COVID-19 and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Frontline Update.

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• Nursing Practice

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare delivery globally.
• Hospitals, clinics, and patient care practices have undergone rapid transformations.
• These changes present unique challenges and responsibilities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the critical role of APRNs in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To emphasize the need for APRNs to stay current with evolving treatment and diagnostic best practices for COVID-19.
• To underscore the importance of APRNs understanding changes in their scope of practice.

Main Methods:

• This is a conceptual and practice-based review.
• Analysis of the impact of the pandemic on nursing roles and patient care.
• Synthesis of current evidence-based practices for COVID-19 management.

Main Results:

• APRNs are essential frontline healthcare providers during the pandemic.
• Continuous learning and adaptation to new guidelines are imperative for APRNs.
• APRNs care for both COVID-19 patients and vulnerable community populations.

Conclusions:

• APRNs require a multifaceted approach to deliver high-quality care amidst the pandemic.
• Adherence to updated, evidence-based practices is vital for effective patient outcomes.
• The evolving nature of COVID-19 necessitates ongoing professional development for APRNs.