Nurse Burnout: Recognizing and Leaving the Bedside
Burnout signs, options to switch, when to leave nursing entirely.
Burnout is real. Leaving the bedside doesn't mean leaving nursing.
Signs
Persistent exhaustion. Cynicism. Compassion fatigue. Sleep disruption. Substance use. Dread before shifts.
Options
Switch unit. Switch shift. Drop hours. Move to outpatient. Switch to non-bedside (case mgmt, informatics, education).
Leaving nursing entirely
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