Burnout in Nephrology Nurses

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“Workload was the main driver for the anxiety and the feelings of burnout that the nurses were experiencing.”

Dr. Tamara Kear talks to us about ANNA’s recent research into the mental health and wellbeing of nephrology nurses and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on this issue, as well as what workplaces and the nursing industry can do to alleviate this common yet serious problem. 


Dr. Tamara Kear is the Executive Director for the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and a tenured Associate Professor at Villanova University. She was the 2019 National President for the American Nephrology Nurses Association during which time she directed ANNA’s response and actions related to the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative.

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