Nursing Fundamentals: Burnout slideshow
Questions and Answers
What situations in the Vietnam Nurses video put the nurses at risk for burnout?
Overwhelmed, long shift, exhaustion, emotional connection
In the Vietnam Nurses video what symptoms of PTSD were the nurses
experiencing when they returned home?
Depression, guilt, senses (certain noises, smells), trouble reconnecting
In the Vietnam Nurses video what helped the nurses cope with their experience?
Connection with people who have been through the same thing, coping
mechanisms, recognition
Burnout according to APA dictionary of Psychology
Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, accompanied by decreased
motivation, lowered performance and negative attitudes towards oneself and
others
Safety risks in a health care environment
- Limited PPE (resources)
- Transmittable diseases
- Violence/coworkers
- Clutter/messy environment/loud noises
- Exhaustion (long shifts)
- Lack of competency (Orientation at least 6 months)
- Hazardous drugs/ materials
- Workplace stress
- Needle sticks
Questions and Answers
What situations in the Vietnam Nurses video put the nurses at risk for burnout?
Overwhelmed, long shift, exhaustion, emotional connection
In the Vietnam Nurses video what symptoms of PTSD were the nurses
experiencing when they returned home?
Depression, guilt, senses (certain noises, smells), trouble reconnecting
In the Vietnam Nurses video what helped the nurses cope with their experience?
Connection with people who have been through the same thing, coping
mechanisms, recognition
Burnout according to APA dictionary of Psychology
Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, accompanied by decreased
motivation, lowered performance and negative attitudes towards oneself and
others
Safety risks in a health care environment
- Limited PPE (resources)
- Transmittable diseases
- Violence/coworkers
- Clutter/messy environment/loud noises
- Exhaustion (long shifts)
- Lack of competency (Orientation at least 6 months)
- Hazardous drugs/ materials
- Workplace stress
- Needle sticks
