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WVU researchers look at burnout among community faith leaders

Survey included 49 faith community nurses and leaders — pastors and priests — from 10 West Virginia counties

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to a West Virginia University study.

Angel Smothers, associate dean for community engagement and clinical associate professor in the School of Nursing, and her…