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PIAC: Ambulatory Care Nurse Burnout: The Epidemic and Interventions for Workforce Well-Being

Issue
March/April 2025

Burnout among ambulatory care nurses is a growing crisis driven by increasing patient volumes, administrative burdens, and emotional labor. This phenomenon affects individual well-being and impacts patient safety, health care quality, and institutional stability. This article examines factors contributing to burnout in ambulatory care settings, including workload pressures, compassion fatigue, and insufficient organizational support. Additionally, it explores evidence-based interventions aimed at enhancing workforce well-being, such as fostering supportive workplace cultures, implementing resilience and mindfulness training, optimizing scheduling, and integrating peer support programs. By adopting these strategies, health care organizations can mitigate burnout, improve nurse retention, and enhance patient care delivery.

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Author

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Kim Regis, DNP, PNP-BC, NEA-BC, BCC

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