Question

Why is nursing fatigue and burn out such a big issue?

Answer 1

Most of the nurses are suffering with work pressure, fatigue and stress and finally burn out.

Long working hours, less satisfaction during work, shortage of staff , continuous facing of death during work are the some of the reason for fatigue and burn out .

When a nurse tired due to these situations,she may be physically, mentally and emotionally disturbed. It loses their interest in work and there will be lack of humanity and empathy seems in those nurses.There work seems like mechanical in nature. In such cases therapeutic touch and it's benefit loses. Nurses loses motivation and medical errors occurs. Also patients are more prone for infections and effectiveness of nursing care decreases.

So,it is important to prevent fatigue and burn out of the nurses to ensure quality nursing care.By providing adequate staff and to deligate work in a proper manner it can be prevented. Counseling also need to be included to ensure the mental health of a nurse.