What actions should a graduate nurse take in the first work experience to avoid problems with burnout?
a. Cross-train to work in different areas of the hospital.
b. Develop a social group of nurses with whom to share work experiences.
c. Plan on several sessions with a counselor regarding managing stress.
d. Develop social contacts outside of nursing and maintain good nutrition and good sleep habits.
D
Taking care of oneself is a primary component to preventing burnout—for example, avoiding alcohol, maintaining good nutrition, getting adequate amounts of sleep, and avoiding cigarette smoking. Developing social contacts outside the work environment also facilitates reduction of stress from work. Cross-training in different areas of the hospital, developing a social group with nurses to share work experiences, and meeting with a counselor would not be helpful to the graduate nurse in avoiding problems with burnout in the first work experience.
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