They say that all nurses
are control freaks and I’d have to admit that at least in my experience, it’s
somewhat true. It’s our unpredictable environment that intermittently sends a
rush of adrenaline through our systems, so when we can, we control. This “adrenaline
– control dance” can lead to incredible stress. A stressed-out nurse quickly
loses his or her ability to keep up with the demands of the work environment,
which can lead to errors, dissatisfaction and burnout.
New nurses are
particularly vulnerable.
