Problems Faced By Nurses During COVID-19

Abstract

The Psychological outcome of the covid-19 pandemic is serious for health care providers especially, among nurses. Nurses are taking a high level of risk in their personal and professional life. Nurses directly involved with infected patients by Covid- 19. It is a greater risk than other professionals. Nursing as a profession is extremely important in maintaining and protecting the health of the world's population, they showcase their service for the world in this pandemic situation. fear of exposure to COVID-19, and risking their health and that of their families. Lack of childcare has also been a problem for nurses, along with financial pressures, long shifts with little to eat or drink, personal protective equipment shortages, and deaths of patients and colleagues, all of which contribute to psychological problems for the nurses. Social worker plays an important role to give psychological empowerment to nurses during this crucial time giving moral support to them is very important and simultaneously they need proper counseling, family support, and administrative support for their work. This paper focuses on the psychological impact of COVID 19 on nurses through case studies.