Questions
Application?of?Course?Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
·   
a.  Describe one source of big data that you are likely to use in your future advanced practice nursing role.  
b.  Identify the types of information that can be obtained from this source.  
c.  Examine three ways data from this source can be used to impact client care. 
d.  Discuss the role of the advanced practice nurse in data stewardship. 

Answer
1. Source of Big Data in Advanced Practice Nursing
The last source is the data collected from wearable devices. Wearable devices are electronic tools that can be worn on the body. Often, these devices have sensors attached to them and can be connected to the internet to transfer data. The big data source that comes out from wearable devices is very broad and varies from device to device, but it includes all information about a person’s health, from lifestyle to vital signs and even location. The purpose of this data collection is to make the user self-aware about their own health, and the data can be shared with healthcare providers to constantly keep track of the patient’s condition. The use of these devices is increasing mainly due to the evolution of smartphones and the simplicity to make the devices compact and user-friendly. APN can use this data to constantly monitor the patient’s condition from home, and in the long term, can assess if by using the device, the patient’s health outcome increases.
Another source is Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS), which is a computer program designed to help clinical decision making. It accomplishes this by taking data from the patient, combining it with available knowledge, and providing possible courses of action. CDSS is designed to help clinical decisions in which arriving at a single well-accepted answer is difficult. It usually aids in patient assessment, forming a diagnosis, and selecting therapy. These systems are usually based on a knowledge base that can be created from various sources, including medical journals, expert opinions, etc., and it also uses an inference engine method to provide the user with a solution. CDSS has shown high potential in improving healthcare quality and reducing costs. It can also be used in managing chronic diseases and reducing adverse events that usually occur in the medication process. APN can use the big data from CDSS to correlate the clinical decisions made and the patient’s outcome to show if CDSS really improves patient care and to improve the CDSS itself.
There are three sources of data which are the EHR, CDSS, and wearable devices that serve as a new method of APN to collect various data in formulating a clinical decision. Big data in Electronic Health Records (EHR) refers to the vast data on patients that includes demographic information, medical history, medication, etc. that can be managed and reviewed systematically. It also provides a tool for clinical quality and performance measures to improve healthcare. APN can use EHR data to measure and report healthcare quality and outcomes, to analyze patient safety, to compare the effectiveness of different treatments, etc. and it can also help in developing a clinical practice guideline that will lead to evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. In the long term, the guideline will be assessed and refined in a continuous cycle. EHR assists in the progression toward improved care, improvement in the health of the population, and lower healthcare costs.
1.1 Electronic Health Records (EHR)
The source of data when relating EHRs to nursing comes from the information that is put into EHRs by the patient or the family of the patient. Data also comes from the patient’s visits to healthcare facilities. EHRs help improve patient care because they can contain the information that was collected in multiple care settings, assisting the coordination of care provided by nurses and other healthcare professionals. For example, if a patient has visited the emergency room multiple times for one issue, all the information from these visits will be contained in one place in the EHR. This will prevent the patient from receiving the same treatment multiple times and increase the probability of diagnosing the problem.
An electronic health record (EHR) is defined as the “systematized collection of a patient’s health information in a digital format.” This includes a variety of types of data, including demographic, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, and vital signs. They are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. EHRs have the potential to access the record simultaneously and independently, increasing accuracy of diagnoses. This, in turn, increases patient safety and the overall quality of care. EHRs help with diagnoses and treatments made by healthcare providers. With the patient’s overall information available, providers are able to determine, based on statistical data, what the best diagnosis or treatment plan should be. This has the potential to increase the cost-effectiveness of the treatment, enhancing the healthcare that patients receive. With the large amount of information available in EHRs, they encourage better management of chronic diseases by detecting the warning signs and ensuring patients receive the appropriate treatments.
1.1 Electronic Health Records (EHR)
1.2 Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
Clinical decision support systems have been in use for more than 30 years (Kawamoto et al., 2005). However, they are only now beginning to take hold in healthcare. CDSS can take the form of “active”, meaning the system solicits the user with inferences and recommendations, or “passive”, meaning the system waits for the user to access it for support (Delpierre et al., 2004). Most are integrated into EHR systems and provide assistance in making clinical decisions by filtering knowledge and patient information to offer the best possible assessment and plan (Kawamoto et al., 2005). Data mining with CDSS makes use of algorithms to search databases and form patterns, generating information which was not previously known (Greene et al., 2014). At present, the most widely used CDSS applications are for preventive care and chronic disease management. However, they are underutilized in medical oncology compared to other fields and have been shown to improve adherence to guidelines and potential outcomes (Tolbert et al., 2013). CDSS align with the nursing process and best practices by providing assessment of the patient, diagnoses, identification of outcomes, planning, and implementation. The WHO has described this as the key to quality care and the gold standard within the information age. This attribute to evidence-based practice should enable greater use of structured data collection techniques and documentation at the point of care, thereby enhancing the quality of big data from said encounters.
