Nurse burnout is the state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion caused by sustained work-related stressors such as long hours, the pressure of quick decision-making, and the strain of caring for patients who may have poor outcomes.

While finding time can be a challenge, it's important to make time to workout and exercise. Simple tips like parking further away or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Head outside for meal breaks will help with getting moving during your busy day.

Shift work, long hours, and gruelling assignments can make it difficult for nurses to sustain a healthy and well-balanced diet. It is also noted that poor nutrition is linked to depression, anxiety and irritability and may contribute to higher nurse burnout rates.

Nursing Solutions NSW supports all our employees. For staff experiencing acute distress, we wish to create a safe place for all  to openly discuss mental health issues and we aim to work along staff to achieve personal goals within the workplace.

Self-care is a set of practices and activities nurses should engage in regularly to help decrease stress levels and help nurses live longer healthier lives. Self-care replenishes a nurse's capacity to provide compassion, empathy and improves the quality of care.

Below is a list of all contact details for multiple organisations that can aid staff.