Compassion Fatigue RN Information is geared to practitioners

Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter

and functional assessments of a resident assessment to be performed by the nurse

Utilizing a case study approach

This educational activity defines ageism and explores how it can affect the healthcare that an older adults receive

Compassion Fatigue RN Information is geared to practitionersCompassion fatigue is caused by the emotional demands of constant exposure to human suffering, creating a desensitization to the suffering of others. Compassion fatigue is one of the most concerning issues facing nurses today. It contributes to job dissatisfaction, decreased productivity, job burnout which frequently leads to turnover, and decreased quality of care. Due to the intensity in which long term care workers are caring for residents, they