Explain two issues that lead to nurse burnout and discuss a solution for each issue Issues.

Explain two issues that lead to nurse burnout and discuss a solution for each issue Issues.

Researchers and other health specialists have argued that nurse burnout results from a wide range of socio-demographic, occupation, psychographic, as well as occupational factors (Moustaka & Constantinidis, 2014). At the same time, studies have established a positive correlation between role stress and staff burnout, which, in turn, have adverse effect on patient care. In this context, two main issues that cause nurse burnout include heavy workload and long shifts and role ambiguity. On a broader note, many nurses have and continue to cite long working hours as the primary cause of their fatigue. According to Rushton et al. (2015), some nurses work for up to 12 hours a day. On the same note, some work overtime, called by management due to a staffing shortage, or have difficulty leaving their workplaces on time. Given this heavy workload and a lack of rest, they experience not only fatigue but also increased the chance of making medication errors, which risks patient safety and the achievement of desired health outcomes. Concisely, long shifts lead to exhaustion, as well as detachment from work. Nursing responsibilities in present-day society have increased in the past decade; given rapid advancements witnessed in technology. The complex nature of nursing has contributed to This study source was downloaded by 100000876843569 from CourseHero.com on 12-09-2023 01:00:19 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/45170309/Role-Strain-and-Burnout-in-Nursingdocx/ ROLE STRAIN AND BURNOUT 6 role ambiguity, with hospital managers failing to define specific roles for their staff (Dasgupta, 2013). Consequently, this has led to confusion because nurses merge roles, which makes their work complicated, multifaceted, and burdensome. Failure to clarify roles plays a pivotal role in making work environment hectic, which results to nursing burnout. Solutions. Nurses can solve burnout from overload by remaining physically active and asking the management to recruit more nurses. Although the last thing a nurse would want to engage in after a 12-hour shift is doing an exercise, research has shown that physical activities go a long way in reducing stress and burnout (Dasgupta, 2013; Rushton et al., 2015). Exercise plays a leading role in reducing cortisol and adrenaline, while at the same time, boosting endorphins. Moreover, physical activity boosts energy, meaning it addresses exhaustion. Concerning heavy workload, health facilities should invest in hiring more nurse assistants and nurses. Also, nurses and other responsible stakeholders, including managers and relevant associations should address role ambiguity by defining, reviewing, updating, and assigning clear roles for different types of nurses. In this way, a nurse would find the opportunity to record improved performance in their specialties, which reduces burnout as they would enjoy what they do.