Occupational Burnout, Retention and Health Outcomes in Nephrology Nurses (Report‪)‬

Introduction Recent studies report that burnout is a significant issue for both American and Canadian nephrology nurses (Flynn, Thomas-Hawkins, & Clarke, 2009; Ridley, Wilson, Harwood, & Laschinger, 2009). Burnout among nephrology nurses has been reported to be as high as 41% (Ridley et al., 2009) and, as the global burden of kidney disease increases (Just et al, 2008), so too are demands being placed on the individuals who provide care to this patient population. The consequences of occupational burnout can be costly, affecting patient care and nurses' health, as well as costs to the health care system.