Abstract
In the International Year of the Nurse, we are in the midst of a global pandemic. Historically, nurses have been at the forefront of crises influencing standards of care and public health policy. Managing psychiatric patients during the current COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the psychiatric nurses' role within the therapeutic milieu fostering innovative practices to meet patient needs. Our behavioral health center met the challenges with resilience, creativity and commitment. The next challenge is to learn from experience. Building on innovative technology opens the window to new models of care. Understanding resilience is critical to preparing for the next crisis.