KevinMD November 4, 2023
Nurse practitioner (NP) burnout is at an all-time high. Many nurse practitioners (and health care providers in general) are struggling right now, feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Many are contemplating leaving health care altogether. The factors contributing to nurse practitioner burnout are multifactorial, stemming from various personal and work-related causes. However, for APRNs, there is a leading cause of burnout.
Signs and symptoms of nurse practitioner burnout:
Before we delve into the top cause of nurse practitioner burnout, let’s explore how burnout can present, focusing on its signs and symptoms.
The main difference between stress and burnout for nurse practitioners is reaching the level of depletion. Many burned-out nurse practitioners begin to feel detached from their work and personal...