āØļø Nurse Tips for Burnout Prevention āØļø (because healing others starts with healing yourself)
1. Recognize the Signs
Feeling exhausted? Detached? Like youāre not doing enough?
š©Itās okay to admit youāre tired. Youāre human.
2. Prioritize Self-Care
Sleep. Eat. Hydrate. Move your body.
āļøYou deserve the same care you give to others.
3. Set Boundaries
Say ānoā when you need to. Your time and energy are precious.
š§āāļøRest is part of the job.
4. Reach Out for Support
Talk to someone ā a friend, coworker, family. Seek professional help if you need it.
š»You donāt have to carry it all alone.
5. Find Your Calm
Breathe. Pause. Take mindful breaks.
š±Even 5 minutes of stillness can save your day.
6. Remember Why You Started
Reflect on the lives youāve touched. Celebrate the small wins.
šŗYou are making a difference, even when itās hard to see.
7. Speak Up for Change
If something feels wrong ā staffing, workload, safety ā your voice matters.
š¹Advocating for better care includes caring for yourself.
Source: American Nurses Association (ANA) ā "What Is Nurse Burnout & How to Prevent It" https://www.nursingworld.org/content-hub/resources/workplace/what-is-nurse-burnout-how-to-prevent-it/















