At work, nurses encountered limitations on supplies. Personal protective equipment became a scarce commodity. The level of care increased to address preventive measures. Patients testing positive for COVID-19 needed higher levels of treatment and interventions from multiple professionals. Plus, restrictions were placed on visitors. No visitors for patients and residents required virtual electronic visits adding to a nurse’s responsibilities. During end-of-life care, nurses became the patient care provider and family support for their loved ones. And many healthcare workers self-isolated from their families to prevent exposing loved ones to the virus.

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There is no doubt Covid-19 has had a profound effect on all our lives, and as restrictions are slowly being lifted, we know there is a lot on everyone’s minds as we re-enter society and navigate this new normal. We are honored to have Dr. Robyn Pashby, a licensed clinical health psychologist and certified health coach, address these concerns and provide some useful guidance on navigating the post-COVID world. She breaks down applicable tips and tools into the ABCs of re-entry, while providing insight for moving forward and addressing some of your concerns as we continue to transition to an ever-changing world.