Susan Sears BSN, RN

Rehabilitation Nurse, LTC Manager, Freelancer

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Nurse Burnout = Nursing shortage
General Nursing

Top Causes and Symptoms of Nursing Staff Burnout and Ways to Help …

by Susan Sears, BSN, RN

Burnout is a work-related stress syndrome resulting from chronic exposure to job stress, and healthcare is a leader in work-related stresses. In Long Term Care...

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Nursing Homes Short Staffing Causes and Effects
LTC Directors

Nursing Homes Short Staffing Causes and Effects

by Susan Sears, BSN, RN

Short staffing in nursing homes affect residents as well as staff. Read on to learn more on how this has played a pivotal part in the short-staffing crisis.

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Retaining Staff in Long-Term Care
LTC Directors

How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Reduce Staff Burnout

by Susan Sears, BSN, RN

Long-Term Care staff have been overworked, undervalued, and burnt out since long before COVID-19 hit. Staff burnout causes staff turnover and affects a...

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How can we make the best of our time for ourselves and our patients?
General Nursing

Managing the Holidays

by Susan Sears, BSN, RN

As a seasoned nurse, I have worked many holidays. Here are some tips for making special time for ourselves and our patients that I have learned through the...

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