Keywords

burnout, COVID-19, nurse leaders, nurses, nurse staffing, mental health, patient rounds

 

Authors

  1. Schneider, Melissa A. DNP, RN-BC, ONC, CNRN
  2. Smith, Carolyn E. DNP, RN, CNRN
  3. Howard, Katrina A. BSN, RN, NE-BC

Abstract

Abstract: This article discusses the impact of staffing shortage on nurses' mental health, and outlines ways, including a successful rounder initiative, for nurse leaders and facilities to address nurses' stress and burnout.