Presentation
Goal
Compassion fatigue has plagued many caregivers and faculty members resulting in emotional and physical distress. This presentation will help participants identify personal areas of compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue. We will discuss ways to care for self and create positivity.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify risk factors for compassion fatigue.
- Assess their personal level of compassion fatigue.
- Recall at least two strategies to promote compassion satisfaction.
Summary
Compassion fatigue has become more widely recognized in health care, but studies to measure its impact in nursing academia are limited. With critical shortages predicted among nursing faculty in the future, it is essential to explore the potential impact of compassion fatigue on both the recruitment and retention of nursing instructors. Participants will complete a Professional Quality of Life Scale and use this as a guide through our discussion of compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue. Opportunities to promote self-care and positivity will be addressed.