Understanding COVID-19's Impact on Nursing Students' Education, Professional Perceptions, Stress, and Coping

Kristen J Overbaugh1, Kathleen Monforto, Pat DiGiacomo

  • 1About the Authors The authors are faculty, Department of Nursing, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kristen J. Overbaugh, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CHPN, is an assistant professor. Kathleen Monforto, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, is an assistant professor. Pat DiGiacomo, EdD, MSN, RNC, is chair, Undergraduate Nursing Program. Courtney Maloney, MSN, RN, is an assistant professor. For more information, contact Dr. Overbaugh at Overbaugh@lasalle.edu.

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