AACN COVID-19 Support Podcast Series

AACN COVID-19 Support Podcast Series


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

June 17, 2020

 


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.