😓 65% of Nurses Report High Burnout—ANA Survey Reveals Urgent Action Needed

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👋 Hello Nursing Community,

A recent national survey — the 2025 “Beyond the Bedside” report — reveals that a staggering 65% of nurses continue to report high levels of stress and burnout. This alarming figure highlights an urgent professional and systemic crisis.

📊 Key Burnout Insights from the 2025 ANA Survey

• 65% of nurses report serious stress and burnout symptoms

• Only 60% say they'd choose nursing again, citing workload strain

• Top contributing factors include:

  • Staff shortages & high patient ratios (59%)

  • Poor compensation (52%)

  • Feeling undervalued by management (51%)

🧠 What This Means, Right Now

• Patient care and safety are at risk when nurses are overstressed.

• Staffing turnover drains resources—burnout drives nurses away.

• Work-life balance and compensation are top employer actions needed now to retain care providers.

✅ What Employers & Nurses Can Do

Employers Should:

1. Invest in safe staffing ratios and float pool support

2. Offer debt relief, fair pay, and wellness days

3. Normalize mental health support with accessible resources and training

Nurses (You’re Not Alone):

• Speak up about workload issues—document concerns

• Access peer support, counseling, or debrief groups

• Connect with leaders and advocate for change

It’s not just about surviving—you deserve to thrive.

📣 Voices from the Field

There’s optimism and resilience, even in the face of serious strain.

🌍 America Needs Nurses Is Listening—and Acting

We are committed to:

• Partnering with employers to reduce burnout through better staffing solutions

• Advocating for fair pay and wellness-focused benefits

• Creating peer networks and resource hubs for on-the-ground nurse support