Emergency care nurses facing ‘significant distress’, investigation finds
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FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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Rozalia Spadafora inquest: Systemic issues in emergency care revealed
Nursing Review
DECEMBER 11, 2023
She was taken to the hospital's emergency department (ED) on the advice of a GP who had been treating her. The coronial inquest into the death of Rozalia Spadafora continued last Monday. The five-year-old is believed to have died of myocarditis brought on by influenza A in July last year – a day after her fifth birthday.
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Beyond Emergency Care: ER Nurses as Key Players in Forensic Evidence Collection
Every Nurse
JULY 5, 2023
Despite the challenges they face in balancing patient care and evidence collection, their dedication to upholding professional standards and providing compassionate care helps bring justice to victims and ensures the effective functioning of the legal system.
National Assessment Highlights COVID-19 Impact on ED Pediatric Capabilities
Daily Nurse
JULY 25, 2023
Emergency departments (EDs) have made progress but still need to fully meet national guidelines for pediatric emergency care, despite the association with improved survival, found a study in JAMA Network Open. This is especially positive given EDs were navigating the pandemic at the time of the survey.” in 2021, a 13.5%
Virtual Reality Helps Nursing Students Experience a Patient’s Perspective
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 24, 2023
A virtual reality (VR) simulation helps undergraduate nursing students experience an emergency-care scenario from the perspective of an intubated patient. The scenario is intended to instill empathy that, contrary to popular belief, is a skill that can be acquired and strengthened.
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Swapna Peter Named 2024 ENA Foundation’s ENDVR Fellow
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Meet Swapna Peter, MSN, RN, CCRN, a seasoned nurse passionate about emergency care and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. He stressed the need for nurses’ and patients’ voices to be heard and considered to improve emergency care.
Suburban Community Hospital transitions into a micro-hospital — triggering layoffs of registered nurses and staff
Health Leaders | Nursing
JULY 18, 2024
Some registered nurses and other staff at Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, worked their last shift this week as the facility transitions into a smaller micro-hospital dedicated to emergency care.
BCEN Names 2023 Distinguished Award Winners
Daily Nurse
JUNE 16, 2023
Distinguished CPEN Award (pediatric emergency): Dawn Tasche, BSN, RN, CPEN, Emergency Department RN with Aurora Health Care in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Distinguished TCRN Award (trauma): Jordan Tyczka, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, Trauma Program Director at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Nurses in the Vietnam War: The Unsung Heroes of Conflict
Scrubs
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Transforming Trauma and Emergency Care Despite the immense challenges, the Vietnam War also became a catalyst for significant advancements in trauma and emergency care. This practice drastically improved survival rates, as soldiers could receive medical care almost immediately after being injured.
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Agreement (EMTALA): Considerations for Emergency Nurses
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Occasionally referred to as the “Anti-Dumping Act,” Congress adopted the agreement to ensure emergent care is appropriately provided to patients, regardless of their ability to pay (Moffat, 2020). Your patient presented to the emergency department seeking emergency care.
St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents
Scrubs
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Medical debt is often seen as unavoidable or inescapable, with the costs of treatments, emergency care, and hospital stays piling up unexpectedly. This sentiment captures the sense of relief and empowerment that comes with debt forgiveness.
ENA Survey: 56% of Emergency Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month
Daily Nurse
APRIL 23, 2024
The violence and incivility against emergency nurses and their emergency care team partners – who are in the ED around-the-clock, every day, ready to care for anyone who enters – is unacceptable,” says ENA President Chris Dellinger MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN.
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2023 Nurses Month – Week 2 – Giveaway
American Nurse
MAY 12, 2023
Please enjoy a complimentary viewing of American Nurse Heroes by filling out the form below: American Nurse Heroes - Nurses Month 2023 First Name * Last Name * Email * Title * Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse Caregiver Case Manager Charge Nurse (..)
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AANA Updates Analgesia and Anesthesia Guidelines for Obstetric Patients
Daily Nurse
MARCH 31, 2023
The updated guidelines cover topics such as physiologic changes during pregnancy, pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation, patient education, preparing a plan of care, analgesia and anesthesia options during labor, delivery, and postpartum care, as well as complications and emergency care.