1.3 Wearable Devices
Health informatics professionals have been especially successful in developing wearable devices which monitor health status and health behaviors continuously in real time in an efficient and non-invasive manner. Wearable devices have been categorized into two types: those which are worn on the body, which has been further subcategorized according to the body part, and smart accessories (smartphones). They are designed to measure certain health parameters and behaviors valuable to the maintenance of health and management of chronic conditions. Examples of these health parameters and behaviors include heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, physical activity, eating, and sleep patterns. The data collected from wearable devices has been referred to as quantified self data, defined as self-knowledge through self-tracking with technology. The term was coined by scholars from the Quantified Self community, an international collaboration of users and makers of self-tracking tools who share an interest in self-knowledge through self-tracking. Wearable devices provide multiple forms of big data using both structured and unstructured data, thus offering vast potential to improve patient outcomes through health data analysis, enhanced clinical decision-making, and improved patient engagement.
2. Types of Information Obtained from the Source
2.1 Patient Demographics
2.2 Medical History
2.3 Vital Signs
2.4 Laboratory Results
2.5 Medication Records
3. Impact of Data on Client Care
3.1 Personalized Treatment Plans
3.2 Early Detection of Health Issues
3.3 Improved Clinical Decision Making
3.4 Enhanced Patient Safety
3.5 Efficient Resource Allocation
4. Role of Advanced Practice Nurse in Data Stewardship
4.1 Ensuring Data Privacy and Security
4.2 Data Collection and Analysis
4.3 Collaborating with Interdisciplinary Teams
4.4 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
4.5 Continuous Quality Improvement

Questions
Identify a cardiac or respiratory dysfunction and its cause. Outline the key steps necessary to prevent the dysfunction and improve health status.
Answer
1. Introduction
The heart and lungs are two vital organs in the body that work together to sustain life. The heart pumps blood, which carries oxygen, to all parts of the body. The blood then returns to the heart, so it can be pumped to the lungs to receive oxygen. Finally, the oxygen-rich blood is pumped back to all parts of the body. The heart is made up of specialized cardiac muscle, which does not become tired. The lungs are responsible for providing the oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. When the heart or lungs malfunction, it causes a decreased quality of life and can be life-threatening. Cardiac and respiratory dysfunctions lead to a decreased quality of life where a person may have difficulty completing everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, cleaning, grocery shopping, and taking care of their family. During severe dysfunction, a person may not be able to care for themselves and they may need to spend a lot of time and money on healthcare. Some dysfunctions can be life-threatening, for example, congestive heart failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Any therapy or lifestyle changes that can prevent or improve these dysfunctions can greatly increase the quality of life for that person and even be life-saving. Cardiac and respiratory disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, 8,100,000 people have a heart attack or angina. There are almost 650,000 cases of heart failure diagnosed each year, and it is the only cardiovascular disease that is increasing in incidence. The AHA estimated that the cost for heart failure in 2008 was 34.8 billion dollars, and by 2030 this will increase to 98.1 billion. With the statistics so high, it is important to further develop techniques to prevent and improve cardiac and respiratory dysfunctions.
1.1. Overview of Cardiac and Respiratory Dysfunctions
Cardiac dysfunction usually refers to the heart’s inability to maintain adequate blood circulation to meet the body’s needs. In an ideal situation, this would occur during both rest and activity. There are many different types of cardiac dysfunction including heart failure, cardiac ischemia, and arrhythmias. Respiratory dysfunction refers to inadequate gas exchange, and can be due to either inadequate ventilation or perfusion. Respiratory failure occurs when gas exchange is so poor that it does not meet the body’s metabolic demands, whereas respiratory insufficiency is a state in which there is a significant decrease in gas exchange that does not meet the body’s metabolic demands. Similar to cardiac dysfunction, respiratory dysfunction can occur during rest or during activity.
Cardiac and respiratory dysfunctions occur for a variety of reasons and in response to numerous stimuli. In order to understand how and why dysfunction occurs, it is useful to first understand the normal process of cardiac and respiratory function. Dysfunction of one system often leads to dysfunction of the other, and in fact it is hard to isolate one system from the other.
