Abstract

Objective: This study, it was conducted to determine the relationship between COVID-19 phobia and professional commitment of clinical nurse. 
 Materials and methods: Data were collected from 283 clinical nurses who worked at hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic between September 2020 and Feburary 2021, using a Personal Information Form, COVID-19 Phobia Scale and Nursing Professional Commitment. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. 
 Results: Results showed that COVID-19 phobia and nursing professional commitment of clinical nurses were above mean. Predictor variables explained 34% of the nursing professional commitment. Gender, confidence in personal protective equipment, and whether they were contemplating resignation were significantly related to nursing professional commitment. It was determined that COVID-19 phobia affected nursing professional commitment. 
 Conclusion: Within the scope of these results, increasing the psychological well-being levels of nurses will increase them to be professional commitment.

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