Emergency nursing :the profession, the pathway, the practice
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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ndianapolis, IN
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2016
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xxi, 463 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes bibliographical references and index
NOTES PERTAINING TO TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Jeff Solheim
CONTENTS NOTE
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Emergency nursing defined -- The traditional role of the emergency nurse -- Unique roles of the emergency nurse -- Education of the emergency nurse -- The emergency nurse as a professional -- Self-care and the emergency nurse -- Types of emergency departments -- Common areas within the emergency department -- Key players in the emergency department -- The emergency nurse in the role of triage -- Common challenges faced by emergency nurses -- Risk management and quality issues affecting the emergency nurse -- Emergency nursing throughout the lifespan -- Challenging patient populations encountered by the emergency nurse -- The emergency nurse and the abused patient -- The emergency nurse caring for diverse cultures and ethnicities