Nurse leader
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No other event has put health care-and nursing-at the forefront of local, national, and global discussions in the same way as the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies suggest that immigrant nurses are a critical part of US health care, and we are increasingly reliant on the skills they bring and the care they provide. ⋯ Although some challenges were reported, most nurses surveyed reported working with patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and having access to adequate personal protective equipment, and many felt the public perception of nurses has improved since the beginning of the pandemic. Continued research on the experiences of immigrant nurses during the ongoing global pandemic response and beyond could provide more comprehensive information on the immigrant nurses that drive the US health system.
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A multispecialty nursing team plays a crucial role in key decision making, education, prevention, screening, assessment, diagnosis, management, data collection and dissemination of best practices during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Using examples from a large, tertiary medical center in Los Angeles, this paper highlights contributions made by multispecialty nursing specialties to optimize health and safety for patients and frontline health care workers. Recognizing nurses' ongoing critical role encourages and informs further collaboration and serves as a catalyst to innovation for a healthier tomorrow. The result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come.