EP 126: Why Nurses are the Most Unhealthy Medical Professionals.

About this episode

This episode discusses the unhealthy state of nurses, focusing on trauma, mental health issues, and the need for self-compassion in recovery.

"It is physiologically contraindicated for nurses to remain in practice" Nurses Uncorked welcomes back Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN to the podcast. In this episode, Nurse Erica shares her personal journey as the primary caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's Disease. This conversation delves into the impact of unintegrated trauma on nurses and the necessity for self-compassion to aid in recovery. The discussion highlights the silent epidemic of nurse-specific trauma and how it affects nurses' mental and physical health. The statistics reveal high rates of PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and suicide among nurses. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the nervous system and the importance of addressing personal and professional struggles faced by healthcare workers. The discussion also touches on trauma education lacking in nursing programs and asks the question - are nurses being traumatized to monetize? Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content…

People in this episode

Host: Nurse Erica

Guest: Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN

Topics covered

• nurse health
• mental health
• trauma in nursing
• self-compassion
• PTSD
• substance abuse
• nursing education

Keywords

• nurses
• healthcare
• trauma
• mental health
• PTSD
• depression
• substance abuse
• self-care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nurses Uncorked, Nursing our Healer's Heart, drlorrelaws.com

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