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Relax
What is Nursing Burnout?
Physical, mental and emotional exhaustion
From prolonged workplace interpersonal stressors
Chronic overwork and a sustained lack of job fulfillment and support
Affects nursing students as well as nurses
Burnout affects 35% of Nurses
What can it lead to?
Can lead to job dissatisfaction
Feelings of ineffectiveness
Affects patient outcomes
Depersonalization
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So What Can You Do?
Recognize
Recognize the symptoms - are you burnt out?
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You're ALWAYS tired
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You dread going to work/school
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You have feelings of insensitivity and detachment
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You have overwhelming anxiety
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Change in appetite/sleep habits
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You are physically sick - yes burnout can make you sick!
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
Treat yo self
If you think you are burnt out, take care of yourself
Here's some things you could do:
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Mindfulness meditation
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Take a deep breath and clear your thoughts
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Create boundaries between work and personal life
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Take time for self-care: maintain a well-balanced diet, exercise and adequate rest
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Relaxation techniques such as meditation, praying or journaling
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Take time to enjoy your hobbies - or make new ones!
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Take a break
Take a few deep breaths with this gif:
"All it takes is 10 mindful minutes"
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50 Ways to Take a Break
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