1. What are some of the current challenges faced by nurses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic? How can nurses cope with these challenges? (5 points) - Some of the current challenges faced by nurses include increased workload, risk of infection, lack of personal protective equipment, stress, burnout, moral distress, and compassion fatigue. - Nurses can cope with these challenges by following infection prevention and control measures, seeking support from colleagues and supervisors, practicing self-care and resilience strategies, accessing counseling and mental health services, and advocating for their rights and needs. 2. What are some of the emerging roles and responsibilities of nurses in the 21st century? How can nurses prepare for these roles and responsibilities? (5 points) - Some of the emerging roles and responsibilities of nurses include providing primary care, coordinating care across settings and disciplines, leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, participating in research and evidence-based practice, implementing health information technology, and engaging in policy and advocacy. - Nurses can prepare for these roles and responsibilities by pursuing higher education, obtaining specialty certification, engaging in lifelong learning and continuing education, developing leadership and communication skills, collaborating with other health professionals, and joining professional organizations.