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Are you a super-helper nurse? How to give it up and avoid burnout
Super-helpers never say no to helping someone out – even though it might be to their detriment. How to ditch the guilt and protect your well-being
Jess Baker
Rod Vincent
Posted 16 November 2022 - 01:00
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