Exploring Systemic Issues that Lead to Moral Injury Causing Early Retirement

In this episode we discuss the fact that moral injury has emerged as a critical factor contributing to early retirement. This could be exacerbated by systemic healthcare challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic, and workplace conditions that violate nurses' ethical standards. We review what we think is the definition and causes of moral injury in nursing, some ethical dilemmas and lack of support in leadership and its impact on workforce retention. We are welcoming conversation from other nurses regarding the impact this may have had on their career and how it was handled.