20 Working Nurse l WorkingNurse.com
March 23–April 27, 2020
his is an extraordinarily challenging time to be a nurse. The COVID-19
pandemic is stretching many of us to the limit and beyond, as we
work overtime to treat anxious, frustrated patients while trying to
come to grips with rapidly changing guidelines, supply shortages and the
awareness that our own families are also at risk.
Worse, during a crisis like this, the stress doesn't end when we clock out.
Going home to scrounge up some dinner from nearly bare shelves while panicky
talking heads on the TV warn of the latest case counts does nothing to improve
your state of mind. It's a recipe for overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout.
Meaningful steps to increase your personal resilience
and be your best self — even during a pandemic
By Sue Trace, RN, BSN, COCC, ACC • Illustration by Jasmin Mora
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FLOURISH!
