Abstract

Before the SARS-CoV-2 virus hit the shores of the US in February 2020, there were already deep concerns regarding the overwhelming demands placed on healthcare workers. No one could have anticipated the additional challenging impact COVID-19 would have on healthcare workers and the healthcare system. As organizations such as the American Nurses Association and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) continued to monitor the rapid changes associated with the spread of the virus, it became evident that its toll greatly affected members of the healthcare team. Multiple surveys and self-reports from healthcare workers at all levels reflected feelings of overwhelming stress, anxiety, burnout, and mental anguish.1 The existing workforce shortage was exacerbated with many older workers choosing early retirement due to the higher risk of contracting the virus. Many workers who felt they were unappreciated and forced to work in an unsafe environment decided to leave their current place of employment for a new position or opportunity.

Author Details

Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN and Christine Pabico, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAAN.

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Alpha Alpha, Phi Sigma

Lead Author Affiliation

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

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Article

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Text-based Document

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N/A

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N/A

Keywords:

National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, Pathway to Excellence, Crosswalk, Shared Decision-Making, Leadership, Safety, Quality, Well-being, Professional Development

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Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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External Review: Previously Published Material

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Date of Issue

2022-10-01

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