When Caring Starts to Cost Too Much
Jeanese Ex, RN, BSN | Altruistic Nurse WriterPublished on: 22/07/2026
Compassion fatigue often slips in quietly. Learn how it differs from burnout, why 77.6% of OB and GYN nurses report moderate to severe compassion fatigue, how to recognize the pattern early, and why self-care can’t replace system change.
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