Very high impact

Akm Shahidur Rahman good idea

I agree with Dr Akm Shahidur Rahman, that this has probably been the most unprecedented pressure within living memory. I don't know if I'd have coped (I used to nurse) and really congratulate them from the bottom of my heart.

Maybe if there have been complaints about nursing staff in the past (but definitely not from me), this will make everyone aware of how lucky we are to have this skilled, willing and competent workforce.

There was a challenge and they rose to it.

Now, they need understanding if and where the pressure has just been too great. Care for the carers (i.e. also the nurses).

Around the globe, the front line workers (Doctors, nurses, sanitary workers, Delivery people, traders of essential commodities, social workers, etc.) have risked their lives to save or serve the society from pandemic suffering. Of course each of them need to be honoured and respected. At least, we the people must pray for their well-being. Nurses would have witnessed devastating circumstances and stress (physical and psychological) while on duty. Rather than COVID-19 condition, the post-COVID 19 situation would definitely give them relief, peace and positive vibes due to the roll-out of vaccines and drop in deaths.Time and better treatment heals them and enable them to serve.

The impact of post COVID-19 stress on working nurses will be primary noticeable around the psychological area. They will stronger then before, think about, if being a nurse is the right job. For years, we are talking about better working conditions, but nothing major has changed. Now we are in the middle of a pandemic and nursing represents more than having a good heart. Nursing is a profession! So maybe the pandemic will lead to more awareness of this job as a profession.

We did a online survey and here is a link to the paper which has been accepted for publication in JEHP(Journal of Education and health Promotion).

Nurses are at risk emotionally due to the stresses of this pandemic. See the American Nurses Association (ANA) educational modules for further information. We need to focus on the impact of this, but not wait. Nurses need to care for themselves, emotionally as well as physically, and recognize when they need help. I believe it is incumbent on the institutions in which they work to provide support and referral for staff.

To begin with, COVID-19 is still with us and would not term this era as a post era. Regarding the impact on nurses, the situation will differ from on country to another.

Generally, nurses will feel tired most of the time, depressed , post traumatic stress disorder, quit their job, contract the virus, face stigma with its attendant social isolation and will experience compromised immunity.

First of all, thanks to your invitation to participate in this discussion.

I think pandemic has a notable impact not on the level of health care professionals but it extends to all communities.

In aspect of nursing, her we have to think about the administration role in how are they going to ensure and enhance nursing works, either by timing of the work, days off or by supporting them mentally.

Very high impact

They will leave and look for another job.

I agree with Christian Meyer. Nurses in the United States were betrayed, in my opinion. They must rely on their hospital management to provide for their safety and give them the right tools to fight this pandemic. Because hospitals are now profit driven they don't prepare, that costs money they are not convinced they need to spend. They knew this could/would happen after the Ebola debacle in 2014 and SARS in 2003. They did not prepare the PPE, or get enough people trained. It all had to happen on the fly. The government did not enforce the practices nurses have known work for more than 100 years, nor did they spend the money needed to help give relief to front line nurses who have been killing themselves for the better part of a year. They gave nurses the job of saving everyone without giving them the resources to do it.

Its like giving a person who just finished their first 5K race the job of winning a marathon the next day. And if you don't win, people will die. To make things worse, nurses will blame themselves for not being able to win the race.

It is the constant fatigue of working with clients day in and day out. For me, as I work in mental health, it is difficult because the longer the pandemic goes, my clients are more isolated which negatively impacts their mental health. It is the stress of constant losses without an outlet to help you gain perspective. As a nurse, it is tough to bear that burden day after day, when you as individual may also be struggling with the stress of working from home, older parents to care, and/or children home from school engaging in elearning. As I remind my clients and fellow nurses, you cannot give from an empty well. Taking time for self-care is not selfish. It is often the most compassionate thing you can do, so that you are able to give freely to others.

It is more risking for our Frontline health workers . The impact is more but it cannot be easily measured because it's a pansion to see patients get well from their illnesses. These people are putting their life on danger just to help someone . What would recommend is that world wide there should be more risk allowances , increase more their salaries and let's keep praying for these people because of the tireless job they are rendering

Tina Baxter

I used to nurse. Now I'm retired, but I think you and all the other key workers are marvellous.

Yes, you can't draw from an empty well. Look after yourself so that you can also care for others.

It has affected nurses many ways, There is no doubt that nurses are at higher risk of developing many physical as well as psychological issues. If nurses are not fit physically and mentally then its really a matter of concern and also it has to be taken care as they are the key member of the health care team.

Mary C R Wilson I so agree. I have been encouraging people, in particular, nurses to get away and do something fun or rejuvenating.

Resiliency is a crucial skill needed for nurses at this unprecedented time. Nurses must develop the ability to provide self-care frequently. This is a difficult principle for nurses who naturally are caring and giving and often leave themselves last. This must be taught and implemented within the curricula of schools of Nursing.

they won't work the way they do, but if they can add money to their paycheck and protect them, they will be excited and work hard.

It is easy to use the word resilience but, the transformation process post Covid must come from the individual and team leaders. First start to look at mental health and well-being and support each other long term. We are in this pandemic together and it is important to show colleagues compassion.