Aim: The aim of the research was to ascertain the feelings of frontline nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Design: Qualitative research using a phenomenological approach. Methods: Qualitative research using a phenomenological approach was carried out with eight nurses working with Covid-19 patients in a hospital and in a seniors home in Kladno, in the Central Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Two diagrams, which show ties between identified categories, were generated based on results. Results: External stresses during the first wave were: lack of information, lack of protective equipment, different attitudes towards the pandemic management. During the third wave, they were: lack of nurses and other medical personnel, overwhelming of the healthcare system, too much administrative work, and long working hours spent in protective gear. The stress-reducing factors revealed after the first wave were: solidarity and gratitude expressed by society. During the third wave, nurses noted greater self-confidence and pride, better interpersonal relationships. Conclusion: The effective management of stressors in the pandemic period can contribute to better healthcare. Therefore, we should pay more attention to describe of them in future.

Institute of Humanities in Helping Professions Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

Institute of Nursing Midwifery and Emergency Care Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

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