Keywords

burnout, compassion fatigue, COVID-19, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, secondary stress disorder

Authors

1. Hill, Richard RN, CWCN, FACCWS

Abstract

Abstract: Little is known about the psychological impact of trauma from pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores a descriptive study on the impact of COVID-19 and the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder among RNs caring for patients with COVID-19.