CRISPY

Burnout- The perception that an individual has used up all available energy to perform the job and feels that he or she doesn't have enough energy to complete the task (Sullivan & Decker, 2005, p.207).

Sullivan, E. & Decker, P. (2005). Effective leadership and management in nursing (6th ed). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.


If you find yourself on the path of burnout, STOP immediately. Try to take some time off away from the source of stress. Identify and gather your thoughts and feelings and express them to someone who is a caring listener. Next get your priorities together and actively try to adhere to them. Make positive changes and be patient. Do things that are fun and constructive for you in other areas of your life. When you find yourself in a stressful situation make the focus positive and be at peace with yourself.