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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, May 5, 2025
Despite 94% saying they'd still choose the profession, new data from MyPerfectResume highlights the crushing workload, understaffing, and emotional toll pushing nurses to the brink
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new nationwide survey of nearly 900 U.S. nurses reveals an unsustainable crisis in American healthcare: 96% have considered leaving the profession, and 83% feel burned out at least weekly. While 94% say they'd still choose nursing again, and 97% report overall career satisfaction, these numbers expose a troubling disconnect—nurses are passionate about their work, but systemic failures are pushing them past their limits.
This new data from MyPerfectResume®, a leading resource for resume and career advice, shows that nurses are working unpaid hours, juggling side jobs, and absorbing the emotional weight of an under-resourced profession—all while delivering critical patient care.
Key Findings – A Profession Under Pressure
"Nurses love what they do—but they are drowning under the pressure," said Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume. "This isn't just about morale—it's about patient safety, workforce sustainability, and systemic failure. If we want to keep nurses in the workforce, we need to stop applauding their resilience and start removing the burdens that demand it."
Nursing Passion Persists—But the System Is Cracking Most nurses cite personal, meaningful reasons for choosing the field:
Yet even with this dedication, 57% frequently think about leaving—not because they've lost heart, but because they're losing support.
Burnout Is Not the Exception—It's the Norm
Top burnout drivers include:
Why Nurses Are Ready to Walk Away When asked why they've considered leaving, nurses pointed to system-level issues, not personal dissatisfaction:
56% of nurses would consider going back to school or obtaining new certifications to facilitate a career change.
Staffing and Safety Are at a Breaking Point Nurses aren't just exhausted—they're outnumbered:
Beyond the Shift: Nurses Work Off the Clock Nurses are subsidizing broken systems with their time, money, and health.
3 Tips To Fight Burnout Many nurses report feeling stuck, burned out by their current roles but unsure how to make a change. For those considering new opportunities, career growth, or even a shift within the field, MyPerfectResume offers professionally written nursing resume examples designed to help nurses highlight their strengths, showcase their experience, and take the next step with confidence.
To combat workplace burnout, nurses can try the following:
To view the full report and additional insights, please visit https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/basics/nurses-professional-careers or contact Nathan Barber, public relations specialist, at [email protected].
Survey Methodology The findings were obtained by surveying 876 U.S. nurses on March 6, 2025. The MTurk survey included a mix of multiple-choice, scale-based, and open-ended questions to assess job satisfaction, burnout, compensation, and systemic challenges in the nursing profession.
About MyPerfectResume MyPerfectResume is the leading resource for resume advice and expert customer care to help professionals elevate their careers with the perfect resume. Created to take the hassle out of resume-writing, the user-friendly program offers professionally crafted templates, expert tips, step-by-step guidance, and valuable career advice to effortlessly create an outstanding resume, CV, and cover letter. Since 2013, MyPerfectResume has helped more than 15 million job seekers create their perfect resumes and has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, NASA, and more. Stay connected with MyPerfectResume's latest updates on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
Media Contact
Nathan Barber, MyPerfectResume, (206) 900-2989, [email protected], https://www.myperfectresume.com/
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