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2023 Nurses Month – Week 1 – Giveaway
American Nurse
MAY 5, 2023
Please enjoy a complimentary 6-month digital subscription by filling out the form below: Nurses Month Free Subscription 2023 " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Title * Select One Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse (..)
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AACN Names Vicki Good Chief Clinical Officer
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
After beginning her critical care nursing career at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Good served in executive positions for Mercy Health System in Springfield, Missouri, since 2018, including systemwide responsibility for nursing professional development and quality.
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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes
Relias
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
By incorporating care coordination practices such as risk assessment, care planning, care transitions, patient education, patient navigation, telehealth, and home visits, care coordination teams can bring in resources to help patients navigate health concerns that span physical, behavioral, and social risk factors and needs.
Advanced Nursing Degrees: What You Need to Know
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 18, 2024
The FNP degree prepares you to care for people across the lifespan, from childhood into adulthood. A Family Nurse Practitioner degree allows you to work in various settings, including primary care, family medicine, emergency care, pediatrics, women's health, and so much more.
ENA Names Cam Brandt 2023 Judith C. Kelleher Award Recipient
Daily Nurse
JUNE 1, 2023
I’m just a basic nurse who loved sharing my passion for education and whatever my passion in pediatric emergency care was at the time. ENA President Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN, praised Brandt for her contributions to ENA and the entire emergency nursing community. This award is surreal.
Rural Emergency Hospitals Increase Access to Care in Rural Communities
Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations
MARCH 8, 2024
They must still comply with regulations related to emergency care, such as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). The REH designation is one way that rural communities can maintain rural hospitals and keep rural nurses in their communities.
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Lori Smith, Michigan’s Longest-serving Flight Nurse, Retires After 34-year Career
Daily Nurse
MAY 31, 2023
However, Smith and her FlightCare colleagues sometimes pick up or drop off individuals that need quick transportation to or from medical facilities offering specialized emergency care.
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A Closer Look at the RN Job Description
Every Nurse
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
In hospital settings, RNs may work in direct bedside care on the following: Video Library Seven Ways Nurses Can Avoid Burnout Seven Steps to Become a More Culturally Sensitive Nurse How to Love Your Nursing Job in Today’s Healthcare Climate 10 Signs You Were Born to Become a Nurse The Impact of Sleep on Your Patients & You Strategies for Dealing (..)
The Relentless School Nurse: Let’s Celebrate Ourselves on May 10th – School Nurse Day 2023
The Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 8, 2023
School nurses are responsible for providing a wide range of health services, including health screenings, medication administration, emergency care, health education, and disease prevention. Celebrating School Nurse Day is a way to recognize and acknowledge the important work that school nurses do every day.
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Documentation and Provider Standards Training
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 9, 2024
Of course, there are many more reasons why clinical care documentation is necessary outside avoiding legal risk. A patient’s record serves as the only permanent documentation of their care as it changes over time and is a valuable source of information for emergency care, research, and quality control.
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Learn the ABCs of Nursing
Post University
JUNE 27, 2024
Prioritizing Emergency Treatment In the event that a patient does require emergency care, nurses should quickly prioritize treatment and contact any additional medical professionals who can help. Listen to the patient’s breathing pattern. Feel the patient’s skin to check for cool temperature or low CRT.
Nurses Month 2023
American Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
Please enjoy a complimentary 6-month digital subscription by filling out the form below: Nurses Month Free Subscription 2023 " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Title * Select One Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse (..)
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Exploring the Spectrum: 10 Specialized CRNA Roles in Modern Healthcare
NexNurse
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Trauma Anesthesia Trauma CRNAs are on the front lines of emergency care, providing rapid, life-saving interventions to patients with severe injuries. Plastic and Reconstructive Anesthesia Working alongside plastic surgeons, CRNAs in this specialty focus on elective and reconstructive surgeries.
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What States Are RNs in Highest Demand?
The Gypsy Nurse
AUGUST 21, 2024
Florida Florida, known for its retirees and tourists, is also a hotspot for nurses, especially in long-term care and emergency services. nurses per 1,000 people , Florida has an average of 14,110 job openings each year.
