The “What I Wish I Knew” series of articles is a service of CPNP’s Resident and New Practitioner Committee. Articles are intended to provide advice from experts for students, residents, and new practitioners. Articles are not intended to provide in-depth disease state or pharmacotherapy information nor replace any peer-reviewed educational materials. We hope you benefit from this “field guide” discussing approaches to unique problems and situations.
At different moments in our lives, we are all affected by stress. In moderation, stress is helpful. However, beyond a certain point, eustress can develop into distress. If periods of distress become cumulative and chronic in nature, this can lead to burnout.