Sunday, March 27, 2011

Hello Everyone

My name is Deb also known as Scottie.  Instructional Technology Integration 501-01 is a class I am currently in as I work toward obtaining my Masters Nursing/Nurse Educator. 
I have developed this blog as an educational site:
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Site will encompass:
·         Factors that lead up to Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
·         Signs and symptoms of Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
·         What can we do to prevent ourselves from suffering Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
·         What can employers implement to stop Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
·         Why it is important that nurses advocate prevention of Burnout or Compassion Fatigue

Please watch video at:
Photograph from:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=nursing+burnout+&view=detail&id=BA9BE18094735B52D1E150A99C720C2FC920D28C&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR&qpvt=nursing+burnout+.

Objectives for Burnout or Compassion Fatigue Module

Students will be able to:
·         Define Burnout and compassion fatigue
·         Identify signs and symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
·         Give examples of stressors that may cause burnout and compassion fatigue
·         Distinguish differences of burnout and compassion fatigue
·         Distinguish factors that may predict nurses at high risk for burnout or compassion fatigue
·         Develop strategies for combating and preventing burnout and compassion fatigue