Nurses are experiencing record levels of burnout across the industry for a number of reasons. Here’s what you need to know. Higher patient acuity, understaffing, and workplace violence are all key factors that CNOs must keep trying to address. New data from a 2026 report by Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences underscores the importance of leadership modeling sustainable practices, Brittany Cooper, director of communications explained. “When senior nursing leaders visibly prioritize rest, boundaries, and well-being, it signals that those behaviors are supported throughout the organization,” Cooper said. Here are some key takeaways that CNOs need to know. Click here to read the accompanying article. Pillar: CNOImage: Tags: burnoutmental healthnursesnursingwellnessSecondary Pillars: CNOArticle Type: AnalysisPublished Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026Hide sidebars: Render small main image: