The Gypsy Nurse

JANUARY 11, 2025

Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnouta state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Nurse burnout not only affects job performance but also has a significant impact on personal well-being.

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The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 16, 2024

However, the relentless pace of work, coupled with high patient expectations and emotional strain, can lead to a phenomenon known as nurse burnout. Understanding Nurse Burnout Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Adventure awaits.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 9, 2024

As a nurse, you ’ re empathetic and compassionate and go out of your way to ensure you provide your patients with the best possible care. But when it comes to looking after yourself, self-care may get prioritized far down the list – or not at all. Nurses need to be aware of their unique needs.

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The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nurse burnout is not a new concept. Nurses have been experiencing burnout for decades. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, more Nurses than ever are experiencing burnout, making it a hot topic in the Nursing community. Nurses cannot pour from an empty cup.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 25, 2024

Having to manage their disabilities while dealing with the fast-paced demands of nursing may make them more vulnerable to burnout or even lead them to leave the nursing profession altogether. So, what are some ways nurses with disabilities can practice self-care to prevent burnout?

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nurse burnout was studied for years before COVID-19, and the pandemic brought nurse burnout to the public eye. Burnout is associated with workload and lack of support that nurses experience in critical care areas such as ICUs (Buckley et al., 2019, Forsyth et al.,

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Nurse.com

APRIL 20, 2023

Most nurses, like me, are called to this profession to help others by providing empathetic and compassionate care. But to do this, we must prioritize self-care to protect our ability to function in high-stress, high-pressure situations. Often, they give patients more grace than they offer themselves.

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The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 11, 2023

This not only affects our physical health but hinders our emotional well-being, which is vital for all professions requiring compassionate care. In order to achieve harmony in both worlds, it’s essential to establish strategies that will create a healthy work-life balance for nurses.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2024

In turn, you’ll prevent career stagnation — a key driver of nurse burnout. It’s unfortunately not uncommon for nurses to feel stuck in their careers at some point, whether that’s because the work’s no longer challenging or you’re looking for a greater degree of professional autonomy.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

What was frequently confused as burnout in previous years has recently been accurately identified as moral injury for nurses. The term describes the challenges of simultaneously knowing what care patients need but being unable to provide it due to constraints beyond a caregiver’s control. How nurses experience moral injury.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

MAY 28, 2024

(Also see editor-in-chief Carl Kirton’s editorial, “A Paradigm Shift in Obesity Care.” ” ) “Nursing Care for Patients After Urostomy Surgery” details pre- and postoperative interventions for nurses who encounter patients undergoing urostomy surgery.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 20, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of our nation’s healthcare system, tirelessly providing essential care to patients day and night. Yet, research suggests that many nurses are considering leaving the profession within the next two years. This type of self-scheduling is considered an ‘alternative workforce model.’

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Understanding the effects of this condition and finding ways to combat them can improve your overall well-being and help you provide compassionate care. As a nurse, you provide care with empathy and sensitivity, and compassion fatigue may cause you to feel disconnected from the compassion you usually have. Self-regulation.

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Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But this attitude often keeps these individuals from engaging in the self-care they need to protect their health. Compassion fatigue occurs when a person is physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted from caring for others. Providing patient care is a demanding role. What is compassion fatigue?

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The stresses of nursing, from long shifts to emotional challenges, can lead to issues like anxiety, burnout, and fatigue. When mental well-being is compromised, it doesn’t just affect your health; it impacts patient care, team morale, and the overall atmosphere of your workplace.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding professions. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, often providing comfort during some of the most critical moments of people’s lives. This is particularly true for nurses who witness critical injuries, death, or abuse regularly.

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Nurse.com

MARCH 2, 2023

Start with yourself Saying no can be difficult when you’re always caring for others. 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. Saying no is a form of self-care Self-care looks different for everyone.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2024

In nursing, the renewed emphasis on EI is influenced by the association of higher nurse burnout and lower EI. This involves key skills such as emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and relationship management —fundamental elements for a successful and fulfilling nursing career, as well as overall well-being.

