As we have seen in the examples discussed throughout this course, the Coronavirus is not the only virus that has reached global proportions. In this closing video, we preview the …
Over the last two weeks we have traced the footsteps of Florence Nightingale. We have identified the importance of data and following trends and evidence. We have heard from experts …
Being a nurse during COVID-19 Throughout this week, we have seen the importance of understanding the individual nurse’s experience and how it should be considered in the context of the …
In this Year of the Nurse and Midwifery, the COVID-19 has put nurses front and centre, and created many opportunities for action and advocacy. It has also underscored the importance …
Dealing with challenging circumstances As we look at the rising number of cases and the escalating death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is hard to not feel despair. Surrounded …
We have already heard from nurses at the frontlines in Week 1, and this week we follow the story of Sherry Chen. Sherry Chen, a native of New Jersey, is …
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has likely changed the worldview of healthcare, at least for a generation. The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the world into challenging and unprecedented times. …
Although we are finding out more information about COVID-19, more questions are being generated every day on how to best contain and manage the effects of the virus. The exponential …
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the vulnerability of many population groups. It has accentuated social inequalities and exposed vulnerabilities in health and social care. Older people, refugees and migrants, and …
COVID-19 has laid open the cracks and vulnerabilities of healthcare systems across the world. Even some of the richest countries in the world have been held hostage to the virus …
Origins and impact In December 2019, a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, was identified as the cause of an outbreak of viral pneumonia in Wuhan, China. The disease, later named coronavirus disease …
With over 200 countries registering COVID-19 cases, uncertainty and questions envelope the world. Many questions persist as to how long the pandemic will last. What will the new world order …
Welcome to COVID-19: Effective Nursing in Times of Crisis. We are excited to work with you in discussing how nursing can respond to the challenges posed by low resources and …
In this short presentation, lead educator Dr Patricia Davidson sets out what we already know about the novel coronavirus, and provides insight into what we need to know and what …