Rising to the Occasion During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021 Apr 1;25(2):115-116. doi: 10.1188/21.CJON.115-116.

Abstract

Nurses across specialties continue to play a key role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oncology nurses are no exception. In response to COVID-19 and other healthcare issues, nurses have established core competencies. These core competencies allow us to mentor others if we simply step up and take the lead.

Keywords: COVID-19; core competencies; leadership; mentorship; oncology nursing; pandemic.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • COVID-19 / nursing
  • COVID-19 / virology
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital*
  • SARS-CoV-2 / isolation & purification
  • Societies, Nursing