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Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Energy & Sustainability: I still have the physical and emotional energy to sustain my current nursing role.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 2.
  Respect & Value: I feel respected and valued in my work environment.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 3.
  Future Projection: I can imagine myself continuing in this role for the next 5–10 years.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 4.
  Nature of Change: My desire for change feels thoughtful, not impulsive.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 5.
  Nervous System Response: When I think about making a change, my body feels more calm than panicked.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 6.
  Self-Trust Under Uncertainty: I trust myself to navigate uncertainty or temporary income changes if needed.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 7.
  Identity Flexibility: My identity is not solely tied to being “the reliable one” at work or at home.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 8.
  Motivation for Staying: Guilt or loyalty is not the main reason I stay where I am.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 9.
  Perceived Support: I feel supported—emotionally or professionally—when I think about my next chapter.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree
• 10.
  Sense of Aloneness: I don’t feel like I have to figure this out alone.

  • A.
    1 — Strongly Disagree
  • B.
    2 — Disagree
  • C.
    3 — Neutral
  • D.
    4 — Agree
  • E.
    5 — Strongly Agree

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Staying Out of Obligation — Trapped by Guilt, Not Choice

  Score Range: Below 20 If this is you… you may already know what you want, but guilt or loyalty is keeping you from acting on it.What this score is really telling youYou may already know you want change—but guilt, loyalty, or fear of disappointing others is keeping you in place. This pattern is common among deeply responsible nurses who have spent years being “the dependable one.”Obligation can quietly override self-trust, making it feel selfish—or impossible—to choose yourself.This isn’t a motivation problem. It’s an identity and permission issue.Reflection questionsWho are you afraid of letting down if you make a change?What expectations are you carrying that may no longer be yours to hold?If staying were a true choice—not an obligation—would you still choose it?A future version of youYou feel lighter and more self-directed. You still care deeply—but not at your own expense. Your career decisions feel intentional, not bound by guilt.You become someone who chooses intentionally rather than out of guilt. You begin untangling who you’ve been for others from who you’re becoming for yourself. With support, you question old roles and expectations and give yourself permission to choose differently — without burning bridges.What comes next is freedom with integrity. Your career decisions feel self-directed and aligned, not inherited or guilt-driven. You still care deeply — but now your care includes yourself.This future doesn’t come from pushing harder or making drastic moves. It comes from supported clarity — and not doing this alone.One clear next stepYou don’t need pressure—you need safe, supported space to untangle obligation from alignment. Coaching provides that containment and permission.You don’t need pressure—you need permission and support. → Book a Clarity Call with Ericka Kirschner, Career Change Coach There is no “right” score here—only information. This check-in reflects a season, not a permanent state. Awareness is the first step toward designing a nursing career that fits your life.
• 2.
  Depleted & Doubting — Exhausted, Not Incompetent

  Score Range: 21–30 If this is you… your energy and confidence are compromised, even though your skills and intelligence are still very much intact.What this score is really telling youYou’re exhausted—not incapable. You may feel emotionally flat, overwhelmed, or disconnected from work that once mattered. When depletion is this deep, asking yourself to “just figure it out” is unrealistic and unfair.Your hesitation isn’t weakness—it’s your system signaling that it needs rest, support, and containment, not more pressure.This is not the moment for big, isolated decisions. It’s the moment for care.Reflection questionsWhat signs of exhaustion have you been normalizing?What feels most at risk right now—your energy, health, or sense of self?If support were guaranteed, what would feel relieving to say out loud?A future version of youYou feel steadier and less reactive. You’re no longer making choices from survival mode, and you trust that change doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being.You become someone who stops asking herself to perform through exhaustion. With support, you focus on restoring capacity first — energy, boundaries, and self-trust — instead of forcing decisions you’re not resourced to make.What opens up next is possibility. As stability returns, clarity slowly follows. Curiosity replaces dread, and choice replaces survival mode. You begin imagining a future that feels supportive, realistic, and aligned — not overwhelming.This future doesn’t come from pushing harder or making drastic moves. It comes from supported clarity — and not doing this alone.One clear next stepFocus on rebuilding capacity first. Coaching support can help you restore energy, set boundaries, and think clearly again—without rushing or forcing outcomes.This isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about rebuilding capacity. → Book a Clarity Call with Ericka Kirschner, Career Change Coach There is no “right” score here—only information. This check-in reflects a season, not a permanent state. Awareness is the first step toward designing a nursing career that fits your life.
• 3.
  Functioning but Strained — Holding It Together with Little Margin

