Emergency nursing : : the profession, the pathway, and the practice / / [edited by] Jeff Solheim.

• TeilnehmendeR: Solheim, Jeff, 1967-; Sigma Theta Tau International,
• Place / Publishing House: Indianapolis, IN, USA : : Sigma Theta Tau International,, [2016]; 2016
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (489 pages) :; illustrations

Table of Contents

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.