Understanding compassion fatigue in the nursing student

Title : Understanding compassion fatigue in the nursing student

Abstract:

Abstract: Nursing students are often working full-time while attending school and supporting their families. In addition to the stressors caused by returning to school the pandemic has left many nursing students feeling burned out and questioning their future as nurses. The nurse educator needs to be able to understand the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout in the nursing student. This poster presentation will discussion the factors leading to compassion fatigue and steps that can be taken to support nursing students with grace.

Biography:

Dr. AnnMarie Vang completed her DNP in 2020 at Aspen University. She obtained her MSN degree at Western Governors University in 2009. She started her nursing career in 2006, working in cardiology. She has worked in higher education for sixteen years, filling various leadership, mentor, and educator roles. She has a passion for learning and helping others to become the best version of themselves.