The EPIC Audience Connection

A bold blog tackling nurse bullying, hospital politics, and

survival strategies every healthcare worker should know.

As well as AI in hospitals and what nurses can do.

New Nurses Are Calling for Help - and No One is Listening

New Nurses Are Calling for Help - and No One is Listening

New Nurses Are Calling for Help - and No One is ListeningAJ Prentice
Published on: 05/12/2025

New graduate nurses are leaving hospitals in droves—not because they’re unprepared, but because they’re bullied by the very preceptors meant to guide them. This blog exposes the hidden crisis of preceptor bullying, its devastating impact on nurse retention and patient safety, and what hospitals must do to stop it.

Workplace BullyingNurse BullyingNursing General
Your Feet Hurt, You're Burnt Out, and Nursing Still Pretends You're Fine

Your Feet Hurt, You're Burnt Out, and Nursing Still Pretends You're Fine

Your Feet Hurt, You're Burnt Out, and Nursing Still Pretends You're FineAJ Prentice
Published on: 04/12/2025

Discover why nurse burnout isn't a personal failing but a systemic crisis. This blog exposes the myths of self-care gimmicks, unpacks the culture of martyrdom in nursing, and outlines real, research-backed solutions to reclaim wellbeing and transform healthcare.

Nursing General
Ignored By Your Charge Nurse? Here’s the Real Reason It Hurts—and What You Can Do About It

Ignored By Your Charge Nurse? Here’s the Real Reason It Hurts—and What You Can Do About It

Ignored By Your Charge Nurse? Here’s the Real Reason It Hurts—and What You Can Do About ItAJ Prentice
Published on: 03/12/2025

Feeling ignored by your charge nurse? This article breaks down why it happens, how to respond, and the exact steps to protect your patients and your license. Includes a free downloadable guide for nurses.

Nursing General
“Compassion is Killing Nurses”: The Myth That’s Burning Out the Best in Healthcare

“Compassion is Killing Nurses”: The Myth That’s Burning Out the Best in Healthcare

“Compassion is Killing Nurses”: The Myth That’s Burning Out the Best in HealthcareAJ Prentice
Published on: 30/11/2025

Discover why compassion is being weaponized against nurses—and how the "Good Nurse" identity is leading to burnout, underpayment, and invisibility. Learn the 7 hard truths every nurse must hear to reclaim their power.

Nurse BullyingNursing General