[header] How to deal with stress and fatigue as a nurse [title] Know what you can change and what you can't. [step] Trying to control everything in your life and at work can be a major source of stress. Accept that nursing work will always come with some situations that aren't ideal.
[header] How to deal with stress and fatigue as a nurse [title] Know what you can change and what you can't. [step] Trying to control everything in your life and at work can be a major source of stress. Accept that nursing work will always come with some situations that aren't ideal.
Who wants to deal with this? You won't have a good life and it's not worth worrying about. [substeps] Understand that even if you're able to control certain events in your work or home life, this doesn't have to be done as a nurse. You may eat sugar too, which is bad for you, that will make nursing work more work, while your holidays can be rough and frustrated with a new job. You may feel uncomfortable offering expertise that is not necessary or friends may try to help you. Look for creative ways to work with or around these situations, instead of trying to change them. [substeps] You might not be able to control your hours, your co-workers, and your patients, but you can control your reactions to demanding situations. Even if you're not sure how to handle these, you can let yourself know that you can learn from it. [substeps] It can be hard to be happy or productive.