'Convenient Targets': Omaha Area Nurses Face Fatigue, Burnout and Disrespect

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"Compassion fatigue is a process. It's something that builds slowly over time to where a provider or caregiver simply loses their resources or capacity to give any more. I liken it to a very strong and beautiful iceberg supporting sea life in the ocean. It's melting slowly in front of us," the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program's Ellen McElderry said.

KMTV: 'Convenient targets': Omaha area nurses face fatigue, burnout and disrespect