Nurse Well-being Journal of Nursing

All the Hats We Wear: The Soul of a Nurse

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This article explores the many roles that nurses take on- mentor, leader, advocate, caregiver- and highlights how the essence of nursing goes beyond clinical expertise to the heart of human connection. As new generations enter the profession in a post-COVID, increasingly virtual world, many lack opportunities to develop crucial interpersonal skills. The piece emphasizes the importance of mentorship, modeling compassion, and preserving the "old-school" art of nursing to ensure the soul of the profession endures.

Submitted by Brittany Gocus-Browning, MBA, MSN, RN, CMSRN

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.

Submitted by Sarah Mensa-Kwao Cook, RN, BSN; Leena Thomas, RN, BSN

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