Novel corona virus, first of its kind, newly discovered strain from the coronaviruses family, gaining famous recognition notable for invoking the largest recorded lockdown on global economy, job market world wide. Apocalyptic, some have described it to be. Year in, year out, the rise of sporadic diseases gradually settling into endemics and then an epidemic, is on the daily increase. Skyrocketing into a pandemic though, the COVID-19 is the first in a long time to be upgraded into such by the World Health Organization. Ranging from past epidemics and pandemics overtime which include HIV/AIDS, Ebola, Flu, Cholera, Lassa fever, and as as a cure/stronger preventive measures are being researched and put in place, it is promising that this too will be defeated soon into the background. Time will surely pass. During the course of this time though, it is expedient as health professionals that we play our part in curtailing the spread of the virus. The primary line of action clamore...
The Nurses' Journal is a social community network for African Nurses, focused on the younger generation. A platform where aspiring and student nurses can nurture their passion, establish professional communal relationships, reflect and relearn from experiences, expand capacities, thereby, instilling personal and professional growth. In turn, we seek to reconstitute the building blocks that make up the nursing profession and strengthen its advancement in Africa.