Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-90662652021090118371837ENSchool of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran Address for correspondence: Dr. Nazi Nejat, Payambar Azam University Complex,Basij Square, Arak, IranSchool of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran Address for correspondence: Dr. Nazi Nejat, Payambar Azam University Complex,Basij Square, Arak, Iran20210906Dear editor, The authors are members of the nursing faculty and as nurses’ educators are concerned with the nursing profession and have a responsibility to strive to promote the profession. The World Health Organization had declared 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse. This is a unique opportunity to recognize and showcase the work and contributions of nurses to the health system more broadly. Moreover, by the onset of COVID‑ 19 pandemic, the role of nurses has been thrown into sharp relief. However, they confront with many challenges under the shadow of COVID‑19......http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/1837http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/1837/70707406