In this issue of , guest editors Sharon C. O’Donoghue and Justin H. DiLibero bring their considerable expertise to the topic of . The COVID-19 pandemic brought considerable pressure on nurses worldwide, and many new opportunities have occurred to help ease the burden and move forward. In this issue, top experts examine the changes the pandemic has ushered in and look to the future of making improvements for critical care nurses, covering topics like health inequities, healthy work environments, nursing management, and patient safety.