The "three good questions" to reduce emotional burden on nurses (in training) during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cause Working in healthcare during the COVID-19 outbreak demands a lot from nurses (in training). During and after the COVID-19 outbreak, there must be attention and support for nurses (in training) in all healthcare sectors. Collard & Vermeulen (2020) formulated 3 questions for nurses who have to do their work in the current extreme circumstances. Results This research shows that nurses (in training) experienced emotional and physical overload during the COVID-19 outbreak. Nurses (in training) experience peer support within their own team or from their training as positive during their work in the COVID-19 outbreak. Applying the 3-question method offers added value in dealing with this overload. The 3-question method can be applied proactively (and informally) within education, during intervision meetings and study career guidance. The 3-question method can be applied proactively (and informally) by managers and colleagues in practice, during the coffee or lunch break and transfer moments (day evaluations).