Navigating the Triple Challenge: Stress, Sleep Disorders, and Workload in Nursing Professionals

Abstract

The nursing profession is one of the most demanding in healthcare, requiring a unique combination of physical, emotional, and cognitive skills (Roca et al., 2021). Nurses often work long shifts, frequently in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms or intensive care units, where decisions can have life-or-death consequences. Beyond direct patient care, they manage administrative tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide emotional support to patients and families. This multifaceted role leaves little room for recovery, making nursing a profession with significant mental and physical challenges. Moreover, societal expectations of compassion and perfection in care delivery add to the burden. These demands create a high-stakes environment where stress, burnout, and fatigue are common, underlining the need to better understand and address these challenges (Hochwarter et al., 2022).