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Recent publication patterns, student learning angles, and practice implications for Research Methods.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research / 2024 / Canada

Examining Changes in Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Work-Related Quality-of-Life of Rural Surgical and Obstetrical Nurses in British Columbia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Over 2021 to 2023, rural BC nurses' burnout and secondary traumatic stress rose while work-related quality of life fell.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research / 2026 / Canada

In 8,412 BC nurses, emotional exhaustion rose four-fold by 2020 even as quality and safety ratings improved.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research / 2026 / Canada

A qualitative study of 52 Canadian nurses shows compassion, or its absence, shapes mental health, help-seeking, and return-to-work.