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    • Nursing
    • Emergency Medicine
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    • Emergency nurses dedicate years to patient care.
    • A crisis of confidence can arise after prolonged service in emergency departments.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the experiences of emergency nurses facing professional disillusionment.
    • To understand the factors leading to a loss of belief in making a difference.
    • To identify potential reasons for nurses considering leaving the profession.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative exploration of an emergency nurse's experience.
    • Longitudinal reflection on 15 years in Accident & Emergency (A&E).
    • Analysis of personal beliefs and professional identity.

    Main Results:

    • A seasoned emergency nurse reported a significant loss of belief in her impact.
    • After 15 years in the field, the nurse experienced profound self-doubt.
    • This disillusionment brought the nurse to the brink of leaving emergency medicine.

    Conclusions:

    • Prolonged exposure to emergency care can lead to existential challenges for nurses.
    • The emotional toll of emergency nursing requires further study.
    • Support systems may be needed for nurses experiencing professional burnout and loss of purpose.