1. American Nurses Association. (2017). A call to action: Exploring moral resilience towards a culture of ethical practice [online].
2. Ens, B., Bazylewski, S., & Duchscher, J. Chapter 16. Emerging nursing leadership issues. In Wagner, J., et al. (2018). Leadership and influencing change in nursing [online]. Regina, SK: University of Regina. Pp 300 – 302 only
3. Pajakoski, E., Rannikko, S.,  Leino-Kilpi, H.,  & Numminen, O.  (2021). Moral courage in nursing – An integrative literature review. Nursing & Health Sciences, 23, 570-585.
4. Pavlish, C., Brown-Saltzman, K., So, L., & Wong, J. (2016). SUPPORT: An evidence-based model for leaders addressing moral distress. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 46(6), 313–320.

The SUPPORT model from Pavlish and colleagues (2016) provides a framework for ethical leaders to promote ethical practice within themselves and the team. Application of the framework is considered a proactive strategy to help minimize moral distress (Pavlish et al., 2016).

Think of your current work environment, your role, and current issues. Using the SUPPORT model and the template provided, identify at least two strategies for each component of the model that would be applicable to your setting and situation. Alternatively, you may use one of the scenarios (from Wagner et al, 2018, please see reference list for more detail) provided to complete the exercise.

Read Pamela Hunt’s (2021) blog, The Courage to Lead: Building Resilience. Reflecting on how nursing leaders may destress during difficult situations, and the suggestions for Managing Stress and Self-Care Practices suggested by Ens and colleagues (2018) from the required readings, complete your own plan for resilience.

Here is a worksheet (Ey, undated) to help you develop a plan.