International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience
Open Access

Abstract

Introduction: In the current environment we have seen many challenges with the impact of COVID-19. How do we as an education facility ensure we meet the guidelines of our governing bodies which monitors and regulates our nursing profession and how can we maintain staff satisfaction with all the challenges encountered working in these environments? Known practices to assist with minimising the spread of this virus is our hand hygiene and wearing a mask in public spaces. The personal protective equipment in the health facilities being; mask, gloves, gown, goggles and shield. Fit testing of the mask has been implemented for all staff with student nurses requiring to be tested prior.

Biography

I studied Mental Health Nursing and then went on to complete my Bachelor of Nursing. During this time I have worked in various areas including acute inpatient units and Forensic clients in prison. I have completed my Masters of Business Administration after having the opportunity to travel to France and complete research looking at the satisfaction of staff in mental health facilities. I have delivered various topics at Conferences including a Master Class for Consumer Directed Care whilst living in Victoria Australia. I was instrumental in the Gender Sensitivity practice changes on the inpatient unit giving positive outcomes for the clients admitted. I have been credentialed making me a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse.