Nurses in hospitals: Burnout by the bedside | Special Report
Chief Healthcare Executive
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Contributed by: Bill Russell
Summary
Nurse burnout, increasing due to overwork, understaffing, and COVID-19 strain, results in debilitating mental health conditions and suicides. Nurse dissatisfaction prompts strikes for improved conditions and reimbursement. Some hospitals address nursing stress with contractual improvements and “virtual nursing” alternatives. High nurse attrition rates advocate a need for industry reform.
