[header] How to deal with stress and fatigue as a nurse [title] Know what you can change and what you can't. [step] Trying to control everything in your life and at work can be a major source of stress. Accept that nursing work will always come with some situations that aren't ideal. 
Look for creative ways to work with or around these situations, instead of trying to change them. [substeps] You might not be able to control your hours, your co-workers, and your patients, but you can control your reactions to demanding situations.