Compassion fatigue in nurses is very real and it’s way more than nurse burnout – it’s the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others. While burnout typically stems from a combination of too much work and too many responsibilities, compassion fatigue is feeling like you just have nothing left to give. If that sounds familiar to you, read on to learn: What is compassion fatigue? How can it be treated? Is it possible to recover, and where can you get help?
Words cannot describe the selfless and compassionate work of nurses. Over the pandemic, nurses were been tested and pushed to the limit. Hospitals were been affected by workforce shortages, staff burnout and COVID hospitalisations. This affected nurses severely, with extremely long shifts, extra hours, and higher than usual nurse-to-patient ratios. Undoubtedly, it took a toll on their health.
We all know nurse burnout is becoming a serious situation which is why we need to address the problem quickly. In this article, we will discuss compassion fatigue and the simple steps required to resolve it. But first and foremost, we would like to start with the importance of being compassionate to yourself. Not every day will be the same, but a little self-love every day will add up and make an enormous difference.
What is Compassion Fatigue?
