Article A223121

Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences During the COVID-19 Pand emic: A US National Survey

Author(s): Jill L. Guttormson, PhD, RN, Kelly Calkins, PhD, RN, Natalie McAndrew, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, Jacklynn Fitzgerald, PhD, Holly Losurdo, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE, and Danielle Loonsfoot, BSN, RN

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP B 1.00

Expires Mar 01, 2024

Topics: COVID-19, Evidence-Based Practice, Family-Centered Care, Moral Distress

Role: Manager, Staff

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Intensive care unit nurses in the United States experienced unprecedented and immense burden during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these experiences provides insights into areas that must be addressed to build and sustain an ICU nurse workforce. Studies are needed to further describe nurses’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify effective resources that support ICU nurse well-being.

Objectives

  • Discuss factors that increased stress experienced by ICU nurses during the pandemic.
  • Describe physical and emotional symptoms reported by ICU nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Identify failures of the healthcare system as perceived by ICU nurses working during the pandemic.

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This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

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