BURN OUT

"Nursing Burnout" is a term we hear often. It can be described as a seriously stressed feeling, and inability to cope in everyday situations. The reality is, anyone can suffer from burnout. As a nursing student, I am finding it difficult to manage the amount of work due, along with the amount of studying I need to do to be successful. This sounds very framiliar to most of us as we approach our final exams. Many of us over load ourselves with busy scheduals and extreme work loads. Personally, I believe the best way to avoid burn out is to recognize the problem and figuring out ways you could adjust your environment to reduce stressful situations. Although eliminating stress is impossible, learning how to manage it in a positive way, is very beneficial. I try to set aside one hour per day to focus on myself. I'll read a non school related book, watch tv, enjoy food, or go for a walk. Anything! For one full hour my mind is not thinking about spot testing, the functions of the nervous system or what could possibly be on the praxis exam.

Go on, give yourself one hour.
See what difference it makes in your stress levels.
You deserve it.