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Natural disasters disrupt the daily functions of health care and leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Finding and practicing stress management strategies during these events can help nurses cope with stress and mitigate its effects. As unattainable as this can seem, taking care of your own needs is a must.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

What was frequently confused as burnout in previous years, has recently been accurately identified as moral injury for nurses. The term describes the challenges of simultaneously knowing what care patients need but being unable to provide it due to constraints beyond a caregiver’s control. How nurses experience moral injury.

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The Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Many school nurses are simultaneously taking care of hundreds (or thousands) of students as well as our own families, including multiple generations. One key may be to find ways to cultivate self-compassion! Practicing self-compassion can help us manage stress, prevent burnout, and improve our overall health and well-being.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Q: What are the most pressing issues for critical care nurses?

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

Why Pets Can Make You Happier Nurses know that burnout can happen on the job. However, caring for a pet can come with many benefits that can make your life feel brighter and fuller. One of my clients, a nurse who works in an intensive care unit, was experiencing high levels of stress and emotional exhaustion.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout the duration of the pandemic, nurse burnout rates have been at an all-time high. Many experienced nurses are leaving the profession, and the younger generation of nurses entering the field are facing immense adversity. What’s causing bedside nursing burnout?

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Rama Walker is passionate about caring for people, and as a nurse leader, she has the privilege of caring for people whose career is caretaking. Walker advocates for nurses and women, pushing them to be their best version. Today’s nursing leaders need to be resilient, innovative, and caring.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 21, 2023

The ANA chose the theme, “You Make a Difference,” to honor varying nursing roles and highlight the positive impact nurses have. The monthly celebration is broken down into four focus areas: self-care (May 1-7), nurse recognition (May 8-14), professional development (May 15-21), and community engagement (May 22-31).

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

High stress levels can drain nurses’ energy, impede attention and critical thinking, and ultimately lead to declining patient care and outcomes. Fortunately, here’s where nature can help nurses. In fact, in a recent study published in BMC Nursing, resilience in nurses was found to reduce nurse burnout significantly.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An innovative approach to help new graduate nurses transition into practice Takeaways: As the nursing shortage continues, more new nursing graduates will take jobs in specialty areas such as critical care. Nursing graduates face many stressors and must be supported during their transition into practice.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nurse bullying, or lateral violence, is a form of workplace violence defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers. While individual acts of nurse bullying can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale and can compromise patient care.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 10, 2023

Nurses at the forefront of healthcare continue to face challenges that change how we provide Nursing care to our patients. As the Nursing field continues to evolve, here are some of the top Nursing trends to watch in 2023 and for the years to come.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Let job candidates and aspiring nurses know that your facility supports career development and specialization. Nurse Burnout With a rising nurse shortage and more patients to manage, nurse burnout will naturally increase in the years to come unless the nursing industry can keep up.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 8, 2024

According to the AACA , in 2022, 80% of nurses in the United States were white/caucasian. With nurse burnout already a problem nationwide, being a minority in the industry can create even more unique challenges. All nurses must care for themselves and infuse wellness into their daily work.

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Celayix

JUNE 7, 2023

How many times have you tried to create the perfect nurse schedule for your Long Term Care Facility? Nurse Scheduling is Complex Nurse and Long Term Care (LTC) staff scheduling has many moving pieces. This can also lead to nurse burnout and lower than intended patient care standards.

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The Nurse Sabbatical

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sabbaticals are a time of leave from a job for self-exploration and rejuvenation. In the various settings, the majority of nurses and even health care providers would not take breaks. In the emergency department, nurse practitioners would say “I can’t eat. We are caretakers, healers, and cheerleaders of our patients.

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The Relentless School Nurse

JULY 29, 2023

Here are some of the articles that prompted this blog post, as a counter-balance to the negative findings: Are School Nurses The Next Target of Moms For Liberty? A recent Twitter post from the group says all health care in schools should be banned.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organization-wide interventions present the best option for addressing patient behavior and maintaining nurse retention. Takeaways: Many patients expect that the nurse who cares for them will be White and female, despite the growing diversity of the nursing workforce. Of 4 million nurses surveyed, 8.1%

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