Rompre le silence éthique. Un enjeu majeur pour les étudiants infirmiers

Abstract

Ethics invites us to question the ideals of caregiving in the light of real-life situations but ethical tensions are sometimes difficult to say. Breaking ethical silence is essential, as it leads to ethical suffering, where conflicts of values lead to psychological suffering. The response to difficult situations seems to be less psychological than ethical, and it seems required to address this issue in the initial training of healthcare professionals. Based on the analysis of a situation recounted by a student nurse, we will highlight the importance of fighting ethical silence in order to break the vicious circle leading to ethical suffering. The reflective dimension is fundamental. The challenge is not to judge, or even to explain, but to seek to understand in order to better support student nurses in their professional construction and the development of ethical skill.