Nursing Outlook’s Post

Nursing burnout remains a public health crisis. However, few stakeholders have considered the disproportionate toll of burnout among nurses of color, including nurses identifying as Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American. A recent one-day conference with nearly 40 expert stakeholders from around the country began identifying contributing factors and solutions to burnout amongst nurses of color. High-priority solutions included: improving the work environment and nurse staffing, reducing stigma against nurses seeking mental healthcare, addressing workplace racism as a root cause of nurse burnout, and increasing support for nurses experiencing racism at work. Key priorities identified through the conference, titled Solutions to Health Inequities and Nurses’ Emotional Exhaustion (SHINE), offer a roadmap for nurse leaders to address burnout through an equity-centered lens. Read more about SHINE and insights and implications for practice, research, and policy in Nursing Outlook: https://lnkd.in/gjAPuxGG Thank you to authors Margo Brooks Carthon, Jacqueline Nikpour, PhD, RN, Gary Rettberg, Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN, FAAN, Marcus D. Henderson, MSN, RN, David Agor DNP, PMHNP-BC, HIVPCP, and Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN

We talk about the nursing burnout crisis a lot - but rarely do we consider the many ways in which burnout uniquely & disproportionately impacts Black and Brown nurses. Our new paper in Nursing Outlook recaps the inaugural Solutions to Health Inequities & Nurses' Emotional Exhaustion (SHINE) convening - a powerful, first-of-its-kind event at the intersection of health equity & nurse well-being. Check it out!

Check out this article from the Journal of Clinical Nursing on Ageism directed at older nurses in their workplace: A systematic review. https://lnkd.in/gwwYp6UE

Nurses may experience guilt for perceived inadequacies in care delivery, such as not spending enough time with a patient, missing subtle signs of deterioration, or being unable to meet the emotional needs of patients and families. The analysis suggests that this guilt can lead to professional self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. It highlights the importance of creating a supportive work environment where guilt and shame are openly addressed, allowing for constructive feedback, professional development, and emotional healing. The article "A Concept Analysis of Shame in the Field of Nursing" delves into how shame impacts not only patients and families but also healthcare professionals, including nurses. Guilt often intersects with shame, particularly in high-stakes or emotionally charged situations where nurses feel they could have done more or made a better decision. This can occur when a nurse feels they failed to meet professional standards or when adverse outcomes arise despite their best efforts. https://lnkd.in/ghzAr7cF

#Nurses deal with all kinds of patients, and some interactions are more challenging than others. As Dr. Naiforf points out, "nurses are human beings, and humans have feelings and flaws. We’re also capable of great empathy and kindness. Our patients are also humans; their lives can be complicated and painful, and we often encounter them at their very worst on some of the most challenging days of their lives. How we think about patients is important and can significantly impact the nurse-patient relationship and quality of care." When you are able to change your way of thinking, change the story you tell yourself about that patient, it can be good for you, your patient, and the care you are providing. Learn more about working at Main Line Health by connecting with me or email me at [email protected] #mainlinehealthcareer #hiring #nurses

Attention Perioperative Nurses! Join a National Survey on Factors Behind Perioperative Nursing Shortages in Australia! Professor Jed Duff and his research team at Queensland University of Technology are conducting a nationwide online survey to understand the factors influencing why you may consider leaving your job. This study will examine how personal characteristics and the work environment affect the decision. The findings will benefit the entire perioperative nursing specialty by helping us understand the causes and potential implications of nursing shortages. Please visit the link below or follow the QR code for more information and to participate in the survey. https://lnkd.in/gNcB88i7 #PerioperativeNurses #NurseSurvey #StaffRetention #HealthcareResearch

This article, “Addressing burnout among nurses of color: Key priorities and calls for action,” highlights an urgent issue in the healthcare industry. It sheds light on the unique challenges nurses of color face, such as systemic discrimination, lack of support, and mental health struggles stemming from stereotypes like the "strong Black woman" narrative. These challenges exacerbate burnout, leading to reduced job satisfaction, higher turnover rates, and poorer patient outcomes. Avoiding burnout isn't just critical for individual well-being; it directly impacts the quality of care delivered to patients and the sustainability of healthcare teams. Burnout compromises physical, emotional, and mental health, making it harder for nurses to provide compassionate care, maintain focus, and sustain the energy required for their demanding roles. As a business mentor specializing in helping nurses create additional streams of income through flexible online businesses, I believe addressing burnout goes beyond workplace reforms. Nurses deserve opportunities to regain control over their time, reduce financial stress, and achieve a balance between work and family. By exploring alternate income avenues, such as starting an online business, nurses can reduce their reliance on exhausting shift work and create a more sustainable lifestyle. My goal is to empower nurses to reclaim their time and prioritize their well-being, ensuring they can continue to make a positive impact in healthcare while thriving personally and professionally.

It’s conference time! This week I’m in central Ohio with over 100 passionate perinatal nurses! 2 days of education and inspiration in community! In these nurse conference spaces, the bigger system is ALWAYS included in the conversation. Specifically, there are callouts for the need for providers to receive specific education. I hear it often about my topic - trauma-Informed care. And this tells me two things: 1. There’s an understanding that TIC is a system-wide approach and we’re only addressing the individual level. (Yay!) 2. It’s a challenge to focus on our own professional development, because our ability to practice at our full scope is extraordinarily impacted and stunted by the toxic healthcare system. Unfortunately there’s not a quick fix or step-wise solution to #2. It’s just reiterated when I’m in a large group of passionate nurses and the barriers are so profound. I’m trying to find words for the shock that comes from learning evidence aware care, the role of psychologically safe clinicians in patient-centered care, and to see nearly the opposite practices in action - even when we all have access to the same information. What’s this called? It’s always such a tough part of professional conferences.

Calling on NICU Nurses who want to add their voice to product designs for their patients: Hi Friends! As a part of our passion for bringing nursing voices into the development of products and services in health care – and empowering nurses in the process –Mike Lin and I are continuing to build a “Nurse Feedback Panel” For this most recent one, 1) we are looking for practicing NICU nurses or NICU educators/managers who could provide us with a few hours. You will be compensated for their time. 2) Along with this, you may be invited to become part of a nurse collaborative, in which we will help develop HCD skills for their own personal use... at no cost. Its our contribution and our joy to give back. **For this test, we are working with a medical device start-up focusing on an innovative idea around monitoring. We’d compensate you $150 for your time, which would include: - A 30min prep session for the nurses on the panel to meet do a quick crash course on giving great product feedback. - A 1-hour feedback session (in June) with the start-up founder to provide feedback on their product and have a group discussion together. Mike and I would guide this, all you’d need to do is bring your experience and your opinions. (Both would happen via Zoom) In this series of nurse panels, we are learning more about the best way to involve and empower nurses to create better products and services in health care. If any of you have folks in mind that might be game to try this with us, send em our way or tag them! Thanks everyone! #nursesonlinkedin #nursing #nicunurse