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Burnout in Nursing & Midwifery

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Burnout in Nursing & Midwifery

What is burnout in the medical profession? As we all know nursing and midwifery are physically and mentally demanding roles. Recognising burnout in ourselves and our colleagues is the first step to tackling the problem.  It is no surprise that occurrences of burnout are increasingly common in 2022. Medical professionals have worked throughout waves of Covid19 pre-vaccination with countless variants and all of the challenges that a pandemic brings. We are now playing catch up with delays in services, overdue training, and general exhaustion.  Burnout in nurses and midwives can show in many ways although common symptoms include feeling overwhelmed,...

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