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Preparing graduate nurses for wellness before burnout
February 10, 2026
As hospitals grow busier and patients present with more complex needs, advanced practice nurses are feeling the strain. Long hours, administrative overload and limited control over work environments have pushed burnout from a whispered concern to a full-blown crisis—one that experts estimate could affect nearly 60% of primary care providers.
In response, nursing educators are rethinking how nurses are prepared for practice, placing wellness, resilience, and self-advocacy alongside clinical expertise.