Date of Award

Spring 4-25-2022

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

First Advisor

Flor A. Culpa-Bondal, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS/NP-BC

Second Advisor

Sheryl H. Winn, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC

Third Advisor

Debra Hagerty, DNP, RN, NHA, CDP, CADDCT, LBSW, IP-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, FACHCA

Abstract

Healthcare workers (HCW) face daily challenges in the workplace environment. A relatively new problem called moral distress (MD) may present itself, but it may go unrecognized. The healthcare profession is being robbed of qualified personnel due to moral distress. The overall objective of this project was to help healthcare workers identify moral distress and seek resources to assist with the mitigation of moral distress. The outcome of this project demonstrated bedside HCWs showed higher levels of MD. Leadership must be intentional with providing education about the signs and symptoms of MD and assist employees to recognize and utilize available resources to mitigate MD. Age, gender, years of work experience, and education showed no correlation to the level of MD. The project demonstrated there was a statistically significant difference in MD scores with consideration to depart the healthcare profession due to MD. Higher levels of MD may lead to departure from the healthcare profession.

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