In a recent episode of the Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION podcast, host Nicole Vienneau welcomed Dr. Lorre Laws to discuss her groundbreaking work on nurse-specific trauma and burnout. Dr. Lorre, a nurse scientist, professor, and author, shared insights from her extensive research and personal experiences in the nursing profession.
Key Highlights:
- Dr. Lorre emphasized that the traditional “burnout” narrative is inadequate to describe what many nurses are experiencing. She argues that in most cases, nurses are dealing with “nurse-specific traumatization” rather than simple burnout.
- The podcast explored Dr. Lorre’s journey from her early days as a CNA to becoming a nurse later in life, and how these experiences shaped her research focus.
- Dr. Lorre discussed her upcoming book, “Nursing Our Healers Heart,” which aims to bring evidence-based healing practices directly to nurses worldwide.
- The conversation touched on the importance of Dr. Karen Foli’s Middle Range Theory for Nurse Psychological Trauma in providing a foundation for advocacy and organizational change.
- Dr. Lorre highlighted systemic issues in healthcare that contribute to nurse trauma, including inadequate staffing, lack of resources, and workplace violence.
- The podcast emphasized the need for trauma-informed approaches in nursing education, practice, and organizational policies.
Dr. Lorre’s work challenges long-standing assumptions about nurse burnout and calls for a paradigm shift in how we approach nurse well-being. Her research, spanning five years and four disciplines, points to avoidable nurse-specific traumatization as a root cause of the current nursing crisis.
This episode provides valuable insights for nurses, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in the well-being of our healthcare workforce. It’s a must-listen for those seeking to understand and address the challenges facing nurses today.
To hear the full conversation and learn more about Dr. Lorre’s work, tune in to the Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION podcast episode 38 Recognize and STOP Nurse Specific Trauma with Dr. Lorre Laws.
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