162: Live From NurseCon at Sea: Burnout, Boundaries, and Finding Your Way Back

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of nursing burnout and the importance of self-care and support systems.

We all know the many challenges facing the Nursing profession today. Nursing takes so much from us… but it also has so much to offer. Recorded live at NurseCon at Sea, Sarah sits down with two nurses who hit their breaking point and found a way to keep showing up. This episode goes deep into the messy reality of nursing burnout, from the struggle to put yourself first to the boundaries, mindset shifts, and support systems that keep nurses in the game. You don't have to manage burnout alone, so don’t miss this one. Topics discussed in this episode: Self-care and resilience as a discipline The nursing choice: fracture or adapt Building a life that isn't fully defined by the institution Important things we don’t say to each other What patients actually need from their nurses Therapy, medication, and sleep as nursing tools An exercise to audit your cup-fillers vs. cup-drainers Why it’s so important to share your experience How leaders should respond when a nurse is nearing burnout Learn more about NurseCon at Sea: https://nurseconatsea.com/ Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 📚 Check out my course…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Lorenzini

Guest: nurses

Topics covered

• nursing burnout
• self-care
• boundaries
• resilience
• support systems
• mindset shifts

Keywords

• nursing
• burnout
• self-care
• resilience
• boundaries
• support systems
• therapy
• medication
• sleep

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NurseCon at Sea, Rapid Response RN, Rapid Response and Rescue, Instagram, newsletter

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