Moral Injury with Dr. Wendy Dean

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Nursing Conversations

UAB School of Nursing

14 episodes

1 month ago

Supporting nurses—personally and professionally—is essential for providing high-quality patient care. Nursing Conversations is a relaxed, engaging podcast created and produced by the WE CARE team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bringing together nurses from all backgrounds and generations to discuss the real challenges, triumphs, and evolving landscape of healthcare. Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to today’s nurses, including career growth, leadership, advocacy, work-life balance, mental health, and professional development. Through insightful discussions, practical strategies, and expert perspectives, this podcast fosters a supportive community where nurses feel empowered, valued, and equipped to thrive—both at the bedside and beyond.

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Moral Injury with Dr. Wendy Dean

Nursing Conversations

26 minutes

4 months ago

Moral Injury with Dr. Wendy Dean

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we are joined by Dr. Wendy Dean. An alumna of Smith College and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Dean has an extensive background in surgery and psychiatry, bolstered by her groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine with the US Army, where she managed research funding and guided strategy for major investments in hand and face transplants. Currently, Dr. Dean is dedicated to enhancing healthcare for both patients and healthcare workers through her nonprofit work and by supporting new talents and ventures. In this episode, Dr. Dean delves into the crucial topic of moral injury, exploring how to recognize it and its profound impact on healthcare professionals, offering insightful strategies to address this pressing issue.

For more information on Dr. Wendy Dean: https://wendydeanmd.com/

Moral Injury of Healthcare: https://www.fixmoralinjury.org/

Moral Matters Podcast: https://www.fixmoralinjury.org/podcast

If I Betray These Words (Book): https://www.fixmoralinjury.org/book