1.2. Importance of Prevention and Improvement
Prevention of the initial development of heart and lung diseases through treating the risks and underlying pathophysiological processes is obviously an effective strategy. Most cardiac and lung diseases are caused or made worse by modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors. Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes have a multiplicative effect on the risks of cardiac failure and stroke, and due to their high prevalence in the population, effective treatment of these conditions would prevent a large number of cardiac events. Randomized controlled trials have shown that management of cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive and diabetic patients can be effective in terms of reducing cardiac events, with and even without reduction in blood pressure or glucose levels.
The idea of prevention and improvement is something that is not only important, but imperative in the context of cardiac and respiratory dysfunction as it is exactly the strategies that are needed to take the pressure off ailing health systems worldwide. Acute care for decompensated major chronic or acute cardiac and respiratory disease is consuming large amounts of healthcare expenditure in western countries. In Australia alone, heart disease costs $5.9 billion per year, and lung diseases cost $2.5 billion. By focusing on prevention and quality improvement, hospital care could be reduced substantially, freeing up funds for other resources, as well as achieving further benefits to patients. Primary and secondary prevention are integral parts of improving patient outcomes and are necessary to reduce the growing prevalence of cardiac and respiratory diseases.
2. Understanding the Dysfunctions
2.1. Causes of Cardiac Dysfunction
2.1.1. Coronary Artery Disease
2.1.2. Hypertension
2.1.3. Heart Valve Disorders
2.2. Causes of Respiratory Dysfunction
2.2.1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
2.2.2. Asthma
2.2.3. Lung Infections
3. Preventive Measures for Cardiac Dysfunction
3.1. Regular Exercise
3.2. Balanced Diet
3.3. Stress Management
3.4. Smoking Cessation
4. Preventive Measures for Respiratory Dysfunction
4.1. Avoiding Environmental Triggers
4.2. Proper Ventilation
4.3. Vaccinations
4.4. Avoiding Smoking and Secondhand Smoke
5. Improving Cardiac Health
5.1. Medications and Treatment Options
5.2. Lifestyle Modifications
5.2.1. Healthy Eating Habits
5.2.2. Regular Physical Activity
5.2.3. Stress Reduction Techniques
5.3. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
6. Improving Respiratory Health
6.1. Medications and Treatment Options
6.2. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
6.3. Breathing Exercises
6.4. Airway Clearance Techniques
7. Conclusion

Question
Submit a research paper in APA format regarding Chest Pain and Di8erential Diagnosis. The student is to pick any three (3) di8erential diagnoses that can be associated with chest pain and their approach in various clinical settings. Research paper due in week 5. See Rubric below Include the following components in your research paper: 1. Title Page 2. Introduction (general) 3. Mention research studies (at least three articles) that validate the information presented in your paper. (Publication date should be no more than five (5) years old). 4. Conclusion 5. References Page Criteria Rating Points Exemplary
Answer

1. Introduction
Differential diagnosis of chest pain is particularly difficult because of the variety of potential causes. It is generally assumed that the more severe the symptoms, the more serious the underlying condition, and thus the differential diagnosis tends to focus on life-threatening cardiac and non-cardiac causes. This is particularly the case in patients with acute onset of severe chest pain and/or other symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia. A working knowledge of cardiac and respiratory anatomy, together with an understanding of referral patterns from different regions of the chest, are valuable in formulating a differential diagnosis. This can then be refined by further history and examination; for example, the character and timing of the pain and any exacerbating or relieving factors. With acute pain, it may, however, be difficult to determine these features, and the patient may be too ill to provide a reliable history. In some cases, therefore, the history and examination may serve only to determine the severity and stability of the patient’s condition.
Chest pain is a symptom that is frequently encountered in the practice of emergency medicine. It may present with a variety of clinical conditions ranging from life-threatening diseases to benign ones. On the other hand, differential diagnosis involves differentiation of a condition from others which presents in a similar manner. Failure to do this frequently results in misdiagnosis of the condition, resulting in improper treatment. The aims of the differential diagnosis of chest pain are to exclude life-threatening conditions, determine the underlying cause of the symptoms, and find an accurate diagnosis. This may not always be achieved, and thus a unifying diagnosis is made when no specific organic etiology can be identified. This text will discuss the differential diagnosis of chest pain, working through the acute and chronic cases.
