Becoming a Nurse in 2020: The Pandemic & Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, Nurse Sydney and her nursing school friends Celina (Labour & Delivery Nurse) and Maddie (Pediatric Cardiology Nurse) share what it was really like becoming nurses in 2020.

They talk about starting their careers in the middle of the pandemic, the imposter syndrome they faced as new grads, and the advice they wish someone had given them.

They’re sharing:

• What it was really like starting their careers during COVID

• The pressure, fear, and confusion of being brand-new nurses in a crisis

• How imposter syndrome showed up for each of them

• The moments that shaped them

• The advice they wish every new grad could hear

Whether you’re a student nurse, a new grad, or curious about the reality behind the scenes, this episode is honest, relatable, and a little nostalgic.