I was burned-out from nursing. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a quick recap on my own burnout story. I became burned out as an acute care registered nurse. I didn\u2019t even know I was burned out until I read an article on compassion fatigue and <\/strong>check marked every single box.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiple factors contributed to my burnout including long 14-15 hour shifts that were both physically and mentally demanding, 1 hour commute to work and 1 hour home, as well as many other factors which I will discuss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My signs and symptoms of nurse practitioner burnout<\/a><\/strong> included<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would spend my days off in a bad mood, tired all the time, and unmotivated to do anything other than sit on the couch all day. I rarely took time for myself, not to mention I rarely exercised, slept well, or ate a healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would feel jealous about other people’s accomplishments because I didn\u2019t like where my life was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was terrible at setting boundaries<\/a><\/strong>. For example, when my floor manager would call and ask if I could pick up a shift, I would say yes. And then immediately loathe that I said \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was burned-out from healthcare and it was destroying my personal life <\/strong>as well. I did not have the energy or motivation to show up for my family. I became detached from my work as a nurse. Detached from my family and friends. Even detached from myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After acknowledging that I was actually burned out from nursing<\/strong>, I made the choice to stay in healthcare and work on conquering the burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overtime, I slowly overcame the burnout<\/a><\/strong> (and prevented it during the pandemic!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I started shifting my mindset <\/a><\/strong>and became grateful<\/a> <\/strong>for the positive things in my life. I implemented daily self-care<\/a><\/strong>. I took care of my mental, emotional, and physical health<\/a><\/strong>. I set boundaries<\/a><\/strong> both professionally and personally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I was able to resolve the healthcare burnout!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Overcoming the burnout didn’t happen overnight. It had taken me a few years in healthcare to feel burned-out and I definitely wasn’t a quick fix. It took continued effort and work. It was not a perfect journey. I definitely had bad days along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But I kept going because I wanted to regain my passion and purpose in healthcare. I wanted to continue caring for patients while also caring for myself. I wanted to get my life back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some positive side effects of overcoming healthcare burnout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though going through burnout was a low point in my life, I wouldn\u2019t change it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes we have to go through hard times in order to experience growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are so incredibly burned-out and ready to leave healthcare. Whether you are in a toxic work environment<\/a><\/strong>. Whether you don’t believe you can overcome nurse practitioner burnout, I want you to know it is possible! <\/p>\n\n\n\n I started The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner to help my fellow overwhelmed, burned-out nurse practitioners create a better work-life balance. To overcome nurse practitioner burnout. And advocate for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is possible to overcome nurse practitioner burnout!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am rooting for you!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I would love to hear your burnout story and what you are doing to overcome nurse practitioner burnout. Comment below and let me know!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional resources on overcoming nurse practitioner burnout, check out Burnout Resolution for NPs<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also check out The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner’s blog page<\/a><\/strong> for helpful tips to create a better work-life balance and overcome nurse practitioner burnout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How I overcame nurse practitioner burnout.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Life can change after you overcome nurse practitioner burnout.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can overcome nurse practitioner burnout!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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