LEADERSHIP OF NURSES IN COPING WITH COVID-19 IN A HOSPITAL IN THE SOUTHERN REGION OF BRAZIL

ABSTRACT

Objective: to report the experience of leading nurses in coping with COVID-19 in a university hospital in southern Brazil. Method: experience report of the performance of leading nurses in the fight against the new Coronavirus, from March to June 2020, in a reference hospital in southern Brazil. Results: the report was based on the actions of advanced practice in nursing services, encompassing research, education, care practice and management. Some approaches were identified in the performance of the nurse-leader in the COVID Intensive Care Unit and in the Non-Reference Inpatient Unit, such as creation of protocols and flows, training of nursing teams, dimensioning/ relocation, adequacies in care and different feelings experienced. Conclusion: the nurse’s leadership in the face of the pandemic has been permeated by numerous challenges, and it is necessary to use their skills and competences to provide a quality, safe and healthy work environment. © 2022 Universidade Federal da Bahia. All rights reserved.