September 20, 2022

Becoming a Resilient Nurse & Overcoming Burnout - Karen Furr MS, RN

1 hour 9 minutes

In this episode, we speak with Karen Furr MS, RN, of The Resilient Nurse Project, about how we can become more resilient and overcome burnout. We discuss the 6 pillars of resilience, the biggest roadblocks, recognizing burnout, and more.

We Discuss

0:00) Introduction
(2:10) About Karen Furr MS, RN
(7:50) Biggest roadblocks for nurses to build resilience
(11:30) How nurses can recognize burnout
(13:48) The Resilient Nurse Project
(24:00) The 6 Pillars of Resilience & Pillar: Interpersonal Support
(34:28) Pillar: Active Optimism
(37:35) Pillar: Relentless Tenacity
(42:18) Pillar: Decisive Action
(47:18) Pillar: Moral Compass
(53:00) Pillar: Intentional Self-Care
(1:00:00) How nurses can create a culture of resilience at work
(1:04:28) How to get involved with the Resilient Nurse Project

About Karen Furr MS, RN

Karen is a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing education. She has over 15 years of experience as a nurse, which includes work in vascular access, pediatric, neonatal, and technology-dependent intensive care units, pediatric cardiac cath lab, and utilization and prior authorization review.

Karen has taught in the clinical practicum and classroom settings in both LPN and BSN programs and serves as a nurse resilience coach and consultant. Karen is committed to making a significant impact in the nursing profession. She founded The Resilient Nurse Project 2020 in order to fulfill her mission of helping nurses recognize, address, and overcome burnout and compassion fatigue. As Founder and CEO of The Resilient Nurse Project, Karen’s desire is to make a significant sustainable impact on the nursing profession.

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram @annifer05

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