Burnout and Its Impact on Good Work in Nursing

The impact of burnout on work performance and job satisfaction in nursing is well known. Burnout is known to influence job satisfaction, retention, and the nurses’ sense of moral cohesion. Burnout has also been associated with negative patient outcomes. Perception of factors associated with burnout may differ among nurses at different points of the professional trajectory. The purpose of this article is to discuss the impact of burnout on the nursing profession. This article will also address the concepts of burnout within the framework of an evolving concept, “good work in nursing,” and consider interventions to minimize risk for burnout among developing and veteran professional nurses to sustain a commitment to excellence in the nursing profession.