Main causes of burnout among U.S. nurse practitioners 2024

Published by Jenny Yang, Dec 10, 2024

In the United States, a survey from 2024 conducted among nurse practitioners (NPs) revealed that the primary cause of burnout was excessive bureaucratic tasks. Specifically, 62 percent of respondents identified this as the leading factor contributing to their burnout. Despite long working shifts, only a third of NPs said their burnout was due to too many hours at work.

Leading causes of burnout among U.S. nurse practitioners as of 2024

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Release date

August 2024

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

March 1 to April 12, 2024

Number of respondents

1,525 respondents

Special properties

U.S. practicing nurse practitioners

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents with could select up to three.

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