Burn Out Level and Coping Mechanism among Nurses in Northern Mindanao Medical Center

Abstract

Nurses’ duty is described as stressful. It has physiological and psychological consequences.  The nature of their work demands a 24-hour duty.  As such, it may be assumed that Nurses work may result in biological disorder and increase stress level. This study focused on the burn out level and coping skills among Nurses in Northern Mindanao Medical Center. It aimed to determine the profile of the respondents according to; age, gender, civil status, length of working experience and unit assigned; to determine the respondent level of burn-out, and coping mechanism; and to establish an effective action proposal that will increase the coping mechanism of the respondents and adapt stress in the working area. It was conducted in Northern Mindanao Medical Center. It utilized a descriptive-quantitative design and non-probability (quota) sampling procedure. The questionnaire utilized was modified from reliable sources in order to make the study appropriate to the research context. Ethical consideration was observed throughout the research process. Results revealed that Nurses often felt burn-out but often have effective coping skills. Thus, Nurses must learn and hasten their ability to cope with stress since it has affected the profession that they are dealing with. Hence, self-awareness must always be empowered for nurses to become effective and efficient in the work area. Keywords: Nurses, burn out level, coping, NMMC