Photo credit: The Sentinel The public sector is the part of the economy is made up of organizations owned and operated by the government. These include the military, law enforcement, government healthcare systems, government governing bodies, infrastructure agencies, public education, and public transit, among others. Considering the fact that the decisions made by public sector …
then and now: compassion fatigue
Photo credit: nursergram Compassion fatigue is a relatively new concept compared to the field of nursing. While the profession of nursing originates from the mid 19th century, one of the earliest mentions of compassion fatigue is by Carla Joinson in 1992. As mental health concerns and services have become more prominent in society over time, …
the ethical side of compassion fatigue
Photo credit: ldsliving.com Imagine this: A nurse serves as the primary nurse for a particular patient and family for several months. They form close bonds, becoming friends on social media and having playdates outside of work with the nurse’s children and the patient and siblings. The patient deteriorates and dies from his disease while he …
Nurses and Compassion Fatigue 