Nurses say stress interferes with caring for their patients.

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Nurses say stress interferes with caring for their patients.

April 27, 2016

Yu A. Health Shots. National Public Radio. April 15, 2016.

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Many health care professionals exhibit symptoms of burnout, which may impair their ability to maintain safe practices and detect potential errors. This news article explores organizational factors that contribute to nurse burnout, including low staffing and increased workloads due to electronic health record implementation.

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