Heroes and angels: ED nurses’ ongoing fight for meaningful recognition as professionals on the frontline of the pandemic

Chipps, Jennifer; Jarvis, Mary; Brysiewicz, Petra

doi:10.1016/j.ienj.2021.101080

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“…They are hailed as heroes and portrayed as hardworking and selfless professionals in mass media [ 37 , 38 ]. While the elevated social image of nurses is observed in many countries [ 38 , 49 , 50 ], it is particularly important in the countries where the public do not value the social status of nurses [ 51 , 52 ]. The changed social image of nurses was reflected in the higher levels of social dimensions of PI instruments, which is a startling contrast to the findings in the studies prior to the pandemic that social factors exerted an overall negative impact on PI development [ 47 , 53 , 54 ].…”

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Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on professional identity development of intern nursing students in China: A scoping review

Luo

Mao²

2022

PLoS ONE

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Purpose Clinical experience plays a vital role in the development of the professional identity (PI) of nursing students. China has applied a strict zero- COVID health policy in combating the COVID-19 pandemic since December 2019 and studies have been conducted in different places of China to explore PI development of nursing students during the pandemic time among the intern nursing students who are on clinical practices. This review study aims to synthesize the previous studies and provide a comprehensive picture of the impacts of the pandemic on the PI development of intern nursing students. Methods Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage scoping review framework was used. Combinations of keywords were used to search relevant articles in both Chinese and English databases published from inception of the articles until the final search date (10 March 2022). The initially included articles were also appraised for their quality, and those that passed the appraisal were left for data analysis. The analytic results were cross-checked among the reviewers. Result Three themes emerged from the included studies: 1) the PI levels, 2) the impacts of personal and social factors of PL, and 3) the specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The levels of students’ PI ranged from 66%-80% of the total scores in PI instruments, almost the same levels as in pre-pandemic time, despite the elevated social image of nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no consensus about the impacts of most personal and social factors on students’ PI across the studies. The impacts of COVID-19 on PI were both positive and negative. Conclusions COVID-19 epidemic exerted complicated impacts on the PI of intern nursing students. While it is necessary to address the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic among intern nursing students, the pandemic may not be an opportunistic time to enhance the students’ PI.

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Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on professional identity development of intern nursing students in China: A scoping review

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Mao²

2022

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“… 18 In May 2020, a community of advocates from 13 medical and humanitarian organizations issued a declaration condemning more than 200 incidents of COVID-19–related attacks on health-care professionals and health facilities during the ongoing pandemic. 16 This was happening at the same time as public displays of affection such as “clapping for hospital workers” 3 ( Box 1 ). This concern regarding the stigma for nurses associated with working in COVID-19 was highlighted by the International Council of Nurses, which called on governments internationally to stop attacks on nurses.…”

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“…Toward the end of 2019, our world changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our lives, both personally and professionally, were irrevocably altered. Although hailed as heroes, 3 nurses were faced with finding new ways of living and new ways of working while navigating this changed landscape. For nurses across the globe, numerous new challenges emerged but so too has there been the emergence of a resilient workforce with new learning and ways of doing.…”

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Chipps

2023

Nursing Clinics of North America

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“…Until now, EDRNs have consistently paid attention to providing emergency nursing care with their expertise, and are fighting for meaningful recognition as professionals on the frontline of this pandemic (Chipps et al, 2021).…”

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“…Accepting responsibility and emotional expression could mitigate negative emotions and improve well-being among nurses(Montgomery et al, 2021). In the same vein, improving professional recognition has the potential to enhance EDRNs' engagement and increase their satisfaction(Chipps et al, 2021;Hsu et al, 2021).There are several components of the stress-coping process pursued by EDRNs in dealing with COVID-19. Sufficient PPE and clear guidelines are vital factors in maintaining a safe workplace for combating the pandemic(Chen et al, 2020;Jose et al, 2020;Liu, Luo, et al, 2020).…”

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Cognitive appraisals and coping strategies of registered nurses in the emergency department combating COVID‐19: A scoping review

Lin

Siao

Lin

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J of Nursing Scholarship

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Objective Explore the relevant evidence about stress‐related cognitive appraisal and coping strategies among registered nurses in the emergency department (EDRNs) coping with the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods This scoping review followed the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley to map relevant evidence and synthesize the findings. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus electronic databases for related studies from inception through February 2, 2022. This review further conducted study selection based on the PRISMA flow diagram and applied Lazarus and Folkman's Psychological Stress and Coping Theory to systematically organize, summarize, and report the findings. Findings Sixteen studies were included for synthesis. Most of the studies showed that the majority of EDRNs were overwhelmed by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Depression, triaging distress, physical exhaustion, and intention to leave ED nursing were cited as major threats to their wellness. Additionally, comprehensive training, a modified triage system, a safe workplace, psychological support, promotion of resilience, and accepting responsibility may help EDRNs cope with pandemic‐related challenges effectively. Conclusion The long‐lasting pandemic has affected the physical and mental health of EDRNs because they have increased their effort to respond to the outbreak with dynamically adjusted strategies. Future research should address a modified triage system, prolonged psychological issues, emergency healthcare quality, and solutions facing EDRNs during the COVID‐19 or related future pandemics. Clinical Relevance EDRNs have experienced physical and psychological challenges during the pandemic. The ED administrators need to take action to ensure EDRNs' safety in the workplace, an up‐to‐date triage system, and mental health of frontline nurses to provide high‐quality emergency care for combating COVID‐19.

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Heroes and angels: ED nurses’ ongoing fight for meaningful recognition as professionals on the frontline of the pandemic

Cited by 10 publications

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Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on professional identity development of intern nursing students in China: A scoping review

Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on professional identity development of intern nursing students in China: A scoping review

Out of Chaos Leaders Emerged

Cognitive appraisals and coping strategies of registered nurses in the emergency department combating COVID‐19: A scoping review

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