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Tackling Nurse Burnout: New Strategies Aim to Empower Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

More importantly, it helps uncover the root causes of burnout, which are often hidden in the details of nurses’ day-to-day work. Sometimes, the problems seem small like workflow inefficiencies, outdated equipment, or lack of communication within teams.

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Can Technology Help or Hurt Nurse Burnout? How to Strike the Right Balance

Daily Nurse

Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks. It’s growing rapidly in the healthcare industry, and while it offers efficiency and innovation, it can also contribute to increased stress and fatigue among nursing professionals.

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Breaking the Cycle of Nurse Burnout: USAHS DNP Alum to Present at Creating Health Work Environments Conference

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), she is on a mission to address one of the professions most pressing issues: nursing burnout. Dr. Eke-Okoros project identified seven practical methods to help nurses cope with fatigue. One major recommendation was creating small groups where nurses can regularly check in with each other.

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Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

The Gypsy Nurse

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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Emergency Nursing Journal Highlights Burnout, Resilience—and Honors a Legend

Daily Nurse

These findings underscore the importance of transparent communication and family engagement in emergency settings to safeguard both caregivers and patients.

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How Nurses Can Protect Their Mental Health: Smart Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout

Minority Nurse

Therapy Is Not a Last Resort Some nurses avoid therapy because they believe their struggles aren’t “serious enough” or that they should be able to manage on their own. Counseling or therapy can offer valuable tools for processing trauma, managing stress, and even improving communication. This kind of thinking is dangerous.

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Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Importance of Top-of-License Utilization

Daily Nurse

Visit the units, participate in shared governance meetings, and open direct lines of communication so you can best understand the day-to-day challenges nurses are facing and identify the biggest issues that need to be addressed.