Nurses Were Not Equipped to Handle Coronavirus, Says Johns Hopkins

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the nursing community, highlighting challenges such as lack of PPE, inadequate skills, and limited decision rights. It emphasizes the need for better preparedness and collaboration among agencies like the CDC and nursing organizations to address these issues and improve workforce development.

What was one of the major issues faced by nurses at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Lack of personal protective equipment

• Too much decision-making power

• Excessive staffing

• Overabundance of resources

What was a significant challenge for nurses in terms of their roles during the pandemic?

• Excessive training opportunities

• Limited decision-making rights

• Having too much free time

• Overstaffing in hospitals

Which agency is considered the gold standard for public health preparedness guidance?

• National Institutes of Health

• World Health Organization

• American Red Cross

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is required to address the gaps in nursing preparedness for future pandemics?

• Individual efforts

• A collective effort

• Reducing workforce development

• Ignoring the issue

Which organizations, besides the CDC, play a role in developing standards for future pandemics?

• Local community centers

• Professional nursing organizations and schools

• Private corporations

• Individual hospitals