“…18 Among the signs and symptoms present in the sample, among the physical ones, muscle tension, sensation of physical exhaustion, memory problems, constant tiredness, and insomnia stood out, and among the psychological ones, excessive tiredness, daily anguish or anxiety, and excessive emotional sensitivity, since their presence already evidences the professionals' illness, which can cause great damage to both the workers and the institution. 19 Based on the damage that the illness of professionals can bring to the institution, absenteeism, prolonged absence from their duties, compromised staffing levels, decreased productivity, readaptations, overload for the team, and other damages associated with patient care, such as: difficulty in concentration, irritability, impact on the ability to make decisions, decreased reflexes and serenity thresholds, stand out. 20 Since the scenario brought about by the dissemination of COVID-19 contributed to the physical and psychological illness of society, with emphasis on nursing professionals, social isolation, separation from their loved ones, fear of contracting the disease and its evolution, and shock at the unknown favored the evolution of stress levels among them.…”