A recent survey of 1,662 nurses conducted by IFOP for Charlotte K reveals a growing sense of dissatisfaction within the nursing profession. Only 31 percent of nurses surveyed said they are satisfied with their current professional situation, down from 36 percent in 2023. The survey, which adjusted its sample to reflect the broader nursing population based on factors like gender, age, region, and work setting, found that 75 percent of respondents described their mindset as more negative than positive. Fatigue was reported by 94 percent of the nurses, and 61 percent said they would not choose the nursing profession again if given the chance to start over. Burnout is a widespread issue, with 63 percent of respondents indicating they have experienced it during their careers. Of those, 31 percent reported that a healthcare professional had formally diagnosed them with burnout. Salary concerns are also significant, with 88 percent of nurses believing their pay is inadequate for the demands of their job. Many have taken steps to increase their income without changing jobs, such as working overtime (63 percent), accumulating additional work hours (21 percent), or taking on temporary roles (14 percent). Seven out of ten employed nurses say they work more hours than their contracts allow. The upcoming 2025 nursing profession reform has sparked concern, with 91 percent of respondents having heard about it. However, 49 percent worry that the reform will increase their responsibilities without offering better pay, while only 1 percent believe it will improve their daily work. The desire for professional growth has grown, with 87 percent of nurses considering a change in their current situation, up from 79 percent in 2023. Similarly, 63 percent of nurses are considering changing professions, a rise from 57 percent in 2023. A quarter of respondents are considering a complete shift outside the health sector. Despite the desire for change, many nurses face obstacles. Among those considering a professional evolution, 35 percent say it is impossible to stop working or pursue training simultaneously, while 34 percent cite a lack of funding for training and 31 percent mention the impact on personal life. Nearly half (46 percent) would like to undergo a skills assessment but have not done so yet. Among employees, who make up 84 percent of the sample, 69 percent have considered resigning in the past year. However, 87 percent say their workplace has never offered support for professional development. Self-employed nurses are also struggling, with 76 percent considering stopping their work. Of those, 52 percent specifically cite exhaustion and the pace of work as the main reasons. Support from their workplace is limited, with 74 percent of self-employed nurses saying they have not received training or assistance, while 56 percent would have liked to. Charlotte K, a company founded in 2019 by former nurse Charlotte Kerbrat, specializes in providing professional development support for nurses. The company updated its Nurses' Career Barometer with IFOP to track changes in nurses' experiences and goals over time. According to Kerbrat, while the challenges nurses face remain, there is a growing desire for change that is not necessarily about leaving the profession but is hindered by a lack of support for career development.