"I think we will all be better clinicians, and better prepared for future outbreaks like this," says Brent Lankford (BSN `10), an emergency nurse in Md.
"Yes, this is not something any of us were expecting, but we can do it," said Amelia Conner (BSN `18), who's caring for COVID patients in Manhasset, NY.
"When it comes to nitty-gritty stuff in the trenches," says advanced practice nurse Scott Darrah (MSN `15), who's caring for COVID patients, "we're serious."
"I truly believe we will all come out stronger nurses and stronger people at the end of this," says Lauren Dickinson (BSN `19), caring for COVID patients in NY.
Achieve dominion over your fears by writing about them. A selection of some of our favorite coronavirus-inspired haiku from students, faculty, and clinicians.
"It helps them just be kids again," said assistant prof. Beth Quatrara, who, with nurse Susan Steck, led the pilot study that's changed UVA Health protocol.
Some nursing students take their roles a step further through volunteerism. They are emergency responders, every inch of them a helper.
When Disaster Binds
With climate change's assault, Nicaraguan nurses are on the front lines of disaster and preparation. And they have lessons to impart.
We see you.
To our community: remember that, no matter where this message finds you—in the harried heart of the ICU or caring for loved ones at home—you are a hero.
