Presented by :

Zarina bt. Abd. Rahim

 Introduction
Nursing can, at times, be a very stressful, intense
and hectic job. There are all types of things that
affect the day-to-day stresses of a nurse; staffing
shortages, hospital protocol, corporate rules and
regulation, lack of self confidence, and that one
nurse that has a higher level of training than you
and makes your life miserable!
• You begin to hate going to work and feeling like you just
go to work, do your job, and get your paycheck.

• You no longer enjoy the career that you wanted so

badly to do.

• You become depressed.

• Depression leads to illness, fatigue, and low tolerance to

stressful stimuli.

Welcome to “Burn-Out”.
 What is Burnout?
• A debilitating psychological condition brought about by
unrelieved work stress, resulting in:

• Depleted energy and emotional exhaustion

• Lowered resistance to illness

• Increased depersonalization in interpersonal relationships

• Increased dissatisfaction and pessimism

• Increased absenteeism and work inefficiency

• In this state we are excitable, anxious,
jumpy and irritable.

• This actually reduces our ability to work,

effectively with other people.

• We find ourselves more accident prone

and less able to make a good decisions.
• As the nurses shortage continues, nurses are working
harder and burning out faster. Look inside your self for
signs of burnout.

• Identify your teammates who cannot cope up with

stress and overworked, team up, get and give support.

• Relieves stress and open door to problem solving.

• The first thing is take care of your self physically,

emotionally and spiritually.
 Signs of burnout
• Powerlessness
• Hopelessness
• Emotional exhaustion
• Detachment
• Isolation
• Irritability
• Frustration
• Being trapped
• Failure
• Despair
 Causes of burnout
• Setting unrealistic goals for yourself or
having them imposed upon you.

• Being expected to be too many things to

too many people.

• Working under rules that seem

unreasonably coercive or punitive.
• Doing work that frequently causes you to
violate your personal values.

• Boredom from doing work that never

changes or doesn’t challenge you.

• Feeling trapped for economic reasons by a

job that fits any of the scenarios above
 How to prevent burnout
• Educate yourself.

• Join a support group.

• Know your limits.

• Accept your feelings.

• Confide in others.
 Managing stress
• Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits

• Avoid people who stress you out – If

someone consistently causes stress in your life
limit the amount of time you spend with that
person

• Take control of your environment

• Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your
schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks.

• If you’ve got too much on your plate,

distinguish between the “shoulds” and the
“musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly
necessary to the bottom of the list or
eliminate them entirely.
• Create a balanced schedule.

• Don’t over-commit.

• Prioritize

• Delegate
• Focus on the positive

• Set aside relaxation time. Include rest and

relaxation in your daily schedule.

• Connect with others. Spend time with positive

people who enhance your life.
• Do something you enjoy every day.
Make time for leisure activities that bring you joy,
whether it be stargazing, playing the piano, or
working on your bike.

• Keep your sense of humor.

This includes the ability to laugh at yourself.

The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a

number of ways.
• Healthy stress reducers
• Go for a walk.
• Spend time in nature.
• Talk to a supportive friend.
• Sweat out tension with a good workout.
• Do something for someone else.
• Write in your journal.
• Take a long bath.
• Play with a pet.
• Work in your garden.
• Get a massage.
• Curl up with a good book.
• Take a yoga class.
• Listen to music.
• Watch a comedy.
 Adopt a healthy lifestyle

• Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in

reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Make time
for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times per week.
Nothing beats aerobic exercise for releasing pent-up
stress and tension.

• Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better

prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you
eat. Start your day right with breakfast, and keep your
energy up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious
meals throughout the day.
Reduce caffeine and sugar.
The temporary "highs" caffeine and sugar provide often
end in with a crash in mood and energy. By reducing the
amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar
snacks in your diet, you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll
sleep better.
Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
Alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from
stress, but the relief is only temporary. Don’t avoid or
mask the issue at hand; deal with problems head on and
with a clear mind.
Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as
well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress
because it may cause you to think irrationally.
• Question and answer
session
• Thank you