1.1. Definition of Chest Pain
Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms that bring an individual to the emergency department, outpatient clinic, or primary care office. While the majority of patients with chest pain do not have a serious illness, those who do are at risk of significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively. An efficient and directed approach to the patient with chest pain relies on a good understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of the various disease processes that may cause chest pain. It is also important to recognize that atypical presentation of a disease is more common than typical presentation. The mechanism of chest pain can be varied; from simple musculoskeletal discomfort to a life-threatening cardiac or pulmonary event. Chest pain is often categorized into cardiac and non-cardiac causes. However, it is perhaps more useful to classify the pain by the underlying mechanism. This approach allows a better understanding of the disease process and is more clinically relevant, especially as musculoskeletal and gastroesophageal chest pain can often mimic cardiac pain.
1.2. Importance of Differential Diagnosis
Non-cardiac chest pain (CP) can be defined as chest pain emanating from the chest that does not originate from the heart. This seems like a simple enough definition to understand, but in practice, it can be quite the opposite. The term “non-cardiac chest pain” seems to imply that it is chest pain that is not originating from the heart. This would lead one to believe that the origin of pain is musculoskeletal or that of a psychological cause. However, non-cardiac chest pain is defined by intent. It is chest pain that is free of known cardiac cause. This is an important concept to understand. There are many patients that suffer from CP that, in reality, is of known non-cardiac cause. One simple example is a patient with chest wall pain from a viral illness. Often times, this patient will undergo extensive testing or even unnecessary time admitted to the hospital because a cardiologist wants to rule out cardiac cause of the chest pain. A more serious example is the patient who is diagnosed with GERD that is confronted with an atypical presentation such as angina and is hospitalized with suspected unstable angina or MI. The term “non-cardiac chest pain” can sometimes lead to incorrect assumptions and thus lead to unnecessary testing or potentially harmful treatments for the patient’s true underlying cause of CP.
2. Common Causes of Chest Pain
2.1. Coronary Artery Disease
2.2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
2.3. Pulmonary Embolism
2.4. Musculoskeletal Causes
2.5. Anxiety and Panic Disorders
3. Approach to Differential Diagnosis
3.1. History Taking
3.2. Physical Examination
3.3. Diagnostic Tests
3.3.1. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3.3.2. Chest X-ray
3.3.3. Echocardiography
3.3.4. Stress Testing
3.3.5. Laboratory Tests
4. Differential Diagnosis 1: Coronary Artery Disease
4.1. Risk Factors
4.2. Clinical Presentation
4.3. Diagnostic Approach
5. Differential Diagnosis 2: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
5.1. Pathophysiology
5.2. Clinical Features
5.3. Diagnostic Evaluation
6. Differential Diagnosis 3: Pulmonary Embolism
6.1. Pathogenesis
6.2. Signs and Symptoms
6.3. Diagnostic Workup
7. Clinical Settings for Differential Diagnosis
7.1. Emergency Department
7.2. Primary Care Clinic
7.3. Cardiology Clinic
8. Research Studies on Chest Pain and Differential Diagnosis
8.1. Study 1: Title and Findings
8.2. Study 2: Title and Findings
8.3. Study 3: Title and Findings
9. Conclusion
10. References

Questions
In each of our weekly forums we will be using the “three R approach.” 
Ideally, your post should be about three paragraphs long and be completed by Wednesday evening.  
1. Resonate: What did you agree with? What spoke to you? 
2. Resist: What did you disagree with? What did you struggle with? 
3. Relevant: What did you take away from you this week? How can this material be applied to your life and others?
Video on Stephen Matthew.  
This is all about our climate change with the Christian community and the world.

Answer
1. Resonate
Stories of the impacts of climate change tend to not resonate with the above populations as they do with smaller population centers and subsistence farmers in poor regions. Where it does begin to have an impact, questions about whether it was caused by anthropogenic or natural factors may lead to varied answers. Nevertheless, they agree that if it is an issue that is impacting the poor and will continue to do so in the future, that this is unacceptable.
According to reports from the Pew Center on Religion and Public Life, U.S. religious groups that feel climate change is a serious problem are in the minority. The most concerned tend to be Mainline Protestants and Catholics, and it appears that Evangelicals and Black Protestants tend to be the least concerned. At the same time, all of these groups tend to think that they personally are less concerned than their compatriots. This data could suggest that many simply do not know about climate change and what sort of impact it could have; but it could also suggest that no matter how much is known, it isn’t seen as an urgent problem.
