No research has been found on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which is a serious health problem that causes many people to get sick and die, and causes high levels of fear and anxiety, on the image of the nursing profession. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the image of nursing in Turkish society. This research is designed as descriptive. The data were collected online between 05/03/2021-19/03/2021 with a questionnaire prepared by the researchers from 398 Turkish citizens. When the nursing image mean scores of the individuals participating in the research are examined; While the total score was 43.6±8.1 before the pandemic, the total score was 43.4±8.7 during the coronavirus pandemic. It was determined that the image of nursing in the society decreased during the pandemic, although not at a significant level compared to the pre-pandemic period.

COVID-19, which affected the world, caused many people to get sick and die. The sudden emergence of the disease, the uncertainties regarding its treatment, and the high mortality rate affected individuals in a psycho-social manner. This study was conducted to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool which measures the shock, rejection, disappointment, depression, trial, decision-making, and participation levels experienced by individuals in the COVID-19 epidemic. This research is designed to be methodological. The data collection tool was distributed to individuals over digital networks using Google Forms between 04.20.2020 -05.20.2020, and 1137 people were reached online. The data of the research was analyzed with the AMOS and SPSS programs. In order to carry out the study, the necessary permissions were obtained from the ethics committee of the relevant university and from the participants. As a result of the factor analysis performed for the validity and reliability of the scale, it was seen that the values were within the acceptable range. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value, which shows the scale' s suitability for factor analysis, was 0.761, and Barlett' s test result was p <0.001. The Outbreak Curve Scale explained 42,133% of the total variance. The CVI value indicating the content validity of the scale is 0.87, and the Cronbach' s α value is 0.714. The 3-Likert type Outbreak Change Curve Scale, which consists of 26 items and 7 sub-dimensions, has robust psychometric qualities. The usage of the Outbreak Change Curve Scale is recommended in terms of measuring individuals' psychosocial responses towards the COVID-19 pandemic.