
EP 126: Why Nurses are the Most Unhealthy Medical Professionals.
Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing NewsShow Notes
"It is physiologically contraindicated for nurses to remain in practice" Nurses Uncorked welcomes back Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN to the podcast. In this episode, Nurse Erica shares her personal journey as the primary caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's Disease. This conversation delves into the impact of unintegrated trauma on nurses and the necessity for self-compassion to aid in recovery. The discussion highlights the silent epidemic of nurse-specific trauma and how it affects nurses' mental and physical health. The statistics reveal high rates of PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and suicide among nurses. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the nervous system and the importance of addressing personal and professional struggles faced by healthcare workers. The discussion also touches on trauma education lacking in nursing programs and asks the question - are nurses being traumatized to monetize? Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: [email protected]
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Chapters: 00:00 Episode and Guest Introduction04:34 The Impact of Personal Trauma on Caregiving 09:40 Alzheimer's Disease Versus Personality Disorder11:48 Understanding Unintegrated Trauma in Nursing 14:00 Steps to Healing and Recovery for Nurses 26:28 Nurses Uncorked is Nominated for Podcast of the Year! Vote Now! 28:10 Understanding the nervous system is key to recovery34:35 The Need for Change in Nursing Education45:16 Unpacking the Nurse Health Crisis: The Four S's48:44 Nurse-Specific Trauma and Why Nurses are the Sickest Profession 56:00 What the Statistics Reveal58:12 Pathways to Healing: Addressing Trauma in NursingHelp the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ️ star rating!
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