7 signs you’re close to burnout– and what to do about it

Advice for nurses on spotting the signs of burnout early and the positive steps you can take to reduce your risk and cope with the stress of the job

• An NHS staff survey revealed four in ten nurses feel burned out, which is the result of chronic workplace stress
• According to UK research, burnout affects job performance, patient safety, medication errors and nurses’ intention to leave the profession
• Advice from experts on what burnout is, what to look out for in yourself and colleagues, and how to seek help

Four in ten nurses say that their job leaves them feeling burned out, according to the recent NHS staff survey