n this study, it was aimed to examine the compliance of nurses with isolation precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive and cross-sectional study design was used. The data were collected in a university hospital between April 21 and August 1, 2020, using the "Personal Information Form" and the "Scale Compliance with Isolation Precautions" by electronic questionnaire (Google form). 109 nurses (62.4% in the 18-29 age group, 67% female, 75.2% bachelor's degree, and 37.6% of them have a professional working period of 5-9 years) participated in the study. It was determined that the total mean score of the nurses' compliance with isolation precautions was 80.31±13.14. There was no statistically significant difference between nurses' scale total score averages and age, gender, previous use of isolation methods, compliance with isolation precautions, and their characteristics for the COVID-19 pandemic (The situation of receiving training on COVID-19 before starting to work in the relevant unit, following the developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and having problems in applying isolation precautions while providing care to the COVID-19 patient) (p>0.05). However, it was found that the difference between the education level and the duration of working in the profession and the total score averages on the scale was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that the level of compliance of nurses with isolation precautions was high in the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was seen that the characteristics of the nurses for the COVID-19 pandemic and the level of compliance with the isolation precautions were not related.

BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has adversely affected intensive care nurses; for instance, they have fought against an unknown disease, and their workload has increased. In addition, the COVID‐19 pandemic has led intensive care nurses to work in new settings and with new teams.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore and describe the caregiving experiences of nurses who were working in a new COVID‐19 intensive care unit in Turkey and providing care for patients infected with SARS‐CoV‐2.MethodIn this descriptive qualitative study, semi‐structured interviews were held from 22 July to 31 August 2020 and were recorded and analysed based on thematic analysis. The researchers followed the COREQ checklist in reporting the study.FindingsFrom interviews held with 11 nurses, four main themes (uncertainty and challenges in the ‘danger zone’, emotional and psychosocial changes, professional effects of the pandemic and being ready for a future pandemic) were derived from 11 sub‐themes.ConclusionsThe new setting and the ever‐changing team make caring for the COVID‐19 patient even more difficult. A good organization, an experienced permanent team, a known setting and good working conditions are essential to be prepared for possible pandemics in the future.

Objective: The use of theory/model is very important in providing nursing care in standardized frameworks. One of these models in the literature is Dorothy Johnson's “Behavioural System Model”. Material and Methods: In this study, the nursing process of a 59-year-old patient who was followed up with the diagnosis of coronary artery disease and had many comorbid conditions but continued her negative behaviors towards her diseases was presented using Johnson's Behavioural System Model. Case: In our case, first of all, a detailed medical history was taken and physical examination was performed, and conditions that disrupted the balance of the subsystems in the model were determined. Afterwards, a nursing care planthat can be implemented to provide behavioural change to restore balance was designed. Conclusion: Since it is very important to provide behavior change in chronic diseases, it is recommended to use Johnson's Behavioural System Model in chronic disease management and to conduct studies in different chronic diseases.