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Nurse Fatigue

April 12, 2021

Abstract

Literature Review

Nurse Fatigue

Nurse fatigue is a daunting problem that has been widely regarded as a threat to both nurse and patient health. Nurse exhaustion is described as an emotional feeling, mental or genuinely feeling drained or exhausted due to nursing demands ("Fighting the Effects of Nurse Fatigue," 2017). Nurse exhaustion is common due to high-strength responsibilities, a lack of sleep, and long work hours (Steege & Rainbow, 2017). Institutions are abstracts, and their efficacy and success depend on the persons entrusted with the responsibility of seeing the provision of services in such institutions; the healthcare system is not an exception to this deposition. Nurses are often exposed to extreme sadness and misfortune, which has been linked to the development of burnout fatigue. Sympathy exhaustion refers to a lack of business-related satisfaction, but it may also refer to situations where the job brings more pain than happiness. The risk of empathy exhaustion varies from one nurse to the next, depending on their level of involvement and their role, with those dealing with more mature adults being at higher risk. Kolthoff & Hickman (2017) found that average levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction were recorded by forty two nurses working on a geriatric medicine unit in an exploratory, descriptive study on compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout. Nurse fatigue affects the nurses' ability to deliver and reduces the quality of service issued to the patients, thus affecting the health outcome, and the new nurses who still have less experience are the most affected. There is a need for deliberative administrative and personal efforts to reduce nurse fatigue. These efforts by the nurses include having a sufficient sleep and on the side of the administration checking on the working hours of every nurse.

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References

Fighting the effects of nurse fatigue. (2017, May 19). American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/fighting-effects-nurse-fatigue/

Kolthoff, K. L., & Hickman, S. E. (2017). Compassion fatigue among nurses working with older adults. Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.), 38(2), 106–109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.08.003

Steege, L. M., & Rainbow, J. G. (2017). Fatigue in hospital nurses - "Supernurse" culture is a barrier to addressing problems: A qualitative interview study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 67, 20–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.11.014

Annotated Bibliography

Suliman, M., Almansi, S., ALBashtawy, M., Aljezawi, M., & Mrayyan, M. (2020). Effect of nurse managers' leadership styles on predicted nurse turnover. Nursing Management, 19, 4.

The article focuses on the role of nurse leaders in reducing nurse turnover in healthcare organizations. The authors note that nurse managers have a crucial role in reducing nurse turnover and they should be at the core of the daily routines of nurses to ensure that they address all issues that may arise. The article is essential because of its focus on nurse managers who are essential in determining nurse turnover.

Jones-Berry, S. (2018). What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?: With Nursing Standard research showing the trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact. Nursing Standard33, 8.

The article identifies that half of nursing directors in the United Kingdom have been in their position for less than three years, which indicates the high turnover rate in the nursing profession. The identification of the challenge works towards finding proper solutions to the challenge as the role of healthcare in society constantly increases. The article is essential in identifying a serious challenge in healthcare and addressing it through relevant recommendations.

Commins, J. (2011). Five ways to reduce first-year nurse turnover. Trade Journals, 7-9.

The author notes that nurse turnover among first years is significantly high and requires immediate attention from relevant stakeholders. The article presents some resolutions that can help to address the challenge of high turnover among first year nurses. The article is essential in identifying resolutions for the current challenges leading to high turnover among nurses.

Thomas, K. S., Mor, V., Tyler, D. A., & Hyer, K. (2013). The relationships among licensed nurse turnover, retention, and rehospitalization of nursing home residents. The Gerontologist, 53, 2, 211-21.

The article identifies the provision of complex care as one of the factors leading to high nurse turnover in healthcare facilities. The authors create a link between staffing, wellbeing of care providers, and patient outcomes. The article is essential in analyzing the impact of nurse turnover on healthcare and the reasons for resolving the challenges.

Shaffer, F. A. (2020, August 6). American nurse: The official Journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA). American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/nurse-turnover-understand-it-reduce-it/

The website discusses nurse turnover as vital healthcare challenge in America. The author provides a framework for identifying nurse turnover issues and resolving the challenges to ensure the healthcare sector does not get into a crisis. The website provides a vital insight into the state of nurse staffing in America and suggests ways of resolving the matter as the challenges presented in healthcare continue to emerge.

The Sentinel Watch. (2020, August 5). Nursing turnover and retention strategies. https://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2018/01/23/nursing-turnover-and-retention-strategies/

The post performs a step-by-step analysis of nursing turnover, beginning from its causes and focusing on the need for increased nurse-retention in the sector. The information is vital in addressing the issue of nurse turnover, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic that has shown the gaps in the healthcare sector. The post will be essential in assessing the issue of turnover among nurses including the crucial issue of nurse retention. Its use will help to inform the identification of possible solutions and inform future research on applicable interventions.

References

Commins, J. (2011). Five ways to reduce first-year nurse turnover. Trade Journals, 7-9.

Jones-Berry, S. (2018). What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?: With Nursing Standard research showing the trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact. Nursing Standard33, 8.

Shaffer, F. A. (2020, August 6). American nurse: The official Journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA). American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/nurse-turnover-understand-it-reduce-it/

Suliman, M., Almansi, S., ALBashtawy, M., Aljezawi, M., & Mrayyan, M. (2020). Effect of nurse managers' leadership styles on predicted nurse turnover. Nursing Management, 19, 4.

The Sentinel Watch. (2020, August 5). Nursing turnover and retention strategies. https://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2018/01/23/nursing-turnover-and-retention-strategies/

Thomas, K. S., Mor, V., Tyler, D. A., & Hyer, K. (2013). The relationships among licensed nurse turnover, retention, and rehospitalization of nursing home residents. The Gerontologist, 53, 2, 211-21.