In the United States, a survey from 2024 conducted among nurse practitioners (NPs) revealed that the primary cause of burnout was excessive bureaucratic tasks. Specifically, ** percent of respondents identified this as the leading factor contributing to their burnout. Despite long working shifts, only a of NPs said their burnout was due to too many hours at work.
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Medscape. (August 9, 2024). Leading causes of burnout among U.S. nurse practitioners as of 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1535429/leading-causes-for-burn-out-in-us-nurse-practitioners/
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