#NurseLife Nurses care for others. It is what calls them to nursing. But when nurses are in stressful situations, like the COVID-19 pandemic, ethical concerns can lead to moral distress and compassion fatigue. When nurses know what they need to do to care for a patient but are unable to provide the level of care needed due to supply shortages, changes in standards of care and safety concerns — nurses may face a conflict between their ethical responsibilities and the capabilities of their environment. Many nurses even report leaving the profession due to moral distress.

Hear from a panel of direct care nurses, nurse educators and hospital leaders on how moral distress presents in the workplace and how self-care can strengthen nurses in stressful situations.

Panelists:

Brenda B. Charles MSN, APRN-BC, CCNS, PCCN

Desha Johnson Makiya, PhD, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN-K

Erin Perez, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, AGNP-C, ACHPN

Catherine Robichaux, PhD, RN, Alumna CCRN

Jeanie L. Sauerland, MA, BSN, RN

Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPPS, CPHQ, FNAP, FACHE

Michele Wieckowski, RN, BSN-BC