Burning out: Taking care of you

Welcome: Burning out: Taking care of you
Description: Nurses often experience feelings of emotional exhaustion, emotional depletion, overload, monotony, boredom, depression and reduced personal accomplishment leading to feelings of inadequacy regarding coping and overcoming problems. This is the classic definition of career burnout, a commonly heard term in the medical community, but can affect anyone in any profession at any point in their lives. Taking care of oneself should take priority in everyones life. Let us show you how.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: Life Skills / Careers
Keywords: managing stress, burnout, self care, emotional fatigue, nurse, RN, healthcare
Author(s): Marcia De Jong, Christina Farrell, Viet Huynh