HIT Consultant August 6, 2024
Nurses, the backbone of the medical field, have been facing a critical threat: burnout. A recent survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that nurses are under immense strain due to high workloads and stress, with a significant portion of nurses (between 45% and 56%) feeling emotionally drained, exhausted, and burned out regularly. A worrying 29% of nurses reported feeling like they’re at their wits’ end several times a week or even daily. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of accomplishment, burnout not only impacts their well-being but also poses a risk to patient care. As technology continues to advance and transform healthcare, the role of nurses is also evolving to include new...