Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness is important to anyone’s well being, but it’s especially important for us nurses. Oftentimes, the very reason we love our jobs- the patient interaction, the relationships we develop, the highs and lows of care delivery- is also the reason we can feel drained after a long shift, or stressed out when one of our patients isn’t responding well to a certain treatment. The fact of the matter is, not everyone is up for a workout before or after spending hours on their feet, rushing through a clinic. In this guide, you’ll find accessible mental wellness tips to feel centered after a long day and to help you leave work at the hospital.
Burnout vs Compassion Fatigue
Burnout goes deeper than just feeling drained or needing a day off- though these symptoms are definitely a part of it. Our section on compassion fatigue breaks down how burnout applies to nurses specifically. We’ve laid out the signs, how to avoid them, and how to handle it once you realize you’re there.
There’s burnout, and then there’s stress. Mismanaged stress leads to burnout, so it’s important to tackle it ahead of time. It comes down to little changes we make in our routines that are the key. That’s why we put together a section on managing stress and how to do it.
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