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Battle of COVID-19: Frontline nurses feel abandoned during the pandemic

American Nurse

Nurses need evidence-based support strategies. Takeaways: During the COVID-19 pandemic, rural nurses experienced feelings of abandonment at work as well as within their own families and communities. Experiences of frontline nurses during the pandemic resembled warlike settings.

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Do I still belong?

American Nurse

As nurses continue their journey to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking, “Do I belong here?” When we belong, our values align, we feel confident, we perform better, our identity is fortified, and we’re more resilient. We may question our role, employment choices, or our decision to be a nurse.

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Connections ease nurses’ burdens

American Nurse

Takeaways: Nurses reported that primary supportive factors that help prevent burnout include their relationships with friends, loved ones, colleagues, patients, and their community. Hello, I’ll be your nurse today.” However, the effects of personal and professional relationships on nurses themselves require better documentation.