the fourth annual Nurse Survey (formerly State of Nursing Survey)! This is where we take a collective pulse on what it really means to be a nurse today—no fluff, no filters, just the raw truth from those of us rocking scrubs on the daily. Let's amplify NURSE voices!

“I’ve teamed up with Nurse.org on this year’s Nurse Survey and THIS is our chance to tell it like it is. Take 5 minutes to share your truth and show the world what it’s really like to walk in our shoes. Your voice shapes the future of nursing—because data that’s real makes change that matters. Let’s do this!" - Nurse Blake

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Real Nurses. Real Data. Real Change. 

And let’s face it: Last year’s survey painted quite the picture, here are some stand-out findings from last year’s report,

  • 69% of us said we still love being a nurse (cue the collective, “Aw!”).
  • 61% think nursing is a great career—because hey, nothing says "exciting job" like juggling life-and-death situations and call bells.
  • 57% said they’d recommend this wild ride to new nurses in 2023.

As we dig a little further into the data - it's important to point out that,

  • Staffing adequacy is still horrible —33% said staffing was adequate in 2023, compared to just 14% in 2022.
  • More than half, precisely 57% - of nurses reported feeling burnt out last year.
  • One nursing paycheck just isn’t cutting it these days for 29% of nurses who reported having a second form of income with most reporting they work per diem to make ends meet. 

So, here’s your chance to vent, dream big, and share what’s on your heart. The survey only takes five minutes—less time than it takes to explain to a patient why they can’t eat pancakes before surgery. Please fill it out and share it with your squad, because the only way to shape the future of nursing is together.

>>Click here to take the survey! Let’s show the world what nurses really think. After all, we’re not just the backbone of healthcare—we’re its beating heart 💜

Previous Nurse Surveys: 2022, 2023, 2024

Check out the previous Nurse.org State of Nursing Reports here,

Nurse Blake
BSN, RN
Nurse Blake
Nurse.org Contributor

Nurse Blake is a nurse, comedian, and creator who has become a beloved figure in the nursing community. Known for his hilarious social media videos and stand-up comedy tours, Blake combines humor and heartfelt advocacy to connect with nurses worldwide. As the founder of NurseCon the ultimate nursing conference, and the Nurse Support Network, a community focused on supporting nurses, he is dedicated to celebrating and empowering the profession. With a passion for making nurses laugh while addressing serious industry topics, Nurse Blake continues to inspire and entertain audiences across the globe.

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