Abstract:

Objective To rapidly improve the stress resistance of nurses in the first line against COVID-19 epi-demic. Methods 12 supporting nurses were given the care of occupational protection，the help of daily life，the guidance of psychological problems，and the help to their families. The sleep status of 12 nurses was investigated by telephone in the middle period from day 6 to day 8，and the changes of psychological stress resistance of 12 nurses were investigated by semi-structured interview within 3 days after the support，to evaluate the effect of caringprovided by the members of the group. Result Most of the nurses slept significantly better. The interview resultsof 12 nurses showed their positive attitude. They faced up to the epidemic and faced it bravely，eliminatedthe worries and passed on love，strengthened the mentality and adapted to the change，built the confidence and united tofight together. Conclusion The caring provided by the members of the caring nurses group can help to improvethe ability of coping with the epidemic quickly.

Key words:

COVID-19, Caring, Supporting Nurses, Stress Resistance