Recovery from nurse burnout typically takes three to twelve months for mild to moderate cases, and twelve to twenty-four months for severe burnout. Career misalignment often resolves faster with structured support.
My own burnout became the turning point that led to founding The Hive. This is my honest story of rebuilding, and why supporting nurses to thrive is now my life's work.
A personal reflection on finding calm amid chaos, and the lessons from a trip to India that reshaped how I approach burnout, presence, and pace in both life and nursing leadership.