COVID-19 caused significant changes to the U.S. healthcare system and took an incredible toll on healthcare professionals. Learn how responsibilities and opportunities shifted for different levels of nurses, including CNAs, LPNs or LVNs, RNs and NPs, and what aspiring healthcare professionals can do to prepare themselves to work in this very difficult field. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to Dr. Jameelah Powell, about her extensive experience working in healthcare, including her work as a nurse and public health professional. Learn tips on managing stress and addressing the emotional toll of working in healthcare, including having a debriefing partner, being mindful, having gratitude, and prioritizing your own health by eating well and exercising.

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