  Score Range: 31–40 If this is you… you’re still showing up and doing your job well, but it’s taking more out of you than it used to.What this score is really telling youYou’re holding things together—but it’s taking more effort than it used to. You’re capable, responsible, and still showing up, but there’s less margin for recovery. Stress may be clouding your confidence, even though your instincts are pointing toward change.This isn’t failure—it’s chronic strain from being reliable for too long without enough support.This stage often comes with mixed signals: knowing something needs to change, while doubting yourself for wanting that change at all.Reflection questionsWhat feels hardest to recover from lately—work, home, or the mental load of both?Where are you overriding your own needs to keep things stable for others?What kind of support would help you feel steadier right now?A future version of youYour nervous system feels calmer. You’re not rushing decisions or second-guessing yourself. You feel supported enough to think clearly about what comes next.You become someone who no longer lives in constant strain. As your nervous system settles, confidence returns and self-doubt quiets. You begin trusting your judgment again — not because everything is solved, but because you finally have the support to think clearly.What comes next is steadiness and perspective. Small, intentional shifts create relief, and from that calmer place, clarity begins to emerge. You start shaping what’s next without pressure, making decisions that feel thoughtful rather than reactive.This future doesn’t come from pushing harder or making drastic moves. It comes from supported clarity — and not doing this alone.One clear next stepBefore making decisions, your system needs stabilization and clarity. Nervous-system-aware coaching helps you slow down, regulate, and reconnect with your own judgment.Stability first. Then clarity. → Book a Clarity Call with Ericka Kirschner, Career Change Coach There is no “right” score here—only information. This check-in reflects a season, not a permanent state. Awareness is the first step toward designing a nursing career that fits your life.
• 4.
  Capable & Ready — Clear-Headed, Not Burned Out

  Score Range: 41–50 If this is you… you still have capacity and perspective, but your current role no longer fits the life you’re living now.What this score is really telling youYou’re not burned out—you’re resourced. You still have energy, perspective, and self-trust, even if you don’t want to keep things exactly as they are. Your desire for change isn’t coming from panic or escape; it’s coming from awareness. Many nurses reach this stage quietly, sensing that their current role no longer fits their life as it is now—even if it once did.This is a powerful place to be. You’re not reacting—you’re ready to design intentionally.Reflection questionsWhat feels sustainable in your current role—and what no longer does?If you didn’t need to justify your choices to anyone, what would you explore next?What does “enough” look like for you in this season of life?A future version of youWork feels aligned rather than draining. You’re making proactive decisions with confidence, not urgency, and your career supports your life instead of competing with it.You become someone who trusts her readiness and knows how to use it well. Work feels aligned rather than draining, and you begin shaping what’s next with clarity and intention. You’re no longer circling the same questions — you’re naming what you want to keep, what you’re ready to change, and making thoughtful choices that fit this season of your life.What opens up next is direction. With support, ideas turn into a grounded plan, conversations become easier, and your career starts to feel like something you’re actively designing — not just managing.This future doesn’t come from pushing harder or making drastic moves. It comes from supported clarity — and not doing this alone.One clear next stepYou don’t need to push—you need structure and clarity. A values-aligned career clarity call can help you translate readiness into a grounded, realistic plan.You’re ready for a supported next step. → Book a Clarity Call with Ericka Kirschner, Career Change CoachThere is no “right” score here—only information. This check-in reflects a season, not a permanent state. Awareness is the first step toward designing a nursing career that fits your life.