Many healthcare workers report experiencing 'burn out' at some point in their careers. What do you do to help prevent this in your life?

"Unfortunately, I can speak from experience about burn out. When I was a new surgical assistant, I thought I could work all the time and that I was invincible. After working a lot of overtime and not taking time for myself, it really began to take a toll on me. Since then, I have learned how to work hard, but to also work hard at caring for myself as well."

Being a healthcare provider is a great responsibility. Unfortunately, because of the great responsibility, many providers do report experiencing the need to take a break. The interviewer wants to know that you are capable of handling stress and that you know when to ask for help.

"I understand how some healthcare providers can experience burn out. It has nothing to do with wanting to change professions or leave a job. Sometimes it's just hard to lose patients or to feel like we can't save them all. I try to schedule myself some personal time, whether its a few days away when I am off work or going hiking. Anything to help create some balance in my life."

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