Roxanne S. Spurlark

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors contribute to the discussions on how COVID-19 affects the world of qualitative nursing research in irrefutable ways, and they also provide practical tips for qualitative researchers, including an exemplar of conducting qualitative research among vulnerable nurses.

TL;DR: Investments in healthcare infrastructures that address moral distress in nurses may improve retention and reduce burnout in the US nursing workforce.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors conducted a primary examination of the qualitative communication experiences of nurses during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and found that the importance of effective communication across three levels: organizational leadership, unit and nurse-to-nurse communication.

TL;DR: Maintaining clear and consistent personal protective equipment guidelines and communication regarding supplies and procedures enhances transparency during both routine and critical times de-escalating the inevitable strain concomitant with providing patient care during a global pandemic.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors identify the major barriers to Black Americans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and proposed solutions to improve vaccination rates among this population, including distrust of the medical establishment, uncertainty in vaccine safety, limited access to healthcare, inequitable access to resources, and lower health literacy.