17 signs and symptoms you need to set boundaries as a nurse practitioner
Do you need to set boundaries as a nurse practitioner? Maybe you’re not even aware that you have a lack of boundaries yet it is creating a negative impact in your personal and professional life. If a nurse practitioner has a lack of healthy boundaries, it is very likely they are struggling with (or nearing) […]
Burnout Resolution for Nurse Practitioners
Do you wish you could create a better work-life balance? Do you wish you could conquer the burnout? Do you wish you could get your life back? After overcoming burnout myself, I realized just how many nurse practitioners are struggling. I see so many nurse practitioners with a nonexistent work-life balance, with a […]
3 steps to resolve nurse practitioner burnout
With an increase of acute illnesses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, etc.) and decrease of available resources (i.e. lack of hospital beds, commonly prescribed medications, short staffed clinics, etc.), I have discovered more and more nurse practitioners are burned out and ready to leave healthcare. In The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner’s blog articles, I will offer you support […]
It is illegal to be contacted after work hours
In some countries in Europe, it is illegal for an employer to contact their employees after work hours. That is right, a law has been passed and a penalty in place if an employee is contacted after work hours. It is interesting to hear about this regulation in our current day in age. It seems […]
Mom guilt as a nurse practitioner: 4 tips to manage
Nurse practitioner moms have so much pressure working against them. As nurse practitioners, we are prone to mom guilt for a variety of reasons. Our work days are filled with constant mental and emotional demands. We need to be at the top of our game when people’s lives are at stake. Throw in working more […]
3 tips to taking time off as a nurse practitioner
While there are many ways to overcome nurse practitioner burnout, taking time off work is an important part of conquering the burnout! I know it can feel hard to leave your coworkers, colleagues, patients high and dry for a week, or even a day. But, it is so important we allow ourselves to take time […]
7 steps to establish work-life balance as a nurse practitioner
Do you find yourself spending more time at work and less time at home? The term work-life balance seems like a fictitious concept that is not possible for nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are overwhelmed with seeing patients during the day, managing the other tasks (med refills, prior authorizations, analyzing diagnostic data, reviewing documentation, etc.), and […]
6 tips to stop being a people pleaser as a nurse practitioner
Do you find yourself saying yes to a request you don’t really want to do? Do you struggle with patients asking for more than you’re willing to give? Do you hear comments like, “You’re soooooo nice” or “I can always count on you”? Do you feel like you are constantly giving to everyone but yourself? […]
5 ways to create work life balance in a new nurse practitioner job
Whether you are a new nurse practitioner or just starting a new job, nurse practitioners can create work life balance and prevent nurse practitioner burnout from the start! While many nurse practitioners generally inquire about salary, benefits, etc., I strongly encourage nurse practitioners to ask about work-life balance. As a burnout coach, I have worked […]
Creating work-life balance with a different work schedule
Which do you prefer: three 12 hours, five 8 hour shifts, or anything in between? When I transitioned to my nurse practitioner role and changed from working three 12 hour shifts to five 8 hour shifts, I thought working five days a week was an awful schedule. I couldn’t imagine working that many days a […]
