 The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the health, well-being and working conditions of nurses in Slovakia. Nurses have been particularly affected by the strains placed on their health from the virus itself, as well as the additional workload and stress caused by the pandemic. Many nurses are considering leaving their jobs due to these factors which could lead to further straining of the healthcare system if left unattressed. It is important to develop human resource strategies to attract, retain and continuously invest in health workers, including in emergency preparedness and response. This will help to ensure the resilience and preparedness of the health system in Slovakia for future emergencies. This article was authored by Sylvia Putakova, Jana Martinkova, Elena Yurikova, and others.