EP 97: It's Not Nursing Burnout, It's Nursing Trauma

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica welcome Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN, a nursing leader focused on addressing nurse trauma and burnout. They discuss the systemic issues within healthcare that contribute to nurse-specific traumatization, the signs of trauma that nurses often overlook, and the importance of creating supportive environments for healing. Dr. Laws shares her journey into nursing later in life and her mission to provide resources and support for nurses facing trauma. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in how the healthcare system addresses nurse well-being and the importance of understanding the physiological responses to trauma. This conversation delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by nurses, including the impact of trauma on their mental health and the generational trauma that perpetuates unhealthy work environments. They also address the issue of workplace violence and the disempowerment of nurses within the healthcare system, while offering practical wellness strategies to help nurses reclaim their professional joy and contentment. They discuss the impact of system-induced trauma on nurses, the importance of education in addressing these issues, and the necessity of setting boundaries in the workplace.  

Thank you to Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN. Please visit:  https://drlorrelaws.com/uncorked/  to learn more about the Nurse Trauma Healing Academy and services.

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Chapters: 00:00 Cocktail of the Week 02:52 Guest Introduction 04:14 Win a Scholarship!  05:28 Dr. Lori Laws: A Journey into Nursing and Healing 08:39 Nursing is a Game of Whack-A-Mole 13:19 Understanding Nurse-Specific Trauma 23:50 Signs of Trauma in Nurses 36:55 Generational Trauma in Nursing 40:03 Finding Contentment in Nursing 42:50 Micro Doses Matter: Quick Wellness Hacks 44:25 Workplace Violence in Nursing 48:09 Healing Starts with Assessment 50:23 Self-Care and Empowerment in Nursing 56:39 Enema of the Week Award 58:30 Connect with Dr. Laws   Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN / The Haelan Academy: https://drlorrelaws.com/  https://drlorrelaws.com/uncorked/    Nursing Our Healer's Heart: A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout By Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Our-Healers-Heart-Recovery/dp/1803413786    Cocktail of the Week: High Noon Vodka Seltzer Pineapple https://www.highnoonspirits.com/vodka-seltzer    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Wednesday (Tuesday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ️ star rating!  

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