WGU LEADERSHIP
Running head: LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE C493
EXPERIENCE C493 TASK 1 TASK 1 KELLY
1 COELHO
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Leadership Experience C493 Task 1
Kelly Coelho
Western Governor’s University
, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE – C493 TASK 1 2
Leadership Experience
A. Proposal
1. Identify problem or issue
The problem of growing burnout rates among U.S. nurses.
a. Explanation
Nurse burnout is a growing issue for nurses all across the US. The chosen area of
practice, hospice, is a field where nurse burnout is especially seen. Hospice nurses are expected
to provide high-quality and compassionate care to patients who are in the last 6 months of their
life. In addition to this, hospice nurses must know how to graciously communicate with the
family of the patient, and effectively collaborate with other health care workers who are involved
in the patient’s treatment. It is not unusual for a hospice nurse to witness the death of one of their
patients, as well as the crying and many times wailing that comes from the family soon after. The
nurse must know how to tactfully go through the process of pronouncing the patient dead, all
while comforting and being understanding with the grieving family. Because of the many
challenges that come with working in this field, hospice nurses are much more susceptible to
experience burnout. Nurse burnout is arguably more applicable to hospice than to any other
nursing field. A burned out nurse can negatively impact the healthcare environment as this could
result in lower quality care for the patients and family, it could also discourage the other
healthcare workers with whom the nurse is collaborating. It is especially important for a hospice
nurse to be cheerful and emotionally strong, as they are caring for the patient in the last months
of their life.
Running head: LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE C493
EXPERIENCE C493 TASK 1 TASK 1 KELLY
1 COELHO
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Leadership Experience C493 Task 1
Kelly Coelho
Western Governor’s University
, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE – C493 TASK 1 2
Leadership Experience
A. Proposal
1. Identify problem or issue
The problem of growing burnout rates among U.S. nurses.
a. Explanation
Nurse burnout is a growing issue for nurses all across the US. The chosen area of
practice, hospice, is a field where nurse burnout is especially seen. Hospice nurses are expected
to provide high-quality and compassionate care to patients who are in the last 6 months of their
life. In addition to this, hospice nurses must know how to graciously communicate with the
family of the patient, and effectively collaborate with other health care workers who are involved
in the patient’s treatment. It is not unusual for a hospice nurse to witness the death of one of their
patients, as well as the crying and many times wailing that comes from the family soon after. The
nurse must know how to tactfully go through the process of pronouncing the patient dead, all
while comforting and being understanding with the grieving family. Because of the many
challenges that come with working in this field, hospice nurses are much more susceptible to
experience burnout. Nurse burnout is arguably more applicable to hospice than to any other
nursing field. A burned out nurse can negatively impact the healthcare environment as this could
result in lower quality care for the patients and family, it could also discourage the other
healthcare workers with whom the nurse is collaborating. It is especially important for a hospice
nurse to be cheerful and emotionally strong, as they are caring for the patient in the last months
of their life.
