Amercan Journal of Nursing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Photo by Javardh on Unsplash A couple months ago, I shared my experience with burnout and lessons learned from it. This healing journey wasn’t just about a newfound appreciation for “self-care.” Why do I feel that I’m not good enough/smart enough/skilled enough to take care of my patients? Why am I afraid to fail?

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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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The Gypsy Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Self-care.” And if you’re a travel nurse, you should be practicing self-care for travel nurses. Learn why self-care is so important, especially for travel nurses, and quick ways you can implement self-care today. Jogan Health provided this article.

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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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Daily Nurse

MARCH 14, 2025

Whether you’re working in oncology, home care, or as a school nurse, fueling your nursing engine is integral to ensuring you’re not running on empty. So, what does it mean to fuel your nursing engine? The Literal “Engine” Your literal “nursing engine” is your body.

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Post University

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Impact of Stress and Burnout on Nursing Staff Nursing has always been a stressful, challenging profession, but in recent years, the healthcare landscape has evolved so quickly that it has left many nurses dealing with burnout. Offering wellness programs that promote the importance of self-care.

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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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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Using your moments of downtime to pursue other fulfilling activities is a vital source of self-care that empowers you to maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life and enriches your whole self. These activities encourage you to focus purely on the present and pay close attention to your inner self.

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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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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This can have negative side effects like physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion , and increased anxiety, making burned-out nurses feel like they’re fighting a cold. Many nurses know that burnout exists, but more may need to learn how to care for themselves when exhausted.

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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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The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 25, 2025

tirelessly caring for patients across the country, supporting facilities in need. This important work can often be exhausting and thankless, leading to potential burnout. One way that you can avoid burnout is to take time away from work to relax and recharge, focusing on yourself and your relationships.

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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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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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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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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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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many nurses pick nursing as a satisfying line of work that suits them, yet find that stress is a common factor in the field. Providing emotional labor to others doesn’t have to include burnout. Nursing is a field that requires a lot of energy, and that’s not going to change.

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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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