I took the lead therapist role, and now I run the staffing and the protocols for the whole unit. What got me through the hard shifts was the hands-on part, sitting with someone fighting for breath and helping them find it. That work belongs to my team's hands now, not mine.
More people experience this than they realize.
You run staffing and protocols instead of the hands-on care that got you through the hard shifts.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.