Supporting Novice Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kathleen M Horan1, Kimberly Dimino

  • 1Kathleen M. Horan and Kimberly Dimino are faculty members in the Department of Nursing at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Horan is also a nurse educator at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, and Dimino is a nurse scientist at Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ. Contact author: Kathleen M. Horan, horank1@wpunj.edu. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Summary

The profession faces significant challenges shaping its future. Adapting to these evolving circumstances is crucial for continued success and relevance.

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