The Occupational Information Network, part of the U.S. Labor Department, has ranked the 873 of the most stressful jobs in the nation. The list — which spans all industries, not just healthcare — considers professions which require employees to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Five healthcare positions were named among the 10 most stressful jobs across all industries, USA Today reported:
- Urologists
- Anesthesiology assistants
- Acute care nurses
- Obstetricians and gynecologists
- Nurse anesthetists