My Burnout Story: COVID Edition
Many people have been talking about making a shift or pivot since COVID hit; I am no different! Many of you know I am a nurse, not currently practicing nursing. With the onset of COVID, it became clear to me that I needed to do something to make a difference. Truth be told, I had some survivor guilt because I was not working in the field. When I suggested I may return to nursing, my family and friends said, “are you CRAZY?!” My Burnout Story: I also discovered that I suffered from burnout. Because I felt stressed, I left nursing…
Traveling Light: Without the Burnout Suitcase
The Following is a Guest Post by Cheryl J Reynolds. Burnout prevention is always the best medicine, but for some of us, even with our best intentions….prevention doesn’t happen. Are you one of those nurses who went through burnout, thought it was over, and then realized you are back on the stress and burnout road again? Road through burnout I know how you feel as I drove down that road through burnout…more than once. So, I know how disheartening you feel when those symptoms start coming back again. Burnout is a long winding road, but hopefully, this article will help…
How To Treat Your Own Nursing Burnout
This article provided by Malone Healthcare Solutions. As a busy healthcare professional, you spend more time worrying about others than yourself. Unfortunately, this is starting to catch up with you, as you’re battling a hard case of nursing burnout. For a while, you thought you were just tired or battling a rough patch, but it’s become evident that the problem is much deeper. You don’t want to quit your job, so you’re eager to find a solution. Here’s some advice to help you work through this and come out stronger than ever. 4 Tips to Overcome Feelings of Burnout Get…
Burnout Prevention Tips for Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article provided by MedPro Healthcare Staffing. Every profession comes with its own set of occupational stressors, including psychological requirements, seasonal influxes in business, and varying physical demands. A career in nursing is no exception and has been widely observed as a field at high risk of employee burnout as a result of these factors. The largest union of registered nurses in the country, National Nurses United, describes nurse burnout as “physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion.” While burnout is not a diagnosable psychological disorder, it shares similar characteristics and treatment methods of other mental health illnesses like depression. As caretakers,…
Frequently Asked Friday: Tips for Surviving Nurse Burnout
Nurse burnout is on the rise. According to a national nursing engagement survey released in April 2019, 15.6% of nurses reported feelings of burnout. Emergency room nurses were identified as being at a higher risk for burnout, and 20% of ER nurses reported feeling unengaged. Interestingly, 50% of nurses who reported feeling burnout in their current position also reported no immediate plans to leave their organization. Another 41% of nurses reported being “unengaged.” Tips for surviving nurse burnout So, with the number going up, many of the members of our Facebook group have reached out and asked for tips on…
Phoenix Rising – Nurse Burnout, Rising from the Ashes
Nurse Burnout is a real and deeply personal topic. The following is a personal account of one travel nurse’s experience in dealing with burnout and rising from the ashes. “And when all that was left was ashes, she would again clothe herself in flame, rising from the dust of her past to rekindle the spark of her future. She was a Phoenix, her own salvation; rebirthed, renewed, resurrected.” — LaRhonda Toreson I was burned out. Burnt to a crisp, really. I was bitter, angry, frustrated and tired. My back hurt, my feet and shoulders hurt; my soul hurt. It all…
Travel Nurse Burnout
I’ve talked in the past about Nurse Burnout being relieved by travel nursing but what happens when the travel nurse experiences burnout from being on the road and away from family for too long? I’ve recently experienced this ‘new to me’ phenomenon. I’ll generally take time off Travel Nursing around Thanksgiving so I can spend some ‘holiday’ time at home before the mad rush of the actual holiday begins. I work the holidays…always have. It normally doesn’t bother me to be at work on Christmas day, Christmas eve and the new Year holidays. I take a certain joy in the…
Diagnosis: Burnout
Burnout: burn·out/ˈbərnˌout/ The reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion. Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Causes, incidence, and risk factors of burnout There have been no studies on the rate of incidence of burnout, however, it is observed quite frequently among long-term staff nurses. Risk Factors for burnout may include: Working in the nursing field longer than 2 years. Frequent Mandatory Overtime. Conflicts with co-workers or Managers. Job Dissatisfaction. Limited time off work. Working in a high-stress environment (Nursing) Symptoms Slacking off. If you’re coming in late, leaving early, taking long lunch…
Navigating the Travel Nursing Industry in 2025: What You Need to Know
If there’s one thing travel nurses know how to do, it’s adapt. The travel nursing industry has seen some serious shifts over the past few years—booming demand during the pandemic, a market correction in its aftermath, and now, a new normal that’s still taking shape. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting to explore the possibilities, let’s break down what’s happening in the travel nursing industry right now and what it means for you. The Market is Stabilizing (Finally!) The travel nursing industry went from a $6.5 billion market in 2019 to a staggering $42.7 billion in 2022—only to…
The Future of Travel Healthcare: What’s on the Horizon?
As healthcare needs continue to evolve, the role of travel healthcare professionals is becoming increasingly vital. From the growing demand for healthcare services to the advancements in telehealth, the travel healthcare landscape is in the midst of significant transformation. Whether you’re a nurse, physical therapist, medical technologist, or any other healthcare worker on the move, the future looks promising, with a host of new opportunities, trends, and changes on the horizon. 1. Telehealth and Virtual Healthcare: A Game-Changer for Travel Healthcare Professionals One of the most significant trends shaping the future of healthcare is the rise of telehealth. With the…