The Eye of the Storm
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANDY SNAIR Each day, health professionals (nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and others) experience complex...
Research | 08/01/22
moral distress
Health Care Suicides—We Need Cultural Change
Suicides among nurses and health care professionals are happening at distressing rates and more frequently than among their age-matched...
On the Pulse | 07/26/19
A new study reveals that nurses face a higher risk for suicide than the general population. Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, weighs in
In the general population, about 8 women in 100,000 and 28 men in 100,000 die from suicide. Yet that number rises to nearly 12 in 100,000...
On the Pulse | 07/25/19
Wholesome Speech
By Cynda Rushton Nurses are regularly in complex, conflict-laden, and high-pressure situations with colleagues and the people they serve....
On the Pulse | 08/15/17
Understanding Moral Outrage
In health care and the communities where we live, national and world events are shaping our future. When confronted with situations where...
On the Pulse | 03/07/17
Moral Distress: A Catalyst in Building Moral Resilience
Imagine this: You are a nurse. A new patient comes in and you already have eight other patients. This new patient does not react well to...
On the Pulse | 08/09/16
Advice for the nurse facing distress
Most nurses are bound to experience moral distress. It happens when they know what ethical action to take but are unable to take it. It...
On the Pulse | 06/01/16
