title: Sabbatical leaves for nurse-midwives in clinical practice.
abstract: The demands of clinical practice seldom allow for time to pursue academic writing, teaching, or the development of individual advanced skills. The burnout rate in professions such as nurse-midwifery cannot be ignored. This article describes how one nurse-midwifery clinical practice implemented a short, rotating sabbatical; specific goals and guidelines are presented. It concludes that a sabbatical leave can be considered as one of many job-related benefits.
authors.affiliation: Lintilhac Nurse-Midwifery Service, University Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc., Burlington, VT 05401.
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Keleher
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques