Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing: Enhancing Professional Quality of Life
Listed on theUltimate Reading List for Nursespublished Feb 2014,LPNtoBSNonline"This book addresses the issue that all nurses eventually face at one time or another in their carerr, a loss of passion.  The author takes readers on a journey to recapture their passion....Every nurse should read this book." --Doody's Review Service."[T]his is an exceptional book and worth the investment for both the novice nurse who wants to proactively recognize compassion fatigue and for the experienced nurse who is struggling with professional quality of life."--Journal for Nurses in Professional Development"An excellent resource for all levels of nurses...Highly recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries"This book addresses the issue that all nurses eventually face at one time or another in their career, a loss of passion. The author takes readers on a  journey to recapture their passion....Every nurse should read this book." Doody's Review Service"The book is a powerful expression of the needs of all nurses, whatever their practice setting, with an easily applied method of reaching out to our co-workers and other healthcare professionals to improve our own lives, and, ultimately, the welfare of our patients."--ANA-Maine Journal, The Newsletter of the American Nurses Association--Maine"This book provides insight and solutions to [compassion fatigue and burnout] and can save numerous nurses from leaving a loved and valued profession."--Advance For Nurses"Todaro-Franceschi has done a great service not only for nurses, but for all professional health care providers who will find this book helpful in sustaining compassion satisfaction while avoiding fatigue and, hopefully, preventing burnout."--The Forum"This book is a good resource for nurses interested in helping themselves or others maintain a connection with the purpose of their work."--Critical Care Nurse