Background: Larger patient caseloads and increased workplace responsibility for nurse practitioners (NPs) may exacerbate factors leading to compassion fatigue (CF). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the rate of burnout in practicing NPs by looking at contributing factors that play a role in CF and compassion satisfaction (CS). Methods: A NP social media platform was used to distribute a survey to a convenience sample of 208 NPs. Data included the Professional Quality of Life Scale V (ProQOL V) tool, demographic data, and protective factor questions. The data were dissected for CF and protective factors of CS. Results: The relationship of mindfulness practices and levels of CS was statistically significant. The relationship between support from family, coworkers, and administration and levels of CS was also found statistically significant. A large association was found between the correlation of burnout and support from coworkers. Implications for practice: Findings showed an average to high level of CS with a low-to-average burnout rate among the NPs surveyed. There was a direct impact between the amount of support participants received from individual support systems and their level of CS. These findings could be beneficial for new NP graduates in establishing a sense of community while reducing the risk for burnout.

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Background: With the continued increase in new nurse practitioners expected over the next 5 years and beyond, more individuals will experience nurse practitioner role transition. It is beneficial to nurse practitioners, patients, and the health care industry to understand factors relating to job satisfaction during role transition. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to contribute to the understanding of the transition period of new nurse practitioners by exploring demographics and job satisfaction during the first 6 months to 2 years of practice. Methods: This nonexperimental quantitative study employed convenience sampling with survey methodology. Twenty-one Facebook groups/pages were posted on once a week for 6 weeks. Demographic information was collected, and personal experiences were measured with the Misener Nurse Practitioner Job Satisfaction Scale. Results: Practice setting, formal orientation programs, and intent to leave current position were related to overall nurse practitioner job satisfaction during the transition period (p < .05). Satisfaction with time and benefits varied among demographic groups (p < .05). Implications for practice: Novice nurse practitioners are mostly satisfied in their new role. However, turnover intention in this population is high and orientation programs are lacking, warranting further study.

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