INSTRUCTIONS

Are You Morally Resilient?

Consider the following questions:

  • Can you think of practice situations as a Nursing Professional that caused you moral distress?
  • Do you consider yourself to be morally resilient?
  • Which of the 12 traits of moral resilience discussed in Lesson 2.3 do you possess?
  • Which of these traits would you like to cultivate?

 Post

Share your responses to the discussion forum below. Your post should be two well-developed paragraphs (300–400 words). Use all the references 2018 and up

Here is the list of 12 traits which were mentioned above:

Trait 1: Rebounding / Reintegration

Trait 2: High Expectancy / Self-Determination

Trait 3: Positive relationships / Social Support

Trait 4: Flexibility

Trait 5: A Sense of Humor

Trait 6: Self-esteem / Self-efficacy

Trait 7: I stay true to myself even when I’m afraid to do so.”

Trait 8: “My deeply held values guide my choices.”

Trait 9: “I make decisions that are consistent with my beliefs.”

Trait 10: “I know what’s most important to me and this knowledge guides my life.”

Trait 11: “Make unpopular decisions.”

Trait 12: “Can handle unpleasant feelings.”