Aim. Analysis of the incidence of burnout associated with work and in patient contacts among nurses employed in healthcare entities. Material and methods. 111 nurses employed in the Poznań hospital participated in the study. The results are based on completed Copenhagen Burnout Inventory questionnaires. Two of the three areas identified in the CBI were analyzed: burnout associated with work and burnout connected with patients. Results. The examined nurses are exposed to burnout associated with work, and, to a lesser extent, to burnout associated with patients. The majority of respondents experience symptoms of physical exhaustion and fatigue, as well as emotional exhaustion. The vast majority of surveyed nurses are aware that working with patients is difficult, regardless of age or length of service, but they do not feel frustrated. Professional burnout does not affect the respondents' families. Every fourth researched nurse does not have enough time for loved ones. Conclusions. In the study conducted, the occupational education and affiliation of the nurse significantly influenced the incidence of burnout. Work-related burnout negatively affects the performance of your duties and relationships with your family. Most of the surveyed nurses are aware that their work is difficult, but it does not affect the relationship with patients.

Key words: nurse, burnout associated with work, burnout connected with patients.