Burnout Warning Signs

The U.S. nursing shortage is projected to grow to 260,000 RNs by 2025 - twice as large as any nursing shortage experienced in this country since the mid-1960s. The ongoing shortage has been shown to be directly related to the high turnover among nurses as a result of burnout. The problems of burnout/nursing shortage often escalate into job dissatisfaction, which in turn leads to further burnout, additional turnover, and inadequate staffing.  It is important to recognize the potential cau…