Case Study: Burnout

In the case study below, highlight the findings that are of greatest concern. Select all that apply. A new graduate nurse has started working on a medical-surgical unit at the local hospital. The new nurse feels prepared for their new role but nervous about working full-time caring for clients. During the new nurse's first few weeks on the unit, they experience verbal criticism by other nurses when asking questions. The new nurse is blamed for errors that occur on the unit, even if it is not their client, and they feel that they are given unfair assignments to set them up for failure. The new nurse never takes a break and stays long after their shift has ended to document in the clients' charts. The new nurse sleeps 7-8 hours per night; however, the stress from their work environment has caused them to feel mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, leading to feelings of doubt in their abilities and a sense

-experience verbal criticism by other nurses -blamed for errors that occur on the unit -given unfair assignments -feel mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted -feelings of doubt in their abilities -sense of personal failure

For each finding below, click to specify if the finding indicates that the new graduate nurse's condition has improved, has not changed, or has declined.​ Made an appointment with the nurse manager​ Joined a nurse's support group​ Sleeping 7 hours per night​ Increased absenteeism at work​

Improved --> -Made an appointment with the nurse manager​ -Joined a nurse's support group​ No Change --> Sleeping 7 hours per night​ Declined Increased absenteeism at work​

For each potential intervention to assist the new graduate nurse, click to specify whether the intervention is indicated, nonessential, or contraindicated.​ Tell the new graduate nurse to quit their job​. Schedule a meeting with the nurse manager​. Insist the new graduate nurse take some time off.​

Indicated --> -Schedule a meeting with the nurse manager Nonessential --> Insist the new graduate nurse take some time off Contraindicated --> Tell the new graduate nurse to quit their job

Identify whether the following burnout prevention/intervention strategies are personal lifestyle strategies or professional lifestyle strategies Obtain adequate sleep​. Grieve well for clients. Engage in regular physical activity​. Participate in outside interests​. Nurture spirituality​. Seek support from colleagues​.

Personal lifestyle --> -Obtain adequate sleep​. -Engage in regular physical activity​. -Participate in outside interests​. -Nurture spirituality​. Professional lifestyle --> -Grieve well for clients. -Seek support from colleagues​.

The new graduate nurse is at risk of developing _______ due to _______.

burnout mental and physical exhaustion

The new graduate nurse's __________ should be addressed first, followed by ________.

response to the client feelings