Authors

1. Edwards, Pamela B. EdD, MSN, NPD-BC, CNE, CENP
2. Green, Katrina MSN, RN, NPD-BC
3. Sturdivant, Margaret H. MSN, RN, CPPS
4. Lobaugh-Jin, Erica BSN, RN, CIC
5. Oden, Mary BSN, RN, MHS-CL
6. Reynolds, Staci S. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN

Abstract

With the rapid escalation of COVID-19 educational needs within hospitals, it was imperative for content experts of the infection prevention departments to lean on the expertise of nursing professional development specialists. This article provides a brief overview of how a clinical education and professional development department was deployed to assist and support the COVID-19 response efforts.