Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Publication Title

Nursing Economics

Volume

25

Issue

4

Pages

203-210, quiz 211

Abstract

Throughout the history of nursing there is a seeming legacy of personnel shortage, lack of funds, and, based on the nature of the role and related services, heightened levels of stress involved in patient care.

The future of the profession and more imminently, patient care and the health of nurses, may be significantly impacted by repeated challenges where current levels of stress and burnout are contributing to organizational problems, burnout, and attrition.

Employee stress and burn out commonly lead to myriad health-related problems that result in significant organizational consequences.

There are many methods of stress management, and sometimes the best and most effective begin with simple recognition, validation, and visible and committed efforts by the nurse executive.

Regardless of the technique or approach, what is clear is that there is a need for nurse executives to include the development and enhancement of comprehensive stress-management programming for employees as a priority item to avoid burnout and attrition.

Comments

© 2007 Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.

Included with the kind written permission of the publisher.

Answer/Evaluation Form as attachment.

ORCID

0000-0002-1754-6232 (Milliken)

Original Publication Citation

Milliken, T. F., Clements, P. T., & Tillman, H. J. (2007). The impact of stress management on nurse productivity and retention. Nursing Economics, 25(4), 203-210; quiz 211.

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