TABLE 2.

Themes and subthemes: Nurses’ psychological trauma and the marathon of crisis

Theme #1: Psychological distress in multiple forms: Including anxiety, depression, guilt and symptoms of PTSD	Subtheme: New and increasing mental health issues Subtheme: Exacerbation of existing mental health issues
Theme #2: Tsunami of Death: Overwhelming grief and loss	Subtheme: These deaths are different: dying alone
Theme #3: Torn between two masters: Personal/family safety and professional duties	Subtheme: Nurses as victims: Exposed to and sick with COVID−19 Subtheme: Living vector/endangering family
Theme #4: Betrayal: Professional disillusionment, job dissatisfaction and intention to leave job/profession	Subtheme: Organizational betrayal Subtheme: Constant changing guidance Subtheme: Public ignorance
Theme #5: Resiliency/posttraumatic growth through self and others: Professional experiences and other sources	Subtheme: Sources of resiliency: experience and exposure to positive significant others (e.g. parents, peers and friends)