Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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For nurses, moral distress leads to burnout, attrition, compassion fatigue, and patient avoidance. ⋯ Situations with the highest levels of moral distress were related to the competency of health care providers and following family wishes to continue life support, also known as futile care. Moral distress was the reason given by 6.6% of registered nurses for leaving a previous position, 20% said that they had considered leaving a position but did not, and 13.3% stated that they are currently considering leaving their position because of moral distress.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Multiple Pedagogies to Promote Confidence in Triage Decision Making: A Pilot Study.
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine whether the addition of educational interventions to required clinical hours promotes confidence in triage decision making among nursing students enrolled in a final capstone course. ⋯ As nursing education evolves with the integration of technology, the combination of multiple pedagogies also can enhance confidence in triage decision making among experienced and novice nurses in emergency settings.