Rapidly Upskilling Nurses During a Pandemic: An Integrative Review.

The COVID-19 pandemic required healthcare organizations to rapidly upskill workers to care for critically ill patients. An integrative review focused on the upskilling of nurses during the pandemic identified themes of strategies, benefits, and challenges of rapid upskilling. Understanding the effectiveness, satisfaction, and challenges of upskilling efforts during COVID-19 can help healthcare organizations prepare for future emergencies by improving workforce readiness and response strategies. Biblical principles related to upskilling for best quality care are discussed.