The context, contribution and consequences of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration of executive nurses' perspectives.

Kathryn RiddellLaura BignellDebra BourneLeanne BoydShane CroweSinéad CucanicMaria FlynnKate GillanDenise HeinjusJac MathiesonKatrina NankervisFiona ReedLinda TownsendBernadette TwomeyJanet Weir-PhylandKathleen L Bagot

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2022)

Nursing comprises the majority of the healthcare workforce, placing executive nurse leaders in a key role for healthcare responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing's contribution was multi-faceted, and advantages gained for nursing practice must be maintained and leveraged. Recommendations for how nursing can contribute to current and future widespread health emergencies are provided.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
public health
quality improvement
primary care
working memory
health information
climate change
current status
affordable care act