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
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Professional Practice Leader
DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center

Desha Johnson Makiya, PhD, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN-K
Assistant Director School of Nursing
Assistant Professor and Adult Health II Coordinator
Sam Houston State University

Erin Perez, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, AGNP-C, ACHPN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
University Hospital San Antonio

Catherine Robichaux, PhD, RN, Alumna CCRN
Assistant Professor, Adjunct
The University of Texas Health Science Center
The University of Mary
Member of the ANA Ethics Education Committee

Jeanie L. Sauerland, MA, BSN, RN
Director, Ethics Services
Independent Living Donor Advocate
Univerisity Health System

Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPPS, CPHQ, FNAP, FACHE
Vice-President and Associate Chief Nursing Officer
University Health System

Michele Wieckowski, RN-BC, BSN
Case Manager
Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)

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