Two Thirds of NHS nurses have considered quitting job over stress.

Dan Bowen, a nurse, shares his experience of increasing stress in the profession, echoing a survey by the Royal College of Nursing that shows many nurses consider quitting due to stress and workload. The government acknowledges the issue but highlights increased staffing. Personal reflections reveal mixed feelings of being valued and pressured. The NHS faces challenges from budget constraints, rising costs, and an aging population.

What has Dan Bowen considered due to the increasing pressures in his job?

• Pursuing further education

• Switching to a different hospital

• Leaving the nursing profession

• Taking a vacation

According to the survey, what percentage of nurses have thought about quitting in the past year?

• 80%

• 75%

• 62%

• 50%

What is the main reason nurses feel unable to provide the care they want?

• Lack of resources

• Too busy with workload

• Insufficient training

• Poor management

How has the number of clinical staff changed since May 2010?

• Increased by 23,400

• Decreased by 3,500

• Increased by 3,500

• Remained the same

What factors are contributing to the strain on the NHS?

• Decreasing patient numbers

• Technological advancements

• Increased government funding

• Stringent budgets and rising costs