Please Don’t Call Me a Hero

Nurses and other health care providers and staff have emerged as the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that label doesn’t always feel good. Christine Murphy, MS, PMHCNS-BC, CARN-AP, and Susan Gabriel, MSN, RN, CCRN, unpack the hero construct and discuss how the well-intentioned label can negatively affect someone’s well-being. Susan and Christine also share their self-care practices and provide practical advice for coping with stress and building your resiliency.