Nursing is a tough career choice. No doubt. But how much can you expect anyone to do? I talk today with another nurse. Three years into her career. We talk about what it's like to be a nurse. And how nurse burnout can affect YOU.

We also discuss Question one, on the Massachusetts ballot for the November 6, 2018 election. This question proposes a legal mandate for nurse:patient ratios in acute care settings. On the surface, it sounds amazing. Please listen to this podcast to hear a different perspective from two nurses. One early in her career, the other perhaps a little sullied.

Why is this important to you?

• It may impact the care your parent receives
• It may impact the care you will need to provide to your parent
• It may impact you as a patient
• it may impact you as an employee
• It may impact you as a tax payer

I hope you listen. And I would love to hear your take on this. Even if you don't live in Massachusetts. Because it didn't start here, and it likely won't end here, unless it does...