Month: June 2024
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Nursing Burnout: Work Life Balance and Reclaiming your Life
A reader writes: I’ve been working 12-hour shifts back-to-back for the past month, and last week I broke down in tears in the break room. I love being a nurse, but I’m exhausted and can’t seem to recover. How can I manage this burnout before it gets worse? First, let’s acknowledge what happened. You broke…
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Nursing Advice: How to Deal with a Challenging Coworker
Dear NursePixel: There’s a nurse on my team who constantly undermines my decisions and talks behind my back. Last week, she even questioned my competence in front of a patient. How can I address this conflict without escalating it? Let’s get real for a minute. Being a nurse is tough enough without having to deal…