Burnout Test for Healthcare Workers
You went into healthcare to help people. You trained for years, took on debt, worked through nights and holidays — because this work matters to you. But somewhere between the 14-hour shifts, the staffing shortages, the patients you couldn't save, and the paperwork that never ends, you started running on empty. If you're reading this between patients, after a brutal shift, or on a rare day off that doesn't feel like rest — you already know something has to change.
Burnout in healthcare isn't a personal failure — it's the predictable result of a system that asks too much and gives too little back. Whether you're a nurse, physician, therapist, EMT, or any other healthcare professional, this free, private screening can help you understand what you're experiencing and what to do next. It is not a diagnosis, but it can be the first step toward taking yourself as seriously as you take your patients.
Takes about 5 minutes. Completely private — nothing is stored or shared.
Why This Matters
50%+ burned out
More than half of healthcare workers report significant burnout symptoms post-pandemic. In some specialties, rates exceed 60%. This is a workforce crisis, not a personal one. — National Academy of Medicine
100K+ left the profession
More than 100,000 registered nurses left healthcare between 2020 and 2023, with thousands of physicians following. Burnout, moral injury, and unsustainable conditions are driving the exodus. — NCSBN
Patient safety link
Research connects healthcare worker burnout to higher medical error rates, increased hospital-acquired infections, and higher patient mortality. Your well-being and your patients' safety are inseparable. — The Lancet
What To Expect
This screening assesses the core dimensions of burnout that are especially relevant for healthcare professionals:
Emotional exhaustion: Feeling drained, depleted, and like you have nothing left to give — compounded by shift work, patient deaths, and the relentless pace of healthcare.
Depersonalization: Feeling detached from patients, treating them as cases rather than people, or developing a cynicism that doesn't feel like you.
Reduced accomplishment: Feeling like your work doesn't matter, that the system swallows your effort, or that you've lost the purpose that brought you to healthcare.
Moral injury: The distress of knowing what patients need but being unable to provide it due to systemic constraints — a uniquely healthcare experience.
Your privacy: Everything happens in your browser. Nothing is stored, transmitted, or visible to your employer, licensing board, or anyone else.
Take the Burnout Assessment
Answer each question based on how you've been feeling about your work.
Last updated: March 16, 2026
A burnout screening tailored for healthcare professionals with context specific to clinical care environments.
Doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare workers experiencing exhaustion, compassion fatigue, or detachment.
Healthcare worker burnout affects patient care — addressing your wellbeing is not selfish, it is essential. This tool is for informational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional mental health treatment.
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Burnout Assessment Tool
Assess emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment with this professionally-designed screening tool.
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Before you begin
This self-check uses a validated burnout assessment tool based on established psychological measures to help you understand your current stress and burnout levels.
Please understand:
- This is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional evaluation.
- Results are educational only — they describe symptom levels, not clinical conditions.
- Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose or treat conditions.
- Your answers are processed entirely in your browser and are never stored or transmitted.
- If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline now.
Your Next Steps
Use your EAP
Most hospitals and healthcare systems offer a free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling sessions. Your employer does not know what you discuss. This is one of the most underused resources in healthcare — and it exists for exactly this situation.
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation
Named after Dr. Lorna Breen, an ER physician who died by suicide during COVID-19, this foundation advocates for healthcare worker mental health and provides free resources, training, and support. Visit drlornabreen.org for tools designed specifically for you.
Address the system, not just yourself
Individual coping strategies matter, but burnout is primarily a systemic problem. Advocate for better staffing ratios, reasonable schedules, and leadership that prioritizes clinician well-being. You deserve a workplace that sustains you, not one that consumes you.
Crisis Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — free, 24/7, confidential
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free referrals, 24/7
- Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation: drlornabreen.org — resources and advocacy for healthcare worker mental health
This screening tool is for educational purposes only — it is not a diagnosis. Only a qualified healthcare professional can assess burnout or related conditions. Your responses are processed entirely in your browser and are never stored or transmitted. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.
Reviewed by a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II).
Last reviewed: March 2026