Gone to the dogs…
I have been on my ward for 11 years and in my hospital for 13 as an EEN.
I have watched my fellow nurses become shells of their former selves due to the pressure of meeting patients needs when there is no staff. AINs are replacing RNs and EENs on shift deficits putting more pressure on the team leaders, RNs and EENs. They are then needing to pick up the slack of inexperienced staff and taking on more responsibility.
Experienced EENs are expected to take on the role of the RN without the pay or recognition just because they have more experience than other RNs on shift (when there is any).
We need more.