Reflecting on the pandemic period

Abstract

The aim was to reflect on the nursing work process, care on the front line of COVID-19, in which epidemiology, actions taken to control the disease, and professional dissatisfaction are discussed. This study starts from a reflection and seeks support through publications and official institutional documents about the events, doubts, sadness, feelings of guilt, depreciation of the disease, feelings of abandonment and neglect suffered by nurses, the protagonists of this research. The social impacts of COVID-19 in Brazil, and around the world, were disastrous. Outbreaks occurred in several countries, each with its intensity in different spaces, contexts, and languages. People over 60 years of age were also considered a risk group. But unfortunately, it's not over yet. The virus continues to circulate and there are people hospitalized. Yesterday, during the pandemic, nursing was glorified, exalted, applause and congratulations. Today, post-pandemic, a great sacrifice to survive and support the family. Salary floor dragging. And nursing professionals, still hoping to receive a decent salary, are forced to agree.