How to Manage Nurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

The transition from RN to NP is TOUGH. It's exhausting, stressful, but oh so worth it.
We need to be careful, though, because too much stress and not enough strategic prevention can lead to burnout and something called compassion fatigue, which can fizzle out our drive and passion-- and worse, may even lead to leaving the profession altogether.
In this video, I'm covering:
- The risk factors, signs and symptoms of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue (it's not necessarily what you think)
- How to know if you're having any of these (or all three)
- And what to do about it (prevention AND treatment).
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Definitely check out the book To Weep for A Stranger: Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving by Patricia Smith if any of this resonates with you: www.amazon.com... (not an affiliate link)
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[@ddtravers1]

Great video, thanks for sharing!
I realized that I haven't drawn or painted for over 10 years and as soon as I started working as a new NP grad 8 months ago, the artist within me came out! Painting portraits, animals and various scenic landscapes has allowed me to zone out and express my emotions on paper or canvas. This has been very powerful for me and has totally kept me from burning out or developing compassion fatigue. I love being a NP but it is hard work...steep learning curve for sure. The brain can only take so much. Keep up the great work with these videos! You put us at ease. :)

[@RealWorldNP]

Thanks :)
Great ideas for zoning out.

[@katherineshaw9381]

Thank you so much for this, in the middle of NP school but going through this now. Much appreciated!

[@RealWorldNP]

You got this!

[@afadeduchannel]

Thank you so much for all.
You're our motivation...😊
Please keep recording the videos.
ANP Student.

[@RealWorldNP]

Thank you!

[@jenniferesparza1561]

It took me a long time to recognize the thing that brings me joy outside of work because I thought it was “lazy.” I really wanted my “stress reliever” to be hiking or some other active thing, but I love watching movies. I study the dialogue, the sound track, the cinematography, the costumes. Now I’ve learned to enjoy it as a treat, instead of guilt.

[@RealWorldNP]

So great to hear.

[@Beautifulflowerbabe]

Thank you beautiful!

[@RealWorldNP]

You are so welcome and thank you!