When we look back on this unprecedented time in history, there will be many heroes. Nurses will surely be at the top of list. Nurses are responsible for restoring many patients back to health and sitting with others in their final hours when no one else could. Nurses are providing care and developing testing and tracing programs. Among the professionals most trusted by the American public, nurses also play a significant role in educating the public about COVID.
The President- and Vice President-Elect are assembling a team of experts to lead a unified response to the pandemic. The team consists of brilliant scientists, physicians, and public health officials. But notably absent are nursing voices.