Forensic Nurses: An Invaluable Resource
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The sexual assault forensic examination telehealth (SAFE-T) center: A comprehensive, nurse-led telehealth model to address disparities in sexual assault care. Forensic nursing in the emergency care setting [Joint position statement]. International Association of Forensic Nurses and Emergency Nurses Association.
Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections
American Medical Compliance
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. In operating rooms, HAIs can cause surgical site infections, which threaten the health and safety of patients. Causes of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
Younger Patients with Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis Present to the ED More Often, Research Shows
Consult QD
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Sengupta and colleagues emphasize the importance of screening for alcohol use disorders in the primary care setting to ensure early diagnosis before severe illness requires emergent care.
For-Profit vs. Non-Profit: Finding the Right Facility for Your Career
Scrubs
AUGUST 17, 2023
However, for-profit institutions tend to offer more profitable healthcare services than non-profit institutions, such as open-heart surgery and other notoriously costly procedures, rather than less profitable services such as psychiatric emergency care and substance abuse treatment.
Transitioning into a Career as a Travel Corrections Nurse
The Gypsy Nurse
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
If you’re a nurse who excels at quick thinking, embraces the varied challenges of patient care , and is eager to leverage your expertise in fields like Psychiatry, Emergency Care, or Forensic Nursing, this opportunity is worth considering.
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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Phelps Health Critical Care Educator Gavin McDonald, RN, CEN, said, “The organization began our push for certified nurses at the beginning of this year, offering nurses up to $1,000 toward the certification preparation resources of their choice, advance funding for exam registration, a reference library, and a CEN review course twice a year.”
9 Careers for RNs Beyond the Hospital Bedside
Every Nurse
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
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Mental Health Affairs Spotlights USAHS’ Assistant Program Director’s Role as Mental Health Advocate
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Nurse practitioners: Shaping the future of mental health care NPs provide comprehensive primary and emergency care. An NP’s broad range of capabilities often allows them to function autonomously and serve as the primary care provider in various settings.
The Craziest Medical Bills
Scrubs
AUGUST 11, 2023
The company told her she should’ve called the insurer’s 24/7 online doctor service, gone to her local doctor’s office, or used an urgent care center instead. Fister-Mesch wasn’t aware that Anthem had changed its emergency care policies when she went to the ER.
Emergency Departments Adopt Creative Strategies to Discourage Patients from Leaving BeforeTreatment Is Complete
Consult QD
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
There are no ‘weekends’ here; we must be ready to provide emergency care every day of the year. “Our clinicians are highly engaged in the ED process and focused on reducing unnecessary delays,” says Gorecki.
Taking Care of Your Health While on the Move as a Travel Nurse
The Gypsy Nurse
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Travel insurance can cover broken bones, heart attacks, emergency transport, and more, so don’t leave home without it. There’s also the possibility that you may not need emergency care, but you still need to speak to a doctor who’s more knowledgeable about your particular condition.
Obstetrics Emergency Department Caters to Unique Needs of Expectant Parents
Consult QD
JULY 19, 2023
We never stop thinking about how we can make emergency care better, safer and less stressful for our future mothers and their babies.” Cleary says the team eventually hopes to incorporate a dedicated observation area in the primary ED for pregnancy concerns and complications.
Communication, Clinical Competence, And More: What Are the Top Skills to Be a Nurse?
Post University
APRIL 15, 2024
Implementing nursing care plans by carrying out relevant interventions. Emergency Care Proficiency Many nurses work in emergency rooms, acute care facilities, and other high-stakes settings. Even those employed in primary care may provide emergency care.
Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 8, 2024
Forensic nurses in critical and emergency care and psychiatric nursing routinely interact with individuals who have experienced violence and its consequences. These nurses provide physical care while attending to the collection of evidence and documentation for legal proceedings.
Comparing and contrasting the roles of army and civilian nurses
Nurse Deck
MAY 31, 2023
Both provide patient care, administer medication, and collaborate with physicians to devise effective treatment plans. They may be called upon to provide emergency care in combat zones, manage field hospitals, or even orchestrate evacuation procedures.
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Compassion Fatigue In Nursing
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 27, 2021
According to the Nursejournal , c ompassion fatigue reportedly affects 16% to 39% of Registered Nurses, with most reports coming from Nurses working in areas like hospice, oncology, and emergency care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of compassion fatigue is reportedly far greater among Nurses.
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