Sorhaya Zamor, RN. "Addressing Nursing Burnout: Mental Health Advocacy and Evolving Roles" USA.

Episode Title: Nurses Talking with Soraya Zamor

Host: Dale Barzey-Pond RN.
Guest: Sorhaya Zamor, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Writer
Contact info for Sorhaya
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Website: sorhayahealthwritingservices.com
Email: [email protected]

In this insightful episode of "nursestalking", Sorhaya Zamor, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, explores the challenges of nursing burnout, the importance of mental health advocacy, and the evolving roles of nurses in today's healthcare landscape. She outlines how these factors impact the profession and what can be done to support nurses."


Key Discussions

Journey to Nursing:
Soraya discusses her background, having moved from Haiti to the US in 2009, and her initial work with elderly patients. Her transition from accounting to nursing was driven by her passion for biology and helping others.

Career Challenges and Achievements:
Sorhaya faced challenges in adapting to the nursing curriculum but overcame them to graduate successfully. She has worked in various roles, including case management, nurse education, and as a nurse manager

Mental Health Advocacy:
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on mental health advocacy. Sorhaya emphasizes the importance of reducing burnout in the nursing profession, especially post-COVID, and advocates for better mental health care for nurses. She calls for policy changes to address the systemic issues in nursing, such as workload and compensation, to prevent burnout and improve mental health support.

Self-Care and Personal Well-being:
Sorhaya shares her personal self-care practices, highlighting the importance of rest and having a supportive community. She enjoys traveling, attending Broadway shows, and spending time with family.

Future of Nursing:
The conversation touches on the evolution of the nursing profession, including technological advancements and the rise of nurse entrepreneurship. Sorhaya envisions a future where nursing education better prepares individuals for the mental demands of the profession.

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