Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Your mental health is just as important as your physical well-being. Fighting Burnout and Stress Nurses frequently confront a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact their physical and emotional well-being. Getting enough shut-eye nightly is crucial for managing stress and promoting good mental health.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Everyone rests differently, but we all need basic rest to protect our mental health. If you’re experiencing burnout right now, buy a decorative box (or a simple storage container) and put your wishlist items in it to promote relaxation. Write down a list of things you like to do that don’t require a lot of energy.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

APRIL 28, 2025

Over time, these pressures can wear down your mental health and make it harder to sustain a fulfilling career. When burnout takes hold, it impacts everything: your performance, your relationships with patients, and your overall well-being. You may carry heavier caseloads or work longer hours without acknowledgment or fair pay.

Work-Life Balance

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Workplace physical activity alone is unlikely to provide all the types of exercise necessary for maintaining both physical and mental health. Physical activity related to work isn’t always the best way to energize you or combat stress, particularly if work is a source of pressure and exhaustion.

Self-Care

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 8, 2025

By taking a moment to say something positive (even mentally), you can reset your mind and find the strength to stay grounded and empowered. Research shows that reciting affirmations can have a wide range of positive effects on both your emotional and mental health. Even better?

Travel Nursing

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 17, 2024

When nurses have a supportive environment that includes proper seating and relaxation spaces, it directly correlates to their overall job satisfaction and mental health. Working long hours, often in high-pressure situations, can lead to burnout, and nobody wants that for these fantastic caregivers.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2025

This sense of purpose helps combat burnout and improve retention. According to Medical Solutions’ most recent Voices of Care survey which reached more than 7,000 nurses job-related mental health issues, stress, or burnout were listed as one of the top three reasons nurses leave their current positions.

Licensing

Minority Nurse

JUNE 19, 2025

Workplace Wellness Initiatives: Addressing burnout starts with creating a culture of wellness. This includes manageable workloads, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional development. Community Engagement: Encourage new nurses to participate in community health events, like the pickleball tournament.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

JULY 8, 2025

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) , one in five adults experiences mental illness each year. Anyone can experience a mental health issue, including people of color, who are more likely to need mental health care than Caucasians.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

JUNE 9, 2025

Budget Cuts Undermine Nurse Well-Being and Retention At a time when nurses are still recovering from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing violence in the workplace, these funding cuts undermine hard-won progres s to support mental health and safety.

Medicaid

Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2025

Humor in the workplace can help with nursing challenges that feel impossible. It gives nurses a reason to laugh when things are out of control, reducing depressive symptoms. Nothing is better than somebody making you laugh after having a bad day.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

APRIL 8, 2025

The March 2025 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) delivers more than just evidence-based insightsit pays tribute to one of emergency nursing’s most influential voices, Dr. Anne Manton, who passed away in December.

Leadership

Daily Nurse

JULY 14, 2025

Nurses are under attack—literally. And one Philadelphia-based nurse-led organization is saying enough is enough.

Care coordination

Minority Nurse

APRIL 23, 2025

Microaggressions about someone’s race, ethnicity, or skills can seem like a small problem, but they’re harmful to nurses’ mental health. While they don’t seem obvious to non-minority nurses, BIPOC nurses feel the ramifications through burnout and decreased work performance.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

MAY 29, 2025

Navigating a full-time nursing career while being a parent is tough. Caring for children is time-consuming and challenging, while working as a nurse requires professionals to be focused and on the job for long hours. It can be easy to burn out while overloaded with child and career responsibilities.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

However, the constant emotional toll of caregiving can lead to a phenomenon known as compassion fatiguea form of burnout tied explicitly to the emotional strain of caring for others. Over time, these symptoms can contribute to more severe mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 9, 2025

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Position Description: A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is not one of the levels of nursing but a degree you need to become a nurse practitioner (NP) or to choose another role specialty. Determine where you thrive so as not to experience nurse burnout.

