What can we learn from U.S. military nursing and COVID‐19?

Abstract

The devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic to citizens of China, Italy, Brazil, and the United States, as well as other parts of the world, has been overwhelming (Borghese & Braithwaite, 2020). With reported deaths over 865,000 worldwide, the virus has stretched the capability of the global healthcare system to respond (World Health Association [WHO], 2020). Among those at risk of dying are the healthcare professionals caring for victims of the pandemic. The number of deaths of nurses and physicians grows each day (In Memoriam, August 30, 2020). In many instances, these seem to have been needless deaths because of our failed public policy regarding the management of the COVID-19 pandemic (Why wasn't, 2020). Most nurses would not have anticipated being exposed daily to life-threatening situations in modern healthcare settings. 1 How to cite this article: Anders RL. What can we learn from