Nurse Educator Burnout
Burnout doesn’t just affect nurses at the bedside—it can also impact nursing faculty. Read this article to learn how recognizing burnout early and supporting educator well-being can strengthen faculty retention and help prepare the next generation of nurses.
Course Details
Overview
As a nurse, you know burnout as often associated with clinical care—but it can affect nursing faculty too, creating ripple effects across academic environments and the future nursing workforce. This article explores the causes and symptoms of nurse educator burnout, the connection between emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, and strategies to support overall wellness. By recognizing burnout early and working together to prevent it, you can help strengthen educator recruitment, retention, and the continued preparation of future nurses.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Identify the causes and symptoms of nurse educator burnout and its impact on the academic environment.
- Explain the connection between emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being in preventing nurse educator burnout.
- Describe evidence-based strategies to enhance well-being and reduce faculty burnout.
Presented by:
Laurie Dellosso, DNP, RN
Laurie Dellosso is an assistant professor at Radford University College
of Nursing in Roanoke, Virginia.
