Answering the call: Experiences of nurses of color during COVID-19.
Nurs Inq
; 31(3): e12647, 2024 Jul.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38853419
ABSTRACT
In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, issues such as high job demands, burnout, and turnover continue to influence the nursing workforce, with heavier impacts to marginalized groups. Understanding the work and life contexts of nurses of color can help guide strategies for workplace equity and meaningful support. This qualitative study explored the experiences of nurses of color in the United States during the pandemic, focusing on feelings about the profession and job decisions. The overarching theme was "answering the call," with subthemes of "COVID shone a light," "being consumed by COVID," and "is it worth it?" Participants shared how their racial identities shaped their perceptions and job decisions in positive and negative ways, noting how racism impacted many facets of their work and added to the stressors felt in the workplace and the community. Findings provide insight into the underrepresented perspectives of nurses of color and suggest strategies to eliminate racism in nursing.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Investigación Cualitativa
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Racismo
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COVID-19
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nurs Inq
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos