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To describe the process of seeking protection among nurses during the COVID\u201019 pandemic. <jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>. A grounded theory approach from 2020 to 2022, employing purposive and theoretical sampling. Face\u2010to\u2010face and online interviews were conducted with 25 participants, resulting in 29 interviews. Data analysis was carried out using Corbin and Strauss\u2019s method (2015). <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. The analysis revealed that nurses encountered numerous obstacles related to patients, nurses themselves, organizations, and the passage of time during the COVID\u201019 pandemic. These challenges were intertwined with three key concepts: transformations, inequalities, and emotional challenges, highlighting the multifaceted nature of nurses\u2019 protection concerns. In response, nurses employed a protective strategy bolstered by catalysts to address these challenges. This strategy encompassed both optimistic outlooks (\u201cBright horizon\u201d) and somber reflections (\u201cUnpleasant reflection\u201d). Ultimately, seeking protection in the heart of the storm emerged as the core concept, representing the multifaceted process through which nurses navigate and seek protection amidst the unique challenges posed by the pandemic. <jats:italic>Conclusions<\/jats:italic>. This study presents a comprehensive theory that explicitly explains the multifaceted process of seeking protection among hospital\u2010employed nurses during a pandemic. The theory captures the interconnectedness of challenges faced by nurses and the protective strategies they employ while acknowledging the nuanced balance between hopeful prospects and sobering reflections. <jats:italic>Implications for Nursing Management<\/jats:italic>. Policymakers, managers, and educators can utilize the findings to improve nursing management and support systems. 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