by Elizabeth | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog, Burnout
An Unconventional Burnout Prevention Plan There is often a thin line on how much personal information a nurse may share about him or herself. The nurse may worry how sharing what he or she is struggling with will be perceived by peers. “Are they going to think I...
by Elizabeth | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog, Burnout
Prevent Nurse Burnout It is common knowledge that nursing can be a stressful profession. From the pace of healthcare to the diversity of interactions and relationships- being a nurse is a tough job! Additionally, it can be even more difficult to prevent nurse burnout....
by Elizabeth | Dec 7, 2015 | Blog, Burnout
According to a study done in 2011 by the American Nurses Association, three out of four nurses experience burnout. With staffing ratios, the aging population and a shift in care delivery models today’s nurse often experiences stress and overwhelm. While these...
by Elizabeth | Nov 2, 2015 | Blog, Burnout, Health Tips
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were enjoying a warm lovely evening on the front porch. Or so I thought. If it wasn’t his email or text, he was getting calls. Which he responded to. It was really starting to tick me off so I said something about it. “How...
by Elizabeth | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog, Burnout
Not only do we have to deal with the organizational demands of nursing (think staffing patterns, the schedule, and patient acuity) we have challenges like compassion fatigue and nurse burnout to cope with. These terms are thrown around interchangeably at times, so...
by Elizabeth | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Burnout
Nurse burnout is no joke. And what’s more… I am sure we’ve all experienced it at one time or another. Whether we feel tired while at work or overwhelmed at the thought of going back in during our day off- having a nursing career can be tough. A...
