Nurse Burnout Journal of Nursing

The Challenges of a CVICU Nurse and The Toll of Burnout: The Bedside Nurse Perspective

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The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) represents one of the most challenging healthcare positions due to the overall demand for exceptional clinical expertise, both in advanced clinical abilities and emotional resilience. CVICU nurses manage severe cardiac health crises while executing difficult medical interventions and making critical decisions during emotionally intense situations. Recent research shows that more than 40% of ICU nurses experience burnout, which leads to significant impacts on their personal lives and mental health, as well as patient care and outcomes. The article investigates the fundamental causes of burnout in CVICU nurses and its extensive impacts while providing actionable personal and organizational solutions to tackle this escalating problem. The elimination of burnout represents both a moral duty and the key to maintaining top-notch patient care and nurse retention.