Experiences of U.S. Nurses Compared With Nonnurses in the First Year of COVID-19: Findings From a National Registry.
Mei-Lin Chen-LimMargaret A McCabeHaolin XuLaine E ThomasChristopher R ForrestShira BirnbaumLaura E WebbEmily C O'BrienPublished in: Nursing research (2022)
Differences were identified between nurses and nonnurse HCWs in access to PPE, physical and mental well-being measures, and likelihood of reporting exposure and infection. Among nurses, testing and infection differed based on race and ethnicity, and type of work setting. Our findings suggest further research and policy are needed to elucidate and address social and occupational disparities.