NR520 2020 January Module 5 Discussion Latest

NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making

Module 5 Discussion

Resolving Moral Distress

In this module, the relationship between professional values and nursing behavior and actions was explored. Discussion focused on ethical principles that promote positive outcomes. You were introduced to an ethical framework for resolving moral distress: Ask, Affirm, Assess, and Act. Reflect upon your nursing experience. Recall a time in which you felt moral distress. How did you approach the situation? What support mechanisms were in place to support you at the time?