Importance of preserving God’s creation. There are clearly some Christians who believe that climate change is just not an important issue – if it is even an issue at all. There are others who care deeply about the issue, and yet when surveying the public at large, climate change never quite makes it to a position of priority.
1.1. Agreeing with the importance of addressing climate change
Climate change has become a very significant issue in recent years. It has become a reason for concern in all areas of society, even in the Christian community. To some, it may seem odd that an issue which is often politically charged should gain real attention within Christianity. However, when one carefully examines the issue in terms of Christian ethics and morality, it becomes quite clear that climate change is an issue which should be of great importance to all Christians. The world’s climate is a key part of all God’s creation. When this climate is disrupted in ways which harm the poor and powerless, damage other species and ecosystems, and threaten the well-being of the earth itself, it is a clear violation of commands to love our neighbors, to care for the poor, and to be stewards of creation. Most of the impact of climate change now and in the future represents a quite unfair burden on those in the poorer countries, who are the least equipped to deal with rapid change, and who have often done the least to cause the problem. This is a matter of injustice, and God is a God of justice. These issues are very complex and are not productively addressed in the polarized political environment in which climate change is often placed. However, it is clear that this is a moral issue, and it is the duty of Christians to consider the moral implications of climate change, and to advocate on behalf of the world’s poor and of future generations.
1.2. Finding common ground between climate change and Christian values
Creation care is a value shared by most Christians regardless of their theological persuasion. Despite the debate over how one interprets Genesis and the issue of dominion over creation, most agree that humans are called to be stewards of the earth. Discussions about the earth being a precious gift from God and it being loaned to present and future generations are common. The impact of climate change and damage to the environment upon future generations is a clear indication that there is a moral issue surrounding the way we are treating the earth. People are now accustomed to hearing about climate change in political and economic terms, but there are few who recognize it as a spiritual and moral issue. It is an opportunity for the church to remind people of the importance of living a life that is consistent with their values and beliefs. By addressing the issue of climate change in such a way, it will engage Christians from all traditions and provide an opportunity to make a difference in the world.
To proffer solutions, it is important to understand the problem. Although many Christians may disagree with issues surrounding global warming and environmental degradation, it is hard to ignore the implications upon humankind and the earth. Many of the fundamental issues of climate change are intertwined with Christian values such as justice for the poor and preservation of creation. The effects of climate change will no doubt impact the world’s poor more than anyone else, and it is these people who have contributed least to the problem. Recent natural disasters such as the tsunami in Southeast Asia or Hurricane Katrina have shown how poor communities are the most vulnerable to such calamities. Although these events may not be a direct result of climate change, it is an example of what we can expect in the future to a greater extent. Scriptures such as “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute…” (Proverbs 31:8) resonate with the issues surrounding climate change and its effects on the poor.
2. Resist
2.1. Disagreeing with the prioritization of other issues over climate change
2.2. Struggling with the integration of scientific evidence and religious beliefs
3. Relevant
3.1. Taking away the urgency of climate action from the discussions
3.2. Applying climate change knowledge to personal lifestyle choices
3.3. Considering the impact of climate change on future generations
4. Stephen Matthew’s Video
4.1. Overview of Stephen Matthew’s perspective on climate change and Christianity
4.2. Analyzing the key arguments presented in the video
4.3. Reflecting on the potential influence of Stephen Matthew’s message
5. Climate Change and the Christian Community
5.1. Understanding the role of the Christian community in addressing climate change
5.2. Exploring the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship
5.3. Examining the challenges and opportunities for collaboration between Christians and environmental activists
6. Conclusion
6.1. Summarizing the key takeaways from the discussions
6.2. Emphasizing the importance of collective action in tackling climate change

Questions
Required: This PowerPoint must include the meaning of College Teacher burn-out and the causes? What are some fun things College teachers can do to alleviate teacher burn out?  
Submission: 5 PowerPoint slides, APA format, must include colorful pictures, laughter, and 1-2 fun activities for teachers. 
Answer
1. Introduction
At a time when American higher education is under increased scrutiny from the general public, governing boards, and government officials, there is a documented increase in job-related stress for faculty and administrators. This stress, if not managed effectively, can lead to burnout and a variety of negative consequences for individuals and their institutions. It affects the quality of teaching, student-teacher interaction, and the climate of learning and leadership in postsecondary institutions. Although faculty at all types of institutions are experiencing increased levels of stress, research suggests that those at two-year colleges and regional comprehensive universities are especially prone to burnout (Bryson, 2013). This may be related to the fact that postsecondary professionals at institutions that serve as the primary entry point to higher education for underprepared and disadvantaged students face an environment that is inherently stressful. The same can be said for teaching and student affairs faculty at institutions that serve minority and underrepresented groups.
