Why Do Some Nurses Burn-out and Other Nurses Survive?

Why Do Some Nurses 'Burn-out' and Other Nurses Survive?

This lecture discusses why some nurses ‘burn-out’ and other nurses survive working in the aged care sector. The accumulative effects of stress upon nurses working in aged care are discussed. Management priority goals which may conflict with nursing care are discussed. High nursing expectations and frustrations are discussed. Strategies to cope with the frustrations in the aged care workplace are described. Communication and helpful relationships between management, doctors, patients, family and nurses are discussed and emphasised in this informative lecture.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Why some nurses ‘burn-out’
• The accumulative effects of work stresses
• High nursing expectations and frustrations
• Coping strategies
• Communication and helpful relationships

Roger Napthine is a nurse consultant and educator. His postgraduate qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Bioethics. Roger’s substantial background as a clinician, teacher and writer includes working as a project officer with Barwon Health.

Speaker name: Roger Napthine
Recorded: 24 & 25 June 2010
Listening time: 49 Mins
Conference: Law and Ethics in Aged Care
Session in Conference: Aged cares and moral burn-out part2
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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