Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Long-Term Care Nurses

Nursing is widely regarded as NURS FPX one of the most compassionate and rewarding professions. However, for nurses working in long-term care (LTC) settings, the emotional and physical demands can lead to a serious and often overlooked phenomenon: compassion fatigue. Unlike typical job stress, compassion fatigue stems from the profound emotional toll of caring for patients who often have chronic conditions, progressive illnesses, or end-of-life needs.