How to stay positive?

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As a nursing student I have seen my fair share of burnt out nurses. Nursing care I've realized, takes a multifaceted approach and requires many different aspect to promote great patient care. My question is how do you as a nurse keep a positive attitude and not get burnt out?

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

What has your initial research demonstrated to you...

what are your thoughts?

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Sounds like homework.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical/Float Pool/Stepdown.

You know, not that a nurse can't get burned out for a myriad of reasons, I stay positive because I knew what I was getting myself into and knew for sure that this is what I wanted to do! Hard to not get burned out when the reality that sets in doesn't match the fantasy one imagined, JMHO.

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Specializes in ICU.

I think you found the million dollar question. If you figure out the answer to it, please let me know.

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Everyone eventually gets burned out. The question is when not if.

How many bedside nurses do you see hanging around for 25+ years? Not many.

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Good self-care, a belief that your welfare matters too, and a full life outside of nursing go a long way.

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