Burnout leading to more registered nurses leaving the profession

Burnout leading to more registered nurses leaving the profession InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the ongoing nursing shortage across the country and the efforts underway to rejuvenate the workforce. (InvestigateTV)

By Kristin Crowley, Shannon Weston and InvestigateTV Staff

(InvestigateTV) — Burnout is becoming an issue for more and more medical professionals.

According to a 2023 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nearly one-fifth of the country’s 4.5 million registered nurses intend to leave the profession in the next few years due to just that.

The Mayo Clinic says burnout can impact nurses’ personal lives, the patients they care for, and their employers.

Reporter Kristin Crowley gives us an in-depth look at the ongoing nursing shortage and efforts underway to rejuvenate the workforce. Watch the full story in the video at the top of the page.

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Kristin Crowley

Kristin Crowley

National reporter for InvestigateTV+