Nurses face complex ethical decisions on a daily basis, making us susceptible to moral distress. The risks and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified this distress. In this episode, nursing ethics leader Cynda Rushton talks about moral distress: what it is, why it occurs, and how it affects us physically and psychologically. She also explores shifts in thinking that can help alleviate distress, and offers her insights for building moral resilience during difficult times.
 

AACN COVID-19 Support Podcast Series

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Episode 3 - Moral Distress in a Crisis: What, Why and How to Cope

JUN 17, 202039 MIN
AACN COVID-19 Support Podcast Series

Episode 3 - Moral Distress in a Crisis: What, Why and How to Cope

JUN 17, 202039 MIN

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Nurses face complex ethical decisions on a daily basis, making us susceptible to moral distress. The risks and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified this distress. In this episode, nursing ethics leader Cynda Rushton talks about moral distress: what it is, why it occurs, and how it affects us physically and psychologically. She also explores shifts in thinking that can help alleviate distress, and offers her insights for building moral resilience during difficult times.