Even though nurses struggle, many aren’t getting help. That needs to change.

Chief Healthcare Executive February 7, 2024
Ron Southwick

The majority of nurses say they are experiencing burnout, but some aren’t getting the assistance they need.

More than half of all nurses say they are struggling with burnout, but some aren’t seeking the help they need for their mental health.

An American Nurses Association survey of more than 7,400 nurses in May 2023 found that 56% say they are experiencing burnout. Most say they are experiencing at least one symptom, such as exhaustion, while many say they are consumed by their frustrations at work.

However, the same report showed that about two-thirds of nurses surveyed say they aren’t getting any support for their mental health. More than half of the nurses surveyed (56%) say there is a stigma to...

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