This essay is designed to explore and clarify the new phenomenon of faculty syndrome and its effects; identify the factors that contribute to college teacher burnout; heighten awareness about the importance of addressing this problem and suggest strategies for individuals and institutions to cope with and alleviate burnout. This section provides an overview of the nature and extent of faculty burnout and the consequences for the individuals affected, students and institutions. Subsequent sections identify the causes of burnout; discuss the various ways in which individuals respond to and cope with stressful work situations, and suggest strategies for individuals and colleges to reduce job-related stress and prevent burnout. Later sections will address the role of academic leaders and administrators in dealing with faculty burnout. The essay closes with an annotated bibliography of books and articles that will provide readers with additional resources to help them understand, recognize and cope with faculty burnout.
1.1 Definition of College Teacher Burn-out
In order to consider college teachers’ burnout and strategies for alleviation, it is firstly necessary to understand the phenomena being addressed. ‘Burnout’ is a state of chronic physical and emotional depletion comprising lowered vitality, depression, and a cynical, negative attitude towards oneself and others. There are three key words here – ‘state’, ‘chronic’ and ‘depletion’. It is a psychological concept referring to a person’s reaction to chronic interpersonal stress, and this reaction is defined by the three descriptors above. It is a gradual process, building up over time, with the person not realizing what is happening until they reach complete exhaustion. It is this chronic and gradual process of depletion which marks it different from other stress conditions. The depletion represents a state of having lost all resources, and the person can see no end to their feelings and has nothing left to give. The consequences of this are negative changes in the person’s attitude and behavior, and this may be noticed by others around them. Burnout is not a mental illness, as the symptoms can be seen as the body’s adaptive response to a stressful work situation. However, it can have serious effects on a person’s mental and physical health, and it is not something that will go away of its own accord.
1.2 Importance of Addressing Teacher Burn-out
From a teacher’s perspective, prevention and early intervention are the key to promoting teacher well-being and effective practice. The nine symptoms of burnout are fairly predictable and have been shown to unfold in a consistent sequence. The sequence begins with the teacher’s characteristic enthusiasm for the job. When this enthusiasm is channeled into an impossibly high set of expectations for self and students, the teacher may become frustrated that students do not appreciate all the effort put into class preparations. This frustration leads to disillusionment regarding teaching and a very strong desire to be doing anything other than teaching. As the teacher begins to distance him/herself from the students emotionally, a sense of impending failure can lead to guilt and anxiety. This negative self-perception and sense of failure is inevitably confided to close others who may try to reduce the teacher’s feeling of failure by giving advice on how to teach better. This advice is usually interpreted by the teacher as one more indication that others are not satisfied with his/her performance. This can lead to alienation from colleagues and further withdrawal from the job. Any intervention in this downward spiral must be multifaceted and aimed at increasing teacher skills and self-efficacy while decreasing the classroom demands that incited the initial enthusiasm to unrealistic levels.
Addressing college teacher burnout is important in making all the stakeholders aware of the disease that has been eating up the teachers from inside and reflects on all their actions. This disease has a severe impact on the life of the teacher, students, and the college management. It has been said that teaching is the noblest of all professions, but the disease has made it one of the most abusive and tiring work. The disease starts eating into the teacher very slowly and affects all areas of his/her life, be it personal or professional. It is also said that the teacher is vital for students’ learning. It is not only the method, material, and students’ interest that matter, but the motivation from the teacher plays a large role in student learning.
2. Causes of College Teacher Burn-out
2.1 Workload and Time Management
2.2 Lack of Support and Resources
2.3 Emotional and Mental Exhaustion
3. Strategies for Alleviating Teacher Burn-out
3.1 Prioritizing Self-Care
3.2 Establishing Work-Life Balance
3.3 Seeking Professional Development Opportunities
3.4 Building Supportive Relationships
3.5 Incorporating Mindfulness and Stress-Relief Techniques
4. Fun Activities for College Teachers
4.1 Engaging in Hobbies and Interests
4.2 Participating in Social Events and Gatherings
4.3 Exploring Nature and Outdoor Recreation
4.4 Traveling and Exploring New Places
4.5 Trying New Sports or Fitness Activities
5. Conclusion