Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Nurse Burnout in the US

Abstract

Key Points Question What were the most recent US national estimates of nurse burnout and associated factors that may put nurses at risk for burnout? Findings This secondary analysis of cross-sectional survey data from more than 3.9 million US registered nurses found that among nurses who reported leaving their current employment (9.5% of sample), 31.5% reported leaving because of burnout in 2018. The hospital setting and working more than 20 hours per week were associated with greater odds of burnout. Meaning With increasing demands placed on frontline nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, these findings suggest an urgent need for solutions to address burnout among nurses.

Evidence‐Based Practice Culture and Mentorship Predict EBP Implementation, Nurse Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay: Support for the ARCC© Model

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Psychological distress of healthcare workers in Québec (Canada) during the second and the third pandemic waves

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The impact of nurse manager caring behaviors and work environment on burnout syndrome among nurses

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