Unique Presentation Identifier:
32
Program Type
Honors
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Henderson
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
9-4-2026 1:00 PM
End Date
9-4-2026 3:00 PM
Abstract
Burnout among critical care nurses (CCNs) is a substantial threat to nurse well-being, patient safety, and workforce stability. The aim of this paper is to identify risk factors contributing to burnout in CCNs using evidence-based articles. An organized literature search was conducted using CINAHL with key terms including critical care nurses, burnout, risk factors, compassion fatigue, and work environment. Five recent peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were chosen. The results validate that risk for burnout is vastly influenced by emotional exhaustion, chronic workplace stress, high patient acuity, sleep disturbances, compassion fatigue, insufficient support, and organizational strain. Findings suggest that burnout in CCNs is complex and entail directed prevention strategies to improve nurse resilience and protect patient care outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Young, Gracelin L., "When the Caregiver Becomes the Wounded" (2026). ATU Scholars Symposium. 53.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2026/2026/53
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When the Caregiver Becomes the Wounded
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Burnout among critical care nurses (CCNs) is a substantial threat to nurse well-being, patient safety, and workforce stability. The aim of this paper is to identify risk factors contributing to burnout in CCNs using evidence-based articles. An organized literature search was conducted using CINAHL with key terms including critical care nurses, burnout, risk factors, compassion fatigue, and work environment. Five recent peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were chosen. The results validate that risk for burnout is vastly influenced by emotional exhaustion, chronic workplace stress, high patient acuity, sleep disturbances, compassion fatigue, insufficient support, and organizational strain. Findings suggest that burnout in CCNs is complex and entail directed prevention strategies to improve nurse resilience and protect patient care outcomes.