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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare burnout and resiliency among staff nurses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND: Evaluating burnout and resiliency levels during and after the COVID-19 pandemic offers valuable insight into how the nursing profession copes with unprecedented challenges such as the global pandemic. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among staff nurses in July 2021 (n = 390) and July 2023 (n = 303) across 3 academic hospital organizations using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and Brief Resilience Scale. RESULTS: Burnout significantly decreased from 2021 and 2023 (P = 0.002), though remained within "moderate" ranges. While personal-related burnout remained steady, work-related and patient-related burnout significantly decreased (P = 0.001). Resiliency remained unchanged throughout the study, remaining consistent at 3.6 (±0.7) out of 5. CONCLUSIONS: Though significantly decreased following the pandemic, nursing burnout remains within "moderate" levels. Administrators should continue to prioritize nurse well-being by investing in evidence-based strategies to further reduce burnout and support resiliency.
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