April 16, 2025

EP 97: It's Not Nursing Burnout, It's Nursing Trauma

1 hour 2 minutes

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica welcome Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN, a nursing leader focused on addressing nurse trauma and burnout. They discuss the systemic issues within healthcare that contribute to nurse-specific traumatization, the signs of trauma that nurses often overlook, and the importance of creating supportive environments for healing. Dr. Laws shares her journey into nursing later in life and her mission to provide resources and support for nurses facing trauma. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in how the healthcare system addresses nurse well-being and the importance of understanding the physiological responses to trauma. This conversation delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by nurses, including the impact of trauma on their mental health and the generational trauma that perpetuates unhealthy work environments. They also address the issue of workplace violence and the disempowerment of nurses within the healthcare system, while offering practical wellness strategies to help nurses reclaim their professional joy and contentment. They discuss the impact of system-induced trauma on nurses, the importance of education in addressing these issues, and the necessity of setting boundaries in the workplace.

Thank you to Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN. Please visit: https://drlorrelaws.com/uncorked/ to learn more about the Nurse Trauma Healing Academy and services.

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Chapters:

00:00 Cocktail of the Week

02:52 Guest Introduction

04:14 Win a Scholarship!

05:28 Dr. Lori Laws: A Journey into Nursing and Healing

08:39 Nursing is a Game of Whack-A-Mole

13:19 Understanding Nurse-Specific Trauma

23:50 Signs of Trauma in Nurses

36:55 Generational Trauma in Nursing

40:03 Finding Contentment in Nursing

42:50 Micro Doses Matter: Quick Wellness Hacks

44:25 Workplace Violence in Nursing

48:09 Healing Starts with Assessment

50:23 Self-Care and Empowerment in Nursing

56:39 Enema of the Week Award

58:30 Connect with Dr. Laws

Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN / The Haelan Academy:

https://drlorrelaws.com/

https://drlorrelaws.com/uncorked/

Nursing Our Healer's Heart: A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout

By Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN

https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Our-Healers-Heart-Recovery/dp/1803413786

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