Front-line Experiences and Perspectives of Older and Younger Registered Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Having an experienced and trained healthcare workforce available during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is critical. While all healthcare workers are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older workers are at increased risk of serious or fatal illness. This investigation explore...

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Published in:Innovation in aging 2020-12, Vol.4 (Supplement_1), p.947-947
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