1- School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
2- School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran. , farahani.z201625@gmail.com
Abstract: (4082 Views)
Nurses are on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. It is crucial to develop the nursing profession and support nurses as the key members of health care system to create a standard and safe care services and respond effectively to the crisis.
Following suggestions are provided in nursing training, research and supporting nurses to improve the nursing status, reduce nurses workload, and increase the quality of services to prevent, control, and treat COVID-19.
Article Type :
Editorial |
Subject:
Education Received: 2021/12/14 | Accepted: 2022/02/20 | Published: 2022/03/12
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