APRN

Penn Nursing

APRIL 16, 2024

As an ER nurse, Jennifer Gil , MSN, RN saw the return of plenty of patients who had made little progress. Many didn’t have the “resources to connect to preventative care or mental health services,” Gil says. She wondered, too, about the connection between crowded ERs and nurses’ burnout.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

APRIL 17, 2025

Nurses dedicate their lives to caring for others, but the demands of the profession can significantly affect their mental health. Long shifts, emotional fatigue, and high-stakes decision-making contribute to burnout , affecting job performance and personal well-being.

Mental Health

FreshRN

JUNE 4, 2025

These burnout statistics for nurses reveal the true state of nurse mental health in 2024, including causes, specialty breakdowns, and solutions. The post Burnout Statistics for Nurses: What the Numbers Reveal About Life at the Bedside appeared first on FRESHRN.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Clinical nurses work in an environment that is high-stress by nature—making decisions that can impact patients’ lives— and need to take extra care to avoid the mental and physical condition known as nursing burnout. What Is Nurse Burnout? 1 What is the Number One Cause of Nurse Burnout?

Nursing Burnout

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.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 30, 2025

Remote patient monitoring provides 24/7 oversight, relieving nurses of constant surveillance. 2 , 7 Nurse burnout is a significant concern within the nursing field because of the multiple tasks nurses handle, the fast-paced work environment and the emotional toll of working closely with patients. Mohanasundari, S.

Work-Life Balance

Penn Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

“We’ve adjusted and structured the curriculum to focus on the lifespan of a patient’s health,” says assistant professor Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, Gr’19. Nurses Help Nursing “Burnout” is an omnipresent word in nursing today. How does mental health play a role in the outcomes?

Telemedicine

Minority Nurse

MAY 1, 2025

Affirmations are affirming, positive statements that can encourage and boost self-esteem in nurses. Affirmations, or mantras , can reduce stress and improve nurses’ overall moods when they face patient challenges. They’re a great tool to use anytime, but they can be invaluable as a pick-me-up after a hard day.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2025

Everyone has an emotional savings account from which they make withdrawals and add deposits, and nurses are no exception. Nursing can be a challenging profession, and emotional resilience is essential for nurses to develop throughout their careers.

Work-Life Balance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 2, 2025

Keep this in mind when applying for telemetry nursing roles. If you work in such an environment, make sure to take time for self-care so that you dont experience nurse burnout. 1 Similar nursing specialties include critical care nurses and neonatal nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

MARCH 17, 2025

Mental health conditions, including postpartum depression, are the leading causes of maternal mortality in the first year after birth. Nearly 40% of mothers do not attend their postpartum check-ups, often due to logistical challenges, lack of support, or the misconception that the visits aren’t necessary (ACOG, 2021).

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Impact of the Nursing Shortage Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses 12 The nursing shortage of skilled RNs entering and remaining in the workforce affects patient care and other members of the healthcare team. Earn your advanced nursing degree while keeping your work and life in balance.

Nurse Shortage

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Journaling is a fantastic tool for self-awareness of emotions. Shifts can often include cranky patients, stressful workloads, and fatigue in general. All this wears down our ability to deal with hard feelings and react calmly to intense workplace situations.

Promotion

Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2025

Although it can be frustrating to still struggle with pandemic-based trauma, developing self-compassion and acceptance about where you currently are is key to managing your mental health and well-being. What is PTSD?

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

There’s no question that nursing is a stressful job; however, that stress comes with a price: mental health. Nurses — especially female nurses — are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders stemming from burnout and are at a significantly higher suicide rate than the rest of the population.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

They’re natural, cuddly stress relievers that can improve cardiovascular health and decrease loneliness. That’s why it can be an excellent idea for nurses to adopt a pet of their own, especially if they’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue. The post Struggling With Your Mental Health?

Mental Health

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

hospitals participating in the Magnet4Europe initiative, launched in January 2020 to improve the mental health and well-being of nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals in Europe. and European health systems that participated in the Magnet4Europe initiative,” explains Nancy M.

Mental Health

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. These stressors result in physical, mental, and emotional fatigue.

Nursing Burnout

Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It can lead to a lack of empathy, a sense of dread as they head into work, and extra stress that could impact their physical and mental well-being. Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks.

Nursing Burnout