The Silence Is Deafening: Are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Quiet Quitting?

AANA J. 2023 Aug;91(4):20-22.

Abstract

Quiet quitting is a term used to describe the idea of doing the minimum that is required to do your job but not outright quitting. With the extended fatigue from the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating workforce staffing shortages, quiet quitting could be a phenomenon occurring with certified registered nurse anesthetists. Wellness strategies to mitigate quiet quitting are discussed.

Keywords: anesthesia provider shortages; burnout; quiet quitting.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Nurse Anesthetists*
  • Pandemics
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • United States