Providing medical care in the midst of a global pandemic is demanding in many ways, both mental and physical. It can be difficult to stay grounded and stay focused on self-care. Our resident mindfulness expert, Dave Johnson, PhD, CNS, BC, LMFT, employee assistance specialist, invited first-year nurse Patrick Essex, RN, Medical ICU, Parkview Regional Medical Center, to join him for a video chat on maintaining a healthy mindset during the COVID-19 crisis.