Recognizing & Addressing Nurse Burnout
1.0 Contact Hour | Online, Self-Paced Continuing Education for Nurses
Course Description
Nurse burnout is a growing professional concern that affects workforce retention, job satisfaction, patient safety, and overall quality of care. This Nevada Board of Nursing–appropriate continuing education course provides nurses with an evidence-based overview of burnout, including its causes, signs, and professional implications within healthcare settings.
Participants will explore occupational stressors commonly associated with nursing practice, such as workload demands, emotional labor, and system-level challenges. The course emphasizes practical, non-clinical strategies nurses can use to recognize burnout, support professional well-being, and promote sustainable nursing practice at both the individual and team level.
This CEU is educational in nature and supports professional role development, workplace resilience, and ethical nursing practice across clinical, educational, and non-clinical roles.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Define nurse burnout and describe its relevance to professional nursing practice
Identify common signs and contributing factors associated with burnout
Examine evidence-based strategies that support professional well-being and resilience
Recognize the nurse’s role in promoting sustainable and supportive work environments
Course Format
Online, self-paced continuing education
Accessible on demand
Includes post-test and course evaluation
Certificate of completion provided upon successful completion
Intended Audience
Registered nurses
Nurse leaders and charge nurses
Nurses practicing in clinical, educational, or administrative roles
Regulatory & Compliance Notes
This continuing education activity is designed for licensed nurses.
Content is educational and does not provide medical, psychological, or mental health treatment.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
The planner and presenter have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

