Nursing is physically and emotionally draining, so knowing how to step back, gain perspective and relax when your shift ends is essential for your well-being
There is no doubt that nursing is mentally and physically demanding work. Caring for patients, long shifts and stretched resources all take their toll. At the end of a shift it can be hard to leave work behind and achieve a vital sense of rest and restoration.
Nursing Standard. 38, 10, 24-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.38.10.24.s13
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