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Surviving Nursing Burnout

The Gypsy Nurse

Defined as the “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress,” many elements of nursing are responsible: long hours, emotional exhaustion, trauma, and many say Covid. However, nursing burnout has been a factor long before Covid. Burnout is growing, yet the nurse still perceives the symptoms as normal.

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Nursing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout vs. Moral Injury

Nurse.com

Nurses experiencing compassion fatigue derive little to no pleasure from their work and often struggle to get through the day. Compassion fatigue is the opposite of compassion satisfaction, in which nurses find meaning and a sense of self-worth in their work. What are the causes?

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The Nursing Shortage: Looking Ahead to 2023

Nurse.com

Nurses are forced to choose between their families and their jobs,” said Mason. Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL) is seeing burnt-out nurses leaving organizations because they want better work-life balance. Yet at its core, the solution is surprisingly simple. “If

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It’s OK To Say No To Protect Your Mental Health

Nurse.com

Acknowledge your worth and recognize that you’re not just a nurse ­— you’re a person with abilities and passions who deserves a healthy work-life balance. You are worthy of love and confidence and value, and it has nothing to do with your title or where you work,” said Duke. But the first step starts with yourself.

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4 Tips to Better Fit in Your Nursing Career

Nurse.com

I settled on another school nurse job, this time in a private boarding school. The change in environment was just what I needed to rekindle my passion for nursing. Once again, I enjoyed my days at work and found an optimal work-life balance at this point in my career. But it can also be stimulating.