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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. Addressing the Nursing Burnout Crisis Nursing burnout is not a new problem, but the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the severity of it, Dr.

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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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Why Are Nurses Quitting?

Post University

Understanding the High Turnover Rate Among Nurses According to the article “ Nursing Shortage ,” published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the national average turnover rate in nursing is between 8.8% When the symptoms of burnout become too severe, nurses may feel like they have no choice but to quit.

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Importance of motivation in reducing the effects of shorter sleep on nurse burnout

Evidence-Based Nursing

The relationship between quick return shift schedules and burnout among nurses: A prospective repeated measures multi-source study. Sleep studies are often cross-sectional based on self-report measures; using more objective measures of sleep over a longer period is encouraged.

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AI Lightens Nurses’ Workloads, Restoring Work-Life Balance

Daily Nurse

Decreasing Documentation Burden HRSA estimates a 10% national shortage of registered nurses until 2037, easing to 6% in future years. These factors spotlight the need for accessible, user-friendly tools to help nurses manage heavy workloads. While talent gaps will vary across regions, care demands trend upward.

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Schedule Is Everything: Why Smarter Scheduling Could Be the Key to Keeping Nurses at the Bedside

Daily Nurse

That’s the central message of a new study published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research , led by Amy Witkoski Stimpfel, PhD, RN, assistant professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. ” What Nurse Leaders Can Do Now The good news? “The schedule is number one. ” What’s Next?

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Navigating the Emotional Struggles of Compassion Fatigue in Nursing

Minority Nurse

Self-Care and Stress Management : Nurses should prioritize self-care by engaging in activities that replenish their emotional and physical reserves. Regular exercise, hobbies, and relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing exercises can help nurses manage stress.