016: ER Nurses on Burnout with Holly Hertlein and Katie Shields

Burnout in the healthcare industry is at an all-time high. This week, we’re continuing our conversation around burnout for nurses. I was joined by Holly Hertlein and Katie Shields to get a more in-depth look at what burnout looks like for ER nurses, specifically right now in more rural areas of the country.

In today’s episode, Holly and Katie give us a glimpse into their own experience with burnout and how nurses can find more joy in their work. They discuss the importance of taking downtime as a nurse and being your patients’ best advocate in the emergency room setting.

You’ll learn best practices for juggling documentation and patient care as well as the best ways to combat burnout and prevent it in the future. 

What’s in this episode:

• Holly and Katie’s background in nursing
• Their perspective on what nurse burnout is and how it looks
• How to help nurses find joy within their work
• Why you need downtime as a nurse
• The travel nursing industry and how it’s taken off during the pandemic
• Remembering your “why” and becoming your patients’ best advocate
• Why you have to take care of yourself as much as you care for your patients
• How to juggle documentation and patient care
• Their tips for personal wellness and combating burnout
• The best ways to prevent nurse burnout

 

For more resources, head to www.wellnesswarriors.healthcare. If you are an RN, you can receive Nursing Professional Development (NCPD) credits by going to www.wellnesswarriors.healthcare and click “Receive NCPD credit”.

The Mentor-Facilitated Training Award Dissemination Project was funded by NIDA CTN DI in partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).