Stress and burnout: Effective Coping Strategies

Stress and Burnout: Effective Coping Strategies in Nursing Students Name Institution Course Code Instructor Name Date Introduction: In the demanding nursing field, stress and burnout are common challenges. The rigorous nature of the nursing job, coupled with long hours, emotional demands, and high-stake decision-making, creates a setting where stress can rapidly mount and lead to burnout. As the healthcare landscape becomes increasingly complex, nurses face mounting pressures from various sources, including patient care responsibilities, administrative duties, and the need to stay current with evolving medical practices. The impact of these challenges extends beyond individual nurses to affect patient care quality, team dynamics, and overall healthcare delivery. This paper explores the current impact of stress and burnout in nursing, examines effective coping strategies, and discusses future implications while reflecting on personal experiences in addressing these challenges. Current Impact on Nursing: The nursing profession works on accuracy and precision. The levels of stress and burnout have reached concerning levels, significantly impacting various aspects of healthcare delivery. Burnout affects nearly two-thirds of nurses, about (62%) according to a 2020 survey, 69% of them under 25 years reported experiencing burnout, making it more prevalent among younger nurses (American Nurses Association, 2024). Burnout and stress have negative results for the nurses in the delivery of services; nurses experiencing burnout are more likely to make medical errors, and show decreased empathy toward patients (Dall’Ora et al., 2020). The manifestations include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Healthcare organizations face increased turnover rates, with units with high burnout levels experiencing higher turnover rates than those with lower levels. This creates a cyclical problem where the remaining staff face increased workloads, further exacerbating stress levels. Thus, this problem significantly impact both individual nurses and healthcare syst...